Join Crisis Group's Executive Vice President Richard Atwood as he dives deep into the conflicts that rage around the globe with Crisis Group analysts and special guests. These experts bring a unique, on-the-ground perspective to understanding both why those conflicts persist — and what could bring them to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EU Confidential is a weekly European news and politics podcast published every Friday by POLITICO Europe. Each 30-minute episode features POLITICO’s analysis of the top stories driving EU politics, as well as notable guests shaping European policy and deep-dive stories from around the Continent. It’s hosted by Sarah Wheaton, POLITICO’s chief policy correspondent, who is joined by reporters from around Europe. Discover our show notes for EU Confidential here: https://www.politico.eu/eu-confid ...
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Assad tells Belgian reporter Belgium & EU merely obey 'US master' on Syria audio English Syrian President Bashar al-Assad recently told Belgian media that their country and the EU merely obey ‘the American master’ when it comes to Syria and political decision-making in general. Source: Syrian Arab News Agency Date: 7 February, 2017
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Steve - @guitarmoog - and Chris - @ottocrat - investigate cakeism: the philosophy of having your cake and eating it, as preached and practised by the British government in its approach to Brexit. Each week, we explore the latest developments as we head towards Brexit and spend time wading through the weeds from the perspective of two long-standing Brussels and UK government insiders. Our aim: to inform you, our listeners, about EU realities and so, hopefully, to equip you to spot lies and to ...
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Featuring distinguished guests ranging from ambassadors to international executives, Tokyo on Fire delves into burning issues at the intersection of politics & business in Japan. Join host Timothy Langley and Michael Cucek, as they bridge the gap between Japan and the rest of the world. Make sure to subscribe for the latest insights on public affairs in Japan!
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The Lowy Institute is a leading international think tank that looks at the world from Australia’s perspective. This channel aggregates audio from across all of our event and podcast channels.
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We discuss topics around ethnicities, ethnic conflicts, & minority politics around the world. Ethnic policy is an entity concerned with identity and ethnic related studies. Also, did you know that two-thirds of all armed conflicts include an ethnic component? Language laws where you come from are either designed to protect and/or promote an ethnic group? 82% of all independent states comprise two or more ethnic groups? Ethnic groups have the highest influence on independence referendums? Tun ...
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Welcome to EU News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Stay informed on the latest EU news, including politics, economy, regulations, and more. Whether you're an EU citizen, an international observer, or simply interested in European affairs, EU News Daily is your trusted source for staying up-to-date. Tune in daily to be well- ...
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The Center for European Policy Analysis is proud to announce the first season of "Russian Limbo" — a podcast looking at some of Russia’s most notorious prisons. Outside of the guards and detainees, very little is known about life behind bars in these pretrial detention facilities. As of January 2019, Russia's detention system housed 99,722 inmates not yet convicted of a crime, with many awaiting trials for months or years. “Russian Limbo” takes us inside the happenings of these veiled detent ...
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The Official Podcast of the Intitute for a Greater Europe, a pan-European youth led think tank based in Brussels, Belgium. As well as our regular publications we wish to bring you a roundup of the news from each region the Institute follows.
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The Next System Podcast is a regular series that examines the systemic challenges facing society today and the bold, systemic solutions that can build the society of tomorrow. Learn more about the Next System Project at www.thenextsystem.org.
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John O’Hegarty was destined for great things. He studied philosophy in the prestigious University of Leuven in Belgium and had a masters in psycho-analytic studies from Trinity College, Dublin. On the day he politely robbed his first bank, he crossed over into a world where all his education became meaningless. It was his point of no return – but it wasn’t the moment that changed everything. That came two years previously on a winter’s afternoon in 2002 when an accident would alter the cours ...
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I have conceived this podcast as a personal endeavour to bring interesting topics that I have encountered through my professional and academic life to the table. Each episode will take place as conversations with relevant guests who can shed light into the issues being discussed. The podcast will cover economic and political issues with major impact in the countries of the region. EU-Asia relations will feature prominently. I am currently working in Public Affairs in Brussels (Belgium). I ha ...
