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Radio Schuman

Is it the end for family reunification in Europe? | Radio Schuman

More and more EU countries are tightening their policies on family reunification, a fundamental right for refugees. Why do countries want to end it, and what does this mean for people fleeing to the EU?

23/04/2025

Europe News

Winners and losers: The long game of US-EU trade conflicts

The current trade war between the US and the EU is nothing new. Five major disputes have pitted the two economic powers against one another. So how did they turn out?

23/04/2025

Europe News

Critical raw materials set be be a key lever in global trade war

As global trade tensions intensify, the increasing demand for elements from the lesser known corners of the periodic table is making them an increasingly important piece on the new geopolitical chess board.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Cardinal Parolin leads rosary for Pope Francis at St Mary Major

The papal basilica is where the late pontiff will be buried after his funeral on Saturday.

23/04/2025

Italy

Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Macron, a complex relationship

Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis' funeral set at Rome's Basilica of St Mary Major

Last November, Pope Francis reformed the rites to be used for his funeral, simplifying them to emphasise his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy calls late Pope Francis a key religious leader

The Ukrainian President confirmed that his country would be officially represented at the late pontiff’s funeral on Saturday.

22/04/2025

Europe News

Croatia remembers victims of WWII concentration camp

Official Croatian data show that more than 83,000 people were killed in the Jasenovac camp while Serbs say the numbers were much higher, possibly in the hundreds of thousands.

22/04/2025

Economy

Eurozone consumer confidence falls to 18-month lows as tariffs bite

Eurozone consumer confidence hits 18-month low as US tariffs bite. IMF cuts global growth forecasts while Lagarde urges policy flexibility

22/04/2025

Green News

Three-quarters of world live in net fossil fuel importing countries

Ahead of the IEA’s summit on energy security this week, analysts are emphasising the benefits of solar and wind.

22/04/2025

EU Decoded

Is the EU losing the geopolitical race for critical raw minerals?

The EU wants to cut reliance on powers like China for mineral supplies by the end of the decade. As geopolitical tensions boil, EU Decoded asks whether the bloc can keep up with its competitors.

22/04/2025

Markets

Gold price hits record high: What’s behind the precious metal’s rally?

Gold prices have surged almost 31% so far this year already, driven by rising safe haven demand and an increasingly volatile global economy.

22/04/2025

Culture news

How Pope Francis championed contemporary arts and culture

From Biennale visits to calls for restitution, the late Pope Francis left an indelible mark on contemporary art and cultural ethics.

22/04/2025

Experiences

How wolf-tracking tourism could give rewilding projects a helping hand

Organisers say these wildlife experiences benefit wolf conservation by teaching about peaceful coexistence and habitat preservation.

22/04/2025

Economy

Greece unveils €1bn in benefits after posting 1.3% budget surplus

Greece’s prime minister on Tuesday announced €1 billion in financial benefits for lower-income households and the public investment program, after the country became one of the few European Union members to post a budget surplus in 2024.

22/04/2025

Vatican

Mourners await the Pope's funeral and future of the Catholic Church

Cardinals gathered at the Vatican have announced Saturday at 10am as the day and time for Pope Francis' funeral.

22/04/2025

Europe News

EU won't decouple from China to reach a trade deal with Trump

Despite the latest developments, the EU's policy on China will remain based on "de-risking" rather than "decoupling", Brussels has said.

22/04/2025

Living

8 Earth Day reads for people wanting to make a positive impact

‘Humbling and hopeful’ in different ways, these timely reads help people of all ages navigate the climate and ecological crises.

22/04/2025

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Watch: Hundreds of firefighters battle raging fire near Prague

A major fire broke out at a garbage dump west of Prague on Monday, with around 250 Czech firefighters working to control the blaze.

22/04/2025

Tech News

Pope Francis' hopes and fears for technology and AI

The Pontiff’s last prayer, shared online earlier this month, urged that new technologies would "unite, not divide" humanity.

22/04/2025

Green News

Massive fire engulfs plastic landfill in central Czech Rebublic

Firefighters battled a massive fire at a plastic landfill in the Czech Republic on Monday, covering an area of at least 450 square metres.

22/04/2025

Europe News

Russia strikes Odesa, Zaporizhzhia 24 hours after Easter truce ends

Anticipation is building over whether diplomatic efforts can stop more than three years of fighting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour.

22/04/2025

Business

Big tech kicks off earnings as Trump drama and market jitters continue

As big tech companies kick off quarterly earnings season this week, the industry’s bellwether companies have been thrust into a cauldron of uncertainty.

22/04/2025

Art

New exhibition uncovers the overlooked history of women in Pompeii

A new exhibition at Pompeii Archaeological Park brings to light the lives of women in the ancient Roman city - from priestesses and businesswomen to slaves and sex workers.

22/04/2025

France

Russia's Easter truce was a 'charm offensive' for Trump, France says

France's foreign minister said the ceasefire declared by Moscow was aimed at preventing US President Donald Trump from getting 'impatient and angry'.

22/04/2025

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Apostolic Palace sealed after Pope Francis' death

Following the death of Pope Francis, Vatican officials sealed his residences at Casa Santa Marta and the Apostolic Palace, following procedures observed after the death of a pontiff.

22/04/2025