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

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 and the phenomenon of MEPs serving time in prison. 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.