Best EuroNews Podcasts (2025)

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Can AI help detect doping in sports? 20:56

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Researchers are developing AI programmes to make doping detection more effective, faster, and cheaper. How do these systems work? What challenges do their creators face? Euronews Tech Talks sits down with Wolfgang Maass, Professor of Business Informatics and Computer Science at Saarland University and Francesco Botrè, Director of the WADA-accredite…

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What is doping, and how do athletes get away with it? 22:52

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What is doping? How do these prohibited substances work? In this Q&A episode, Euronews Tech Talks explores this topic with Andrea Petróczi, Professor of Public Health at Kingston University. Credit for Lance Armstrong interview: Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). “Oprah and Lance Armstrong: The Worldwide Exclusive”. Aired January 17–18, 2013. Hosted on A…

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From crisis to cure: Cleaning the world's oceans 29:45

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Plastic and chemical pollution in marine environments pose a major threat to the health of our oceans. Euronews Tech Talks interviews two experts to understand the scale of the problem and explore the technological solutions that could help address it. Simon Bernard, CEO of Plastic Odyssey, is on a world tour to collect solutions to plastic polluti…

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ESA's Biomass satellite: The D-Day 21:58

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What happens on a satellite’s launch day? What are the thoughts and emotions of those behind the mission? In this second of two special episodes on the European Space Agency’s Biomass satellite, Euronews Tech Talks takes you to Kourou for a behind-the-scenes look at the launch to answer these questions. Podcast cover credits: ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACE/O…

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How connected is the EU to its capital, Brussels? 16:40

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Brussels Commissioner for Brussels Alain Hutchinson, credited for building bridges between the EU and its capital, tells Radio Schuman how Brussels learned to embrace its position, how his office helps expats in the city and how Eurocrats have started to break out of their bubble. In this episode, we also look at a NATO Parliamentary Assembly in th…

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Why Europe should be worried about the ongoing drought 14:41

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Radio Schuman speaks with water and drought expert Niko Wanders as many European countries are seeing record-low rainfall. How worrying is this and what is the impact? What can we expect if this weather continues? And what can ordinary citizens do to mitigate the worst-case scenarios? We also look at a meeting the European and African Union as the …

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Europe’s struggle to prepare for armed aggression 16:35

2M ago16:35

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With its ReArm EU plan, the European Commission wants to prepare the EU for a US military withdrawal from the bloc. Radio Schuman asked Euronews reporter Alice Tidey whether it can move swiftly enough, whether the proposal has garnered wide-spread support, and about the next necessary steps. We also look at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brus…

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Can the EU and UK turn the tide after years of bad blood? 11:41

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A highly-anticipated EU-UK summit is taking place in London today, five years after Brexit. Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews correspondent Shona Murray to discuss why the meeting itself is extraordinary, what both parties have put on the table, and why they will likely come to an agreement on defence. This episode also looks at the European Humani…

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Can Eurovision succeed in uniting through music? 17:22

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Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews' Eurovision aficionado Gerardo Fortuna about this year's controversies and how organisers are working to ensure Eurovision doesn't become a political competition. This episode of Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Lauren Walker. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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EU must lead on climate in light of US 'stupidity' , says former UN rights chief MARY 15:58

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Mary Robinson, the former Irish President and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, criticised the US for what she termed a "stupid" approach to climate change, and called on the EU to step up to “fulfil necessary commitments” in an interview with Radio Schuman. In this episode, we also look at today’s Foreign Affairs council focusing on EU–US tra…

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Uncovering forests’ mysteries from space: ESA’s Biomass satellite 20:41

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The European Space Agency (ESA)’s Biomass satellite is designed to measure the amount of carbon stored in tropical forests. It was launched from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, on 29 April 2025. In the first of two special episodes dedicated to the mission, Euronews Tech Talks takes you to French Guiana on the eve of the launch to explore what the sa…

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Ukraine’s diplomatic checkmate, and where it leaves Putin 15:59

