Now playing Next Radio Schuman US scholars seek refuge in Brussels after Trump’s assault on science One Brussels university has opened its doors to researchers threatened by the US administration's policies. How have US scientists responded? And will wider EU efforts to attract academics lead to a brain drain?
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Now playing Next Radio Schuman Manfred Weber’s longevity as leader of the EU’s most powerful party Europe's most powerful political party, the European People’s Party (EPP), is holding its two-day Congress in Valencia. Members are expected to re-elect the party chair, Manfred Weber. But what explains his longevity in the EPP? 29/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Frontex chief says fundamental rights 'core' to border-guarding Euronews spoke with Frontex director Hans Leijten, discussing calls for the agency to suspend its mission with Greece. Is this on the cards, and what are the risks of such a move? 28/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Will EU fines against Apple and Meta aggravate US trade tensions? Earlier this week, the European Commission revealed its highly anticipated penalties against US tech giants Apple and Meta. Will this decision worsen the already deteriorating EU US relations? 25/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman The man ensuring the EU sticks to its own data laws | Radio Schuman The EU's privacy watchdog Wojciech Wiewiórowski is responsible for ensuring the EU's institutions stick to their own data protection laws. What were the challenges he faced during his mandate? And how will geopolitical tensions impact the digital future? 24/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Is it the end for family reunification in Europe? | Radio Schuman More and more EU countries are tightening their policies on family reunification, a fundamental right for refugees. Why do countries want to end it, and what does this mean for people fleeing to the EU? 23/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman EU commissioner on European identity, Erasmus, youth and culture In an interview with Euronews, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef spoke about the upcoming plans regarding Erasmus, European identity, youth engagement and culture. 22/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Is Meloni the new special EU envoy for tariffs? Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is in Washington for bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump. 17/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful? Earlier this week, the EU held its very first high level dialogue with Palestine, and proposed to spend up to €1.6 billion, to “foster Palestinian recovery and resilience”. 16/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Is Friedrich Merz more popular in Brussels than in Berlin? Last week Germany's conservative CDU party and its social-democrat counterpart agreed on a coalition deal, but how does it look at home and in Brussels? 15/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Can Europe build a peacekeeping force in Ukraine without the US? Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans assessed whether a post-peace deal mission in Ukraine could be implemented without the involvement of the US. 14/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman The EU’s reciprocal pause on tariffs: What’s next? In an interview with Euronews, Varg Folkman, a policy analyst at the European Policy Centre, commented on the EU's move to suspend its counter-tariffs in response to Trump’s 90-day pause on his reciprocal duties on steel and aluminium. 11/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman EU Ombudsman to put EU integrity under spotlight In an interview with Euronews, newly elected EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho explained her priorities for the term, with EU integrity and transparency under spotlight. 10/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Dialogue with EU over tariffs still on the cards, says the US In an exclusive interview with Euronews, US deputy spokesperson department Mignon Houston said that negotiations over tariffs are still possible. 09/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Can Giorgia Meloni help the EU avoid a trade war with the US? Italian media report that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni may visit Washington on April 16 to meet with US President Donald Trump, while Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Italy later this month. 08/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Canada wants to get closer to Europe, says foreign minister In an interview with Euronews, Canadian foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly made a plea to strengthen already close relations between Canada and the EU in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs. 07/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman The EU’s path forward on Trump tariffs The EU is preparing further countermeasures to protect its interests, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced yesterday following Donald Trump’s decision to impose 20% tariffs on European goods. 04/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Green MEP urges EU companies to keep DEI policy post-Trump letter In an interview with Euronews, Green MEP Majdouline Sbai stated that European companies should not feel pressured to abandon their values, management practices, or commitment to diversity and workplace well-being in response to Trump’s letter. 03/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman EU tech chief to Elon Musk: 'We're protecting freedom of speech' An interview with tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen on the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) is featured on Radio Schuman today. 02/04/2025
Now playing Next Radio Schuman Is Marine Le Pen politically dead or poised to become a martyr? On Monday, a French court found National Rally leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling EU funds and barred her from contending any election for five years, including France’s next presidential election in 2027. 01/04/2025