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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 for agricultural legislation, a Clean Industrial Deal to support the Green Deal's implementation, increased support for the private sector, greater defence funding, and the introduction of key legislations such as the Critical Medicines Act and new migration laws on returns.
Today Radio Schuman dives into the document together with Euronews' senior reporter Gerardo Fortuna.
We also look at today's agenda with a meeting between far right leaders, key debates at the European Parliament and consider which European countries offer schoolkids the longest summer holidays.
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Will the US start a trade war with the EU? What does Trump’s crackdown on the federal government mean? And how should we interpret the funding freeze and dismantling of USAID—a key agency supporting life-saving programs with partners across Europe?
Euronews’ Shona Murray spoke with David Salvo and Rachael Dean Wilson of the German Marshall Fund to unpack the global ramifications of Trump’s first weeks back in power.
For months, Brussels and the EU have been bracing for the impact of Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Now, in just a matter of days, officials have watched with astonishment as Trump—alongside his special government employee, Elon Musk—pushes forward an aggressive campaign to dismantle US agencies and slash the size of the federal government.
His plans to cut foreign aid and scale back USAID’s global operations have left European NGOs reeling. Many organisations that relied on US funding, including the Norwegian Rescue Council, are scrambling to understand the implications of the funding freeze and what it means for the vulnerable communities they support worldwide.
Radio Schuman also brings you to Strasbourg, the Western Balkans and Paris for three appointments not to miss, as well as to organic fishing farming in Europe.
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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 in towns and cities across Slovakia today, sparked by outrage over Prime Minister Robert Fico’s handshake with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a December visit to Moscow.
Since reclaiming power in 2023, Fico's eurosceptic agenda has raised alarm in Brussels over his stance on Ukraine and potential challenges to EU sanctions against Russia.
His ongoing disputes with both the EU and Kyiv—especially over Ukraine’s move to halt Russian gas transit to Slovakia—have only deepened tensions.
Radio Schuman also covers a summit of the Patriots for Europe party getting under way in Madrid and considers those European countries where people struggle with concentrating.
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Is the European Union ready to set up return hubs outside its territory?
According to a document seen by Euronews, the European Commission and several Schengen member states are ready to propose so-called 'return hubs' in upcoming EU legislation.
Such 'return hubs' are centres outside the EU where rejected asylum seekers would be located before being returned to their country of origin.
The measure is considered controversial by many civil society organisations and NGOs citing negative impact on human rights.
Today Radio Schuman talks to Euronews' reporter Vincenzo Genovese on the issue.
Radio Schuman also looks at how climate change puts the future of some European traditional drinks at risk.
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Has Friedrich Merz unlocked what a senior socialist MP called “the gates of hell” by accepting AfD support on two key immigration votes? With less than three weeks until the German elections, the CDU leader and likely future chancellor insists he won’t govern with the far right—but who will he partner with? What’s his real strategy? And has the AfD gained a boost from Elon Musk’s backing?
Today Radio Schuman answers these questions with Euronews' Berlin correspondent Liv Stoud.
Merz and his Christian Democrats, now polling above 30%, shook German politics last week by seeking AfD support for tough new immigration measures—breaking a long-held taboo against working with the far right. Though the bill failed, the backlash was swift, with tens of thousands protesting nationwide. Has this gamble hurt Merz’s popularity, or will it shape the upcoming elections?
We also look at the pros and cons of hotels and Airbnbs while travelling.
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Today EU leaders will meet in Brussels for an informal retreat to discuss how to strengthen EU’s defence capabilities. Radio Schuman gives you a preview of the event, with an analysis with Euronews reporter Alice Tidey.
The urgency was sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and intensified by Donald Trump’s call for NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defence—double the current target. This demand raises concerns among European governments already facing budget deficits.
In an interview with Euronews, the president of the European Council António Costa noted that since 2021, European defence investments have risen by 30%. He also highlighted that since 2014, 23 NATO countries have increased defence spending, collectively meeting the 2% target. However, he acknowledged that each country has its own budget priorities and urged leaders to focus on efficient joint investments.
Radio Schuman also covers the meeting of a new European parliamentary committee in Brussels and the latest Eurostat data on online education.
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Many Greenlanders feel that the world around them is more worried about Greenland than they are, Euronews' Shona Murray tells Radio Schuman today from Greenland’s capital Nuuk.
Shona has been on the ground in Greenland gauging reaction to US President Donald Trump's bid to acquire the territory for the US.
Trump's interest in Greenland has unsettled European leaders, despite their efforts to remain silent. Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, sought support from three European capitals and announced a $2 billion security boost for the Arctic.
