Now playing Next State Of The Union State of the Union: EU struggles for the right Middle East policy The crisis in the Middle East, the Franco-German vision for the next mandate and the upcoming EU elections were among the key topics discussed around Brussels this week. 31/05/2024
Now playing Next World News Russian strikes in Donetsk and Kherson villages kill at least five All the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels has six more defence partnerships in pipeline: Borrell The announcement follows deals with Moldova and Norway as the bloc attempts to bolster its military credentials. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Let us strike Russian territory, Zelenskyy asks Western allies Since the start of the war, Western allies have asked Ukraine to refrain from using their donated weapons to strike deep inside Russia. 28/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Georgia's EU hopes fade as parliament approves 'Russian law' The legislation was set in stone despite a final attempt by president Salome Zourabichvili to veto it. 28/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News NATO has upped vigilance amid suspected Russian sabotage - Stoltenberg A string of recent suspected sabotage operations across allied countries has the military alliance on the alert. 28/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Council chief Michel supports recognition of Palestinian statehood Three European countries — Ireland, Spain and Norway — now formally recognise a state of Palestine. 28/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Spain to recognise Palestinian state in 'historic' decision Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the European country is pursuing "peace, security and prosperity" in the Middle East. 28/05/2024
Now playing Next Gaza EU foreign ministers approve reactivation of border mission at Rafah While EU members Ireland and Spain are expected to make the recognition of the Palestinian State official on Tuesday, European Foreign Affairs Ministers approve the reactivation of an EU border mission at Rafah. 28/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU convenes Israel to discuss respect of human rights, ICJ ruling The breakthrough comes three month after Ireland and Spain first pressed on the EU executive to re-open its trade deal with Israel. 27/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU countries voice exasperation over Hungary's vetoes on Ukraine aid Hungary continues to veto EU military assistance to Ukraine, preventing member states from getting their donations partially reimbursed. 27/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Palestinian prime minister in Brussels for more support from EU Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa says the Palestinian Authority is making reforms that would allow it to govern Gaza after the war. 27/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Georgia’s president and PM trade barbs over 'foreign influence' law Critics argue that the foreign influence bill will hinder media freedom and damage Georgia's bid to join the European Union. 27/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU must choose between supporting rule of law or Israel - Borrell The EU must define its stance on the International Court of Justice's call on Israel to halt its Rafah offensive, Borrell said. 24/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU asks Russia for 'explanation' after Estonian border river incident The removal of the navigation buoys is part of a 'broader pattern of provocative behaviour' by the Kremlin, the EU's chief diplomat says. 24/05/2024
Now playing Next World News Spain, Ireland seen tipping balance of bloc towards Palestine recognit EU countries have signalled mixed responses to recognising Palestinian state. 22/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell denounces Georgia's 'Russian law' and demands its withdrawal The statement came 24 hours after the law passed its third reading in the Georgian parliament. 15/05/2024