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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

100 days of Trump

From territorial provocations and budget slashes to institutional chaos and a reordering of US foreign policy, Donald Trump’s early months in office have shaken American governance and global diplomacy alike. This week, Mark Leonard welcomes…

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?…

The elusive Ukraine peace deal

Canadians will head to the polls Monday to pick a prime minister, and a new US proposal to end the War in Ukraine would allow Russia to keep some of the territory it’s conquered. Plus,…

The man ensuring the EU sticks to its own data laws | Radio Schuman

The EU's privacy watchdog Wojciech Wiewiórowski is responsible for ensuring the EU's institutions stick to their own data protection laws. What were the challenges he faced during his mandate? And how will geopolitical tensions impact…

Is Meloni the new special EU envoy for tariffs?

How will the Meloni-Trump bilateral meeting today impact the Italian Prime Minister's reputation at home and abroad? Will her efforts to build bridges with Trump burnish her credentials as an EU leader or backfire and…

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…

Can Europe build a peacekeeping force in Ukraine without the US?

Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans assessed whether a post-peace deal mission in Ukraine could be implemented without the involvement of the US. The European Union needs the US "on board" in a post-deal mission scenario…