European Politics & Institutions

How Austria’s new leader could test the EU and what Brussels can do to push back

The populist bloc in the European Union may soon gain a new member: Austria. Herbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Freedom Party, is on track to become the country’s next chancellor, a prospect that is…

Top10. Von der Leyen launches new EU commission with surprising picks

In this episode, we revisit a pivotal moment in EU politics: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s unveiling of her proposed team of European Commissioners. Host Evi Kiorri speaks with politics reporter Nicoletta Ionta to…

Will an Austrian eurosceptic chancellor sit at the EU’s council table

What implications would Herbert Kickl's rise to Austria's chancellorship, as the leader of the Eurosceptic, anti-immigration, and pro-Russian Freedom Party, have for Brussels and the European Union? Today Radio Schuman answers this question with centre-right…

Top10. Draghi: The EU to consider report’s proposals or face ‘slow agony’

As we look toward 2025, we revisit a crucial moment from earlier this year: September 9th, when Mario Draghi presented his highly anticipated report on European competitiveness to President Ursula von der Leyen. In this…

Looking back at Europe’s defining moments of 2024

This year brought seismic changes across Europe: political crises, shifting environmental priorities, and debates about the continent’s industrial strategy. From the Green Deal’s transformation to the US election, we explore how decisions made this year…

How German parties plan to win voters in upcoming snap elections

Germany’s political groups officially kicked off their campaign trail after Chancellor Scholz lost a no-confidence vote on Tuesday (17 December). With a snap election now set for February, the race is well underway. From their…

Why Macron’s bid to stay relevant is falling short

François Bayrou's appointment as France's new prime minister is the latest in a series of questionable political moves Emmanuel Macron has made since June, which have increasingly put the president in a vulnerable position. Outmanoeuvred by…

What to expect from new French Prime Minister Bayrou?

Why did French President Emmanuel Macron choose Francois Bayrou as Prime Minister and how might he approach the role differently from his predecessor Michel Barnier? Today Radio Schuman dives into the issue in conversation with…