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The EU’s path forward on Trump tariffs

The EU is preparing further countermeasures to protect its interests, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced yesterday following Donald Trump’s decision to impose 20% tariffs on European goods.

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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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EU tech chief to Elon Musk: 'We're protecting freedom of speech'

An interview with tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen on the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) is featured on Radio Schuman today.

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Is Marine Le Pen politically dead or poised to become a martyr?

On Monday, a French court found National Rally leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling EU funds and barred her from contending any election for five years, including France’s next presidential election in 2027.

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Is non-alcoholic wine no longer a taboo in Europe?

The EU has proposed a new wine package supporting the non-alcoholic wine market.

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US tariffs and EU countermeasures may disrupt global value chains

US tariffs and the EU's countermeasures would result in economic disruption ripping apart global value chains, the director of European auto trade group ACEA tells Radio Schuman on Friday

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Turkey's political development sparks fears of rising authoritarianism

Recent developments in the Turkish political landscape hint the country’s shift to what critics may call an even more authoritarian rule

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EU Defence Commissioner urges more investment by the member states

European defence industry demands more European investment, EU’s defence commissioner tells Radio Schuman

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Concerns grow over Frontex's involvement in asylum seeker returns

Frontex's role in returning rejected asylum seekers should be monitored, especially in terms of the protection of fundamental rights, green MEP Tineke Strik tells Radio Schuman on Monday.

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EU struggles to boost Ukraine aid as Trump shifts toward Moscow

Europe needs to upscale its support for Ukraine as Donal Trump more towards Moscow, but it seems challenging for EU members to agree on a fresh military aid to Ukraine

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Ireland’s Europe minister on Ukraine, Trump and his country’s neutrality

Ukraine’s territory has to be recognized, and its independence and sovereignty have to be protected, for the end of the war to be worth it, Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne tells Radio Schuman today.

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How should EU handle new regime in Syria? - Radio Schuman

As Syria's post-Assad regime meets with European donors in Brussels today, key questions over the conduct of the new regime will be under the spotlight.

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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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French Europe minister touts nuclear shield share - Radio Schuman

Radio Schuman features an interview with France's Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad, who discussed the country's nuclear deterrent and how it could be used for the benefit of the EU more broadly.

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How can the EU fix medicines shortages? Radio Schuman

On Tuesday the Commission will present a new proposal for a Critical Medicines Act, a priority the executive set for the outset of its mandate.

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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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Glucksmann to European leaders: Forget Trump, choose joint borrowing

Ahead of the Extraordinary European Council meeting in Brussels, Glucksman urges EU leaders not to rely on the US anymore and to invest time and resources in common borrowing.

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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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Don’t send troops to Ukraine at this stage, says lead MEP

In an interview with Euronews, senior MEP Riho Terras said it's too early to send European troops to Ukraine.

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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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