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Now playing Next Economy Eurozone growth tops estimates as April inflation holds steady at 2.6% Eurozone economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2024, beating expectations and marking the strongest growth since Q3 2022. Annual inflation remained stable at 2.4%, while core inflation slowed to 2.7%, likely clearing the path towards the first ECB rate cut in June. 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Group leaders dodge farming bullets at election debate Candidates were elusive on agriculture flash points and offered no food policy vision for the next five years. 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine's ‘Harry Potter Castle’ hit in Russian missile attack Ukrainian authorities called Moscow's strike on the architectural landmark in Odesa a "war crime". 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Three key moments from the first debate with lead EU candidates The lead candidates in the European elections faced off against each other in the first debate of the race, haggling over the Green Deal, the Israel-Hamas war, irregular migration, artificial intelligence and TikTok, among others. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Strack-Zimmermann blasts von der Leyen's defence policy Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, one of the lead candidates in the European elections, has issued a blistering verdict of Ursula von der Leyen's first term in office. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Spain Spain's Sanchez says he intends to continue as PM Sanchez took five days off to think about his future, following the decision by a court to open preliminary proceedings against his wife Begona Gomez on corruption allegations. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Bulgaria and Poland to increase climate adaptation and just transition Bulgaria and Poland's energy and climate plans still need to fill some gaps. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine NATO chief slams slow delivery of arms for Ukraine NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg promised Kyiv more military support was on its way. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Nine on trial in Germany over alleged far-right coup plot Nine people charged with terrorism in connection with an alleged far-right plot to topple the German government went on trial on Monday in one of three linked cases. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Business EU Policy. Over 90% of wealthiest bankers are men, EU figures show The number of banking millionaires is on the rise, according to the European Banking Authority – but women don’t seem to be benefiting. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU must enlarge or face 'new Iron Curtain', President Michel warns The European Union must get bigger or risk facing a "new Iron Curtain" along its eastern flank, European Council President Charles Michel said Monday as the bloc marks 20 years since its largest ever enlargement. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News UK and Irish ministers to meet amidst migration row The meeting between the Irish Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and the British Home Secretary James Cleverly was postponed last minute on Sunday evening. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Which European country is investing more in artificial intelligence? Europe faces challenges in the adoption of artificial intelligence, including regulatory barriers and a shortage of skilled professionals. The Next Generation EU has committed €4.4 billion to AI initiatives, with two Southern European countries leading the way. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Russia Seven dead in attack on Russian police checkpoint The same gunmen had previously attacked another checkpoint a week earlier, according to Russian authorities. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Brussels’ trillion-euro budget may need expanding, Commissioner says EU resources are under strain, given the need to invest in defence, climate change and a possible expansion to Ukraine. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News All eyes on Ursula von der Leyen as EU candidates get ready to debate The top contenders to preside over the European Commission are on Monday scheduled to face off against the incumbent – and frontrunner. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Business France looks to take over key assets from troubled tech company Atos The French government has sent a letter of intent to the heavily indebted technology company, offering to pay up to €1 billion for three key assets, to keep them in national hands. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Green claims wrangling, Newsletter This week's key events presented by senior energy and environment reporter Robert Hodgson 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez says he'll continue in office Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has decided to remain in office with "even more strength" after a period of reflection. 29/04/2024