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Pakistan’s Political Standoff and Surging Militant Violence
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s South Asia project director Samina Ahmed to talk about the fallout from the February elections in Pakistan, the deteriorating security in Pakistan’s border regions and Islamabad's relations with Pakistan’s neighbours. They unpack what’s behind the enduring popularity of former …
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Viktor Orbán's rogue “peace missions” to Kyiv, Moscow, Beijing and Washington
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Just days into his country's rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán again stunned other European leaders by setting off on a series of visits to Kyiv, Moscow and Beijing, styling himself as a peace negotiator with a mandate from Brussels. Host Sarah Wheaton and POLITICO's chief EU correspondent…
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Conversations: Sweden’s Defence Minister, Pål Jonson
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The Lowy Institute’s Sam Roggeveen spoke with Sweden’s defence minister, Pål Jonson, during his recent visit to Australia. Prior to his ministerial career, Jonson worked in Sweden’s Defence Research Agency, and his depth of knowledge about not just European security but also Asia comes through in this interview. Roggeveen asks Jonson why Swedes sho…
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Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Investigation, DOJ shuts down Russian campaign, France Approves eVTOLs for Olympics, Lucília Gago Addresses Orchestrated Campaign, and more...
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(0:10): Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Under Investigation for Witness Tampering in Sarkozy's Libya Campaign Finance Scandal (2:11): DOJ Shuts Down Russian AI-Driven Propaganda Campaign on Elon Musk's X Platform (4:18): France Approves eVTOLs for Paris Olympics Amid Noise and Emissions Concerns (6:32): PGR Lucília Gago Claims "Orchestrated Campaign" Against P…
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EU Reopens Lufthansa Aid Probe, Deadly Arson at German Shelter, Paris Airport Workers Strike, Germany Faces Child Abuse Surge, and more...
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(0:10): EU Reopens Probe into Germany's €6B Lufthansa Aid Amid Market Power Concerns (2:28): Deadly Fire at German Refugee Shelter: 1 Dead, 20 Injured in Suspected Arson Incident (3:57): Paris Airport Workers Announce Pre-Olympics Strike Over Bonus Dispute and Work Conditions (6:15): Germany Faces Surge in Child Sexual Abuse Cases: 54 Victims Daily…
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Tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea have reached their highest level in more than a decade. The risk of escalation, even conflict, between the two countries could test the credibility of the Philippines’ alliance with the United States. In the first of a series focused on the South China Sea tensions, Susannah Patton, …
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French PM Resigns, England Reaches Euro 2024 Semis, UK PM Seeks Stronger EU Ties, Modi's Historic Diplomatic Tour, and more...
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(0:10): French PM Resigns Amid Left-Wing Surge in Snap Elections, Macron Faces Governance Challenges (1:53): England Reaches Euro 2024 Semis with Saka's Redemption, Kane's Recovery & Pickford's Heroics (4:03): UK PM Keir Starmer Seeks Stronger EU Ties, Advocates Two-State Solution in Middle East (6:31): Modi's Historic Diplomatic Tour: Key Summits …
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French election shocker: reaction and analysis
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France has voted and the results are in — our POLITICO team in Paris discusses the surprising results of the final round of the parliamentary election in this special episode of EU Confidential. Host Nicholas Vinocur is first joined by POLITICO's Victor Goury-Laffont to break down the results and explain how President Emmanuel Macron’s centrists an…
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Finland’s President Alexander Stubb on NATO, Europe’s Security and its Relations with the Rest of the World
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Finnish President and former Crisis Group trustee Alexander Stubb to talk about next week’s NATO summit, European security and the war in Ukraine. They assess Finland’s role as one of NATO’s newest members, Europe’s defence spending and preparedness and the future of the alliance as Washingto…
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Panic mode: Biden and Le Pen imperil mainstream politics
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Just days before the final round of France's snap parliamentary elections, we discuss possible scenarios for what could emerge from the messy political situation in Paris: shiny new leaders, a shaky new government, rocky cohabitation — or even more chaos. Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO's senior correspondent in Paris, Clea Caulcutt. Later she…
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Stabilisation vs Confrontation: The US, China and Australia
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Since the Albanese government was elected, Australia has focused on stabilising relations with China. But there are limits to Australia’s ability to successfully pursue stabilisation if there remains a spectre of confrontation between its largest trading partner and its key security guarantor, the United States. Do either the US or China genuinely …
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Lufthansa's ITA Airways Acquisition, McCann Suspect's Arrest Warrant Lifted, Italy Eyes Tank Deal, Eight Arrested for War Crimes, and more...
