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Raphaël Glucksmann to European leaders : Forget Trump and choose joint borrowing
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Raphaël Glucksman, a prominent French socialist, urged the 27 EU member states to abandon their reliance on the United States, speaking to Radio Schuman on today's podcast.Glucksman recommended swift action on using frozen Russian assets to mobilise funds, halting imports of Russian LNG gas, and agreeing on joint borrowing to strengthen the bloc’s defence capabilities in the long term.As a member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committees, as well as the Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee, Glucksman has recently engaged extensively with French media to urge France and the European Union to act swiftly and make decisive commitments regarding Ukraine.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.
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No EU electric rollback in auto action plan, warns lobby
Today Radio Schuman features an interview with Kristian Ruby, secretary-general of Eurelectric, calling for the Commission to maintain emissions reduction commitments in a key auto sector strategy paper coming today.The European automotive sector, employing 13 million people and contributing approximately 7% of the continent’s GDP, faces multiple challenges, including weak demand, stringent EU emissions targets, rising competition from Asia, and declining interest in electric vehicles. In response, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to unveil measures aimed at enhancing the industry’s competitiveness while upholding overall emission reduction goals.Automakers have opposed the EU’s 2025 CO2 reduction targets and lobbied against penalties for non-compliance. However, von der Leyen has already announced a relaxation of the annual review rule, extending the compliance period from one to three years. Additional plans to support EV production are also anticipated.Radio Schuman also flags an important meeting of EU home affairs ministers in Brussels and asks which countries offer the most take-home pay after taxes 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.
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Don’t send troops to Ukraine at this stage, says lead MEP
It's too early to talk about sending troops to Ukraine, Riho Terras, Estonian MEP and vice-chair of the European Parliament committee on Defence, tells Euronews' Radio Schuman today.Two days after a heated exchange between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy, UK PM Starmer announced a "coalition of the willing" with France to support Ukraine, including a commitment to send peacekeeping troops. However, Russia opposes any NATO or European peacekeeping presence, and key European countries like Germany and Poland are reluctant. Terras said the idea was premature, arguing the focus should be on securing a ceasefire and peace talks. He also emphasised the need to rebuild ties with the US, even if it means adapting to Trump's approach.Radio Schuman also discusses new announcements by the European Commission and a new survey on the extent European are prepared for climate disasters.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.
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The Trump-Zelenskyy clash, seen from Ukraine
What did Ukrainians make of the public spat last Friday between US President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy? How does the Ukrainian military perceive the implications of an open rift between the US and Ukraine, and by extension, Europe?Radio Schuman reached out to Euronews' Ukrainian correspondent, Sasha Vakulina, to provide insight into reactions from on the ground.The remarks deeply shocked Ukraine, where many have endured three years of war and lost loved ones in battle. Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington aimed to secure a mineral deal establishing a US-controlled, though it lacked clear security guarantees against Russian aggression.His insistence on such guarantees underscores Ukraine’s concern that a ceasefire alone would be insufficient for lasting protection.Also today, Radio Schuman touches on migration trends 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.
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Juncker talks Ukraine’s EU membership and Trump’s russophilia
Today, Radio Schuman features an exclusive interview with former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, in which he criticised US President Donald Trump’s affinity for Russia and his lack of understanding of the EU.In the interview with Euronews' Shona Murray Juncker addressed geopolitical tensions around the Trump presidency and the role Europe should play in providing security guarantees to Ukraine.He told Euronews that, while he rarely contacts his successor, Ursula von der Leyen, he frequently visits Brussels, where he maintains an office at the Berlaymont headquarters.We also discuss a meeting of European leaders taking place in London this Sunday, as well as new research that reveals the positive effects of tea drinking on human health.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.
This is Radio Schuman, your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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