European Politics & Institutions

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…

How a budget bill could end the French left

For the first time in 60 years, France started the year without a budget bill after December’s vote triggered the collapse of Prime Minister Barnier’s three-month-old government.  But this week, new PM Michel Bayrou managed…