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(0:10): Lufthansa's €829M ITA Airways Buy Gets EU Nod with Competition Safeguards (2:34): Madeleine McCann Suspect Christian Brückner's Arrest Warrant Lifted Amid Ongoing Sexual Offense Trials (4:30): Italy Eyes €20B Tank Deal with Rheinmetall Amid Defense Spending Surge (6:41): German and Swedish Authorities Arrest Eight for Syrian War Crimes and …
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Dick Schoof Becomes Dutch PM, Revolut Eyes London Listing, Europe's Wero Instant Transfers, US pledges $2.3B military aid to Ukraine, and more...
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(0:10): Ex-Spy Chief Dick Schoof Becomes Dutch PM, Vows Strict Immigration Policy Amid EU Concerns and Global Tensions (2:13): Revolut Reports Record €503M Profit, Eyes London Listing Amid Global Expansion (4:31): Europe's Wero Revolutionizes Payments with Instant Transfers via Phone or Email (6:32): U.S. Pledges $2.3B in New Military Aid to Ukrain…
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Portugal's Renewables Electricity Record, French PM Halts Unemployment Reform, Sanofi's Frankfurt Expansion, French Directors Detained Over Abuse, and more...
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(0:10): Portugal Hits Record: 82% of Electricity from Renewables in 2024 (1:42): French PM Halts Controversial Unemployment Reform After Election Setback (3:32): Sanofi's €1.5 Billion Frankfurt Expansion Boosts EU Pharmaceutical Sovereignty and Job Creation (5:37): French Directors Jacquot and Doillon Detained Over Historical Sexual Abuse Allegatio…
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German Café Acid Attack, Plane Crash near Disneyland Paris, German Arms Exports Surge, US Bases in Europe on High Alert, and more...
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(0:10): Acid Attack at German Café Injures Nine; Attacker Apprehended, Motive Unknown (1:30): Tragic Plane Crash Near Disneyland Paris: 3 Dead After Cessna Hits Power Line (3:20): German Arms Exports Surge 30% in 2024, Fueling Ukraine Defense Amid Controversy (5:03): US Military Bases in Europe on High Alert for Imminent Terror Threat Amid Tensions…
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Slovakia Train-Bus Collision Tragedy, German Catholics Leave Church, Serbia Bans Peace Festival, Climate Lawsuits Surge, and more...
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(0:10): Tragic Train-Bus Collision in Slovakia Claims 7 Lives, Injures 5; Major Rail Line Closed (1:58): 400,000 Leave German Catholic Church Amid Abuse Scandals and Reform Demands (3:56): Serbian Police Ban Peace Festival Amid Far-Right Protests, Sparking EU Concerns and Nationalist Backlash (5:53): Climate Lawsuits Surge: Companies Face Record Le…
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Houthi Strikes, Red Sea Shipping and Yemen’s War
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s senior Yemen analyst Ahmed Nagi to talk about the uptick in attacks by Houthi rebels on cargo ships in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean and the prospects for an escalation of the conflict both in Yemen and the broader region. They unpack what the Houthis are tryin…
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EU top jobs deal — French election, round 1
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Straight from the European Council summit, we bring you the latest news and analysis on a range of tough issues on the leaders' agenda. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO colleagues Barbara Moens and Aitor Hernández-Morales to discuss how EU leaders agreed on who they want to lead the top EU institutions over the next five years. With Ukraini…
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EVENT: Launch of Deterring at a distance - The strategic logic of AUKUS by Luke Gosling OAM MP
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On Tuesday 25 June 2024 we held an event at the National Press Club for the launch of a new Lowy Institute Analysis paper that makes the strategic case for AUKUS, written by one of the government’s most knowledgeable and experienced defence thinkers. Luke Gosling argued that nuclear-powered submarines will be central to Australia’s ability to defea…
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Pacific Change Makers: Digital frontiers - Safeguarding PNG’s youth in the cyber age
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Papua New Guinea is a nation undergoing rapid digital transformation. With increased connectivity, PNG faces the dual challenge of leveraging digital growth for development while protecting its young netizens. Initiatives such as ChildFund’s 1-Tok Helpline, which has received more than 70,000 calls since its establishment in 2015, provide a window …
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Political Turmoil in Madeira, AfD Leader Faces Legal Turmoil, EU Approves Military Aid for Ukraine, Paris Line 14 Inaugurated, and more...
