Podcast Selection

EU must decide what it wants from Georgia, says ex-ambassador

The European Union must decide what it really wants from Georgia, former head of Georgian mission to the EU Natalie Sabanadze tells Radio Schuman. According to Sabanadze, currently a senior research fellow at the international…

Can France block the EU-Mercosur trade agreement? | Radio Schuman

Key negotiations on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement are set to begin Thursday in Uruguay. Meanwhile, France remains staunchly opposed to the deal and is actively working to rally a blocking minority to derail the agreement.…

The ceasefire in Lebanon and Europe’s waning role in the Middle East

The number of violations of the US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon has surpassed 100 since the ceasefire agreement took effect last Wednesday, casting doubts on hopes for peace between Hezbollah and Israel. Besides condemning the breaches,…

Au cœur de la Cour pénale internationale

Dans cet épisode exceptionnel du Monde selon l'Ifri, nous avons l’honneur de recevoir Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, ancien juge à la Cour pénale internationale (2015-2024). Personnalité éminente du droit international, il a également été Secrétaire…

Will the French government likely fall, and how will that hit Brussels?

How France's political instability will hit Brussels is today's topic for Radio Schuman, which talked with Euronews reporter Gregoire Lory. If a vote of no-confidence surrounding the budget succeeds, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier will…

Why Michel Barnier’s young government might fall

The current French government might be the shortest-lived in the history of the fifth Republic as far-left New Popular Front (NFP) and far right RN announced the possibility of a vote of no-confidence on Monday…

Ill prepared: How robust is the global health architecture in times of political turmoil?

How prepared are we for the next global pandemic – five years after the outbreak of COVID-19? Pedro Villarreal Lizárraga and Michael Bayerlein explore how the global health community can become more resilient to public…

How will António Costa lead the European Council?

How will the new President of the European Council differ from his predecessor, Charles Michel? What are his main challenges, and how does he plan to reshape the Council, representing the 27 member states? Radio…

Is the Eurozone in trouble?

It’s a treacherous time for the Eurozone. Inflation is falling, yes, but at the same time signs of real economic weakness are growing. And there are risks on the horizon, from rising debt to trade…

Is pro-EU Romania Russia’s next target? | Radio Schuman

The unexpected victory of far-right leader Calin Georgescu in the first round of the Romania's presidential election has sparked a debate about the level of Russian influence in the country. Romania has never been pro-Russian…

Operation Interflex – BTS from Ukrainian soldiers’ training abroad

In the past two weeks, Russian forces have achieved the fastest breakthrough in eastern Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion. As the Ukrainian army is in dire need of new recruits and equipment, hundreds…

Teresa Ribera slams EPP for infusing EU with domestic politics, climate denial | Radio Schuman

Spain's Teresa Ribera was one of the 26 commissioners elected to join von der Leyen's new team yesterday with 370 votes. The powerful new competition and environment commissioner has criticised the EPP for its campaign…