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Dreamer No. 1 โ€” Germany

Your next meeting doesnโ€™t matter

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When all decisions are cooked up in advanced, it’s hard to find a public meeting that counts.

Mrs. von der Leyen, headteacher of a school in special measures

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Wait, I thought. Am I back at school?

Chinese EVs tariffs fallout: Is Germany losing its influence in Brussels?

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Is the EU one step closer to a trade war with China? What does last Friday’s vote on the bloc’s tariffs against Chinese-made electric vehicles mean for Berlin’s influence in Brussels? Find the answers in today’s Radio Schuman podcast episode.

How will the EU handle another wave of refugees moving towards it? | Radio Schuman

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Renewed conflict in the Middle East may bring about a new refugee crisis in Europe, where anti-immigration far-right parties are rising in consensus and influencing the political narrative.

What would having the far right in power mean for Austria and EU migration policies? | Radio Schuman

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The anti-immigration far-right party in Austria won the general elections on Sunday, and migration might shape the way the upcoming coalition is formed, according to an expert Radio Schuman spoke to.

Has the EU really become more transparent? ‘Sort of,’ – EU Ombudswoman | Radio Schuman

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European Commissionโ€™s culture of secrecy as seen by the EU Ombudsman who has pushed for new standards of openness and transparency in EU institutions.

Is the EU’s forest protection law becoming Brussels’ next nightmare? | Radio Schuman

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In an interview with Euronews, the outgoing European Commissioner for Environment, Ocean and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkeviฤius said that he finds very ‘difficult’ to understand why the position on the deforestation law has changed significantly after it…

Can an unpopular Orbรกn ally oversee the EUโ€™s health policy? | Radio Schuman

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Earlier this month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unexpectedly named Hungary’s Olivรฉr Vรกrhelyi as her Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, provoking mixed reactions โ€” to say the least.

Too centralised? Unattractive? The new European Commission needs change | Radio Schuman

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The European Commission risks being too centralised and not attractive to young people any more, according to Cristiano Sebastiani, the president of one of the EU’s major trade unions, Renouveau & Dรฉmocratie.

Will EU’s new defence Commissioner strengthen Europe’s armies? | Radio Schuman

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Defence is becoming an increasingly central topic in Europe, and as a result, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced a new portfolio dedicated to the issue’s industrial aspects.

Was gender equality made to take a backseat in the next European Commission? | Radio Schuman

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The European Commission’s equality portfolio has been merged with the preparedness and crisis management portfolio, raising concerns among NGOs that it may be neglected in EU legislation.

Von der Leyen’s Commission roll call stirs mixed reactions | Radio Schuman

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Ursula von der Leyen presented her list of Commissioners to the press on Tuesday, featuring six executive vice-presidents, four of whom are women, many important job titles given to Eastern European and Baltic countries, and some new portfolios like th…

Will Breton’s final salvo rock von der Leyen’s boat even further? | Radio Schuman

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Breton publicly accused European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of “questionable governance” and secretly trying to replace him by asking France for a different name for her College. Will von der Leyen’s troubles end soon, or will they only …

What will a European Commissioner for housing do? | Radio Schuman

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In July, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed the introduction for a European Commissioner for housing in her upcoming team. So what will be their task, and how will it work on the national level?

Will Slovenia’s political bickering at home delay the new European Commission? | Radio Schuman

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Opposition efforts to delay formal adoption of Slovenia’s Marta Kos as Commission nominee could impede the timing on the formation of the next EU executive. But the head of the Slovene EPP delegation has told Euronews that she’s an unacceptable choice.

The alternative European Commission

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A discarded napkin found outside EXKi reveals Ursula von der Leyen’s real thinking.

Will the EU cut its landmark Erasmus + program? | Radio Schuman

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The European Commission, European Parliament and the Council is set to start negotiating the 2025 budget in November; but is the Erasmus+ scheme imperilled?