Some officials even considered deploying European troops to Greenland. However, Europe is reluctant to confront Trump and has other priorities.
Euronews' Shona found that many Greenlanders seek greater independence from Denmark, are open to business with the US, but are not looking to alter their ties with the EU.
Radio Schuman also reports on a new study on how the weather affects the mental health of young people.
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Today Radio Schuman features Euronews' Shona Murray's interview with José Manuel Albares, Spain's foreign affairs minister.
He told Euronews about his intention to engage with the Islamic militia group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, now ruling in Syria after decades of Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship.
Meanwhile, the EU is assessing how to re-establish relations with the new government, despite the situation remaining volatile. On Monday, the bloc decided in principle to gradually lift sanctions against the country to help Syrians follow a new political path.
He also spoke about his view on how the situation should develop in Israel and Palestine as well as his stance on defence spending.
Radio Schuman also touches on the visit of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico to Brussels as well as different types of yoga and who they suit.
Today's Radio Schuman is hosted by Alice Tidey, and produced by Eleonora Vasques. Audio editing by Johan Breton. Music by Alexandre Jas.
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Today Radio Schuman digs in to the long-awaited so-called 'Competitiveness Compass' with Euronews' reporter Peggy Corlin.
The Compass report outlines strategies to improve the EU's economic performance by simplifying regulation, increasing investment, and supporting competitiveness.
A key focus is reducing bureaucratic red tape, particularly targeting the EU’s flagship Green Deal, to ensure the transition to a decarbonised economy aligns with economic competitiveness.
This plan includes deregulation and a competitiveness fund to foster cooperation and innovation within the EU.
The report aims to address challenges like the EU's innovation gap and its ability to compete with global powers like China and the US while balancing sustainability goals.
Radio Schuman also takes a look at the best European country for data protection.
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US President Donald Trump should realise that the EU is a big market and could retaliate in a tariff war, harming US exporters, Pascal Lamy told Euronews' Shona Murray in an exclusive interview Radio Schuman features today.
The former European Commissioner for Trade and twice Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), downplayed the importance of Trump’s “show” on tariffs, which the American president uses as a “Swiss knife that will allow him to do anything he wants to do".
Radio Schuman also reports on today's General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels and on those European regions where there are greater numbers of women working in the high-tech sector.
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Today Radio Schuman looks at how US President Donald Trump policies on climate could impact on the EU with Euronews reporter Robert Hodgson.
Last week, Trump’s stance on climate and energy had ripple effects in Europe, particularly among the far-right Patriots for Europe and the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament.
Jordan Bardella of the Rassemblement National called for the EU's Green Deal to be suspended, claiming it harms farming, the car industry, and energy policies.
Meanwhile, the EPP, the largest European Parliament party, has intensified efforts to roll back key Green Deal legislation.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk echoed these sentiments, urging a critical review of Green Deal laws and warning that expanding the Emission Trading System could drive up energy prices.
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How should the EU deal with the impact of Donald Trump's migration policy? Today Radio Schuman answers the question together with Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar, a Spanish socialist MEP with experience on EU migration policies.
The International Centre for Migration Policy Development has said there will be a surge of migrants from South America to Spain as a result of Trump's policies.
But though Aguilar thinks Trump's policy is “utterly wrong” he also thinks a surge of central or South American migration following Trump’s crackdown on migration would be good for Spain, as those migrants have been a pillar of Spanish society.
Radio Schuman also takes a look at upcoming Belarusian elections and a project to enable people to live for long periods at the bottom of oceans.
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Donald Trump’s immigration policies will likely influence the migration policy debate in Europe, the director of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Michael Spindelegger told Euronews in an interview featured for Radio Schuman today.
During his inauguration speech, US President Donald Trump announced a large-scale nationwide deportation campaign. On Tuesday, his administration began deporting undocumented immigrants from the country. However, several NGOs and international organizations, including the International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), have raised awareness not only about the extent of Trump's immigration crackdown but also about its potential to redirect migration flows from the US to Europe and other regions.
Radio Schuman also has a look at today's European Parliament agenda as well as the safest airlines in Europe.
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Today Radio Schuman speaks with Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament’s Trade Committee, who noted that Europe still has room to respond to Trump’s policies.
In his inauguration speech, Donald Trump provided little detail regarding his earlier threats to impose tariffs on the European Union. His previously stated demand that Europe face tariffs unless it increased purchases of US oil and gas was already well-known, with many European politicians asserting they are prepared to respond proportionately.
Potential measures the EU could apply include increasing LNG imports and reducing car tariffs, the MEP says. Lange also stressed that the EU’s future trade agreements could be shaped in reaction to shifts in US trade policy.
