The European Union’s external border and coast guard agency, Frontex, frequently faces criticism from human rights organizations for allegedly insufficient efforts in saving lives at sea. The agency’s chief recently emphasized the importance of upholding fundamental rights as a core aspect of Frontex’s mission, and addressed challenges related to EU member states that may be infringing upon these rights.
Meanwhile, attention turns to Poland, where the Three Seas Initiative Summit is underway. This significant event brings together leaders from 13 EU member states located between the Adriatic, Baltic, and Black Seas, fostering regional cooperation and dialogue.
In another development, recent research highlights a potential gap between European leaders’ perceptions and the actual level of public trust in emerging technologies. This finding suggests that leaders might be overestimating citizens’ confidence in these advancements.
Radio Schuman, hosted and produced by Maïa de La Baume with assistance from journalist Lauren Walker, provides coverage of these topics. The audio editing is managed by David Brodheim, with music composed by Alexandre Jas.
