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Europe

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.

28 February 2025

Europe

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.

26 February 2025

Europe

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.

25 February 2025

Europe

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.

24 February 2025

Europe

How's Meta planning to protect minors from sensitive content?

Radio Schuman today features Antigone Davis, META’s Vice-President and Head of Global Safety, on how the tech giant plans protecting teens online.

21 February 2025

Europe

Europe following US in cutting foreign aid, says Caritas

The cut to USAID by US President Donald Trump is being followed by other countries in Europe now also reducing foreign aid, according to an expert at Caritas Europe.

19 February 2025

Europe

How does the EU plan to finance its defence boost?

US President Donald Trump has triggered Europe to seek less reliance on Washington for its security.

18 February 2025

Europe

Ex-Ukraine minister warns Europe to stand up to Trump

Dmytro Kuleba,former Ukrainian minister, argued that Trump's actions and statements have consistently opposed both Ukrainian and European interests.

17 February 2025

Europe

Top lawmaker insists Europe should join Ukraine peace talks

US president Donald Trump is engaging in peace talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin, without involving European countries.

14 February 2025

Europe

Trump’s USAID shutdown leaves EU aid in despair

US President Donald Trump decided to suspend certain USAID programs worldwide, sparking a significant debate.

13 February 2025

Europe

The first weeks of Trump in power, seen from Brussels

Brussels and the EU have long feared Trump’s tariff threats, but now, shock is setting in as he and Elon Musk push to dismantle US agencies and shrink the federal government.

10 February 2025

Europe

Slovakia aping 'Orban's playbook on steroids' says leading lawmaker

The country is witnessing protests against the Prime Minister Robert Fico.

7 February 2025

Europe

Is the EU ready to set up 'return hubs' to stem migration?

At the end of February, the European Commission is expected to publish a new EU law on return of asylum claimants.

5 February 2025

Europe

What's the Musk effect on Germany’s future coalition?

On 23 February, Germans are going to the polls in the country's snap general election.

4 February 2025

Europe

How’s the EU going to finance its defence boost?

On Monday, 3 February, an informal retreat will bring together the 27 leaders of the EU with the leaders of the UK and NATO, to discuss Europe’s much vaunted boost on defence.

3 February 2025

Europe

Does Greenland fear US invasion? Not exactly

While Donald Trump's interest in Greenland provoked reactions from EU leaders, residents seem less worried, according to interviews conducted on the ground by Euronews.

31 January 2025

Europe

EU bid to take on US, China competitiveness starts today

The European Commission will publish its Competitiveness Compass today in an attempt to secure the future EU economy.

29 January 2025

Europe

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.

28 January 2025

Europe

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.

27 January 2025

Europe

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.

24 January 2025