Now playing Next Europe News Don't downgrade equality, rights groups warn von der Leyen Ursula von der Leyen's decision not to have a dedicated Equality Commissioner in her second mandate has prompted outrage, amid rising concern about weakening rights for women and LGBTIQ+ people. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Will France gain more influence in the next European Commission? Questions have been raised about the influence France will have over the new European Commission following the appointment of its new commissioner and the divide between conservatives and centrists. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels puzzled over migration nomination for Magnus Brunner Austria's Magnus Brunner, a finance minister, has been placed to deal with migration in a move that has left some in Brussels scratching their heads. 18/09/2024
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Now playing Next Markets How have European stocks previously reacted to Fed rate cuts? Historically, European stocks have reacted positively to Fed rate cuts, especially when not linked to a recession. However, during recessions, market performance is volatile. The 2020 pandemic cut was an outlier, with stocks surging due to unprecedented global stimulus. 18/09/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Barnier faces crumbling support amid tax hike rumours France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has said that the country's budget is in a "very serious" situation. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Nine Inch Nails photography exhibition to open in London The collection of photographs by Jonathan Rach hits London next month. ‘The Downward Spiral Exhibition’ coincides with the 30th anniversary of Nine Inch Nails' second album 'The Downward Spiral', and features "unseen" images from NIN's 1994-1996 'Self Destruct' tour. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded The EU's new defence commissioner is open to eurobonds Lithuanian commissioner hopeful Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he's urgently looking to raise billions - including via the controversial idea of joint borrowing. 18/09/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Who is the financial services EU Commissioner-designate? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen entrusted a financial portfolio to a woman known for administering tough fiscal discipline during Portugal's sovereign debt crisis. 18/09/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Brussels moves to deduct €200 million fine from Hungary's EU funds Budapest will soon be deprived of a share of its EU funds for refusing to pay the fine imposed by the European Court of Justice. 18/09/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news UK theatre cancels Shakespeare play over Gaza and trans rights dispute A theatre in Manchester has cancelled the entire run of a Shakespeare play due to an argument over references to trans and Palestinian rights. 18/09/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Iconic Berlin music institution to permanently close after 22 years The iconic Berlin club Watergate will shut its doors at the end of 2024, with the team citing “enormous financial pressure” as one of the reasons behind the closure. 18/09/2024