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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…

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…

Manfred Weber’s longevity as leader of the EU’s most powerful party | Radio Schuman

Europe's most powerful political party, the European People’s Party (EPP), is holding its two-day Congress in Valencia. Members are expected to re-elect the party chair, Manfred Weber. But what explains his longevity in the EPP?…

Is Friedrich Merz more popular in Brussels than in Berlin?

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…

EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho to put EU integrity under spotlight

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…

Will the EU take on three new official languages? | Radio Schuman

In an interview with Euronews, president of Catalonia Salvador Illa talked about the possibility of Catalan, Galician and Basque becoming official EU languages. Might Catalan, Galician and Basque become EU official languages? That's what the…

Will Merz rekindle the Franco-German flame?

The Franco-German partnership, historically central to key decisions in Brussels, has been strained over the past three years. This is due in part to domestic political crises in both France and Germany, as well as…

After Merz’s victory, what to expect from Germany? | Radio Schuman

Germany's election saw turnout amongst the highest since the country’s reunification 35 years ago, alongside a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany, which nearly doubled its support and achieved the best result for…

Why the German election is still not over

Yesterday, fifty-nine million voters cast their ballots in what is considered a defining election for Europe’s future. It was a big night for the Christian Democrats, which came out on top. This is a good…

Alternative for Germany has sights on power despite firewall – MEP | Radio Schuman

Far-right German MEP René Aust speaks to Euronews three days before Germans vote in an election considered pivotal for the country’s future. Is the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) poised to rule the country?…

Can the Commission succeed simplifying EU rules?

The European Commission will present its policy priorities today in its much anticipated working program, with a preference for simplification and intent to integrate security "by design" in EU legislation. The agenda includes simplification measures…

Slovakia aping ‘Orban’s playbook on steroids’ says leading lawmaker

The country is witnessing protests against the Prime Minister Robert Fico. Today Radio Schuman speaks about opposition protests in Slovakia with vice-president of the European Parliament, the Slovak liberal Martin Hojsik. Mass protests are expected…