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Radio Schuman

What's next in the EU-China trade tussle?

EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) came into force on Wednesday, October 30, and will remain in place for the next five years. But what's next in the ongoing trade tussle?

31/10/2024

Europe News

EU urgently needs to act on defence, says landmark report

The EU must signal to the US that it is prepared to pay its way on miltary and civil preparedness, former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö says in a new report presented to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday.

30/10/2024

Economy

European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles: All you need to know

EVs are the latest flash point in a broader trade dispute over Chinese government subsidies. The new levy concerns European car makers too.

30/10/2024

Europe News

China takes EU to WTO over 'unreasonable' tariffs on electric cars

Trade frictions between the EU and China escalate as Beijing files a WTO lawsuit over the tariffs imposed on its electric cars.

30/10/2024

Tech News

Are you over 18? The EU's plans to spot underage internet users

As online child protection rises to the forefront of the European Commission's agenda, the EU faces a significant challenge: how to accurately verify users' ages while safeguarding privacy.

30/10/2024

Radio Schuman

The EU Parliament committee where citizens' petitions go unheeded

The European Parliament committee on petitions called PETI is at citizens' disposal for complaints, but it remains almost unknown to many.

30/10/2024

Europe News

EU gives final green light to steep tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The extra tariffs on China-made electric cars will go ahead as planned, the European Commission has confirmed, despite ongoing talks with China.

29/10/2024

EU Decoded

EU DECODED: How will future European Commissioners be 'vetted'?

In this episode, we explain what will happen in the confirmation hearings for the nominees for the future European Commission, which begin on 4 November at the European Parliament. To work with Ursula von der Leyen, they will have to pass an "exam," known as a "grilling".

29/10/2024

Europe News

Brussels asks Israel to repeal 'extremely worrying' ban on UNRWA

Israel's ban on the relief agency "stands in stark contradiction with international law," the European Commission has said.

29/10/2024

Europe News

EU calls for swift probe of alleged irregularities in Georgia election

The elections in Georgia have been marred by reports of intimidation, coercion and vote-buying, prompting calls by the EU for swift investigations.

28/10/2024

Europe News

Is incoming EU agri-food Commissioner all ‘farm’ and no ‘fork’?

A ‘farmer-centric’ approach of incoming EU agriculture and food Commission Christophe Hansen has drawn criticism from stakeholders sitting on the final side of the food value chain.

25/10/2024

Serbia

Von der Leyen tours Western Balkans in latest EU enlargement drive

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen kicked off a four-day trip to the Western Balkans, where she will meet with the leaders of Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Montenegro to discuss their progress toward joining the EU.

25/10/2024

Europe News

EU judges confirm annulment of tech giant €1.06 billion fine

After almost 20 years of legal battle, the European judges have ruled in favour of US tech giant Intel annulling a €1.06 billion fine imposed by EU antitrust enforcer.

24/10/2024

Europe News

Eight cringiest lines in EU Commissioners’ job applications

Twenty six hopefuls have sent MEPs their pitches to serve at the top of the next European Commission, due to take office within weeks. We’ve read them so you don’t have to.

24/10/2024

Europe News

Climate Commissioner eyes chance to drive emissions cuts through tax

Wopke Hoekstra wants to use tax changes to nudge Europeans towards cleaner and greener choices in areas such as transport and heating – but he’ll face the same veto that has blocked reform for years.

23/10/2024

Health news

European Parliament softens stance on overhaul of medical device rules

Timetable for reforms of rules affecting medical devices not defined after calls for thorough impact assessment.

23/10/2024

Europe News

Kallas, Kos call for less unanimity in EU foreign & enlargement policy

The two Commissioners-designate argue that unanimity is slowing down decision-making in the field they are to helm for the next five years.

23/10/2024

Europe News

No analysis of competition impact, EU auditors said about crisis aid

As the EU loosened several times its state aid rules after the COVID-19, a report of the European auditors found that analysis of the impact on competition was missing.

23/10/2024

Europe News

EU-Tunisia deal faces renewed criticism over human rights concerns

The European Ombudsman has called for "concrete criteria" to suspend EU funds for Tunisia in case of human rights abuse.

23/10/2024

Europe News

EU ministers set cautious Baltic fish quotas amid fear over Russian hauls

Fisheries ministers have agreed to maintain low fishing quotas for most fish stocks in the highly polluted Baltic Sea but concerns grow over the presence of Russian vessels, which might exploit the reduced opportunities for EU fishers.

22/10/2024