Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 2nd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom Why the EU should be watching closely as the UK heads to the polls Analysts say that a likely Labour-led government could offer new-found stability to a recently tumultuous UK-EU relationship. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. The Baltic-Finnish gas market can and must be decarbonised There is a feasible path to decarbonise the gas sectors of the Baltic states and Finland by 2050 or earlier. The choice is stark: invest now to reshape the energy landscape or pay later in severe environmental and geopolitical costs, Gowtham Muthukumaran and Javad Keypour write. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Rule of law protests greet new Dutch government at swearing-in A group of protesters watched from behind the fences at Huis ten Bosch Palace as a new Dutch cabinet was sworn in. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News French parties race to block far-right ahead of second-round of voting French parties race against a deadline to block the far-right as the future of their country’s democracy hangs in the balance. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next World News Unionists under pressure to keep seats ahead of UK general election The pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is facing competition from the non-sectarian MLA Alliance Party and pro-Irish unity party Sinn Féin over Northern Ireland's 18 seats in Westminster. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next The Cube Fake news batters UK and France ahead of elections Both sets of votes are expected to shake up each country's political direction, but as usual, there’s plenty of disinformation making the rounds, particularly targeting individual politicians. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Business Air France set for €180 million hit as tourists avoid Paris Olympics Tourists are being put off by the idea of large crowds and hotel price hikes expected in Paris during the 2024 Olympics. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Sustainability vs competitiveness, Europe's key to a prosperous future It's key to emphasise the imperative for more specific initiatives and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, which is not just a moral imperative but also an economic necessity, Maria van der Heide writes. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 2nd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation slows to 2.5% in June, boosting ECB rate cut hopes Eurozone inflation eased to 2.5% in June, in line with expectations. Belgium's inflation hit a 10-month high, while Germany saw a decline. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next France Could a divided government in France harm EU's stability? The next French government promises could scramble or slow down the country's commitments on urgent Europe-wide matters. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Former spy chief Dick Schoof sworn in as new Dutch PM Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in the new ministers and state secretaries at the royal Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague on Tuesday. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy Macron's party scraps jobless benefit reform ahead of election finale The controversial reform spearheaded by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been put on ice following Sunday’s election result. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Finland Finnish PM urges parliament not to water down deportation bill If passed into law, the legislation would allow Finnish border authorities to refuse to accept asylum applications in certain circumstances. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next World News First same-sex partnership officailly registratered in Latvia Latvia formally passed the legislation last November, following a successful legal challenge by 46 same-sex couples seeking recognition as family units. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Radio Schuman How would a French far-right government influence the EU? The French are voting in the second round of their election on Sunday, 7 July, after the far-right Rassemblement National won the first round. 02/07/2024