Now playing Next Moldova How Russia's soft media power is battling for Moldovan minds In the past, the diffusion of Russian media in Moldova was strictly controlled. After President Igor Dodon’s pro-Russian Party of Socialists (PSRM) came to power in June 2019, the rules of the game quickly changed. 05/10/2020
Now playing Next Albania Albania approves electoral code reform to boost EU prospects Post-communist Albania's elections have always been contested and marred by irregularities, including alleged vote-buying and manipulation of ballot counts. 05/10/2020
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs slam EU rule of law measures as 'ill-equipped and ineffective' Ahead of a vote on the issue Wednesday, MEPs have accused Germany of watering down plans already agreed by EU leaders on reining in countries over democratic backsliding. 05/10/2020
Now playing Next Europe News AfD falls from first to third place in eastern German states The far-right party has lost some of its support in states that have been a stronghold for them in recent years. 05/10/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Britain will overhaul 'broken' asylum system to deter illegal migrants Priti Patel told a virtual conference of government lawmaker that UK would “stop those who come here illegally making endless legal claims to remain.” 04/10/2020
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech Republic: Andrej Babis' party wins big in regional elections The elections were the first held in the Czech Republic during the coronavirus pandemic. 03/10/2020
Now playing Next World News Brexit: Von der Leyen, Johnson say gaps between EU and Britain remain The EU and the UK are still no closer to breaking the deadlock with three months to go until the end of the Brexit transition period. 03/10/2020
Now playing Next World News French territory of New Caledonia prepares for independence referendum Voters are expected to reject breaking away from France's control after almost 170 years despite rising support for the move. 03/10/2020
Now playing Next Germany German reunification: Thirty years on, is the job done? Less than a year after the Berlin Wall came down, Germany was a united country again. 03/10/2020
Now playing Next Italy Italy: Far-right leader Salvini in court over migrant detention claims Salvini is accused of abusing his powers as then-interior minister to block 116 migrants from disembarking from a coastguard boat last year, under his so-called "closed ports" policy. 03/10/2020
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe Mostar hasn't had a functioning government in 12 years. Here's why. A spat between the city's two ethno-nationalist parties - one Croat, one Bosniak - has created a political stalemate since 2008. The city's residents are paying the price. 02/10/2020
Now playing Next France France: Emmanuel Macron presents plan against 'Islamic separatism' Macron said he wanted to "free Islam in France from foreign influences" in a speech that critics said stigmatised Muslims. 02/10/2020
Now playing Next Belgium Belgium: New seven-party coalition government officially sworn in The country has been without an elected government since December 2018. 02/10/2020
Now playing Next Partner content Cutting carbon emissions and power costs in Southeast Asia Partner content presented by Total The world's demand for power has increased by 85% in the last 20 years, with production responsible for about 25% of greenhouse gas emissions. In Southeast Asia alone, energy consumption is expected to double by 2040. 02/10/2020
Now playing Next World News Unemployment marches higher in Europe as pandemic grinds on While Europe's unemployment rate is still modest compared with the spike seen in many other countries, economists predict it could hit double digits in coming months as wage support programs expire. 01/10/2020
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe In a divided Moldova, President Igor Dodon fights for four more years It's the second-most anticipated presidential election taking place in November. 01/10/2020
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