Why did von der Leyen delay the announcement of her team? | Radio Schuman

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will announce the list of commissioner nominees during the upcoming plenary session in Strasbourg next week.

Could the European Parliament reject Italyโ€™s commission nominee? | Radio Schuman

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It would be ‘odd’ to offer a vice-presidential portfolio to a candidate from the European Conservatives, German Green MEP Daniel Freund tells Euronews of the Italian commission nominee.

Malta’s and Hungary’s Commission nominees face ‘tough’ grilling in Parliament – EPP | Radio Schuman

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German MEP Peter Liese told Euronews he believes the 26 commissioner nominees will not enjoy a walkover when they are grilled by MEPs during their hearings, especially Hungary’s and Malta’s picks.

Reforming the CAP? How the EU sees the future of its agriculture | Radio Schuman

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Changing the rules on subsidising farmers is at the heart of a 100-page report on the future of agriculture set to feed a vision document due in the first 100 days of the Commission President Ursula von der Leyenโ€™s second mandate.

Gender imbalance tied to rising far right, says Romania’s new EU Commission pick | Radio Schuman

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

Triath-logs and synchronized spinning: Itโ€™s the EU Olympics!

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If Brussels was in charge of the Olympic Games, this is how it’d look.

Scoop! Where to get the best ice cream in Brussels

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Not on holiday? Donโ€™t worry, you can still enjoy some glorious gelato.

Does Finland’s new migration bill break international law? | Radio Schuman

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The Finnish government has approved a migration law which enables border guards to block migrants from entering the country. A move seen by many civil society organisations as legalisation of so-called ‘pushbacks’.

Does the European Commission enforce rule of law in Hungary? | Radio Schuman

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Hungary together with Slovakia and Italy, has come under fire over its continued decline in democratic standards, according to the latest rule of law report released this week by the European Commission.

Can the far right be kept from power in Parliament? | Radio Schuman

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Members of far-right parties in the European Parliament have been excluded from powerful positions on parliamentary committees, with pro-European forces deploying the so-called ‘cordon sanitaire’.

Meloni’s EU gambit: Confrontation or strategy? | Radio Schuman

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Fratelli d’Italia, the party led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, voted against Ursula von der Leyen’s re-election as European Commission President

What does von der Leyen’s re-election mean for the EU? | Radio Schuman

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Ursula von der Leyen was re-appointed as European Commission president on Thursday, 18 July, provoking different reactions in the Strasbourg hemicycle.

Talking to the first-timer MEPs: what are their plans? | Radio Schuman

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In the first plenary at the European Parliament, over 50% of MEPs are entering the Strasbourg chamber for the first time. Today, 18 July, the European Parliament will decide whether to elect Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president.

How far will the EU go to boycott Orbรกn? | Radio Schuman

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The European Commission has cancelled its anticipated trip to Budapest in association with the Hungarian presidency. How far will the European Parliament follow with similar measures?

How is the behind-the-scenes horse trading in the EU Parliament going? | Radio Schuman

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MEPs will gather for the first time in Strasbourg after the European election occurred in early June. They will elect the next president of EU Commission.

How will the opening European Parliament session play out? | Radio Schuman

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The European Parliament will gather for the first time since European elections in Strasbourg next week, and will elect the new president of the European Commission.

What role for far-right Patriots in the European Parliament? | Radio Schuman

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Patriots of Europe is the new far-right group at the European Parliament, initiated by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Led by Jordan Bardella, the new political force will oppose the so-called ‘cordon sanitaire’.

What’s next after surprise French election results? | Radio Schuman

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The New Popular Front defied Ipsos predictions in topping yesterday’s second-round vote, followed by Emmanuel Macron’s Party with the far-right National Rally in third place. But what could the next government look like?

Can Le Pen win majority in French second-round election? | Radio Schuman

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Rassemblement National is likely to secure around 33.5% of the vote according to an Ipsos poll, followed by the left wing New Popular Front at 28.1%. Will the far-right Rassemblement’s political opponents now cooperate effectively?

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