2M ago15:59

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Radio Schuman talks with Euronews correspondent Sasha Vakulina, who has been following the whirlwind of events leading up to a possible meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian Presidents in Turkey on Thursday. What are the chances of such a face-to-face meeting, which would be a first since the full-blown Russian invasion started in 2022? Will Pu…

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338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock? 15:17

2M ago15:17

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Radio Schuman spoke with outgoing Brussels Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt about Brussels being without rule for almost a year, how this damages Brussels' reputation, and hurts locals. Why it is so difficult to come to an agreement? And will there be a re-election? We also head to the Western Balkans for the start of European Council Presiden…

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Irish PM says EU must challenge Hungary’s ‘outrageous’ vetoes 11:27

2M ago11:27

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In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin urged the European Union to crack down on what he calls Hungary's "abuse of vetoes". He discussed what tools could be used, Ukraine's accession to the bloc and Hungary's recent ban on public events by LGBTQ+ communities such as Pride. We also look at strategic talks be…

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Russia’s Victory Day parade and Europe’s dilemma 11:01

2M ago11:01

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Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews’ Sasha Vakulina about what to expect from Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on Friday, the ceasefire disruptions, the European participants and what punishment they could risk for attending. In this episode, we also head to Nancy in France, where Poland and France are expected to deepen defence ties. Finally, looki…

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US scholars seek refuge in Brussels after Trump’s assault on science 16:25

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One Brussels university has opened its doors to researchers threatened by the US administration's attack on science. Radio Schuman spoke with the university's rector about its incentive to help scientists relocate to Brussels, the response from across the pond, and whether this could spur mass migration of great thinkers to Europe. We will also loo…

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Trump's movie tariffs throw the European film industry into turmoil 14:14

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US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on non-US films. Is the EU movie industry the latest political pawn in the EU-US trade war? In this episode, we also head to the Vatican for the start of the highly secretive Conclave. Finally, where in the EU do workers receive the highest pay? Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa…

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Behind Germany’s lack of optimism about Merz 14:37

2M ago14:37

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German lawmakers will gather in the Bundestag on Tuesday to elect Friedrich Merz as the country's new chancellor. In the run-up to this vote, we asked Berlin-based Euronews reporter Zara Riffler what Germans are expecting from their new leader, and how his focus may be elsewhere. We also look at high-level discussions on how to ensure sustainable s…

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Trade negotiations between the EU and the US : where do we stand? 15:08

2M ago15:08

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One month into the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, can the EU and the US find common ground? And what happens if they don’t strike any deal? We put these questions and more to Sven Van Kerckhoven, professor of political economics at Brussels university VUB. We also head to Strasbourg for the European Parliament’s plenary sessions, which start t…

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Romania votes again, but what happened to Călin Georgescu? 17:28

2M ago17:28

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Ahead of the Romanian presidential elections' re-run this Sunday, Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews’ Bucharest bureau chief Andra Miron-Diaconescu about how ultranationalist pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu, who won the first round of votes, vanished into thin air and who is the front-runner now. We also look at another meeting between the EU …

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Should the EU relax regulations on next-generation GMOs? 26:36

3M ago26:36

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The deregulation of a new generation of genetically modified organisms is stirring debate across the European Union. Euronews Tech Talks dives into the controversy, exploring whether the EU should ease restrictions on cutting-edge genetic technologies, by listening to both sides of the debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Is Europe at risk of another major power outage? 13:29

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An unprecedented blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill on Monday. Pending an official explanation of what caused the incident, we spoke with Euronews' senior energy and environment correspondent Robert Hodgson to understand what exactly went wrong. We also asked whether Europe could be hit by another, similar outage. What regi…

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Manfred Weber’s longevity as leader of the EU’s most powerful party 12:29

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The conservative European People’s Party (EPP) is meeting in Valencia for the party's triennial congress. During this two-day event, Manfred Weber, who has been leading the EPP party since 2022 and the EPP group since 2014, is expected to be re-elected. What is behind Weber’s longevity at the helm of the EU’s most powerful political family? And as …

