Best EuroNews Podcasts (2024)

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A day with advanced quantum computing 21:41

8d ago21:41

21:41

When Emma Müller, a 44-year-old German woman, wakes up each morning, she already has a detailed plan for her health status, dietary suggestions, and exercise recommendations to optimise her day. She works only three days a week thanks to her high productivity levels. This could be the routine of an average European with advanced quantum computing. …

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France Decides: Political Shifts and EU Consequences 16:46

1h ago16:46

16:46

In this episode, we dive into the critical second round of France’s parliamentary elections and its potential impact on Europe, featuring insights from Thierry Chopin of the Institut Jacques Delors. We also examine European responses to Chinese subsidies and what they mean for international trade relations. Additionally, we explore Uber's latest ve…

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U.K. Elections and EU Reactions 15:42

1d ago15:42

15:42

Today, we delve into the U.K.'s general election and its implications for EU relations if Labor's Keir Starmer wins. We also cover the political reshuffling within the European Parliament, including the far-left THE LEFT group's new member, Italy's 5 Star Movement. Plus, find out why it's best to avoid peeing in the ocean this summer. Tune in for i…

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Navigating the NR's Vision: Insights from MEP Virginie Joron 15:34

1d ago15:34

15:34

In this episode of Radio Schuman, we discusse the National Rally's approach to the upcoming European Parliament. We hear from Virginie Joron, NR MEP, about the party's commitment to using "good sense" in legislative matters. The podcast also explores the potential influence of the National Rally in Brussels if Jordan Bardella becomes the French Pri…

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Navigating French Politics: Insights from Pierre Sellal 15:49

2d ago15:49

15:49

In this episode of Radio Schuman, we explore the complexities of French politics with insights from Pierre Sellal, France’s former Permanent Representative to the EU. Sellal discusses how a potential far-right government in France might influence EU policies without direct conflict. We delve into the challenges of coalition-building in France, the …

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National Rally Leads in French Parliamentary Elections 11:57

3d ago11:57

11:57

In today's episode, we cover the first round of French parliamentary elections where the National Rally secured an unprecedented 33.5% of the vote, positioning France closer to a potential far-right government. We’ll also explore Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s new far-right alliance, "Patriots for Europe," and its implications for the Euro…

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EU Leadership Unveiled: Insights and Updates 16:31

6d ago16:31

16:31

In this episode, we dive into yesterday's nomination by the 27 EU leaders of Ursula von der Leyen for a second mandate as Commission president, António Costa as European council president and Kaja Kallas as the EU's foreign affairs chief. We'll also discover behind-the-scenes insights of the European council, learn about Costa’s legacy in Portugal,…

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Europe's Reaction to France's Snap Elections 17:00

7d ago17:00

17:00

- In this episode of Radio Schuman, we discuss the upcoming snap elections in France, called in response to the poor performance of President Macron’s faction in the recent European elections. We hear from Euronews correspondents in Berlin, Madrid, Rome, and Budapest on the continent's reaction to the possibility of Marine Le Pen’s far-right Nation…

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Invasive species: Danger or untapped potential? 35:04

7d ago35:04

35:04

Should we beat them, or eat them? In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re embarking on a journey to unravel the mysteries of invasive species in EU waters. They unsettle the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, so what can we do about them? Approximately 20 new non-native fish and plants are discovered in European waters annually, with some 70% of …

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EU Leadership and Political Power Plays 16:32

8d ago16:32

16:32

Join us on Radio Schuman as we discuss the latest updates on the EU’s top leadership appointments. Discover how the pro-European majority is shaping the future with Ursula von der Leyen, Antonio Costa, and Kaja Kallas, and explore the influence of Giorgia Meloni and Viktor Orban on other key parliamentary roles. Plus, insights into the election of …

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European Socialists: Challenges, Coalitions, and Future Prospects 16:29

10d ago16:29

16:29

Join us on Radio Schuman as we explore the evolving landscape of European socialism. With the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats Group set to elect their leader, we'll discuss the group's declining performance, their influence on EU politics, and the complexities of their alliances with the radical left. Featuring an insightful interv…

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EU, Israel, and Far-Right Influence 17:20

11d ago17:20

17:20

Hungary will next week assume the presidency of the EU Council, how might that shift the complex dynamics of the EU's stance on Israel amidst the Gaza conflict? How do far-right parties gaining greater traction across Europe also impact EU-Israeli relations? We explore that theme today on Radio Schuman. We'll also discuss the implications of a key …

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The EU's Debate on WhatsApp Scanning for Child Safety 13:45

