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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…

Lessons from the EU’s watchdog: Emily O’Reilly on ethics and accountability

The European Parliament will elect the new EU Ombudsman on Tuesday (17 December) to replace Emily O'Reilly, with her successor set to inherit her impressive legacy. The Irish author and former journalist, who made history…

Are conservatives set to take back power in Germany? | Radio Schuman

On Monday, the German parliament will hold a confidence vote on Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid the rise of the far-right in the country. Today Radio Schuman chews over the confidence vote in Germany, expected to…

Europe holds its breath as Romania heads to the polls one last time

Brussels is on tenterhooks as Romania heads to the polls on Sunday (8 December) to choose between pro-Moscow TikTok star Călin Georgescu and pro-European hopeful Elena Lasconi in the final round of the presidential elections.…

Will the French government likely fall, and how will that hit Brussels?

How France's political instability will hit Brussels is today's topic for Radio Schuman, which talked with Euronews reporter Gregoire Lory. If a vote of no-confidence surrounding the budget succeeds, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier will…

Why Michel Barnier’s young government might fall

The current French government might be the shortest-lived in the history of the fifth Republic as far-left New Popular Front (NFP) and far right RN announced the possibility of a vote of no-confidence on Monday…

How will António Costa lead the European Council?

How will the new President of the European Council differ from his predecessor, Charles Michel? What are his main challenges, and how does he plan to reshape the Council, representing the 27 member states? Radio…

Is pro-EU Romania Russia’s next target? | Radio Schuman

The unexpected victory of far-right leader Calin Georgescu in the first round of the Romania's presidential election has sparked a debate about the level of Russian influence in the country. Romania has never been pro-Russian…

Teresa Ribera slams EPP for infusing EU with domestic politics, climate denial | Radio Schuman

Spain's Teresa Ribera was one of the 26 commissioners elected to join von der Leyen's new team yesterday with 370 votes. The powerful new competition and environment commissioner has criticised the EPP for its campaign…

Parliament’s winners and losers: A conversation with Greens and right-wing ECR

On Wednesday (27 November), the new college of commissioners was approved with 370 votes to 282 against – marking the lowest majority in history. The mandate is filled with uncertainties, except one: the centre-right European…

EU Parliament’s most burning vote of the year

After weeks of political manoeuvring and backroom deals, MEPs are set to vote today (27 November) on Von der Leyen's next College of Commissioners. While the EP’s greenlight seems certain after EPP, Renew, and S&D…

Why so many French MEPs are rejecting von der Leyen’s commissioners

French MEPs are set to vote against von der Leyen's European Commission today including Socialist and Greens who had supported von der Leyen in July, according to lawmakers we spoke to for Radio Schuman today.…