Podcast Selection

Operation Interflex – BTS from Ukrainian soldiers’ training abroad

In the past two weeks, Russian forces have achieved the fastest breakthrough in eastern Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion. As the Ukrainian army is in dire need of new recruits and equipment, hundreds…

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.…

Draghi report, competitiveness and EU corporate reporting requirements facing backlash

European businesses are increasingly concerned about the EU's growing regulatory and reporting requirements, which they say hamper competitiveness and productivity. The combination of high energy prices (well above those in the US) and stringent sustainability…

Jourová: financial sanctions key to countering rule of law abuses | Radio Schuman

Financial sanctions are the EU's best tool for bringing member states to compliance, despite their length, outgoing European Commissioner Vera Jourová told Euronews in exclusive interview. Financial sanctions remain the EU's best tool for combatting…

EU has means to counter Trump tariffs, says trade lawmaker

ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas commander – what now?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif, citing alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during…

Why has the EU deforestation law become so politicised? | Radio Schuman

Germany's national elections are influencing the negotiations of EU deforestation law, which entered interinstitutional negotiations on 21 November, according to campaigner. Why has the EU deforestation law become so politicised and what role is Germany…

What we expect from the last day of COP29

As the global climate summit is expected to wrap up today (22 November) in Baku, Azerbaijan, country ministers have already started tough negotiations around the implementation of the final treaty. All eyes are on the…

EU-US trade: what EU economy ministers fear about second Trump term

EU economy ministers will meet today (November 21) to discuss the future of EU-US trade relations although the prospect of a possible protectionist and pro-tariff Trump administration looks set to make for difficult talks. How…