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(0:10): Madeira’s Political Turmoil: President Albuquerque Struggles for Coalition Amid Budget and Governance Crisis (2:21): Thuringian AfD Leader Faces Legal Turmoil Over Nazi Slogan, Faces Prison and Political Fallout (4:31): EU Bypasses Hungary to Approve €1.4 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine, Sanctions Russia (7:07): Grand Paris Express Line 14…
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Europe & Central Asia director Olga Oliker to talk about the latest from Ukraine, whether a negotiated settlement can be reached anytime soon and the future of European security. They discuss the Ukraine Summit of Peace in Switzerland and whether it met the expectations of Kyiv…
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Almost two weeks after the EU election, there is still a lot of political manoeuvring going on — both in Brussels and in national capitals. First, POLITICO's chief EU correspondent, Barbara Moens, recaps of the race for the top jobs after European leaders failed to reach a deal at their informal dinner in Brussels earlier this week. Then, we zoom i…
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Tragic Italian Migrant Shipwrecks, Education Minister Faces Backlash, Putin Overhauls Defense Ministry, EU Warns Against Cloud Discrimination, and more...
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(0:10): Tragic Migrant Shipwrecks Near Italy: 11 Dead, Over 60 Missing Including Children (2:03): Germany's Education Minister Faces Backlash Over Funding Cuts Linked to Political Criteria (3:51): Putin Overhauls Defense Ministry Amid Ukraine Conflict, Appoints Relative as Key Official (5:58): EU Industry Groups Warn Against Discrimination in New C…
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Police shoot armed man, New Caledonia Reopens Airport, Portugal Backs EU Nature Law, Nazi Hunter Supports Le Pen, and more...
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(0:10): Armed Man Shot by Police During Euro 2024 Fan Parade in Hamburg; No Football-Related Motive (2:06): New Caledonia Eases Curfew, Reopens Airport After Deadly Unrest Over Voting Reforms (3:27): Portugal Backs Ambitious EU Nature Restoration Law to Combat Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change (5:52): Nazi Hunter Serge Klarsfeld's Support for Ma…
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EVENT: The inaugural Allan Gyngell Lecture
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On Friday 14 June 2024 we had our inaugural lecture in honour of Allan Gyngell, the first Executive Director of the Lowy Institute and one of Australia’s most respected foreign policy thinkers. Allan’s friend and contemporary, Ric Smith, delivered the Lecture on the subject of statecraft — a notion dear to Allan, and one that reaches beyond routine…
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Development Futures: Angus Deaton on what economists got wrong
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Angus Deaton, the 2015 Nobel Prize-winning economist, has dedicated four decades to studying poverty, inequality, health, wellbeing, and economic development. Recently, he strongly criticised his own profession, arguing that economists have overlooked the power dynamics inherent in capitalism. In this wide-ranging episode of Development Futures, Al…
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Türkiye in its Neighbourhood: “Strong in the Field, Strong at the Table”?
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Türkiye/Cyprus project director Nigar Göksel to talk about Türkiye’s foreign policy, particularly in its neighbourhood. They discuss the fallout of the Gaza war for Türkiye’s relations with Israel and the U.S., and Ankara’s evolving relations with other countries in the Eastern…
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G7 Summit with Biden, EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Macron Dissolves Far-Right Parliament, Russian Sub Arrives in Cuba, and more...
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(0:10): Meloni Steers G7 Summit in Italy: Biden’s Security Pact with Zelenskyy, $50 Billion Aid for Ukraine Unveiled (2:28): EU Slaps Up to 38.1% Tariffs on Chinese EVs to Boost Local Production, Market Reacts Warily (4:57): Macron Dissolves Parliament: Far-Right Leads Polls, Business Leaders Fear Economic Fallout (6:51): Russian Nuclear Sub Kazan …
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Macron challenges French voters and spooks Brussels
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As the EU comes to terms with its new (sort of) political reality following last weekend's European Parliament election, France is already back in campaign mode — preparing for snap elections called unexpectedly by President Emmanuel Macron. The French president dissolved the National Assembly in response to the massive success of the far-right Nat…
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Bret Stephens on Trump's election chances, AUKUS, and changing his mind on climate change
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In this episode of The Director's Chair, the Lowy Institute's Executive Director Michael Fullilove is joined by The New York Times columnist Bret Stephens. They discuss the forthcoming US election and why he thinks Donald Trump is likely to return to the White House. They also talk about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, AUKUS, cancel c…
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Austrian Airlines Heroic Landing, René Aust Heads AfD, Valencia Fans Jailed for Abuse, Macron and Steinmeier Mark Massacre Anniversary, and more...
