Now playing Next Europe News Not-so-well-liked: Who are Europe's most unpopular leaders? German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's approval rating has hit a new low of just 18%, according to a recent survey. In Europe, he is not alone. 17/09/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Germany's economic sentiment takes a dramatic fall as outlook worsens Germany's economic sentiment plunged to an 11-month low in September, with the ZEW index dropping sharply. Economic outlook worsened across key German industries, impacting the broader eurozone morale. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The new 'La Bohème': Opera for dummies or much needed Gen Z update? The shortened version of La Bohème was staged for the first time in Perugia: it lasts ninety minutes instead of two hours and forty minutes. The new format is the idea of tenor Gianluca Terranova, who also plays the role of Rodolfo. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Record number of female writers make 2024 Booker Prize shortlist This year’s Booker Prize shortlist features the highest number of female writers shortlisted in the prize’s 55-year history, as well as the first Dutch author to be shortlisted. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Meta bans Russian state media over 'foreign influence' Meta is banning several Russian state media outlets from using Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp over allegations they used deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations online. 17/09/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen unveils proposed team of EU Commissioners Top of the pecking order with executive vice-president roles are the French, Finnish, Estonian, Italian, Romanian and Spanish nominees. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News What's at stake at Italy's European air defence conference? The two-day summit focuses on enhancing European defence capabilities and countering potential threats in response to recent geopolitical developments and challenges. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Starmer to contribute €4.75m to Meloni's anti-illegal migration plan The UK prime minister met with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome Monday to discuss how the two countries could bolster cooperation in tackling illegal migration. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Thousands rally in Brussels to call for EU industrial action Initially launched in solidarity with employees at the Audi plant in Brussels, Monday's rally in the Belgian capital became the call for measures to preserve Europe's industrial sector. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Brain drain in Western Balkans spikes amid absence of opportunities Youth brain drain is becoming a worrisome problem for the Western Balkan countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News New twists to Commissioner saga as Breton slams VDL on his way out Tensions rose on Monday as Breton publicly resigned from his role as Commissioner complicating her efforts to present a new College of 26 for the new term. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Analysis: With Breton out, von der Leyen tightens grip on power The Frenchman's dramatic resignation sets the tone for Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate at the top of the European Commission. 16/09/2024
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Now playing Next Ukraine What was Trump's alleged would-be assassin doing in Ukraine? Ukrainian soldiers and other sources revealed Ryan Routh was repeatedly warned against his "illegal" actions in Ukraine, while others labelled him as a "grifter". 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Slack is adding AI agents. This is what you can do with them The new AI features could help humans with tasks such as drafting emails. 16/09/2024