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FRONTEX director says fundamental rights 'core' to border-guarding 11:41

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Euronews spoke with Frontex director Hans Leijten, discussing the importance of safeguarding fundamental rights, calls for the agency to suspend its mission with Greece and working with NGOs. What exactly is Frontex's role in border guarding? Should it do more to protecting migrants' lives? This episode also takes you to Poland, where the Three Sea…

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Will EU fines against Apple and Meta aggravate US trade tensions? 8:57

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The European Commission on Wednesday revealed its highly anticipated penalties against US tech giants Apple and Meta. The decision comes at a time of spiralling trade tensions between the EU and the US government. The bloc is hoping to negotiate an end to this trade war, which could go far as threatening to hit US services such as Big Tech. But wil…

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The man ensuring the EU sticks to its own data laws 14:35

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The EU's privacy watchdog Wojciech Wiewiórowski is responsible for ensuring the EU's institutions stick to their own data protection laws. What were the challenges he faced during his mandate? And how will geopolitical tensions impact the digital future? In an interview with Euronews, the European Data Protection Supervisor discussed how he is prot…

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Is it the end for family reunification in Europe? 16:55

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More and more EU countries are tightening their migration policies as governments are shifting more to the right. The focus in 2025 is on family reunification. Several countries including Finland, Germany and Belgium, have already hinted at or started making criteria stricter to make reunification less accessible. Austria has taken the boldest step…

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EU commissioner on European identity, Erasmus Plus, youth engagement and culture. 8:38

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The EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef shared with Euronews his concerns about potential budget cuts to Erasmus, following reports that some member states had proposed reductions in the 2025 annual budget. Although the budget was ultimately slightly increased, Micallef acknowledged ongoing discussions about the possible impact of the EU's shifting prio…

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Is Meloni the new special EU envoy for tariffs? 14:01

3M ago14:01

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How will the Meloni-Trump bilateral meeting today impact the Italian Prime Minister's reputation at home and abroad? Will her efforts to build bridges with Trump burnish her credentials as an EU leader or backfire and damage her political standing? Today Radio Schuman answers these questions with Euronews reporter Vincenzo Genovese. The two leaders…

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NGTs: Why all the buzz? 27:53

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In today’s episode, we’ll dive into the world of new genomic techniques and their application in the agricultural sector. Once again, our journey will take us to the UK, more precisely in Hertfordshire, a county in southeast England. Here, a group of scientists is running Europe’s first gene-edited wheat field trial created through CRISPR-Cas. We’l…

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Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful? 13:03

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Is Friedrich Merz more popular in Brussels than in Berlin? 13:06

3M ago13:06

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Is Friedrich Merz, the upcoming German Chancellor, less popular in Germany than in Brussels? Has he yielded too much power to the social-democrats? Today Radio Schuman answers these questions together with Euronews German correspondent Liv Stroud. Merz has proposed a constitutional change to increase government spending on infrastructure and the mi…

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Can Europe build a peacekeeping force in Ukraine without the US? 11:03

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The European Union needs the US "on board" in a post-deal mission scenario in Ukraine, according to the Dutch Defence minister Ruben Brekelmans, who spoke to Euronews' Shona Murray. Last Thursday, ministers from more than 30 countries convened at a meeting led by France and the UK to discuss the formation of a reassurance force for Ukraine, intende…

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The EU’s reciprocal pause on tariffs : what’s next? 11:13

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EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho to put EU integrity under spotlight 16:05

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The European institutions should be more open and honest to avoid creating the impression that something is being hidden from citizens, the newly elected EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho told Euronews in an interview featured in Radio Schuman today. She emphasized the need to bridge the gap between expectations and actual powers, warning that failing to…

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Dialogue with EU over tariffs still on the cards, says US State Department 12:03

