Podcast Selection

How the French political impasse is undermining Macron in Europe

Two months after snap elections, France remains without a coalition or prime minister-elect, despite five days of government consultations. For President Macron, the deadlock means spending vital political capital at a time when the country…

Why do long-range strikes matter to Ukraine?

Ukraine changed tactics last month with its surprise military offensive inside Russia’s Kursk region. The war-torn country reprised calls for restrictions on the use of western-supplied long-range weapons to be lifted during an EU foreign…

The world after the West: Rana Mitter on China

In recent years, China has overtaken the United States as the largest trading partner of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Not only has Beijing played a bigger role in the region’s economic order,…

NATO at 75: The future of European defence

Vessela Tcherneva welcomes Camille Grand, Camille Lons, Marta Prochwicz Jazowska, and Jana Puglierin to discuss the 75th NATO summit, and how Europe can defend itself with less America. The 75th NATO summit has begun. Taking place…

De l’Ukraine au sommet de l’OTAN: retour de terrain

Does Finland’s new migration bill break international law?

Is Finland violating international law with its new migration bill that allows for migrants to be stopped at its borders in 'exceptional' circumstances? Radio Schuman discussed the issue with Euronews' journalist Jorge Liboreiro, who explained…

China’s new ideas: People, power, progress

How Scholz’s government stabilises despite European instability

Germany’s domestic politics has recently stabilised after a turbulent spring. While Europe faces fresh instability, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government in Germany has taken steps to solidify its position.   What measures have been implemented,…

Making buildings greener: EU decarbonisation plans

By 2030, the European Union must reduce emissions from the heating and cooling of buildings – responsible for 13 percent of EU emissions – by the equivalent of the annual emissions of Slovakia. In this…

Paris Olympic games amid political turmoil and protests

As Paris buzzes with preparations for today’s opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games, there’s palpable excitement in the air. However, Parisians seem to have mixed feelings about hosting the 2024 Olympics, with murmurs of protests adding an element…

The next generation of European far-right leaders

Can Europe rely on private capital to achieve its goals?

It’s no secret that Europe is facing some of the biggest challenges in its history, from the digital and green transition to climate adaptation and mitigation, along with the need to boost its security and…