Best PEuropean Politics Podcasts (2025)

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Kosovo Closes Serbian Institutions, China Pursues EU Alliance, EU Targets Deforestation with Regulation, Revolut Revenue Soars to £3.1 Billion, and more... 13:14

2d ago13:14

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(0:10): Kosovo Shuts Down Illegal Serbian Institutions, Sparks International Backlash and Tensions (2:24): China Eyes EU Alliance as Sanctions on MEPs End in Bid to Revive Investment Deal (4:52): EU's New Deforestation Regulation Targets High-Risk Commodities for Sustainable Trade (7:37): Revolut's Revenue Soars to £3.1 Billion with 72% Growth, Eye…

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What are tariffs for? 31:18

29m ago31:18

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In our latest podcast, our team discusses unilateral and multlateral solutions to the global tariff crisis.By Wolfgang Munchau

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A divorce and a birthday: Five years of Brexit, 10 years of POLITICO 44:21

1d ago44:21

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With POLITICO turning 10 and Brexit hitting 5 earlier this year, this episode of EU Confidential takes stock of two milestones that shaped Brussels — in very different ways. Host Sarah Wheaton kicks things off with Zoya Sheftalovich, editor of Global Playbook, reflecting on POLITICO Europe’s early days and its first big scoop: Jean-Claude Juncker’s…

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Czech Leaders Condemn Medvedev's Threat, IMF Warns Eurozone Debt Risks, Cyprus Accused of Refugee Pushbacks, US Tariffs Impact Italy's Growth, and more... 12:06

3d ago12:06

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(0:10): Czech Leaders Condemn Medvedev's Threats Against NHL Legend Hasek Amid Ukraine Conflict (2:07): IMF Warns Eurozone Debt May Exceed 100% of GDP Amid Economic Uncertainty (3:33): Cyprus Accused of Illegal Pushback of 80 Syrian Refugees at Sea, Sparking Human Rights Outcry (6:13): US Tariffs Threaten to Slash Italy's Economic Growth Amid EU Fu…

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Ukraine Peace Talks Continue in London, EU Launches ReArm Europe Plan, Macron Pledges 32B for Mayotte, Orbán and Rosenkranz Discuss EU Enlargement, and more... 13:15

4d ago13:15

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(0:10): Ukraine Peace Talks Press On in London Amid U.S. Envoy Change and Continued Russian Attacks (2:39): EU Unveils ReArm Europe Plan to Boost Defence Readiness with AI and 5G Innovations (5:14): Macron Pledges €3.2B for Cyclone Recovery in Mayotte, Tackles Immigration and Economic Inequality (7:46): Orbán and Rosenkranz Discuss EU Enlargement, …

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CATL Launches 5-Minute Charging Tech, Germany Invites US Scientists, Krugman Praises Portugal's Economy, Hoteliers Unite Against Bookingcom, and more... 12:33

5d ago12:33

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(0:10): CATL Unveils 5-Minute Charge Tech for EVs, Surpasses Competitors in Battery Innovation (2:42): Germany Invites U.S. Scientists Amid Academic Crackdown Under Trump, Pledges €500 Billion Boost (4:58): Paul Krugman Praises Portugal's Economic Progress, Warns of U.S. Policy Impact (7:22): French and Spanish Hoteliers Unite Against Booking.com O…

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Germany Boosts Defense Spending, ECIPS Warns of EU-Russia Tensions, UK Cancer Patients Face Drug Delays, Bayrou Becomes Oldest French PM, and more... 12:19

6d ago12:19

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(0:10): Germany's €500 Billion Defense Boost: Drone Wall and Economic Growth Amid Russia Tensions (2:20): ECIPS President Warns Germany's Missile Plans Could Spark EU-Russia War, Violates European Law (5:18): Brexit Barriers: UK Cancer Patients Face Drug Access Delays, Rising Costs Post-EU Exit (7:38): François Bayrou Becomes Oldest Prime Minister …

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Irish government ignores Palestine while promoting NATO proxy war in Ukraine 33:43

6d ago33:43

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While the Genocide in Gaza continues, the Irish Government prefers to add lip service to promoting the NATO Proxy War in Ukraine, ignoring the numbers dying in Palestine + Ukraine. Meanwhile we waste more money on Public Inquiries that deliver zero accountability...By Clare Daly

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Tariffs are firing more than backfiring 34:35

8d ago34:35

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In our latest podcast, our team discusses the devastating impact of US tariffs on Europe, and what course Europe will take.By Wolfgang Munchau