3M ago12:03

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Washington is still prepared to negotiate with the EU over tariffs, US deputy spokesperson Mignon Houston told Euronews' Shona Murray in an exclusive interview featured on Radio Schuman today. The EU is expected to approve a plan today to impose 25% tariffs on a broad range of US goods in response to the United States' earlier duties on steel and a…

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Can Giorgia Meloni navigate the EU away from trade war with US? 11:48

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Canadian foreign affairs minister: Our goal is to "become closer" to Europe. 15:10

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What characterises a revitalised transatlantic friendship between the European Union and Canada? What lessons can the EU draw from Canada’s strategic posture? Today’s Radio Schuman features Euronews’ Shona Murray's interview with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, who outlines Canada’s deepening strategic partnership with the EU. Despite US Pr…

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The EU’s path forward on Trump tariffs 10:25

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How is the EU responding to 20% US tariffs? Is there still an opportunity for negotiation? Today Radio Schuman analyses the situation in conversation with Euronews reporter Jorge Liboreiro. The EU has already formulated a response to the US decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium, proposing import duties on American goods valued at €…

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Green MEP urges EU companies not to “change their practice” after Trump’s DEI letters 8:45

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European companies should not feel compelled to abandon their values, management practices, or commitment to diversity and workplace care, French Green MEP Majdouline Sbai tells Radio Schuman today. Her remarks came in response to letters from the US administration to several European embassies, urging suppliers to eliminate diversity, equity, and …

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Q&A: Uncovering GMOs 21:14

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are widely discussed, yet few truly understand what they are and how they work. In this Q&A episode of Euronews Tech Talks, we answer your questions with Josep Casacuberta, a researcher at the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics in Barcelona and chair of the GMO panel at EFSA. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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EU tech chief to Elon Musk: 'We're protecting freedom of speech!' 14:19

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The Digital Services Act (DSA) is not intended to regulate content but to protect freedom of speech, European Commissioner for tech Henna Virkkunen tells Euronews' Shona Murray in an interview featured on Radio Schuman on Wednesday. Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump have criticised the EU’s regulatory efforts, arguing that they undermine demo…

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Is Marine Le Pen politically dead or poised to become a martyr? 9:42

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What is in line for the political career for the National Rally leader, Marine Le Pen? Today Radio Schuman digs in to the aftermath of the court barring Marine Le Pen from running for public office for five years with Euronews journalist Greg Leroy. Le Pen has condemned the ruling as politically motivated and stated that millions of French citizens…

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Is non-alcoholic wine no longer a taboo in Europe? 12:10

4M ago12:10

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Are non-alcoholic wines the key to sustaining the declining wine industry, or Is alcohol an essential characteristic of wine? Today Radio Schuman explores this topic with Euronews reporter Gerardo Fortuna. Last week, the European Commission launched a package to help the industry navigate changing societal tastes, manage its production and develop …

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Trump tariffs to trigger EU-US 'tit for tat', says car lobby chief 13:57

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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 US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts came as a hard blow for European car makers, who export between 50% and 60…

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Is the EU securing children from risks of social media? 13:41

4M ago13:41

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Why is the EU so quiet about Turkey's wave of protests? 13:54

4M ago13:54

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Recent developments in the Turkish political landscape hint the country’s shift to what critics may call an even more authoritarian rule Turkey has witnessed waves of protests following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on corruption charges. With the arrest of more than a thousa…

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EU defense commissioner on how to implement the EU’s defense plans 12:25

4M ago12:25

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European defence industry demands more European investment, EU’s defence commissioner tells Radio Schuman The EU is exploring new and bold strategies to strengthen its defence sector. Relaxing strict fiscal rules to boost defence spending, accessing what is known as the SAFE instrument to raise capital, and expanding the European Investment Bank’s …

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FRONTEX’s role in returning rejected asylum-seekers should be monitored, says green MEP 9:47

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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. Earlier this month, the European Commission presented a new regulation that would - if approved - enable EU countries to transfer rejected asylum seekers to dista…