Now playing Next Europe News EU top jobs have been decided, what’s next? With European leaders agreeing on the three names to fill the EU's top jobs, the wheels have been set in motion for the next five years in the European Union. What comes next? 28/06/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News In rural France, far-right alliance seeks to expand its voter base Some members of the right-wing party Les Républicains have joined the far-right, which has created a broader base of support across France. For some, it shows there is weaker support to block the far-right from government. 28/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly recap: Political jitters still weigh on market sentiment European markets are mostly lower for the week as political uncertainties continue to weigh on sentiment. The selloff in the French stock markets resumed ahead of the parliamentary election. 28/06/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Can von der Leyen muster majority backing of European Parliament? Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's reappointment by the European Council proceeded as smoothly as expected, with the attention now turning to the European Parliament, where she must secure the necessary votes to seal a new mandate. 27/06/2024
Now playing Next Green News Climate action back in EU’s policy priorities for the next term – leak Idea of scrapping green priorities unveiled in a previous leak unleashed backlash from environmentalists and lawmakers but a new leak on the Strategic Agenda reveals EU leaders' intention to continue pushing for EU climate action. 27/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Vox backs Le Pen as Spain keeps an eye on French elections In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, Spain's premier far-right party is hoping for a result that will amplify its own message. 27/06/2024
Now playing Next Economy Belgian inflation soars to its highest level in 10 months at 3.74% Italian producer prices also saw their slowest fall since April 2023, as European markets readjust after the price surges seen due to the Russia-Ukraine war. 27/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Isabelle Huppert to receive the prestigious Prix Lumière 2024 The celebrated French actress who wowed audiences in countless films like 'The Piano Teacher', '8 Femmes' and 'Elle' succeeds last year’s laureate Wim Wenders as the Lumière Prize recipient. 27/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news French-Spanish legend Manu Chao to release first album in 17 years It’s been a hot minute, but he's finally back. Here's why we're excited about 'Viva Tu', Manu Chao's first album in 17 years. 27/06/2024