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(0:10): Austrian Airlines Flight Makes Harrowing Hail-Damaged Landing in Vienna: Passengers Praise Heroic Crew (2:04): René Aust Leads AfD in EU Parliament Amid Scandals and Rising Extreme Right Concerns (4:14): Historic Ruling: Valencia Fans Jailed for Racial Abuse of Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior (6:16): Macron and Steinmeier Mark Oradour Massacr…
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Germany's Military Revival Plan, Volvo Moves EV Production, SPD Faces Historic EU Defeat, Bulgaria's Political Turmoil, and more...
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(0:10): Germany Eyes Military Revival: Defense Minister Pushes for 60,000 Reservists and Reintroduces Conscription (1:48): Volvo Shifts Chinese EV Production to Belgium Amid EU Tariff Threats (4:10): SPD Faces Historic Defeat with Only 14% in EU Election; Ampelkoalition's Future Uncertain (6:06): Bulgaria Faces Political Turmoil: Gerb and Reformist…
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EU election results — Europe swings to the right
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As election result projections were revealed on Sunday evening, our EU Confidential team recorded a live episode with first reactions and analysis from our POLITICO newsroom. Host Sarah Wheaton and the team looked beyond the numbers and analyzed the direction the EU might take as a consequence of the vote. We also discussed French President Emmanue…
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A Big Week for Democracy: Elections in India, South Africa and Mexico
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group experts Praveen Donthi, Pauline Bax and Falko Ernst to talk about the recent elections in India, South Africa and Mexico. Richard first talks to Praveen about the setbacks for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP in India, what explains Indian voters’ discontent with the party, as …
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Doctor Mosley Missing, Child Food Poverty Crisis, German Industry Crisis Prediction, Germany Raids Crack Down, and more...
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(0:10): Renowned TV Doctor Michael Mosley Missing on Greek Island, Massive Search Effort Underway (2:14): UNICEF: 181 Million Children Facing Severe Food Poverty, Africa Hit Hard (4:01): German Industry Faces Crisis: 20,000 Insolvencies Predicted in 2023 Amid High Costs and Shifting Investments (5:44): Germany's Nationwide Raids Crack Down on Onlin…
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As voting gets underway throughout the EU, we check in on the polls and learn which stories are dominating the headlines in capitals around Europe. Host Sarah Wheaton discusses the latest polling numbers with our data reporter Hanne Cokelaere. Be sure to check out POLITICO's Poll of Polls for the latest insights. We also hear from colleagues around…
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Putin Warns of Asymmetric Response, EU Court rules against McDonald's, Ariane 6 Rocket Launch, Slovak PM Blames Opposition, and more...
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(0:10): Putin Warns of "Asymmetric Response" to Western Arms, Criticizes Germany's Missile Plans at Economic Forum (2:45): EU Court Rules Against McDonald's: Supermac's Wins Right to Use 'Big Mac' for Chicken Burgers (4:18): ESA's Ariane 6 Rocket Set to Launch, Ushering New Era in European Space Exploration (6:20): Survivor of Assassination Attempt…
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Germany Flooding Emergency, Zelensky Urges Biden Summit, Knife Attack Sparks Deportation Debate, FTI Touristik's Insolvency Impact, and more...
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(0:10): Catastrophic Flooding in Southern Germany: Emergency Declared, Multiple Casualties, and Rising River Levels (2:27): Zelensky Secures Philippines' Support, Urges Biden to Attend Peace Summit in Switzerland (4:35): Fatal Knife Attack at Anti-Islam Rally Sparks Debate on Deportations Amid Rising Terrorism Threats (6:45): FTI Touristik's Insolv…
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Real Madrid Wins 15th UCL, Zelenskyy Accuses Russia and China, Southern Germany State of Emergency, German Officer Killed at Rally, and more...
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(0:10): Real Madrid Wins 15th UCL Title, Signs Mbappé in Major Squad Overhaul (2:12): Zelenskyy Accuses Russia, China of Undermining Peace Summit; Urges Global Unity (4:17): State of Emergency in Southern Germany: Severe Flooding Triggers Evacuations and Safety Warnings (6:01): German Officer Killed at Anti-Islam Rally Sparks National Debate on Sec…
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Southern Germany Flooding Disaster, Serbian Election Sparks Tensions, France's Economic Downgrade Sparks Scrutiny, Meloni's Balancing Act, and more...
