Podcast Selection

Top10. Von der Leyen launches new EU commission with surprising picks

In this episode, we revisit a pivotal moment in EU politics: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s unveiling of her proposed team of European Commissioners. Host Evi Kiorri speaks with politics reporter Nicoletta Ionta to…

Will an Austrian eurosceptic chancellor sit at the EU’s council table

What implications would Herbert Kickl's rise to Austria's chancellorship, as the leader of the Eurosceptic, anti-immigration, and pro-Russian Freedom Party, have for Brussels and the European Union? Today Radio Schuman answers this question with centre-right…

Top10. EU-US trade: what EU economy ministers fear about second Trump term

In this episode, we revisit an important discussion from 21 November, when EU economy ministers met to discuss the future of EU-US trade relations. While the looming prospect of a protectionist, pro-tariff Trump administration certainly…

Which European countries were most exposed to disinformation last year? | Radio Schuman

As major election year, disinformation played a crucial role worldwide in 2024, including in the European continent, where European Union and several national elections took place. The Baltic states, Poland, and Sweden are among the…

Top10. Why the EU is divided over the Mercosur trade deal

As we reflect on the key milestones of the past year, we revisit the conclusion of a historic trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) on December 6th.…

Top10. Draghi: The EU to consider report’s proposals or face ‘slow agony’

As we look toward 2025, we revisit a crucial moment from earlier this year: September 9th, when Mario Draghi presented his highly anticipated report on European competitiveness to President Ursula von der Leyen. In this…

Looking back at Europe’s defining moments of 2024

This year brought seismic changes across Europe: political crises, shifting environmental priorities, and debates about the continent’s industrial strategy. From the Green Deal’s transformation to the US election, we explore how decisions made this year…

Zelenskyy calls Putin ‘crazy’ and seeks further US support in Ukraine

Radio Schuman goes behind the scenes at last night's European Council meeting in Brussels today with Euronews journalist Shona Murray, to analyse Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's interventions on the sidelines following his discussions with EU…

Ukraine, Trump and Syria dominate agenda at European Council | Radio Schuman

Today, EU leaders convene in Brussels for the final regular European Council meeting of the year, with key discussions anticipated to focus on Ukraine, Syria, and the implications of Donald Trump's return to the White…

How German parties plan to win voters in upcoming snap elections

Germany’s political groups officially kicked off their campaign trail after Chancellor Scholz lost a no-confidence vote on Tuesday (17 December). With a snap election now set for February, the race is well underway. From their…

Why Macron’s bid to stay relevant is falling short

François Bayrou's appointment as France's new prime minister is the latest in a series of questionable political moves Emmanuel Macron has made since June, which have increasingly put the president in a vulnerable position. Outmanoeuvred by…

What to expect from new French Prime Minister Bayrou?

Why did French President Emmanuel Macron choose Francois Bayrou as Prime Minister and how might he approach the role differently from his predecessor Michel Barnier? Today Radio Schuman dives into the issue in conversation with…