14d ago13:45

13:45

Are you ready to let an outside authority scan the photos and videos you sent to your friends on WhatsApp to combat child sexual abuse? That's what European ambassadors need to decide soon. Join us as we delve into the EU's struggle to balance privacy and child protection. We'll also discuss the potential shifts in the European Parliament post-elec…

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Meloni's Influence in Brussels 14:58

14d ago14:58

14:58

Join us on Radio Schuman as we dive into the complex dynamics of European politics. In this episode, we explore the real influence of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Brussels, her strategy to become part of the EU mainstream, and how she plans to secure positions of power in the future institutional setup. We also examine the efforts of th…

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EPP's New Faces 10:04

16d ago10:04

10:04

In today's episode of Radio Schuman, we discussed the European People's Party's (EPP) recent vote to include Hungary's Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, and the Dutch BBB party. We'll examine what these additions reveal about the EPP's evolving priorities and the implications for the group's future. Plus, we'll share five golden rules for forming a…

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EU Leadership Decisions Postponed 11:57

17d ago11:57

11:57

In today's episode, we discuss the delay in endorsing new EU leadership, as the 27 leaders of the European Union did not endorse any candidates this time and will be voting in the next session. We cover the anticipated endorsements of Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as European Commission President, Antonio Costa for President of the Europea…

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European leaders debate Ursula von der Leyen’s second term 14:51

18d ago14:51

14:51

Will European leaders endorse Ursula von der Leyen for a second mandate at tonight’s dinner in Brussels? With French President Emmanuel Macron, her original proponent, in a challenging position, his decision will be pivotal. We’ll also discuss potential new candidates. Stay tuned for the latest from Brussels, a chat with Euronews’ Mared Jones about…

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The EPP party Secretary-General on French political chaos, far-right surge and Ursula von der Leyen 10:51

21d ago10:51

10:51

On this episode of Radio Schuman, we talk to EPP Secretary-General Thanasis Bakolas on France's snap elections, Italy's Giorgia Meloni, the center-right's relationship with the far-right, and the EPP's not so unanimous support for Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. We also explore the European Court of Justice's recent fine against Hungary …

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Marine Le Pen’s strategic moves in the European Parliament 9:17

22d ago9:17

9:17

Join us on Radio Schuman as we delve into Marine Le Pen's recent visit to Brussels to celebrate her electoral success with the Identity and Democracy group. We discuss the future plans of the National Rally and its influence in the European Parliament with insights from Jean-Paul Garraud, the party's head of delegation. Plus, an exclusive interview…

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What’s the secret recipe for restoring fish stocks? 33:04

21d ago33:04

33:04

Will there ever be more fish in the sea? Almost 90% of all marine fish stocks globally are now fully exploited or overfished, according to a study from the World Bank. In the Mediterranean region alone, more than 40% of marine mammals and a third of the total fish population have been lost in just half a century. However, there does appear to be so…

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Political Chaos in France: Right-Wing Alliances and EU Elections 16:01

23d ago16:01

16:01

Join us on Radio Schuman as we dive into the latest political chaos in France following Eric Ciotti’s announcement of an alliance with Marine Le Pen. We also discuss right-wing alliances in the Parliament and the EU's top jobs with Nicola Procaccini, the ECR's co-chair and MEP from Fratelli d'Italia. Radio Schuman is Euronews' new go-to podcast to …

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Green or red button for Ariane 6’s launch? 24:20

24d ago24:20

24:20

Raymond, Aline, Anne-Sophie, and Romain are four of the many Europeans involved in the building and launch of Ariane 6, Europe’s brand new rocket. And they also hold a crucial responsibility: each of them is authorized to press the red button to halt the launch. Why would they do so, and when? The stakes are incredibly high, as this launch signifie…

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Stormy Politics: Macron’s Snap Elections and the Future of the EU 14:44

24d ago14:44

14:44

In today's episode of Radio Schuman, we explore the potential impacts of France's snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron. What would a far-right leader as Prime Minister mean for France and the European Union? How will this political shift influence the reappointment of Ursula von der Leyen as the President of the European Commission? W…

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Macron Dissolves National Assembly After Far-Right Victory 12:42

25d ago12:42

12:42

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly following a historic victory for the far-right National Rally in the European elections. The National Rally secured 31.5 percent of the vote, more than doubling the result of Macron’s Besoin d’Europe list. On today's episode of Radio Schuman, we cover the fallou…

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What's behind the Netherlands' far-right, Greens/Socialists win? 12:32