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EU Bans AI Assistants in Meetings, EU Eases Deforestation Regulations, Serbia Government Collapses Amid Protests, Zelensky Accuses China of Support, and more... 13:42

9d ago13:42

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(0:10): EU Bans AI Virtual Assistants in Meetings Amid Concerns Over Privacy and Security (2:28): EU Eases Deforestation Regulation Compliance, Simplifies Rules for Companies Amid Global Efforts (5:04): Serbia's Government Collapses Amid Protests; New PM Appointed as EU Ties Strain (8:00): Zelensky Accuses Chinese Nationals of Fighting for Russia; …

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Holiday special: Driving toward a trade war with China 31:33

9d ago31:33

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This week, EU Confidential is on a spring break — but with trade tensions between the U.S. and the rest of the world (China in particular) escalating, we thought it was the perfect moment to revisit a timely episode from our archives. As Trump’s new trade war heats up, with triple-digit tariffs hitting Chinese goods and Beijing retaliating, the gl…

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EU's Safe Countries List Sparks Debate, Doctor Charged with Serial Killing, Cozy Bear Launches Wine Malware, Germany Faces Afghan Resettlement Pushback, and more... 12:01

10d ago12:01

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EU's New 'Safe Countries' List Sparks Debate Amid Human Rights Concerns and Legal Challenges Berlin Doctor Charged in Alleged Serial Killing of 15 Patients, Faces Historic Murder Trial Cozy Bear Launches Advanced Phishing Attack on European Diplomats with Wine-Themed Malware Germany's Afghan Resettlement Efforts Face Political Pushback Amid Urgent …

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Merz Proposes Missiles for Ukraine, EU Approves Alzheimer's Therapy, Serbia's EU Future at Stake, EIB Launches €89 Billion Clean Plan, and more... 12:06

11d ago12:06

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(0:10): German Chancellor Candidate Merz Proposes Supplying Cruise Missiles to Ukraine, Draws Kremlin's Ire (2:20): EU Approves First Alzheimer’s Therapy Targeting Disease Process, But Accessibility and Risks Pose Challenges (4:33): Serbia's EU Hopes Hinge on Putin Invitation Dilemma Amid Russian Influence (6:46): EIB Unveils €89 Billion Plan for C…

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Meta Launches AI Training in Europe, Europe Faces Climate Crisis, EU Proposes Stricter Ammo Regulations, PSI Index Surges on BCP Gains, and more... 12:10

12d ago12:10

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(0:10): Meta Launches Controversial AI Training in Europe, Allows User Data Opt-Out Amid Scrutiny (2:29): Europe Faces Unprecedented Climate Disasters: Urgent Call for Action Amid Economic and Environmental Threats (4:52): EU Proposes Stricter Ammo Regulations to Combat Lead-Tainted Game Meat Risks (6:33): PSI Index Surges as BCP Leads Gains Amid G…

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Gaza Hospital Airstrike Sparks Outcry, EU Urges Pressure on Russia, EU and Singapore Finalize Trade Agreement, Magyar Vows to Restore Ties, and more... 11:04

13d ago11:04

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(0:10): Israel's Gaza Hospital Airstrike Sparks Outcry Amid Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis (2:51): EU's Kallas Urges Stronger Pressure on Russia for Ceasefire After Deadly Sumi Attack (4:22): EU and Singapore Finalize Pioneering Digital Trade Agreement, Strengthening Economic Ties (6:25): Péter Magyar Vows to Restore Hungary's Global T…

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Rachel Murphy's report from the West Bank 55:14

13d ago55:14

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Powerful & Moving testimony from Rachel Murphy recently returned from months in the West Bank on the constant humiliation, theft, assault & degradation by the apartheid state of Israel ..Shlomo Sand's "The Invention of the Jewish people" Free download: https://archive.org/details/shlomo-sand-the-invention-of-the-jewish-people (2008)Rashid Khalidi's…

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EU Bans Toxic Chemicals in Toys, EU Launches €220 Billion AI Plan, New Emission Zone Slashes Ship Pollution, EU Pursues Zero-Tariff Trade Deal, and more... 13:03

16d ago13:03

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(0:10): EU Bans Toxic Chemicals in Toys, Introduces Digital Product Passport for Enhanced Safety (2:23): EU Unveils Ambitious AI Action Plan to Rival U.S. and China with €220 Billion Investment (5:14): New Northeast Atlantic Emission Zone to Slash Ship Pollution by 2027 (7:50): EU Races to Forge U.S. Trade Deal Amid Tariff Threats, Aims for Zero-Ta…

