Belgium’s Late Commissioner Nomination

In today's episode of Radio Schuman, we dive into the tangled web of Belgian politics as the country faces the challenge of naming a European Commissioner while still negotiating a new government.With Didier Reynders as the only official candidate just before the deadline, we explore Belgium's political landscape and the pressures from the European Union.We’ll hear from top journalist Wouter Vershelden, who shares the behind-the-scenes story.We also discuss the EU's divided response to Josep Borrell’s proposal to sanction Israeli ministers and explore the surprising launch of a Barbie-themed phone aimed at helping young people detox from digital devices.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.