29d ago12:32

12:32

An exit poll from Thursday's Dutch European elections saw the pro-European Labour/Green alliance edging ahead of the far-right Freedom Party PVV, with the latter the clear winner projected to scoop seven seats from one. However Geert Wilders PVV had been expected to outperform even that tally, and was forecast - following its commanding showing in …

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What is the election mood in Europe's capitals? 16:18

30d ago16:18

16:18

It's decision time for Europe. European elections start officially today with the first country, The Netherlands, opening the polling stations. 500 million Europeans are set to vote in this election between today and Sunday (9 June) to elect 720 members of the European Parliament from the 27 EU member states. What is the mood in the European capita…

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From Frontex top executive to far-right MEP candidate: Fabrice Leggeri 16:33

1M ago16:33

16:33

With 24 hours to go before elections, Radio Schuman sat down with Fabrice Leggeri, the former Executive Director of the EU border agency Frontex, to discuss his surprising new role with the French far-right National Rally and the implications for the upcoming European elections. We dive into the contentious issues of migrant pushbacks, in particula…

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Who will lead next EU Council? 14:12

1M ago14:12

14:12

With two days to go before the European elections, we discuss who will replace the current council president Charles Michel. We also look at the upcoming farmers protests and a call by 30 German companies to boycott populists ahead of the elections. Radio Schuman is Euronews' new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, i…

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Will liberals be biggest losers of EU election 16:50

1M ago16:50

16:50

With three days to go before the EU elections, we discuss the current challenges for the liberal camp in the European Parliament with Sandro Gozi, one of the lead candidates of the liberal Renew Europe group. We also look at the latest Euronews super polls ahead of elections. Radio Schuman is Euronews' new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mor…

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The first Hungarian TV electoral debate for 18 years 13:42

1M ago13:42

13:42

With six days to go to the EU elections, we discuss the debate among Hungary's leading candidates for the European elections, the first such debate in 18 years, with our journalist Sandor Zsiros. We talked with Fabio Mauri, the creator of DG MEME, looking behind-the-scenes at the popular EU satire account. Looking at the polls, we discuss the race …

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Who are the ocean’s invisible workers? 24:03

1M ago24:03

24:03

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we hear from the people behind the fish on your plate. Small-scale fisheries make up the backbone of our coastal communities, yet they are often overlooked despite their crucial role in Europe's fishing industry. We’ll learn about the importance of these often family-run businesses from Jeremy Percy, the Executive Di…

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Could an EU left-nationalist party emerge? 11:10

1M ago11:10

11:10

This episode explores the possibility of a super left-wing group composed of so-called "red sovereigntists" after the elections. Political opposites often attract each other, so would a political group merging populists from the left and right be such a long shot? Radio Schuman is Euronews' new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with r…

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Birthing Europe’s new rocket Ariane 6 29:38

1M ago29:38

29:38

Europe's space sector is popping some long-awaited champagne: it has a new baby that is ready to take its first steps. The new Ariane 6 rocket will close a dark chapter in European space history when the region had no workhorse launcher and no independent access to space. What's Ariane 6 like? What's new about it? What space adventures await? Marta…

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Which parties lead in EU election ad spending? 13:56

1M ago13:56

13:56

In this episode, we explore ad spending of political parties ahead of the elections, the EU-Israel Association Council, and how Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has emerged as the election's kingmaker. Radio Schuman is Euronews' new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from…

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Charles Michel on recognising Palestinian statehood 12:46

1M ago12:46

12:46

In this first episode of Radio Schuman, we sat down with European Council President Charles Michel to discuss the situation in Gaza, the recognition of the state of Palestine, and French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion of a hypothetical troop deployment to Ukraine. We also discuss Michel’s own political ambitions and what it would mean for h…

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Introducing Radio Schuman 0:32

1M ago0:32

0:32

Radio Schuman is Euronews' new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond. Credits: The team behind Radio Schuman consists of Maïa de la Baume as host and producer, Elenora Vasques as production assistant, and Zacharia Vigneron in audio editing. Available on a…

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Where is your fish from and is it really what you think it is? 30:52

2M ago30:52

30:52

Despite strict regulations already in place, a 2021 study conducted by a major news outlet discovered that some 38% of seafood in Europe is mislabeled. That means that many restaurants and shops are selling much cheaper options than advertised at a far higher cost to the consumer. In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're embarking on an eye-opening jo…

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Quantum Pharmacy with Jean-Philip Piquemal 24:30

2M ago24:30

24:30

Quantum is the smallest possible amount of something in the universe, but it could spark the most significant revolution in medicine of the century. How? By accelerating the discovery of new drugs through quantum computing. Jean-Philippe Piquemal is one of the key figures driving this progress. As the director of the Theoretical Chemistry Laborator…