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Trump blinks on tariffs. Can Europe exhale? 30:25

16d ago30:25

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A tariff storm was brewing — and then, just like that, the forecast changed. Donald Trump shocked everyone by pausing his planned tariffs for 90 days (for all countries except China), throwing global markets a lifeline and leaving the EU wondering what game he’s playing. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton unpacks the fallout fro…

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Editor Sentenced for Defamation, Temu Under EU Scrutiny, France Lowers Growth Forecast, Italy Plans Asset Sell-off, and more... 12:24

17d ago12:24

12:24

(0:10): Editor Sentenced for Defaming Minister with Doctored Meme: Free Speech Debate Ignites (2:10): Temu Faces German and EU Scrutiny Over Unfair Practices and Safety Concerns (4:42): France Lowers 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Trade Tensions and Budget Challenges (7:32): Italy's Debt to Rise Amid Economic Instability, Plans State Asset Sell-off to M…

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Fight the guy? Really? 30:30

17d ago30:30

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In our latest podcast, our team discusses how we should react to Donald Trump's tariffs.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Wauquiez Proposes Detaining Foreigners, French Assembly Debates Voting Reform, US Tariffs Threaten European Pharma, Germany Faces Nursing Crisis, and more... 13:03

18d ago13:03

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(0:10): Wauquiez's Proposal to Detain Foreigners in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon Sparks Political Outrage (2:37): French Assembly Debates Controversial Reform to Paris, Lyon, Marseille Voting System (5:26): U.S. Tariffs Threaten European Pharma Industry's Future; EFPIA Calls for Urgent EU Reforms (7:48): Germany's Nursing Sector Faces Crisis as Over 1,…

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Somali Refugee Battles Deportation, EU Pushes for Trade Negotiations, Romania to Re-Run Presidential Election, France Mandates Gender Balanced Elections, and more... 12:17

19d ago12:17

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(0:10): Heroic Somali Refugee Faces Deportation Despite Saving Lives in Germany (2:17): EU Urges Negotiation Amid US Tariff Concerns, Eyes Balanced Trade with China (4:17): Romania to Re-Run Presidential Election Amid Russian Interference, Candidate Ponta Pledges to Ban Ukrainian Grain (6:56): France Mandates Gender-Balanced Election Lists for Smal…

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Trump's Tariff Sparks EU Retaliation, EU Sees Record Human Trafficking, Germany Marks Buchenwald Anniversary, Study Exposes Microplastic Crisis, and more... 13:55

20d ago13:55

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(0:10): Trump's Tariff Hike Sparks EU Retaliation and Economic Slowdown Concerns (2:48): EU Records Highest Human Trafficking Victims Since 2008; Portugal Sees Significant Increase (5:49): Germany Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Buchenwald Liberation Amid Rising Extremism Concerns (8:04): Study Reveals Alarming Microplastic Pollution in European R…

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Part 2 of our report from Yemen 34:47

20d ago34:47

34:47

The US bombs civilians in Yemen and the EU says nothing...Part 2 of our Report from YemenBy Clare Daly

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Slovaks Protest Controversial NGO Bill, Bavarian Minister Fires Museum Director, EIC Trusted Investor Network Expands, French Assembly Advances Doctor Regulation, and more... 11:55

23d ago11:55

11:55

(0:10): Slovaks Protest 'Russian-Style' NGO Bill Amid Fears of Democratic Backsliding Under Fico (2:19): Bavarian Arts Minister Fires Museum Director Amid Looted Art Scandal and Trust Crisis (4:31): EIC Trusted Investor Network Expands to Support Europe's Deep-Tech Innovation with €336 Billion in Assets (6:28): French Assembly Advances Controversia…

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Beautiful beef: Le Pen, Varoufakis and the horseshoe theory of politics 42:52

24d ago42:52

42:52

What do Marine Le Pen, Yanis Varoufakis and Donald Trump have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton breaks down the court decision that could end Le Pen's political career as well as the fallout for France's far right. With POLITICO’s Clea Caulcutt giving us the latest from Paris, Yanis Varoufakis …

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EU Delays Supply Chain Law, DiscoverEU Offers 36000 Free Tickets, Family Sues Bayer Over Birth Defects, Global Call to Ban Offshore Drilling, and more... 12:53

