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Now playing Next Europe News EU auditors warn €1.5bn defence industry programme stretched too thin The European Court of Auditors has called for a more robust design and realistic targets on a flagship bid to bolster the EU defence industry, which remains divided over eligibility criteria for funding under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). 03/10/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Greece holding EU Commission transport portfolio criticised at home Greece's Apostolos Tzitzikostas has been tapped to helm the transport portfolio in the next European Commission. 03/10/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Which EU country has the most people learning multiple languages? In 2022, 6.5% of primary school students in the EU were learning two or more foreign languages, according to Eurostat. 03/10/2024
Now playing Next Europe News At least 12 injured from Russian shelling attack in Kharkiv Kharkiv, located around 30 kilometres from the Russian border, has been a frequent target of aerial attacks throughout Russia's war against Ukraine, which is now deep into its third year. 03/10/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever, Mark Rutte says during Kyiv visit In an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital Thursday, the new NATO secretary general reiterated the alliance's pledge to continue bolstering military and financial support for Ukraine. 03/10/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Brussels takes Hungary to court over 'national sovereignty' law Brussels has stepped up its legal action against Hungary's "national sovereignty law," arguing it violates a wide range of fundamental rights. 03/10/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU gives €30 million extra to Lebanon in humanitarian aid The additional funds bring the total amount of monetary aid provided to more than €100 million for 2024. 03/10/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Georgia can turn its EU fortunes around, President Zourabichvili says Georgia's opposition has banded together in a bloc looking to win on a pro-European ticket in the October elections. President Salome Zourabichvili told Euronews she hopes this will prompt Brussels to restart its membership talks with Tbilisi. 03/10/2024
Now playing Next Europe News UN says refugees from Middle East crisis may try to reach Europe A representative for the UN's refugee agency told Euronews that Europe could be seen as a refuge amid fears of a growing humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East, prompted by the conflict between Israel, Iran, Lebanon and Hamas. 03/10/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU deforestation backflip: Conservatives cheer, green groups rage A much-debated deforestation law has been postponed by the European Commission, sparking outrage from environmentalists but relief from affected businesses. 03/10/2024
Now playing Next Radio Schuman How will the EU handle another refugee crisis sparked by conflict? Renewed fighting in the Middle East may bring about a new refugee crisis in Europe, where anti-immigration far-right parties are rising in consensus and influencing the political narrative. 03/10/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Zelenskyy hopes to secure military investment and humanitarian aid Ukrainian President met with several entities on Wednesday to discuss strengthening Ukraine's defence, as well as securing aid in preparation for the winter. 03/10/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Macron warns of precarious time for Europe as he visits Berlin German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin on Wednesday. During Macron's fourth visit to Germany this year, the French leader voiced concerns over the future of Europe. 02/10/2024