Best EuroNews Podcasts (2025)

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NGTs: Why all the buzz? 27:53

11d ago27:53

27:53

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

2d ago8:57

8:57

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

3d ago14:35

14:35

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

4d ago16:55

16:55

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

5d ago8:38

8:38

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

10d ago14:01

14:01

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

11d ago13:03

13:03

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

12d ago13:06

13:06

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

13d ago11:03

11:03

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

16d ago11:13

11:13

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

17d ago16:05

16:05

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

18d ago12:03

12:03

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

19d ago11:48

11:48

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

20d ago15:10

15:10

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

23d ago10:25

10:25

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

24d ago8:45

8:45

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

25d ago21:14

21:14

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

25d ago14:19

14:19

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

26d ago9:42

9:42

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

27d ago12:10

12:10

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

1M ago13:57

13:57

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

1M ago13:41

13:41

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

1M ago13:54

13:54

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

1M ago12:25

12:25

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

1M ago9:47

9:47

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…

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Why is it challenging for the EU to commit to military support for Ukraine? 10:44

1M ago10:44

10:44

Europe needs to upscale its support for Ukraine as Donald Trump continues to shift towards Moscow, but EU member states find it challenging to agree on a fresh military aid to Ukraine One of the main discussions at the EU summit on March 20 was on defence - particularly about what is known as the Kallas plan. The plan, based on the idea that larger…

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Ireland’s Europe minister on Ukraine, Trump and his country’s neutrality 10:54

1M ago10:54

10:54

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. As the European Council convenes for a summit today and tomorrow in Brussels, defence and Ukraine are key items on the agenda. “We all want…

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Can observing Earth from space help tackle climate change? A conversation with ESA expert Jean-Christophe Gros 17:41

1M ago17:41

17:41

When tackling a problem, we’re often told to step back and look at it from a different perspective. Earth observation from space does just that, providing crucial data on our planet’s biggest challenges. In this episode of Euronews Tech Talks, we explore this topic with Jean-Christophe Gros, EU Programme Coordinator at ESA. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Threats on EU Stability- AI-Powered Crime and Foreign Influence 13:36

1M ago13:36

13:36

Destabilisation is not only about getting money anymore. It's also about helping ideologically oriented states to reach their goals, Europol Director Catherine De Bolle tells Radio Schuman Europol new study finds the latest trends in organised crime, revealing an increase in the use of AI tools in criminal activities including money laundering, fra…

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It’s hard to breathe in Brussels 10:02

1M ago10:02

10:02

More than 900 people are dying prematurely because of air pollution. Every year it's more than two people per day, air quality expert Pierre Dornier tells Radio Schuman. Pollution in the Belgian capital has been reaching dangerous levels lately, putting the residents at increased risk of diseases including asthma, cancer and heart complications. Th…

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How should the bloc approach the current signs of openness and inclusivity of Syria’s government? 14:05

1M ago14:05

14:05

Since the fall of Syria’s ex-dictator Bashar Al-Assad, the EU has promised to support the new interim government for democratic transition and has suspended several sanctions that were targeted at the Assad regime. However, with the recent wave of revenge-killings in the country that, according to reports, claimed 1500 lives, question arises on the…

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Has the EU-US trade war already started? 10:26

1M ago10:26

10:26

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. Earlier this week, the EU launched import duties on €26 billion worth of American goods to respond to the US’s 25% …

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Russia will have qualifications galore on ceasefire, says expert 14:33

1M ago14:33

14:33

It's going to be tricky getting Russia to agree to ceasefire in Ukraine, post-Soviet political expert Donnacha Ó Beacháin tells Radio Schuman. Ukraine has accepted the offer of a 30-day ceasefire, and all eyes are now on Russia, but the latter will want to see the details of the ceasefire and will have plenty of qualifications, post-Soviet politica…

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French EU minister on sharing France's nuclear deterrence : “Let’s see where that could go.” 16:13

2M ago16:13

16:13

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How is the EU going to address the shortage of Europe’s vital medicines ? 13:52

2M ago13:52

13:52

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. How can the EU fix the dramatic shortages of vital medicines which put patients at risk? The European Commission will on Tuesday present its ”Critical Medicines Act” to address shortages of antibiotics, ins…

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A revamped returns directive expected this week in Strasbourg 8:50

2M ago8:50

8:50

Innovative solutions are anticipated in upcoming EU legislation on migrant returns, Swedish migration minister Johan Forssell tells Radio Schuman in an exclusive interview featured for Radio Schuman today. "Something needs to be done and we are looking forward to the new return legislation, of course, but also trying to explore these new innovative…

