One Brussels university has opened its doors to researchers threatened by the US administration's attack on science. Radio Schuman spoke with the university's rector about its incentive to help scientists relocate to Brussels, the response from across the pond, and whether this could spur mass migration of great thinkers to Europe. We will also look at the informal meeting of foreign affairs ministers - the so-called Gymnich - in Warsaw. And finally, experts are sounding the alarm bell about the...
May 08, 2025•16 min
US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on non-US films. Is the EU movie industry the latest political pawn in the EU-US trade war? In this episode, we also head to the Vatican for the start of the highly secretive Conclave. Finally, where in the EU do workers receive the highest pay? Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Lauren Walker. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Europe Today is Euronew...
May 07, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 168
German lawmakers will gather in the Bundestag on Tuesday to elect Friedrich Merz as the country's new chancellor. In the run-up to this vote, we asked Berlin-based Euronews reporter Zara Riffler what Germans are expecting from their new leader, and how his focus may be elsewhere. We also look at high-level discussions on how to ensure sustainable supplies of raw materials, which form the basis of Europe’s economy. Finally, could Canada become the 28th EU member state? This episode of Radio Schum...
May 06, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 167
One month into the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, can the EU and the US find common ground? And what happens if they don’t strike any deal? We put these questions and more to Sven Van Kerckhoven, professor of political economics at Brussels university VUB. We also head to Strasbourg for the European Parliament’s plenary sessions, which start today and will see MEPs discuss burning topics from just peace in Ukraine to the power outage in Spain and Portugal. And finally, we explore where in E...
May 05, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 166
Ahead of the Romanian presidential elections' re-run this Sunday, Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews’ Bucharest bureau chief Andra Miron-Diaconescu about how ultranationalist pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu, who won the first round of votes, vanished into thin air and who is the front-runner now. We also look at another meeting between the EU and India in Brussels as part of a bid to agree on a free-trade deal, and where in Europe readers buy the most books online. This episode is hosted an...
May 02, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 165
An unprecedented blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill on Monday. Pending an official explanation of what caused the incident, we spoke with Euronews' senior energy and environment correspondent Robert Hodgson to understand what exactly went wrong. We also asked whether Europe could be hit by another, similar outage. What regions are most at risk? And can anything be done to prevent it from happening again? We will also look at a draft proposal signalling a reset of EU-UK r...
Apr 30, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 164
The conservative European People’s Party (EPP) is meeting in Valencia for the party's triennial congress. During this two-day event, Manfred Weber, who has been leading the EPP party since 2022 and the EPP group since 2014, is expected to be re-elected. What is behind Weber’s longevity at the helm of the EU’s most powerful political family? And as he is running unopposed, does this vote constitute unanimous support? Euronews' Sandor Zsiros travelled to Valencia to put these questions to Weber hi...
Apr 29, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 163
Euronews spoke with Frontex director Hans Leijten, discussing the importance of safeguarding fundamental rights, calls for the agency to suspend its mission with Greece and working with NGOs. What exactly is Frontex's role in border guarding? Should it do more to protecting migrants' lives? This episode also takes you to Poland, where the Three Seas Initiative Summit is starting, bringing together the leaders of 13 EU member states located between the Adriatic, Baltic and Black Seas, and their s...
Apr 28, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 162
The European Commission on Wednesday revealed its highly anticipated penalties against US tech giants Apple and Meta. The decision comes at a time of spiralling trade tensions between the EU and the US government. The bloc is hoping to negotiate an end to this trade war, which could go far as threatening to hit US services such as Big Tech. But will the decision to fine Apple and Meta worsen the already deteriorating EU US relations? Today's Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Lauren Walker,...
Apr 25, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 161
The EU's privacy watchdog Wojciech Wiewiórowski is responsible for ensuring the EU's institutions stick to their own data protection laws. What were the challenges he faced during his mandate? And how will geopolitical tensions impact the digital future? In an interview with Euronews, the European Data Protection Supervisor discussed how he is protecting EU data through investigations, legislative advices and, sometimes, corrective measures. Radio Schuman also takes you to London to discuss the ...
Apr 24, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 160
More and more EU countries are tightening their migration policies as governments are shifting more to the right. The focus in 2025 is on family reunification. Several countries including Finland, Germany and Belgium, have already hinted at or started making criteria stricter to make reunification less accessible. Austria has taken the boldest step so far, getting ready to temporarily halt family reunification - a first in the EU. Key politicians in the country justified the decision by arguing ...
Apr 23, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 159
The EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef shared with Euronews his concerns about potential budget cuts to Erasmus, following reports that some member states had proposed reductions in the 2025 annual budget. Although the budget was ultimately slightly increased, Micallef acknowledged ongoing discussions about the possible impact of the EU's shifting priorities—particularly toward defence and competitiveness—on future funding for cultural and youth initiatives like Erasmus in the 2028 long-term budget....
Apr 22, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 158
How will the Meloni-Trump bilateral meeting today impact the Italian Prime Minister's reputation at home and abroad? Will her efforts to build bridges with Trump burnish her credentials as an EU leader or backfire and damage her political standing? Today Radio Schuman answers these questions with Euronews reporter Vincenzo Genovese. The two leaders are expected to have sensitive discussions on a wide range of issues concerning the EU-US relations, including tariffs, and Ursula von der Leyen was ...
