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Afghanistan fallout — Europe's military dilemma — Politics of loneliness
Episode 243
We debate whether Afghanistan's collapse moves the needle in Europe's long-running dilemma over building up its own military power. Plus, we have a d…
4 years, 6 months ago
EU migration wrangle — Economist Joseph Stiglitz — EMA chief Emer Cooke
Episode 242
In the wake of the withdrawal of western forces from Afghanistan, the EU is confronting renewed questions about its asylum policy. We also look at th…
4 years, 6 months ago
Europe reacts to Afghanistan's collapse
Episode 241
As the Taliban consolidate their hold over Afghanistan, we have reaction from around Europe to the U.S. decision to pull out and debate the policy im…
4 years, 6 months ago
Summer special: Recommended reading, listening and viewing
Episode 240
We have all the recommendations you need for reading, listening and viewing to make the most of your summer holiday — courtesy of the POLITICO podcas…
4 years, 7 months ago
German floods — Spyware scandal — Svetlana Tikhanovskaya
Episode 239
The devastating floods in Western Europe are our top story this week: We hear from our reporter in the German flood zone and debate the political con…
4 years, 7 months ago
Political football — EU's big climate combo — Recovery cash
Episode 238
The political repercussions of Euro 2020, a massive package of European climate laws, and the first economic recovery plans approved for EU cash all …
4 years, 8 months ago
Slovenian EU presidency — Champagne spat — Digital expert Marietje Schaake
Episode 237
Slovenia's awkward start to its EU presidency and a look at why Russia has France fizzing over Champagne feature this week. And our special guest is …
4 years, 8 months ago
Stunning summit — EU's engine room — Ex-Swedish PM Carl Bildt
Episode 236
We unpack last week's extraordinary summit of EU leaders, take stock of the coronavirus situation in Europe and bring you inside the EU's "engine roo…
4 years, 8 months ago
Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law — Sausage wars — Commission VP Maroš Šefčovič
Episode 235
Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, France's regional elections and U.K.-EU relations are all up for debate. And we hear from European Commission VP M…
4 years, 8 months ago
Biden's European summit spree — ECB President Christine Lagarde — Birthday bonanza
Episode 234
We take stock of Joe Biden's visit to Europe and what it means for EU allies. And our special guest is European Central Bank President Christine Laga…
4 years, 9 months ago