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Could influencers crash future EU summits?
Episode 52
Ukraine wants Europe more involved in peace efforts with Russia — but who exactly would represent Europe in those talks? After Vladimir Putin floated…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
French cinema is spooked by the far right
Episode 51
When foreign ministers meet in Brussels today, Israel and Russia will likely dominate the agenda.
Today on the pod, Zoya and Nick discuss why the blo…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Who’s “European” — and who’s not?
Episode 433
We’re talking identity this week on EU Confidential — in more ways than one.
First, host Sarah Wheaton sits down with Theresa Kuhn, professor of Euro…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Field trip to Russia, anyone?
Episode 50
Péter Magyar promised a full reset between Hungary and Brussels after Viktor Orbán’s defeat — but the EU may be ready to unlock only part of Hungary’…
3 weeks ago
Why the EU is freaked out about a new AI model
Episode 49
The European Commission is unveiling its new anti-poverty strategy today. The only problem is ... it doesn’t include any new cash.
On the pod, Zoya a…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
The Parliament’s misspent €1.5 million
Episode 48
Political parties are misspending their cash, while the public is left in the dark about what’s going on.
The European Parliament’s department of fin…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Putin’s ‘window of opportunity’ to test NATO
Episode 47
Europe yet again finds itself on the receiving end of Donald Trump’s ire.
On Friday, the U.S. president threatened to raise tariffs on European cars…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Why the ECB is in a tricky spot
Episode 46
The European Central Bank will meet today and make a decision that depends heavily on events happening thousands of kilometers away.
That’s because …
4 weeks ago
The Hungary reset: Magyar in Brussels chasing EU funds
Episode 45
The power shift in Budapest hasn’t happened yet — but Brussels is already engaging with what comes next.
Péter Magyar arrives in Brussels as Hungary’…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
The €1.8 trillion standoff
Episode 44
Today on the pod, we’re talking money, money, money.
An important vote on the EU’s next long-term budget is happening in the European Parliament. Zoy…
1 month ago