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Germany’s historic turnaround on defense at the heart of EUCO discussions 9:14

2M ago9:14

9:14

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Raphaël Glucksmann to European leaders : Forget Trump and choose joint borrowing 20:39

2M ago20:39

20:39

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Raphaël Glucksman, a prominent French socialist, urged the 27 EU member states to abandon their reliance on the United States, speaking to Radio Schuman on today's podcast. Glucksman recommended swift action on using frozen Russian assets to mobilise funds, halting imports of Russian LNG gas, and agreeing on…

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Does space need a clean-up? A conversation with ESA expert Quentin Verspieren 20:44

2M ago20:44

20:44

What is space debris? How do we manage it? Is it dangerous? Euronews Tech Talks investigates with Quentin Verspieren, Space Safety Programme Coordinator at the European Space Agency (ESA). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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No EU electric rollback in auto action plan, warns lobby 17:43

2M ago17:43

17:43

Today Radio Schuman features an interview with Kristian Ruby, secretary-general of Eurelectric, calling for the Commission to maintain emissions reduction commitments in a key auto sector strategy paper coming today. The European automotive sector, employing 13 million people and contributing approximately 7% of the continent’s GDP, faces multiple …

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Don’t send troops to Ukraine at this stage, says lead MEP 10:54

2M ago10:54

10:54

It's too early to talk about sending troops to Ukraine, Riho Terras, Estonian MEP and vice-chair of the European Parliament committee on Defence, tells Euronews' Radio Schuman today. Two days after a heated exchange between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy, UK PM Starmer announced a "coalition of the willing" with France to support Ukraine, including…

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The Trump-Zelenskyy clash, seen from Ukraine 22:11

2M ago22:11

22:11

What did Ukrainians make of the public spat last Friday between US President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy? How does the Ukrainian military perceive the implications of an open rift between the US and Ukraine, and by extension, Europe? Radio Schuman reached out to Euronews' Ukrainian correspondent, Sasha Vakulina, to provide insight into rea…

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Juncker talks Ukraine’s EU membership and Trump’s russophilia 10:18

2M ago10:18

10:18

Today, Radio Schuman features an exclusive interview with former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, in which he criticised US President Donald Trump’s affinity for Russia and his lack of understanding of the EU. In the interview with Euronews' Shona Murray Juncker addressed geopolitical tensions around the Trump presidency and the r…

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Is the EU posed to adopt three new official languages? 11:51

2M ago11:51

11:51

Might Catalan, Galician and Basque become EU official languages? That's what the president of Catalonia Salvador Illa is advocating in an interview with Euronews featured on today's Radio Schuman. Illa visited Brussels last week, where he met with the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the Vice President of the European Commissio…

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The US' new approach to Ukraine: how to make sense of it ? 16:57

2M ago16:57

16:57

Today Radio Schuman explores the implications of the US administration's approach to ending the war in Ukraine with Kirill Shamiev, an expert on civil-military relations and Russian domestic politics at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). The discussion takes in US president Donald Trump's decision to engage in bilateral negotiations …

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Will Merz rekindle the Franco-German flame ? 11:37

2M ago11:37

11:37

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After Merz’s victory, what to expect from Germany ? 9:58

2M ago9:58

9:58

Despite the Christian Democrat Union (CDU) victory in the election, forming Germany’s next coalition government will be challenging. What can we expect from the outcome? What alliances will Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, pursue? And can Germany reclaim the influence it has lost? Radio Schuman gathered reactions to the election results, and presents in…

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What are Meta’s plans to protect minors from sensitive content? Interview with META’s VP and Head of Global Safety. 17:07

2M ago17:07

17:07

Age verification at app store level is among policies Meta’s Vice President and Head of Global Safety touted in an interview with Euronews featured on Radio Schuman today. In the interview with Euronews' Romane Armangau, Antigone Davis addressed the tech giant's response to EU legislation safeguarding children online. Radio Schuman also focuses on …

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Alternative for Germany aspires to grab power despite far-right firewall, MEP says 20:01

2M ago20:01

20:01

Is the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) poised to rule the country? The party has its sights set on it, despite a political firewall cordoning it off from power, lawmaker belonging to the party René Aust has told Euronews reporter Vincenzo Genovese in an interview. This is despite all mainstream parties in Germany ruling out any cooper…

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