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Euronews
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Europe's struggle to prepare for armed aggression
Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews reporter Alice Tidey about where the European Commission's proposal to "rearm Europe" stands two months after it was unveiled. The call to arms was announced amid growing fears of a rapid US military withdrawal, exacerbated by the recent statement from the US NATO ambassador that the country will start European troop removal discussions later this year. So, how quickly can the EU move to defend itself? What steps is the bloc taking? And what else is needed to make ambitions reality? We also look at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels today, which is set to include talks to review ties with Israel. Finally, where in Europe has the tax burden on workers increased, and decreased, the most? This episode of Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Lauren Walker. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. A sham announcement from the Turkish government is circulating online, urging Indian tourists to refrain from cancelling or postponing their trips amid New Delhi's hostilities with Pakistan. The announcement says that the vast majority of Turkish people are unaware of the conflict between India and Pakistan, that Indians are still warmly welcome to the country, and that they will be safe throughout their stay in Turkey. It's been shared on social media against the backdrop of a Turkish boycott in India, which includes calls to boycott travel to Turkey and the severing of ties with Turkish businesses and universities, after Ankara was quick to back Islamabad in the conflict. Various Indian media outlets even picked up the supposed government statement and reported on it as if it were authentic. It has also made its way to the Greek side of X, with some claiming that it shows the Turkish tourism industry is panicking, and that holidaymakers should consider travelling instead to Greece, which they say is a more stalwart ally of India. However, several clues show us that the announcement is fake, beginning with the fact that it's supposedly been shared by the "Department of Tourism". No such department exists: its real name is the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The difference may be subtle, but it's one that an official government announcement would get right. The alleged announcement doesn't appear on the list of recent official press releases issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the picture of it shared on social media looks nothing like any of those authentic statements. Additionally, no reputable Turkish news organisation appears to have reported on it. EuroVerify reached out to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism but did not receive a request for comment. Nevertheless, the Indian boycott against Turkey is very much real, after reports that Pakistan used Turkish drones against India as the countries clashed following the Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Five armed terrorists killed 26 civilians there on 22 April, targeting Hindus in particular. Indian police claimed that two of the militants were Pakistani nationals, and the government accused Pakistan of supporting them. The latter firmly denies any involvement in the incident. Turkey was among the countries that backed Pakistan after India responded to the attack with military action, prompting calls to boycott the country alongside Azerbaijan, which also voiced its support for Islamabad. Indian travel sites say that cancellations of trips to Turkey have shot up over the past week, with some companies even outright discouraging travel there.
Euronews
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Can the EU and UK turn the tide after years of bad blood?
Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews correspondent Shona Murray ahead of the highly-anticipated EU-UK summit taking place in London today. In anticipation of this gathering, the tone was elated, with high hopes of a defence pact and closer ties. However, in recent days, some hurdles were hit. So, what are the main sticking points? And overall, how significant is this meeting? In this episode, we also take a look at the European Humanitarian Forum taking place in Brussels today, in the wake of the West's sweeping cuts to humanitarian aid. And finally, what are Europe's most crowded tourist destinations? Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Lauren Walker. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Can Eurovision succeed in uniting through music?
Euronews' Eurovision aficionado Gerardo Fortuna, who has interviewed the show's new top chief and several contestants, spoke with Radio Schuman about this year's controversies and how organisers are working to ensure Eurovision doesn't become a political competition. He delved into "flaggate", this year's favourites to win and why non-European countries participate. We also head to the Albanian capital where more than 40 country leaders will convene for the sixth Summit of the European Political Community (EPC), likened to a high-level, continent-wide political brainstorming event. And finally, where in Europe do people pay the most to have a roof over their heads? This episode of Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Lauren Walker. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas.
Euronews
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Frontex director says fundamental rights 'core' to border-guarding
ADVERTISEMENT The EU's external border and coast guard agency is regularly challenged by human rights groups for not doing enough to save lives at sea. In a conversation with Euronews, the agency's chief discussed why safeguarding fundamental rights in key in Frontex's mission, and how to deal with EU member states violating these rights. This episode also takes you to Poland, where the Three Seas Initiative Summit is starting, bringing together the leaders of 13 EU member states situated between the Adriatic, Baltic and Black Seas. Finally, research shows that European leaders may be overestimating citizens' trust in new technologies. Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Lauren Walker. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas.
