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Radio Schuman

Gender imbalance tied to far right: Romania's new EU Commission pick

Romania's nominee for European Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu spoke hours after her nomination to Euronews, claiming there is a link between gender imbalance and the rise of far right parties.

Europe News

Back to school: France tests smartphone ban in 200 middle schools

If all goes well, the ban will be expanded to include all schools across the country.

Tech News

Hungary school phone ban sparks protests. Where else are they banned?

Thousands protested a Budapest headmaster's dismissal after he refused to implement a smartphone ban. Meanwhile, other European countries are also implementing a ban.

Europe News

Czech parents face rising costs as school year gets under way

The hike in education-related expenses remains a growing problem, especially for poor and single parents, but also for the children of refugees.

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World News

Back to school: Which European country pays the most for supplies?

A Euronews analysis has found that countries with lower wages like Italy and Spain surprisingly pay more on average for basic school equipment compared to richer European economies.

Europe News

Mobile phones to be banned in Greek schools from September

The new regulations and system of penalties are an extension of rules announced by Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis in March which saw students face expulsion for filming classmates and ridiculing them online, in a bid to clamp down on cyberbullying.

Tech News

Study finds AI tools are popular with students who struggle to focus

While AI tools like ChatGPT could help students who struggle with concentration and planning, too much reliance on them might hinder their cognitive growth, researchers say.

Germany

Inflation puts pressure on parents' back-to-school finances in Germany

The German national statistics office said that school supplies like pens and books rose between 5 and 13% in July last year compared to the year before.

Europe News

Almost all EU countries struggle with teacher shortages — here's why

Most EU member states see a large proportion of their teaching vacancies unfilled at the start of each school year, often thanks to low wages, high workload, and an ageing teacher population.

Economy

Back-to-school uniform cost stretches parents' budgets to the limit

The average debt for school supplies is reportedly €368, however, 32% of indebted parents say they owe more than €500 for back-to-school costs.

Belgium

European officials' children attend Brussels school 50 years ago

As the holiday season nears its end, another school year has just kicked off in the EU capital — a great time to remember how things were decades ago at the school for Europan Common Market delegates in 1972.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Shooter kills three school employees in northwestern Bosnia

The alleged perpetrator is believed to be a former employee of the school.

Culture news

UK study reveals schools are banning LGBTQ+ books after complaints

A recent survey found that over half of UK school librarians have been asked to remove books, many of which are LGBTQ+ titles, with parents being the main source of these requests.

Green News

Girls are more anxious than boys about climate change

The study also found inadequate engagement with climate-focused careers in English schools.

Scenes

Watch: The chef leading a chocolate revolution in Venezuela

In partnership with Media City

María Fernanda Di Giacobbe is the founder of Cacao de Origen, an organisation dedicated to educating, researching, and promoting Venezuelan cacao and chocolate.

Climate

Asia hit by brutal heatwave as temperature records tumble

Temperatures feel even hotter as high humidity reduces people’s ability to stay cool.

Living

Scottish children must learn about climate change, people’s panel says

A public panel said that it would help young people gain a basic understanding of climate change, energy production, global issues and green job opportunities.

Europe News

Polish pupils happy about new government limits on homework

The Polish government has introduced strict limits on the amount of homework pupils must do in a bid to modernise the education system. But some parents and teachers aren't convinced by the changes.

Finland

Bullying motive for Finland school shooting

The Finnish government declared Wednesday a nationwide day of mourning, ordering state agencies and institutions to lower the national flag to half-mast.

Culture news

France may shut some public art schools, culture minister says

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati said certain public art schools are “in a crisis situation” and may need to be shut down. “They no longer have the means to offer a quality environment.”