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Now playing Next Europe News EU Commission plans face delay from Slovenia's political whirlwind The selection of Marta Kos could create a headache for Ursula von der Leyen, highlighting the many different, sometimes controversial ways in which the EU's 27 members make their Brussels pick. 12/09/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Women dominate VMAs 2024 with Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan triumphs Taylor Swift dominated this year's VMAs, winning seven awards, including Artist of the Year and Video of the Year, while rising star Chappell Roan claimed the coveted Best New Artist prize. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU still hesitant to sanction Russian gas as imports continue The annual State of the EU Energy Union report shows Europe still relies on Russia for nearly a fifth of its gas imports, while the EU executive is concerned at the slow pace of the transition away from fossil fuels. 11/09/2024
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Now playing Next Green News EU governments using ‘harsh new laws’ on climate activists Some Western nations are using old legislation or enacting harsh new laws to restrict the right to peaceful protest and impose disproportionate penalties, a report warns. 11/09/2024
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