Radio Schuman

What characterises a revitalised transatlantic friendship between the European Union and Canada? What lessons can the EU draw from Canada’s strategic posture?Today’s Radio Schuman features Euronews’ Shona Murray's interview with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, who outlines Canada’s deepening strategic partnership with the EU.Despite US President Trump’s threats of increased tariffs against Canada and the EU, Joly emphasizes that closer cooperation between the two is already under way and vital for Canada’s economic resilience.Radio Schuman also brings you today's agenda items, with stops in Luxembourg and Egypt, and a look at how our backgrounds influence our career paths.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.

Join Jorge Liborero, a seasoned Euronews reporter in Brussels, as he unpacks the EU's strategic maneuvers regarding U.S. tariffs. He highlights the complexities of the ongoing negotiations and the EU's careful balancing act to avoid retaliatory measures. Liborero critiques the dubious calculations behind Trump's tariffs and stresses the need for clarity to foster constructive dialogue. Along the way, he offers insights into NATO's unexpected support for unity and reveals intriguing job vacancy trends across Europe.

European companies should not feel compelled to abandon their values, management practices, or commitment to diversity and workplace care, French Green MEP Majdouline Sbai tells Radio Schuman today.Her remarks came in response to letters from the US administration to several European embassies, urging suppliers to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures to maintain their contracts in the US.This move follows the Trump administration’s broader efforts to dismantle DEI policies across federal agencies, contractors, the private sector, universities, and international grant recipients.The strongest responses came from France and Belgium, with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Jan Jambon asserting that Europe upholds a culture of non-discrimination and rejecting US interference.Radio Schuman also explores the EU-Central Asia summit that will start today in Samarkand as well as the top European companies for nervous travellers.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by Joan Breton. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is not intended to regulate content but to protect freedom of speech, European Commissioner for tech Henna Virkkunen tells Euronews' Shona Murray in an interview featured on Radio Schuman on Wednesday.Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump have criticised the EU’s regulatory efforts, arguing that they undermine democracy and free speech.In response to this criticism, Virkkunen downplayed concerns from the United States, reaffirmed the European Commission’s commitment to enforcing the Digital Services Act, and emphasised that online platforms were currently cooperating with the investigation.We also discuss the new US tariffs coming into effect today, as well as European legislation on flight reimbursements.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.

Marine Le Pen faces a five-year ban from office after a controversial court ruling, stirring outrage among her supporters. The podcast explores her declaration to appeal and the potential impact on her political career. It dives into the future of the National Rally, assessing internal challenges and possible successors. The discussion also speculates on how Le Pen’s legal troubles could transform her into a martyr figure for the far-right, raising questions about loyalty and the party's strategy leading up to the 2027 elections.

Gerardo Fortuna, a Euronews reporter specializing in agriculture and health, dives into the evolving non-alcoholic wine market in Europe. He discusses how new EU proposals are reshaping perceptions and classifications of non-alcoholic wines. Attitudes among younger consumers are shifting, leading to a greater acceptance of these beverages. Fortuna contrasts the innovation pace of winemaking with that of the beer industry and explores the cultural significance of wine in traditional markets like Italy and France, amid rising health consciousness.

Sigrid De Vries, Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, discusses the far-reaching effects of Trump's tariffs on imported cars. She highlights the urgent need for US-EU negotiations to prevent rising prices and inflation. The conversation covers potential retaliatory measures from Europe and emphasizes a shift towards a more assertive stance in global trade. De Vries also touches on the challenges the auto industry faces in decarbonization amid geopolitical tensions, showcasing the industry's evolving landscape.

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Recent developments in the Turkish political landscape hint the country’s shift to what critics may call an even more authoritarian ruleTurkey has witnessed waves of protests following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on corruption charges. With the arrest of more than a thousand demonstrators, critics fear a slide towards authoritarianism.On Monday last week, a European Commission spokesperson urged Turkey to “uphold democratic values,” However, neither commission president Ursula von der Leyen, nor her council counterpart, Antonio Costa has publicly addressed the issue.The underlying reason seems to be the EU's urgency of maintaining cooperation with Turkey, especially given its already tense ties with the United States.Radio Schuman also looks at another EU strategy unveiled today – on how the bloc intends to prepare itself for all emergencies, and also explore a list of the EU’s trade partners in iron and steel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

European defence industry demands more European investment, EU’s defence commissioner tells Radio Schuman The EU is exploring new and bold strategies to strengthen its defence sector. Relaxing strict fiscal rules to boost defence spending, accessing what is known as the SAFE instrument to raise capital, and expanding the European Investment Bank’s mandate to support military projects are some of the proposals to member states developed in the EU’s White Paper on Defence.At the EU summit in Brussels last week, the EU leaders discussed the commission’s proposal for the member states to allocate amounts as high as €800 billion in defence spending over the next four years to strengthen Europe's defence infrastructure.“When the war comes, you need to have your industry developed on high level in order to maintain, to repair and to produce new weapons,” says the EU’s defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius regarding the proposed increase in the defence budgets, “Now our industry really demands much more for European investment in order to develop our industry like a strategic asset.”Kubilius also doubted Europe's readiness for Eurobonds and emphasised developing military mobility infrastructure.Radio Schuman also looks at an important deadline today in the EU’s investigations into Apple, Meta and Alphabet on whether they violated the Digital Markets Act, and also at some experimental attempts to curb irregular migration through Artificial Intelligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.