European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will announce the list of commissioner nominees during next week’s plenary session in Strasbourg.
What are the real reasons European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delayed announcing the portfolios for her executive?
The official explanation for the delay is that Slovenia has changed its nominee, and the country’s parliament needs to ratify the new name. But the path to nominate commissioners is often turbulent. What else is afoot?
Today, Radio Schuman looks for answers with Euronews journalist Gerardo Fortuna.
The German government’s decision to reintroduce border controls at all its borders raises essential questions about the future of the Schengen area. Is the restriction of free movement becoming the new normal in Europe? We also examine the Commission’s response.
On a different note, did you know that overexposure to fitness videos promoting idealised, super-fit bodies can be harmful to teens? YouTube is introducing new rules to protect young users.
Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by Zacharia Vigneron and music by Alexandre Jas.
