Now playing Next Europe News Suppliers spooked by Draghi’s calls to reform EU electricity market Mario Draghi’s EU competitiveness report, launched with much fanfare in Brussels yesterday, included a proposal for an electricity market reform that the European Commission shied away from during the energy crisis of 2022. 11/09/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News In southwestern France, Ukrainian pilots are learning to fly warplanes Ten Ukrainian pilots aged between 21 and 23 are getting a crash course on manning warplanes. 17/06/2024
Now playing Next Green News Ministers give green light to new electricity market rules EU governments have waved through new electricity market rules intended to limit price spikes, protect vulnerable consumers and businesses, and accelerate the deployment of ever more zero-emissions power capacity. 21/05/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Doctor Who returns: Why you should be excited Set your clocks to the past, present and future. Doctor Who is back this weekend with the first full series starring Ncuti Gatwa in the lead role as beloved showrunner Russell T Davies returns to the helm. 10/05/2024
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Now playing Next Economy The untapped potential of Europe's public procurement market The EU needs more competitive and strategic public procurement to unlock the full potential of a €2 trillion market (14% of EU GDP) - and that will require a revision of the existing framework, according to Enrico Letta's recently published report on the single market. 06/05/2024
Now playing Next France Journalists given rare access to French nuclear-powered sub Built in the 1980s, the submarine is being phased out from the French navy in favour of newer models. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Lawmakers visit Amazon facilities across Europe after parliament ban The visits aim to give an insight into working conditions. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Celebrated Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies aged 87 Louis Gossett Jr. was best known for his Oscar-winning role in 'An Officer And A Gentleman' as well as his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots". 29/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The recovered 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers are going on a world tour Stolen nearly 20 years ago, Judy Garland's recovered ruby red slippers will tour the world before being auctioned later this year where they are expected to fetch at least €3 million. 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News Eurelectric chief talks data harmony and the future of e-mobility As carmakers gathered for Autoworld in Brussels this week (6-7 March) transport and energy industry leaders are mulling regulatory affairs, including how to break deadlocks over data to smooth the path for electric vehicles (EVs) to reach European mass market adoption. 07/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Film of the Week: 'Origin' - Ava DuVernay's missed doc opportunity Ava DuVernay made history last year at the Venice Film Festival by becoming the first African-American woman in Competition. Sadly, her latest film, 'Origin', while an important project that tackles vital issues, would have worked far better as a documentary. 09/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news No prison time for dying thief who stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers The judge stressed he did "not want to minimize the seriousness" of the crime, but the thief is expected to die within the next few months due to health complications. 30/01/2024
Now playing Next Cinema Discover the top 10 European films of 2023 The 2023 film year was a good one, particularly for European cinemas. From the Bear to the Palme d'Or, from auteur films to blockbusters, the best films produced and directed came from the European continent. Find out more. 28/12/2023