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

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?We also dive into the start of post-election negotiations in the European Parliament and look at tourism spending trends in 2023, revealing which countries spent the most, earned the most, and the top travel destinations of the year. 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.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques and audio editing by Zacharia Vigneron. The music is by Alexandre JasEurope Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.   Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.