Podcast Episodes

France hosts ‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders to discuss Ukraine security guarantees

 Emmanuel Macron hosts world leaders in Paris for talks on Ukraine security guarantees. Plus: ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove discusses the latest issue of the magazine and we head to Catalonia on ‘The…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Meloni hits back as France accuses Italy of luring its millionaires

As France and Italy argue over ‘fiscal dumping’, Milan is attracting wealthy newcomers who are changing the feel of the city. We discuss how tax breaks are redrawing the borders of Europe’s millionai…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

As Thailand looks to elect a new prime minister, could the country be facing more chaos?

Thailand’s House of Representatives convenes on 3 September to elect a new prime minister – but who is vying for leadership?

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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The EU’s plan for peace in Ukraine: European troops and US support

Ursula von der Leyen says that Ukraine’s security guarantees could include thousands of European troops and an American ‘presence’. But is there real consensus in the EU on sending soldiers to Ukrain…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Will the Franco-German jet rift overshadow Europe’s rearmament push?

We discuss the progress and friction of Europe’s rearmament drive. As Germany opens its largest munitions plant, Merz and Macron meet in Toulon to rescue a stalled fighter jet project.

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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Time for Macron to start prime-minister shopping?

French president Emmanuel Macron risks losing his fourth prime minister in just two years with François Bayrou facing a crucial confidence vote. As France’s political and economic crisis deepens, wha…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The cost of concession: what’s at stake in Russia-Ukraine peace talks?

Could a deal requiring Ukraine to cede territory set a dangerous precedent for international law and embolden future aggression? 

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Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

Gaza is reeling after yet another attack by Israel on a hospital, which killed 20 people, including five journalists.

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Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan’s prime minister Shigeru Ishiba fights to hold on to power

Fiona Wilson reports on Japan’s hot summer and prime minister Ishiba’s fate, Juliet Linley shares Italy’s latest, and Fernando Augusto Pacheco and Chris Cermak discuss Brazil’s luxury boom and centra…

Published on 4 months ago

Paris makes a fresh bid to revive New Caledonia’s disputed political agreement

France makes a bid to rescue a political agreement that would redefine New Caledonia’s status with broad new powers. 

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Published on 4 months ago