24d ago12:53

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(0:10): EU Parliament Delays Supply Chain Law to 2028, Eases Business Burden (2:17): DiscoverEU 2025: 36,000 Free Train Tickets for Young Explorers Across Europe (4:28): Historic Trial: Family Sues Bayer Over Glyphosate-Linked Birth Defects in Landmark Case (7:06): Global Call to Ban Offshore Drilling Ahead of 2025 UN Ocean Conference (10:09): Lisb…

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After the Le Pen ruling 35:41

25d ago35:41

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In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Le Pen court case and whether she and her party will get stronger, and more extreme in the process.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Germany Debates Doctor Appointment Fees, Priest Criticizes Politicians from Prison, Eurozone Unemployment Reaches Record Low, Portugal Faces Surge in Money Laundering, and more... 12:00

25d ago12:00

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(0:10): Germany Debates Penalty Fees for Missed Doctor Appointments Amid Healthcare Access Concerns (2:22): Jesuit Priest Jailed for Climate Protest, Criticizes Politicians from Prison (4:23): Eurozone Unemployment Hits Record Low Since 1999 Amid Mixed Economic Signals (7:05): Portugal Sees Threefold Surge in Money Laundering Probes Amid Digital Fr…

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Germany Proposes Asylum Quota Overhaul, Italy's Birth Rate Hits Low, France Defends DEI Programs, Portugal Revamps Immigration Policies, and more... 12:54

26d ago12:54

12:54

(0:10): German Migration Chief Calls for Quota-Based Asylum Overhaul to Combat Trafficking and Political Instability (2:35): Italy's Birth Rate Hits Historic Low as Emigration and Aging Population Surge (5:04): France Defies U.S. Pressure, Stands Firm on DEI Programs Amid Tensions (7:24): Portugal Revamps Immigration Policies: Streamlined Deportati…

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France Fines Apple for Abuse, Germany Plans Energy Tax Cuts, Lagarde Advocates Economic Independence, Russian Drone Breach Prompts Espionage Probe, and more... 12:25

27d ago12:25

12:25

France Fines Apple €150M for Market Abuse in Ad Tracking; Apple Plans Appeal Germany Faces Rising Energy Costs: Tax Cuts Planned Amid Gas Import Debate Lagarde Urges European Economic Independence Amid New U.S. Tariffs Impacting Key Sectors Suspected Russian Drone Breach Sparks Espionage Probe at EU Research Hub in Italy France Faces Housing Crisis…

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Our trip to Yemen 38:08

26d ago38:08

38:08

Yemen has refused for years to submit to Western Imperialism, so Western Governments call them Terrorists. We went to Yemen to see for ourselves...By Clare Daly

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Ep.114: High Noon for the Digital Services Act 56:52

29d ago56:52

56:52

Musk, Zuckerberg and Vance have stomped into the EU's canteen, overturned the tables, smashed the glasses, and drawn their pistols. They are scanning a crowd of bewildered Eurocrats and asking menacingly: who really wants a fight over what belongs online? It wasn't meant to be this way. Three years ago the EU agreed a landmark law, the Digital Serv…

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Macron Advisor Exits Amid Scrutiny, Paris Raids Russian Oligarchs, EU Invests in Critical Minerals, Germany Faces Healthcare Fraud Crisis, and more... 12:34

1M ago12:34

12:34

(0:10): Macron's Key Advisor Alexis Kohler to Exit Élysée Amid Legal Scrutiny, Joins Société Générale (2:36): Paris Raid Targets Russian Oligarch's Alleged Money Laundering in Luxury Villa Scandal (4:54): EU Invests €22.5 Billion to Secure Critical Minerals, Reduce Reliance on China (7:23): Germany's Healthcare Fraud Crisis: Over €200 Million Lost,…

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Erdoğan, not Trump, is Europe's new best friend on security 36:58

1M ago36:58

36:58

Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul’s mayor and the main political rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been arrested. So what is Europe doing about it? Staying pretty quiet, it seems. Mass protests are breaking out across Turkey but Brussels is keeping its counsel. In this episode Sarah Wheaton speaks with Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, a visiting fellow …

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EU Gas Imports from Russia Soar, Austria Suspends Family Reunifications, European Drug Bust Nets 11 Arrests, Deutsche Bahn Faces Billion Euro Loss, and more... 12:36