Apr 17, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 157
Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 156
Is Friedrich Merz, the upcoming German Chancellor, less popular in Germany than in Brussels? Has he yielded too much power to the social-democrats? Today Radio Schuman answers these questions together with Euronews German correspondent Liv Stroud. Merz has proposed a constitutional change to increase government spending on infrastructure and the military. This, along with a more cautious approach to migration and conscription in the coalition agreement, has angered many within his party. Today R...
Apr 15, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 155
The European Union needs the US "on board" in a post-deal mission scenario in Ukraine, according to the Dutch Defence minister Ruben Brekelmans, who spoke to Euronews' Shona Murray. Last Thursday, ministers from more than 30 countries convened at a meeting led by France and the UK to discuss the formation of a reassurance force for Ukraine, intended to oversee the implementation of any future peace deal. Key details—such as the number of troops involved and the deployment timeline—remain uncerta...
Apr 14, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 154
Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 153
The European institutions should be more open and honest to avoid creating the impression that something is being hidden from citizens, the newly elected EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho told Euronews in an interview featured in Radio Schuman today. She emphasized the need to bridge the gap between expectations and actual powers, warning that failing to do so would contribute to an increasingly polarised world and further erode public trust. The EU Ombudsman has announced she intends to launch an own...
Apr 10, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 152
Washington is still prepared to negotiate with the EU over tariffs, US deputy spokesperson Mignon Houston told Euronews' Shona Murray in an exclusive interview featured on Radio Schuman today. The EU is expected to approve a plan today to impose 25% tariffs on a broad range of US goods in response to the United States' earlier duties on steel and aluminium imports. Earlier this week, US President Trump reaffirmed his intention to maintain global tariffs, despite recent volatility in internationa...
Apr 09, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 151
Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 08, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 150
What characterises a revitalised transatlantic friendship between the European Union and Canada? What lessons can the EU draw from Canada’s strategic posture? Today’s Radio Schuman features Euronews’ Shona Murray's interview with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, who outlines Canada’s deepening strategic partnership with the EU. Despite US President Trump’s threats of increased tariffs against Canada and the EU, Joly emphasizes that closer cooperation between the two is already under way a...
Apr 07, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 149
How is the EU responding to 20% US tariffs? Is there still an opportunity for negotiation? Today Radio Schuman analyses the situation in conversation with Euronews reporter Jorge Liboreiro. The EU has already formulated a response to the US decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium, proposing import duties on American goods valued at €26 billion. EU officials have stated that the bloc aims to respond with a unified package addressing both the proposed 20% tariffs on European exports...
Apr 04, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 148
European companies should not feel compelled to abandon their values, management practices, or commitment to diversity and workplace care, French Green MEP Majdouline Sbai tells Radio Schuman today. Her remarks came in response to letters from the US administration to several European embassies, urging suppliers to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures to maintain their contracts in the US. This move follows the Trump administration’s broader efforts to dismantle DEI policies...
Apr 03, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 147
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is not intended to regulate content but to protect freedom of speech, European Commissioner for tech Henna Virkkunen tells Euronews' Shona Murray in an interview featured on Radio Schuman on Wednesday. Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump have criticised the EU’s regulatory efforts, arguing that they undermine democracy and free speech. In response to this criticism, Virkkunen downplayed concerns from the United States, reaffirmed the European Commission’s commi...
Apr 02, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 146
What is in line for the political career for the National Rally leader, Marine Le Pen? Today Radio Schuman digs in to the aftermath of the court barring Marine Le Pen from running for public office for five years with Euronews journalist Greg Leroy. Le Pen has condemned the ruling as politically motivated and stated that millions of French citizens are outraged. She vowed to appeal and requested that the proceedings conclude before the 2027 campaign. Until the appeal is resolved, she remains ine...
Apr 01, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 145
Are non-alcoholic wines the key to sustaining the declining wine industry, or Is alcohol an essential characteristic of wine? Today Radio Schuman explores this topic with Euronews reporter Gerardo Fortuna. Last week, the European Commission launched a package to help the industry navigate changing societal tastes, manage its production and develop new opportunities, including tapping into the growing non-alcoholic market. It included three standardized denominations - ‘Alcohol-free’, ‘0.0%’ and ...
Mar 31, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 144
US tariffs and the EU's countermeasures would result in economic disruption ripping apart global value chains, the director of European auto trade group ACEA tells Radio Schuman on Friday US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts came as a hard blow for European car makers, who export between 50% and 60% of their production to the US. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her dismay over the sudden decision, saying that the tar...
Mar 28, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 143
Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 142
Recent developments in the Turkish political landscape hint the country’s shift to what critics may call an even more authoritarian rule Turkey has witnessed waves of protests following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on corruption charges. With the arrest of more than a thousand demonstrators, critics fear a slide towards authoritarianism. On Monday last week, a European Commission spokesperson urged Turkey to “uphold democ...
Mar 26, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 141
European defence industry demands more European investment, EU’s defence commissioner tells Radio Schuman The EU is exploring new and bold strategies to strengthen its defence sector. Relaxing strict fiscal rules to boost defence spending, accessing what is known as the SAFE instrument to raise capital, and expanding the European Investment Bank’s mandate to support military projects are some of the proposals to member states developed in the EU’s White Paper on Defence. At the EU summit in Brus...
Mar 25, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 140
