EPISODE · Sep 12, 2024 · 16 MIN
Will the EU cut its landmark Erasmus+ programme?
from Europe Today
Heated discussions are set to start next week as MEPs vote in Strasbourg on the EU 2025 budget.The European Parliament and European Commission are likely to fight back against cuts — including to the Erasmus+ programme — agreed by the Council before the three institutions are set to wrangle the 2025 budget in November.The Council proposed reducing Erasmus+ by almost €295 million each year when setting its own position in June, making way for priorities including Russia's war in Ukraine, the migration crisis and post-pandemic recovery.Today Radio Schuman discusses the issue with French MEP Emma Rafowicz (S&D). We take a quick look at key debates on the Brussels agenda and examine how EU member states nominate their candidates for the Commission.On a different note, discover how Copenhagen is becoming more and more resilient to floods.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.Europe 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.
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Heated discussions are set to start next week as MEPs vote in Strasbourg on the EU 2025 budget.The European Parliament and European Commission are likely to fight back against cuts — including to the Erasmus+ programme — agreed by the Council before the three institutions are set to wrangle the 2025 budget in November.The Council proposed reducing Erasmus+ by almost €295 million each year when setting its own position in June, making way for priorities including Russia's war in Ukraine, the migration crisis and post-pandemic recovery.Today Radio Schuman discusses the issue with French MEP Emma Rafowicz (S&D). We take a quick look at key debates on the Brussels agenda and examine how EU member states nominate their candidates for the Commission.On a different note, discover how Copenhagen is becoming more and more resilient to floods.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.Europe 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.
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