1M ago12:36

12:36

(0:10): EU Gas Imports from Russia Soar 18% in 2024 Despite Phase-Out Plans Amidst Ukraine Conflict (3:08): Austria Halts Asylum Seeker Family Reunifications Amid Rising Anti-Immigration Sentiment (5:23): Massive European Drug Bust: 11 Arrests in Multi-Nation Crackdown on Organized Crime (7:02): Deutsche Bahn Faces €1.8 Billion Loss Amid Historic P…

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Is Nato turning into a protection racket? 39:27

1M ago39:27

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In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Mar-a-Lago accord, its economic rationale, and whether it has the potential to turn Nato into a protection racket.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Germany's Court Decides Surcharge Fate, Migration Drives France's Population Growth, Trump Admin Criticizes European Defense, Belgium Faces Prison Crisis, and more... 13:15

1M ago13:15

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(0:10): Germany's Constitutional Court to Decide Fate of Contentious Solidarity Surcharge, Impacting Federal Budget (2:49): Migration Fuels France's Population Growth Amid Declining Birth Rates and Aging Population Concerns (5:24): Leaked Trump Admin Plans Reveal Criticism of Europe's 'Freeloader' Defense Stance, Plan to Invoice Allies (7:43): Belg…

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Bundestag Session Highlights Key Changes, Experts Demand Ban on Trawling, Brussels Faces Budget Crisis, Greece Raises Alarm Over Mayor's Arrest, and more... 12:24

1M ago12:24

12:24

(0:10): Bundestag's Inaugural Session: AfD Influence Rises, SPD Proposes Tax Hike, Calls for Unity (2:34): Bottom Trawling Costs Europe €10 Billion Annually, Experts Call for Immediate Ban in Marine Protected Areas (5:18): Brussels' Budget Crisis: Parties Task Sven Gatz to Avert Financial Oversight Amid Political Deadlock (7:30): Greece Voices Conc…

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Union and SPD Negotiate Coalition, PSD Wins Madeira Elections, Austrian Authorities Uncover Spy Plot, SAP Becomes Europes Most Valuable Company, and more... 13:12

1M ago13:12

13:12

(0:10): Union and SPD Race Against Time in Fraught Coalition Talks, Major Disagreements Persist (2:49): PSD Triumphs in Madeira Elections; Opposition Faces Setback (5:08): Austrian Authorities Uncover Russian-Led Disinformation Plot Involving Bulgarian Spy (7:35): SAP Surpasses Novo Nordisk as Europe's Most Valuable Company Amid Cloud Transformatio…

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The 'Triple Lock' and Irish neutrality with Niamh Ni Bhriain 35:29

1M ago35:29

35:29

The assault on Irish neutrality is on steroids as our Political Leaders look for a place at the Warmongers table... first target, the 'Triple Lock'..this is a battle for the whole of Europe..we are joined by the wonderful Niamh Ni Bhriain to explain all..By Clare Daly

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Macron Hosts Russia-Ukraine Summit, EU Backs Ukraine Against Hungary, Lagarde Warns on US Tariffs, Audi Cuts 7500 Jobs, and more... 11:47

1M ago11:47

11:47

Macron Invites Leaders to Paris Summit to Forge Russia-Ukraine Truce EU Isolates Hungary as Leaders Unite to Back Ukraine Amid Orbán's Opposition Lagarde Warns U.S. Tariffs Could Dent Eurozone Growth by 0.3%, ECB to Maintain Inflation Target Audi Slashes 7,500 Jobs Amid German Industry Layoff Wave, Abandons EV-Only Goal Court Rules Police Unlawfull…

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Dirty games in Brussels and war games in Europe 33:11

1M ago33:11

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A lobbying frenzy, secret perks, and now police raids. Huawei’s cozy ties in Brussels have exploded into a full-blown corruption scandal. As the European Parliament tries to rehabilitate its image post Qatargate, lawmakers are once again at the center of allegations. With offices sealed and arrests made, there are serious questions about how deep B…

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Trump Putin Deal Stirs Security Concerns, France Faces Pension Protest Turmoil, Storm Laurence Wreaks Havoc in Spain, Italy Urges EU Against Tariffs, and more... 12:03

1M ago12:03

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(0:10): Trump-Putin Ceasefire Deal Sparks European Security Concerns; Ukraine Stands Firm on Western Support (2:37): France's Pension Reform Talks in Turmoil as Major Union Withdraws, Protests Planned (5:11): Deadly Storm Laurence Ravages Southern Spain: Lives Lost, Thousands Evacuated, Transport Paralyzed (7:11): Italy's PM Meloni Urges EU to Aver…

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