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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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Hold Your Fire!

International Crisis Group

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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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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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CakeWatch

Chris Kendall/Steve Bullock

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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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Tokyo on Fire!

Langley Esquire, K.K.

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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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Ethnic Policy

Ethnic Policy

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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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Talking Europe

FRANCE 24 English

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Politicians, activists and researchers debate the issues facing the EU and a 'guest of the week' offers their insight in a long-format interview that gets to the heart of the matter. Saturday at 7:15pm.
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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 Greater European Talks

Institute for a Greater Europe

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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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Russian Limbo

Center for European Policy Analysis

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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 Next System Podcast

The Next System Project

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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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(0:10): Friedrich Merz Named CDU Chancellor Candidate Amidst Party Unity Push and Election Challenges (2:02): Norway Leads EV Revolution with 94% Sales; EU Faces Push for Stronger Policies and Affordable Models (4:28): Google Wins Appeal, EU's €1.5B Antitrust Fine Annulled Amid Ongoing Regulatory Scrutiny (6:40): German Court Upholds Bundestag's Au…
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(0:10): EU Implements Bold Plastic Packaging Reforms: Bans, Recycling Targets, and Circular Economy by 2030 (2:28): New EU Cocoa Regulations: Global Brands Brace for Deforestation Combat and Traceability Challenges (4:52): Ariane 6 Debut: Success Amid Challenges Paves Way for Europe's Space Ambitions (7:12): Massive Counterfeit Currency Ring Busted…
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(0:10): EU Commissioner Thierry Breton Resigns Amid Political Turmoil; Macron Loyalist Stéphane Séjourné Nominated (2:30): Starmer and Meloni to Tackle Irregular Migration: Focus on Italy's Offshore Processing Strategy (5:02): Paris Jihadist Peter Cherif on Trial for Charlie Hebdo Attacks and AQAP Ties (6:56): Explosion Rocks Cologne's Entertainmen…
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(0:10): Michel Barnier Named French PM, Faces Challenge of Unifying Fragmented Parliament Amid Protests (2:19): Syrian Man Arrested in Bavaria for Plotting Machete Attack on German Soldiers (4:19): Russia Expels Six British Diplomats for Espionage Amid Rising Ukraine Conflict Tensions (6:45): Brigitte Macron Wins Defamation Case Over Viral Conspira…
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Socialist veteran Elio Di Rupo has an unusual CV. He was an MEP back in 1989; he then held many high-level jobs in Belgium, including that of prime minister from 2011 to 2014, before returning to the European Parliament in this new five-year mandate. We ask him how the role of an MEP has changed since his first stint at the European Parliament, and…
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Ukraine is continuing its ground offensive in Russia's Kursk region, and pursuing drone attacks deep inside Russian territory – signaling a more assertive approach. At the same time, Russian forces have advanced in eastern Ukraine, piling pressure on the country's war effort. We ask how the EU should respond to this situation, and whether the limit…
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While Brussels has been obsessed recently with the “Draghi report,” that’s NOT the topic of this week’s episode. We will, however, discuss WHY Brussels is so besotted. (Spoiler alert: It's because Europe’s economy is broken.) Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO’s Carlo Martuscelli and Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro at ING Think, about why t…
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(0:10): Irish Data Regulator Probes Google's AI Data Practices Amid EU Privacy Concerns (2:13): Portugal Faces Critical Teacher Shortages as New School Year Begins for 1.3 Million Students (4:28): Massive Wildfire in Seixal: 466 Firefighters Battle Blazes Near Residential Areas and Fuel Depot (6:23): Lithuania Prepares Nationwide Evacuation Plan Am…