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Why should Europeans start eating seaweed? 31:15

2M ago31:15

31:15

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're diving into the world of seaweed — that green, slimy stuff you often find on the beach. It turns out, that seaweed isn't just beach debris; it's also a superfood that offers solutions to various environmental issues, from capturing carbon to reducing overfishing. Seaweed farming in Europe is much smaller than i…

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Tech for women's well-being with Ida Tin 37:29

2M ago37:29

37:29

Ida Tin, the Founder of the menstrual tracker app Clue, and the woman who coined the term for tech tailored towards women’s health and well-being: Femtech. Can you imagine this term didn’t exist before 2016? This episode is part of our mini-series on Health Tech Pioneers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Will AI finally help us uncover the mysteries of the deep sea? 27:38

3M ago27:38

27:38

Imagine if policymakers, businesses, and society had access to a virtual twin copy of our oceans to explore? This AI tool could be used to simulate realistic what-if scenarios based on scientific knowledge. Would that help protect and restore our oceans by enabling better decision-making? And what kinds of questions could it help us to answer? In t…

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Digitalising ORs with surgeon Nadine Hachach-Haram 27:23

3M ago27:23

27:23

Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram, a London-based plastic surgeon, once noticed that despite the increasing digitalisation, operating rooms lagged in leveraging their potential to democratise access to quality healthcare. This realisation led her to become what she calls an "accidental entrepreneur" and found her company, Proximie, to introduce technology i…

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Unexploded bombs: Will the Black Sea face the same fate as the Baltic? 32:52

3M ago32:52

32:52

Called "ticking time bombs," millions of tonnes of unexploded munitions and other relics of WWII lie at the bottom of all our European seas. In an attempt to demilitarise Europe, around 40,000 tonnes of chemical weapons were dumped into the Baltic Sea alone, according to HELCOM. Today, the war in Ukraine is threatening the Black Sea once again, exa…

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Should we accept the cookies? 19:55

3M ago19:55

19:55

Think about what you did yesterday with your phone. Did you look for an address? Did you order food? Did you read a newspaper? Did you listen to a podcast? Did you open an app or take a photo? It's all registered. Today, it's almost impossible to live without leaving a digital footprint. How can we be sure this very long trail of data protects us a…

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The Europeans behind the world's first AI regulation 25:02

4M ago25:02

25:02

13 March 2024, Strasbourg: The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is about to announce the approval of the AI Act, the first Artificial Intelligence regulation in the world. In this episode, we meet the authors: Brando Benifei and Dragos Tudorache. Together, they made history in the world of AI. Regulators worldwide will look to…

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Ocean Calls returns on April 4 1:29

4M ago1:29

1:29

On April 4, Ocean Calls is back for another season. This time, we’ll talk about the environmental catastrophe in the Black Sea, help you trace where your seafood comes from, and explore how AI can offer insights into everything from the pathways of plastic pollution to the lives of teenage turtles. We also have some touching, personal tales from oc…

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Q&A: Is it possible to heat my house with hydrogen? 21:01

4M ago21:01

21:01

The best-kept secret of Meucci, the Italian high school, is its green boiler. It's tucked away amidst the tall trees in its garden and a fenced concrete structure, but it has piqued the curiosity of its students about this promising new energy source. Will hydrogen become the new petrol? Does it pollute? How much does it cost? To answer their quest…

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Of Hydrogen-Powered Trucks, Flying Taxis and Cheese 20:09

5M ago20:09

20:09

The concept of trapping pure hydrogen in cells isn't just something out of a sci-fi movie anymore. Engineers are working hard on creating fuel cells for transportation that act like batteries, suitable for all sorts of vehicles like trucks. In this episode, we chat with Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron AG, about hydrogen-powered trucks and how he …

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The Hydrogen Rush 23:43

5M ago23:43

23:43

It can be white, green, blue, pink or grey. It can be produced by natural gases, renewable energies, coal, nuclear power, and carbon capture. It stores and transports electricity. What is it? Hydrogen! Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine and the European search for alternative energy sources, this chemical element has gained lots of attention…

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Manfred, the mastermind 17:29

5M ago17:29

17:29

When Manfred began playing multiplayer online role-playing games in the late 1990s, he discovered a way to outsmart the system. Over 20 years, he became a master at finding loopholes and glitches in different games using a wide range of tricks. In this episode, he tells us how he made a fortune out of hacking. In the special true crime podcast mini…

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