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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by Johan Breton. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabor Tanacz, an Euronews correspondent based in Budapest, discusses the intriguing dynamics between Viktor Orbán and Donald Trump. He highlights Orbán's early support for Trump and their strategic meeting at Mar-a-Lago. The conversation touches on Orbán's absence from Trump's inauguration and the shifting European leadership landscape. They also explore the polarized views of Trump in Hungary and the challenges of migration and digital privacy in Europe, including TikTok bans.

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.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Today's Radio Schuman is hosted by Jack, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Today's Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did the European Commission choose not to disclose Ursula von der Leyen’s hospitalisation for pneumonia? Why did von der Leyen not delegate authority to her deputy, Spanish commissioner Teresa Ribeira, when she was ill? Does it denote a culture of secrecy at the commission or suggest von der Leyen’s unwillingness to delegate power?Today Radio Schuman answer these questions with Euronews reporter Gerardo Fortuna.Last week, the European Commission confirmed a report by the German press agency DPA that President Ursula von der Leyen had been hospitalised for a week due to severe pneumonia. This sparked criticism from Brussels journalists, as spokespeople had not disclosed the hospitalisation, stating only she had severe pneumonia but was still able to fulfil her duties.Despite her condition, von der Leyen did not delegate her responsibilities to her deputy, Teresa Ribera, as protocol dictates, though she cancelled appointments, avoided public engagements, and remained largely silent during key events, such as former US President Donald Trump's announcement about Greenland.Yesterday, an EU executive spokesperson defended the decision, arguing that the severity of her condition had already been communicated, making further disclosures unnecessary.In the other segments of the podcast, we have a look at an important meeting in Finland as well as beaches to visit during the winter period.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do Ukrainians still trust their president, Volodymyr Zelensky? How to explain dipping trust levels? Is he as popular abroad as he is in his own country? Today Radio Schuman discusses this issue with Sasha Vakulina, Euronews’s Ukraine expert.According to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), trust in Zelensky has declined, with 77% of Ukrainians saying they trusted him in 2023, compared to 52% a year later, though his leadership in Ukraine appears to remain strong.We also look ahead to meetings taking place today at the European Parliament and the Matignon in Paris, as well as asking why may not be a good idea to use the Christmas tree to spice up your food.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, withournalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.