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(0:10): Major Dresden Bridge Collapses, Disrupting Traffic and Heating Supply (2:15): German Government Sells Commerzbank Shares for €702M, Unicredit Becomes Third-Largest Shareholder (4:44): Macron Inaugurates Futuristic Sanofi Vaccine Plant to Boost France’s Health Sovereignty (6:46): Marmolata Glacier in 'Irreversible Coma'—Melting at Alarming R…
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(0:10): EU Launches €2M Initiative to Tackle Long Covid Impact on 36 Million People (2:32): Poland Dismantles Russian-Belarusian Cyber Sabotage Group Amid Surge in Attacks (5:00): Massive €26M Tax Fraud Ring Busted: 21 Arrested in Greece, Cyprus, and Slovakia (6:59): EU Faces €800 Billion Annual Investment Push Amidst Draghi-Lindner Clash Over Fina…
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(0:10): Controversial Means-Tested Winter Fuel Payments Plan Sparks Outcry Among Pensioners and Labour MPs (2:34): Draghi Unveils €800 Billion Plan to Save EU from 'Existential Challenge' (4:32): Spanish PM Sanchez Visits China to Strengthen Ties Amid EU Trade Tensions (7:02): ECB Poised for Another Rate Cut Amid Weakening Eurozone Economy (8:54): …
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(0:10): Zelenskyy Seeks Urgent Military Support at Ramstein as Ukraine Battles Intensifying Russian Offensive (2:13): Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Defends Against French Charges, Pledges Enhanced Platform Security (4:25): UK Pledges 650 Missiles to Ukraine Amid Escalating Russian Attacks; Zelensky Seeks More Aid in Germany (6:47): German Agency Halts C…
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The nomination of Michel Barnier, a veteran of both French and EU politics, to the post of French prime minister, is “a surprise and a delicate gamble” by French president Emmanuel Macron. That’s according to our guest in Talking Europe, economist and political analyst Jean Pisani-Ferry. He tells Armen Georgian that the new French government will n…
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It hasn’t been smooth sailing this summer for Ursula von der Leyen, who was voted in as EU Commission president for a second term in July. She had asked national capitals to put forward two candidates for her new Commission, one female and one male, so that she could ensure full gender parity in her 27-member college. But some governments have flat…
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It’s been a particularly chaotic rentrée for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. In this week’s episode of EU Confidential, we talk about the mad dash to name the new slate of commissioners, while getting the right balance of politics, geography, gender and expertise. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO’s Chief EU Correspondent Barbara …
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(0:10): Cathay Pacific Grounds A350 Fleet After In-Flight Engine Fire; 24 Flights Canceled Amid Safety Inspections (2:22): EU Criticized for Funding Lebanon as Syrian Refugees Face Brutal Deportations and Human Rights Violations (4:46): Macron's Pension Reform Sparks Protests, Political Turmoil Over Retirement Age Hike (6:55): Sunken Greek Village …
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(0:10): Solingen Knife Attack Spurs Debate on Migration, Public Trust Ahead of German Elections (2:28): Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel: 13 Dead, Rescue Operations Ongoing (4:25): Frankfurt Train Station Shooting Sparks Outrage, Calls for Tighter Security Measures (6:18): Far-Right Populist Raffaele Fitto Nominated for Key EU Economic Role…
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(0:10): Poland Marks 85 Years Since WWII Invasion, Calls for Reconciliation and Compensation from Germany (2:35): Ukraine's Hidden Pain: Art and Resilience Amid Escalating Conflict and Emotional Scars (4:29): Rising Far-Right Threats Endanger LGBTQIA+ Rights Across Europe: Portugal Faces Backlash Ahead of Pride March (7:19): Heroic Defiance: Ukrain…
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(0:10): UK Government Considers Outdoor Smoking Ban Amid Fierce Debate Over Health Benefits and Economic Impact (2:33): EU Debates Sanctions on Israeli Ministers Amid Escalating West Bank Violence and Gaza Conflict (4:56): Volos Faces Crisis: Tons of Dead Fish Wash Ashore, Tourism Plummets by 80% (6:55): Germany Shuts Down Islamic Center Hamburg, E…
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In this episode of EU Confidential, we speak to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anne Applebaum. Her latest book, "Autocracy Inc.," explores how authoritarian regimes are banding together against democracies, including EU countries. But first, we look ahead to local elections in three eastern German states, where extreme parties on both the right …
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(0:10): Starmer Strikes New Treaty with Germany: Defense, Migration, and Technology Top Agenda (2:17): Contentious Nomination: Maria Luís Albuquerque's Bid for European Commissioner Sparks Political Debate in Portugal (4:20): Minister Belloubet Resigns Amidst Education Uncertainty; Schools Face Confusion Ahead of New Year (6:48): Nationwide IT Outa…
