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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Has the EU-US trade war already started? - Radio Schuman
The EU has retaliated after being hit hard by the US tariffs. But with US president Donald Trump’s threats to slap more tariffs, the bloc could step up the fight with its anti-coercion instrument, a tool that was put in place in 2023.
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Germany’s historic defence turnabout dominates EUCO discussions
With the US scaling back its support for Ukraine, strengthening EU defence has become a priority for EU countries. At Thursday’s EU summit, traditionally frugal Germany led calls to revise fiscal rules to allow for increased defence spending.
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Don't roll back electric in auto action plan, warns lobby
Kristian Ruby, secretary-general of Eurelectric, acknowledged that while the electricity sector benefits from the EU’s electric agenda, it remains open to discussions with major car industry players. However, he emphasised the importance of avoiding any rollback of the agenda.
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The Trump-Zelenskyy clash, seen from Ukraine
Reactions from shocked European officials stacked onto social media over the weekend, following the heated exchange in front of TV cameras between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, with the German foreign minister calling it the start of a nefarious new era.
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Juncker talks Ukraine’s EU membership and Trump’s 'russophilia'
In an interview with Euronews, Jean-Claude Juncker reflected on Donald Trump’s lack of understanding of the EU, the need to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, and his regret that the EU had not been more vocal with China during his tenure.
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The US' new approach to Ukraine: how to make sense of it
Kirill Shamiev, an expert on civil-military relations and Russian domestic politics at the European Council on Foreign Relations, discussed how the European Union should navigate the growing rift between Washington and its allies over the war in Ukraine.
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Will Merz rekindle the Franco-German flame?
The Franco-German partnership, historically central to key decisions in Brussels, has been strained over the past three years. This is due in part to domestic political crises in both France and Germany, as well as significant differences in the leadership styles of French President Emmanuel Macron.
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After Merz’s victory, what to expect from Germany?
Germany's election saw turnout amongst the highest since the country’s reunification 35 years ago, alongside a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany, which nearly doubled its support and achieved the best result for a far-right party since World War II.
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Pascal Lamy warns EU to be tough with Trump
Pascal Lamy, the former chief of staff to European Commission President Jacques Delors and former two-term head of the World Trade Organization, told Euronews how the EU should deal with Donald Trump if the American president follows up on threats to impose tariffs.
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Will Trump help European conservatives push back on the Green deal?
The US is set to pull out of the climate fight with Donald Trump in power. The new American president announced last week that he would withdraw from the Paris agreement and launch a national energy “emergency” that could result in suspending environmental regulations.
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Don't imitate Trump on migration - ex-LIBE committee chairman
Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar, a Spanish socialist MEP and former chairman of the civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) commitee, told Euronews about the consequences for Europe of US president Donald Trump’s crackdown on migration.
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Trump migration crackdown could be 'new burden' for Europe - ICMPD
Michael Spindelegger, the director of the intergovernmental organization International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) told Euronews how Trump’s crackdown on immigration, including at the southern border of Mexico, could have consequences for Europe.
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Lift EU sanctions on Syria for 'a very good start', says Syria expert
In ten days, EU foreign affairs ministers will gather in Brussels to discuss relaxing the bloc’s sanctions against Syria. The lifting of sanctions was under consideration since the Islamic militia faction HTS toppled Syria’ former president Bashar al-Assad.
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Zelenskyy calls Putin 'crazy' and seeks further US support in Ukraine
Zelensky sharply criticised Putin during a Brussels summit but struck a more measured tone towards incoming US President Donald Trump, calling him a 'strong man' and emphasising the need for detailed discussions about Ukraine.
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What to expect from new French Prime Minister Bayrou?
Last week, French president Emmanuel Macron appointed the centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister to address the country’s deep political crisis following the collapse of Michel Barnier’s government. Radio Schuman asks what will change in France with the appointment.
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Ribera slams EPP for injecting domestic politics, climate denial
Spain's Teresa Ribera was one of the 26 commissioners elected to join von der Leyen's new team yesterday with 370 votes. The powerful new competition and environment commissioner has criticised the EPP for its campaign against her, which she said brought domestic animus to EU affairs.
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How can deported Ukrainian children be helped?
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ukraine's Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets talked about the almost 20,000 Ukrainian children who have been deported to Russia by force since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Are Moldova and Georgia the next Ukraine?
Georgia could potentially become the next Ukraine, given Russia's past invasion and the ongoing threat of aggression, according an expert who spoke with Euronews. Its precarious geographic position makes the situation more complex, though it may not directly impact European security.
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Orbán's main foe Magyar talks corruption, Ukraine and government fight
"Building a new country step by step, brick by brick, and to bring back our country and to build a new European, peaceful and liveable modern Hungary. That's our motto, and that's our plan," Hungary's rising political star, Péter Magyar, told Euronews in an exclusive interview.
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Borrell-to-Kallas: Will EU lose its balance in its Middle East policy?
How can the EU break the current deadlock in the Middle East? And what stance can we expect from the EU's next top diplomat, Kaja Kallas? Radio Schuman spoke to Martin Konecny, director of the European Middle East Project.
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Chinese EVs tariffs fallout: Is Germany losing influence in Brussels?
Is the EU one step closer to a trade war with China? What does last Friday's vote on the bloc's tariffs against Chinese-made electric vehicles mean for Berlin's influence in Brussels? Find the answers in today's Radio Schuman podcast episode.
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Is the EU's forest protection law becoming Brussels' next nightmare?
In an interview with Euronews, the outgoing European Commissioner for Environment, Ocean and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius said that he finds very 'difficult' to understand why the position on the deforestation law has changed significantly after its approval.
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Von der Leyen's Commission roll call stirs mixed reactions
Ursula von der Leyen presented her list of Commissioners to the press on Tuesday, featuring six executive vice-presidents, four of whom are women, many important job titles given to Eastern European and Baltic countries, and some new portfolios like the Mediterranean, housing and animal welfare.
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Will Breton's final salvo rock von der Leyen's boat even further?
Breton publicly accused European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of "questionable governance" and secretly trying to replace him by asking France for a different name for her College. Will von der Leyen's troubles end soon, or will they only worsen?
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Will Slovenia's political bickering at home delay the new Commission?
Opposition efforts to delay formal adoption of Slovenia's Marta Kos as Commission nominee could impede the timing on the formation of the next EU executive. But the head of the Slovene EPP delegation has told Euronews that she's an unacceptable choice.
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Reforming the CAP? How the EU sees the future of its agriculture
Changing the rules on subsidising farmers is at the heart of a 100-page report on the future of agriculture set to feed a vision document due in the first 100 days of the Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate.
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Talking to the first-timer MEPs: what are their plans?
In the first plenary at the European Parliament, over 50% of MEPs are entering the Strasbourg chamber for the first time. Today, 18 July, the European Parliament will decide whether to elect Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president.
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Can Le Pen win majority in French second-round election?
Rassemblement National is likely to secure over 33% of the vote according to an Ipsos poll, followed by the left wing New Popular Front at around 28%. Will the far-right Rassemblement's political opponents now cooperate effectively?
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Behind the scenes at the EU top job summit
EU heads of state nominated Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, and Kaja Kallas for key leadership positions as President of the European Commission, President of the European Council, and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, respectively.