The Latest Breaking News from Robert Schuman

Pope Leo urges Europe to defend multilateralism as global order crumbles

In a speech from Metz, Pope Leo XIV invoked Europe’s Christian roots and urged leaders to defend the international rules-based order.

Euronews · Sep 28

Pope urges religious leaders in France to preach peace as he recalls foundations of European unity

Pope Leo XIV is urging religious leaders in France to preach messages of peace and unity

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Pope Leo to invoke Schuman’s vision of a united Europe during visit to Metz

Pope Leo XIV will use the final day of his visit to France on Monday to pay tribute to Robert Schuman – a devout Catholic, former French foreign minister and one of the architects of European integration – in a message expected to focus on peace, unity and the principles…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28

Pope Leo to meet clergy abuse victims during upcoming France visit

Pope Leo XIV will meet with victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church during his planned trip to France from September 25 to 28, the Vatican said Friday. The Holy See did not immediately provide details about the meeting, which comes after the pontiff vowed to further efforts within…

France 24 · Aug 7

From Schuman's post-war declaration to the EU today, the Historical Archives unpack how Europe came together

The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence is home to a wealth of public documents and records of decisions issued by EU institutions along with artefacts illustrating pro-European movements and initiatives led by prominent personalities that helped shape the EU as we know it today. May 9…

The Conversation · May 5

Von der Leyen, Costa and Metsola took private jet to Luxembourg event

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Brussels prompted a schedule change that led the three presidents to fly private to Luxembourg.

Euronews · May 12, 2025

The birth of the EU: Europe celebrates 75th anniversary of the Schuman declaration

9 May 2025 marked the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the proposal by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman (1886-1963) to pool the production of coal and steel – vital raw materials for Europe’s industry and economy – with Germany. This was done through the Economic Coal and Steel Community…

The Conversation · May 12, 2025

Europe Day: rise of populism and shifting dynamics ahead of crucial elections

On 9 May, Europe commemorates the founding document of the EU – the Schuman Declaration. Signed on the same date in 1950, the declaration was the stepping-stone to cooperation in Europe and peace on the continent.

Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2024

Why trade couldn’t buy peace

We thought globalisation was immune from geopolitical risk. We were wrong

Financial Times · Sep 23, 2022