Putin steps up summer offensive against Ukraine

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine are escalating, both on the front lines and across urban centres. Ben Hall, the FT’s Europe editor, talks to military analyst Franz-Stefan Gady about Ukraine’s battle to hold onto territory until…
The Rachman Review

Transition énergétique: stop ou encore ?

Dans ce nouvel épisode du podcast "Le monde selon l'Ifri", Marc Hecker, directeur exécutif de l'Ifri et rédacteur en chef de la revue Politique étrangère, reçoit Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega, directeur du Centre énergie et climat de…
Le Monde selon l'Ifri

Bulgaria moves into the Eurozone

Apple’s rollout of artificial intelligence services in China with Alibaba is being held up, Wells Fargo faces an uphill battle to catch up with its rivals after asset cap was lifted, and US President Donald…
FT News Briefing

Is Trump a threat or an opportunity for the EU?

The EU is in Donald Trump’s cross hairs. So how should it respond? In this week’s episode, Paschal Donohoe, Ireland’s finance minister and president of the Eurogroup of finance ministers, discusses whether the euro can…
The Rachman Review

Europe’s struggle to prepare for armed aggression

With its ReArm EU plan, the European Commission wants to prepare the EU for a US military withdrawal from the bloc. But, can it move swiftly enough?
Euronews

Can the EU and UK turn the tide after years of bad blood?

Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews correspondent Shona Murray ahead of the highly-anticipated EU-UK summit taking place in London today. In anticipation of this gathering, the tone was elated, with high hopes of a defence pact…
Euronews

EU must lead on climate in light of US ‘stupidity’, says former UN rights chief

Mary Robinson, the former Irish president and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged the EU to show important leadership in the face of a US withdrawal from efforts to combat global warming. Robinson, who…
Euronews

338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock?

Radio Schuman spoke with outgoing Brussels Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt about Brussels being without rule for almost a year. She told us how this damages Brussels' reputation, hurts locals and why it is…
Euronews

Are investors starting to prefer Europe over the US?

US officials say they made “substantial progress” on trade talks with China, and trade optimism has driven German stocks to record highs. Plus, US President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United…
FT News Briefing

US scholars seek refuge in Brussels after Trump’s assault on science | Radio Schuman

One Brussels university has opened its doors to researchers threatened by the US administration's policies. How have US scientists responded? And will wider EU efforts to attract academics lead to a brain drain? Radio Schuman…
Euronews

Donald Trump et le brouillard de la guerre commerciale

Dans ce nouvel épisode du podcast Le monde selon l’Ifri, Marc Hecker, directeur adjoint de l’Institut français des relations internationales, s’entretient avec Sébastien Jean, directeur de l’Initiative géoéconomie et géofinance de l’Ifri et professeur au…
Le Monde selon l'Ifri

Behind Germany’s lack of optimism about Merz | Radio Schuman

Friedrich Merz is to be put up for election as Germany's Chancellor today. He has vowed to be the most pro-European chancellor in recent history. But do Germans care? Friedrich Merz is set to be…
Euronews