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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…

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…

What’s the Musk effect on Germany’s future coalition? | Radio Schuman

On 23 February, Germans are going to the polls in the country's snap general election. Has Friedrich Merz unlocked what a senior socialist MP called “the gates of hell” by accepting AfD support on two…

How Alice Weidel redefined Germany’s far right

By becoming the moderate face of the AfD, Alice Weidel helped transform the party from a fringe movement into a dominant force, forcing its rivals to rethink their electoral strategy. Weidel's private life reveals contradictions…

L’Allemagne à la veille des élections: un modèle ébranlé ?

Découvrez le nouvel épisode du podcast « Le Monde selon l'Ifri », où nous explorons les intrications et l'évolution des relations franco-allemandes. Pour cet épisode, nous avons le plaisir de recevoir Paul Maurice, secrétaire général…