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(0:10): Severe Flooding in Southern Germany: Thousands Evacuated, Firefighter Lost, and More Rain Expected (2:03): Serbian Elections Spark Tensions: Vucic's Party Wins Amid Allegations and Protests (4:07): France Faces Economic Crunch: Credit Downgrade Sparks Scrutiny on Macron's Leadership and Financial Management (6:33): Meloni's Balancing Act: F…
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Ruto in Washington: Kenya’s State Visit and the U.S.’s Africa Policy
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Africa director Murithi Mutiga to talk about Kenyan President William Ruto’s recent visit to the U.S., Nairobi’s involvement in Somalia, DR Congo and Haiti and Washington’s evolving role in Africa. They discuss the motives for and implications of President Ruto’s trip to the U.…
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Global Cybercrime Crackdown Operation, Tragic KLM Airport Accident, Zelensky Rallying European Support, EU Mulls Tariffs on Chinese EVs, and more...
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(0:10): Operation 'Endgame': Global Cybercrime Crackdown Seizes 100 Servers, Arrests 12, Freezes €70M in Crypto (2:35): Tragic Accident at Schiphol Airport: Individual Sucked into Turbine Blades of KLM Flight (4:01): Zelensky Rallies European Support Amid Escalating Russia Conflict, Plans Global Peace Summit Without Russia (6:16): EU Considers Tari…
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Key EU policies — how will they change after the vote?
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With just a week to go until the European election and the campaign in full gear, we're focusing on how the vote will impact key EU policies such as health, energy, climate, technology and defense. Will they be affected by the shake-up of the bloc's political landscape and the arrival of new MEPs and commissioners — or will continuity with the poli…
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NATO Supports Macron on Ukraine, Momentum for Palestinian Statehood Grows, Protests in Georgia Over Bill, EU Parliament Raids & Arrests, and more...
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(0:10): NATO Backs Macron's Proposal for Ukraine; Portugal Signs Major Defense and Aid Agreement (2:26): Global Momentum for Palestinian Statehood Grows Amidst Rising Tensions with Israel (4:40): Mass Protests Erupt in Georgia as Parliament Overrides Veto on Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Bill (6:35): EU Parliament Rocked by Raids and Arrests in Ru…
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Countries Recognize Palestine, France and Spain Aid Ukraine, France Lifts New Caledonia Emergency, AWS Plans Italy Data Center, and more...
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(0:10): Spain, Ireland, Norway Recognize Palestine, Sparking Israeli Backlash and Regional Tensions (2:20): France and Spain Boost Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Russian Bombardment (4:31): France Lifts New Caledonia Emergency, Enforces Curfew Amid Ongoing Protests Over Voting Reforms (6:37): AWS Eyes Multi-Billion-Euro Data Center Investment…
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Zelensky Secures Military Aid, Macron Calls for United EU, EU-Israel Tensions Soar, FC Barcelona Coaching Shake-Up, and more...
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(0:10): Zelensky Secures Military Aid from Spain, Signs Security Pacts with Belgium and Portugal Amid Russian Aggression (2:24): Macron Calls for United EU Security, Doubling Budget, and Climate Focus in Historic German Visit (4:45): EU-Israel Tensions Soar as Spain, Ireland Mull Palestine Recognition; Sanctions and Diplomatic Retaliations Ensue (6…
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Macron Visits Germany, Nauseda Wins Second Term, G7 Struggles to Aid Ukraine, Racist Chants Spark Nationwide Outrage, and more...
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(0:10): Macron's Historic Visit to Germany: Strengthening Franco-German Ties Amid EU Challenges (2:39): Lithuania's Pro-Western President Nauseda Wins Second Term with Decisive 75% Vote (4:28): G7 Struggles to Aid Ukraine with Frozen Russian Assets Amid Legal Hurdles and Retaliation Threats (6:42): Outrage Erupts as Racist Chants at Sylt's Pony Clu…
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Iranian President Raisi’s Sudden Death and the ICC Case Against Israeli and Hamas Leaders
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group experts Ali Vaez, Mairav Zonszein and Stephen Pomper to talk about the death of Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash and the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Richard first speaks to Ali to d…
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Understanding the economic, political, and security elements of Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reverberated profoundly across the global landscape, emphasizing the immediate need to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and ensure the security and prosperity of its citizens. The re…
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