Radio Schuman

How far can the European Commission handle Elon Musk if his companies violate EU laws? How could his social media X, formerly Twitter, affect upcoming elections in Germany?Today Radio Schuman answers these questions with Euronews reporter Cynthia Kroet.X owner Elon Musk will livestream an interview on X with Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). Musk is also set to play a key role in the upcoming Donald Trump administration. The interview takes place ahead of Germany's snap elections in February.This follows reports that a five-year contract is about to be signed between the Italian government and Musk's Starlink for government and military communications.Musk's moves in Europe raise many questions about how he aims to advance his business and political agenda on the continent, and whether the European Commission can contain his actions if his social media infringes EU rules.We also look at the upcoming meeting today between the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and EU officials, as well as the most congested cities in Europe.Today's Radio Schuman is hosted by Jack Schickler and produced by Eleonora Vasques. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What implications would Herbert Kickl's rise to Austria's chancellorship, as the leader of the Eurosceptic, anti-immigration, and pro-Russian Freedom Party, have for Brussels and the European Union?Today Radio Schuman answers this question with centre-right European People's Party (EPP) MEP Reinhold Lopatka.After the resignation of Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and the collapse of centrist coalition talks, President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked Herbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), with forming a new government.The FPÖ, which won 28.8% of the vote in September's elections, is now negotiating with the conservative Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), despite the latter’s initial reluctance. If successful, Austria would normalize a coalition between centrist and far-right forces, potentially bringing a Eurosceptic, pro-Russian, and anti-immigration leader to the EU stage, aligning closely with Hungary’s Viktor Orbán.Today we also take a look at a European court case about data privacy and the most punctual airlines worldwide - spoiler alert: the ranking may challenge your expectations!Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by Georgios Leivaditis. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baltic states, Poland, and Sweden are among the better-prepared EU countries in countering disinformation, while Italy, Germany, and Romania appear to be among the most vulnerable, stated Mattia Caniglia, Senior Intelligence and Policy Analyst at the Global Disinformation Index, according to an interview with Euronews.In the interview featured for Radio Schuman, Caniglia exmplain why some countries are more prepared than others and what are the major method and tools used throughout 2024 to spread disinformation.Radio Schuman also has a quick look at Meloni-Musk negotiations for a 1.5 billion deal to use SpaceX Starlink to set up a government and military communication system.Finally, we also bring you to tourist destinations where visitors are rewarded if they behave!Today's Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Eleonora Vasques. Audio editing by Georgios Levaditis and music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Radio Schuman episode of the new year follows significant uncertainties left behind by 2024 that Europe will have to handle.The continent is set to experience significant political and policy shifts, with Ursula von der Leyen's influence growing, the balance of power in the EU potentially changing due to elections in Germany, and global uncertainties like Trump's re-election affecting relations with Russia and China.Key policy discussions will include the upcoming EU Multiannual Financial Framework, increased defence spending and ongoing migration reforms. On top of that, there's also competitiveness, energy security, and tackling budget deficits in EU economies, all up for debate.Radio Schuman touches upon what's ahead with Euronews reporter Paula Soler.We will also explore last week's presidential election in Croatia and look at the roster and the gameplan of the first MEP delegation of the year as it begins its work abroad.Finally, are smokes vanishing into thin air only to be replaced with electronic cigarettes? We'll check out who and how uses vapes — widely popular nicotine devices — across Europe.Today's Radio Schuman is hosted by senior policy reporter Gerardo Fortuna and produced by journalist Eleonora Vasques, with audio editing by Georgios Leivaditis. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.