Radio Schuman also has a quick look at the European Parliament's agenda today and at the most depressed country in Europe.
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Today Radio Schuman digs into current relations between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the newly re-elected US president Donald Trump with Gabor Tanacz, Euronews correspondent in Budapest.
Orbán was been an early supporter of Trump, and the two leaders met last month at Mar-a-Lago. Although Trump once mistakenly confused Orbán with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, he has described Orbán as “one of the strongest leaders anywhere in the world.”
Many officials in Brussels anticipate that Orbán will serve as Trump’s key interlocutor on European affairs. However, at Trump’s inauguration ceremony last night, Giorgia Meloni emerged as the most prominent EU leader in attendance. The Hungarian leader was in Budapest yesterday, where he delivered a speech reflecting on his country’s recent presidency of the EU.
We also take a look at today's European Parliament debates and a meeting between migration European Commissioner Magnus Brunner and the president of the Canary Islands' regional government, Fernando Clavijo.
Radio Schuman also brings you to countries where TikTok is fully or partially banned.
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Which EU politicians will attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States today and why are the European Conservatives and Reformists so tight with the Republicans? Questions Radio Schuman answers today.
Although foreign heads of state and government are generally not invited to US presidential inauguration ceremonies, numerous European politicians will attend Donald Trump’s swearing-in event.
Among them are prominent right-wing leaders such as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Spain’s Santiago Abascal, and France’s Marion Marechal.
Many of these individuals are affiliated with the third and fourth largest factions in the European Parliament: the Patriots for Europe and the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR).
Sources indicate that a majority of ECR leadership will attend, including newly elected president Mateusz Morawiecki, as well as vice presidents Carlo Fidanza, Marion Marechal, and George Simion.
Additionally, several lesser-known Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) such as Rihard Kols from Latvia, Dominik Tarczynski from Law and Justice, and Croatia’s Stephen Bartulica are expected to participate. While the Patriots for Europe is a relatively new group, the ECR, founded in 2009, has developed long-standing ties with the Republican Party.
Today Radio Schuman explores the connections with Euronews reporter Vincenzo Genovese.
We also take a quick look at the agenda of the day, including the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg and the meeting of EU finance ministers of the Euro area.
Additionally, Radio Schuman explores those parts of Europe where flights experience more turbulence.
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The EU's notion to lift sanctions against Syria has to be considered a good start, Middle East expert Maria LuisaFantappiè tells Euronews Radio Schuman today.
Fantappiè, from Italian think tank Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), says the proposal to lift sanctions would be a start but that more is needed to create the conditions for engaging with the current forces in power.
The EU plans to remove sanctions on Syrian Arab Airlines and on export of oil and gas technology. It also plans to reopen banking and investment relations between Syria and the EU.
The initiatives, outlined in a council non-paper first reported by Euronews, echo similar demands made by six EU countries, including France and Germany.
These countries emphasized that if the new Syrian government fails to respect human rights and protect minorities, additional sanctions may remain in place, and a snapback mechanism could be introduced to reinstate any sanctions already lifted. Meanwhile, the US recently eased some restrictions for six months to facilitate humanitarian aid in Syria but retained its comprehensive sanctions from the Assad era.
Today we also take a look at changes within the European Commission and the best road trips in Europe.
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The EU played no role in the Israeli-Hamas negotiations, but could play an important one in implementing the deal, Hugh Lovatt, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), told Euronews in an interview we feature on today's Radio Schuman.
Today's podcast explores with Lovatt the details of a deal, whether it represents a watershed moment for the region, and the role played by the imminent inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States. We also discuss the future of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the war and the potential consequences a deal could have for his office and government.
We also take a quick look at European Parliament committee meetings coming up and at Ryanair's attempt to reduce consumption of alcohol in airports.
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The state of hybrid warfare with Russia has to be considered the new normal, Finnish President Alexander Stubb told Euronews in an exclusive interview featured on Radio Schuman today.
Stubb told Euronews' Shona Murray that he "sleeps quite well at night" knowing Finland's state of defence is well-prepared, but endorsed the need for more spending on defence, speaking after the Baltic Sea summit in Helsinki.
Yesterday, NATO secretary general Mark Rutte pledged to send drones, frigates and aircraft to the region to protect critical infrastructure from sabotage.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, several Baltic power cables, telecoms links and gas pipelines have suffered sabotage: acts interpreted by Western countries as an attempt by Russia to weaken Europe.
We also look today at what's coming up on the agenda of the European Parliament as well as the most scenic rail journeys in Europe.
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