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(0:10): 5.3 Quake Shakes Portugal: 10 Million Affected, Urgent Calls for Better Disaster Preparedness (2:18): Starmer Warns of Tough Economic Measures as £22 Billion Budget Shortfall Looms, Promises Long-Term Recovery (4:43): Ikea Launches 'Preowned' Marketplace to Boost Sustainability and Enter Second-Hand Furniture Market (6:32): Spanish PM Sánch…
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The language we use to talk about things shapes our perception of the world. The more we use certain terms, the more entrenched our perspectives become. What if we started describing things in a new way? Tamsin Walker sat down with Inez Aponte to talk about how different ways of measuring success can lead to a more connected and ultimately healthy …
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(0:10): Germany Reels from Festival Attack: Immigration Policies Under Fire Amid Tragic Deaths and Injuries (2:32): Telegram CEO Arrested in France: Implications for Free Speech and Cryptocurrency (4:33): Dutch DPA Slaps Uber with Record €290M Fine for GDPR Breach in Driver Data Transfer to U.S. (6:54): Germany's Economic Crisis Deepens: Record Low…
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(0:10): Knife Attack at German Festival Sparks Calls for Stricter Immigration and Security Measures (2:07): Madeira Wildfire Under Control: Political Fallout and Safety Concerns Persist as Over 5,000 Hectares Burned (4:27): British Journalist Killed, Others Injured in Missile Strike on Ukrainian Hotel Amid Escalating Conflict (6:36): Red Alert: For…
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In this episode, host Sarah Wheaton is joined by Alessandro Ford, POLITICO’s agriculture reporter, to unpack how the prospect of lab-grown meat has riled up Europe’s farmers — threatening to upend the EU’s agriculture policy and lucrative subsidy program. Read Alessandro’s full story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…
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(0:10): Andrew Tate Faces New Arrest Amid Human Trafficking and Money Laundering Probe (2:06): Ukraine Gains Ground in Kursk, Drone Strikes Hit Moscow, Putin Faces Strategic Challenges (4:17): AfD Leads Thuringia Polls: Potential Far-Right Surge Sparks Coalition Challenges and Community Mobilization (6:34): Macron to Meet NFP Leaders Amid Political…
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(0:10): Luxury Yacht Sinks off Sicily: Tech Tycoon Among 6 Missing as Rescue Efforts Intensify (2:26): German Court Upholds Conviction of 99-Year-Old Nazi Camp Secretary for Aiding Mass Murder (4:35): EU Slashes Tariffs on Tesla's China-Made Cars to 9%, Escalating Trade Tensions with China (6:52): €5B Semiconductor Factory in Dresden to Create 2,00…
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(0:10): Luxury Yacht Sinks in Violent Storm Near Palermo; 15 Rescued, 6 Missing, Search Operations Ongoing (2:03): Germany Faces Record Attacks on Police: 2,979 Officers Assaulted in 2023 Amid Rising Border Security Challenges (4:33): EU Unveils New Travel Systems: EES and ETIAS to Launch in 2024 and 2025 (6:26): Spain Faces Migrant Surge: PM Sánch…
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(0:10): Left Party in Turmoil: Leaders Step Down Amidst Declining Support and Calls for Renewal (2:14): Four Inmates Escape Bavarian Clinic: Massive Police Hunt Underway (3:54): Portugal's Tourism Faces Climate Crisis: Rising Temps and Coastal Erosion Threaten Industry's Future (6:16): LFI Accuses Macron of 'Institutional Coup,' Threatens Impeachme…
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While the podcast takes a little break, we bring this insightful episode back into your feed — unpacking details of who votes for the far right in Europe. We unpack what drives voters to abandon the mainstream and more traditional party loyalties for the far right, and how poverty, or fear of it, motivates typical supporters of the AfD in Germany, …
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(0:10): Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian Suspect in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage (2:18): German Court Lifts Ban on Far-Right Magazine 'Compact', Sparking Debate on Press Freedom vs. Extremism (4:06): French Rafale Jets Collide Mid-Air: Extensive Search for Missing Pilots Underway (5:51): Berlin-Spandau Arrest Mistaken Identity in Hunt f…
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(0:10): German Football Icon Willi Lemke Passes at 77: A Legacy of Triumph and Diplomacy (2:15): Rising Violence in Healthcare: Calls for Stricter Penalties and Legal Reforms Amid Surge in Assaults on Medical Staff (4:34): German Investor Confidence Plummets: Largest Drop in Two Years Amid Global Economic Uncertainty (7:02): Stolen Dresden Jewels R…
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(0:10): Heroic Bystanders Subdue Attacker in Leicester Square Stabbing of Mother and Daughter (1:40): FDP Proposes Bürgergeld Cuts, Sparking Coalition Tensions Amid Inflation and Budget Disputes (4:00): EU Warns Elon Musk: Control Harmful Content on X or Face Steep Fines (6:36): Bharti Enterprises to Become Largest Shareholder in UK's BT Group with…
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(0:10): Greece Battles Devastating Wildfires: Athens Choked by Smoke, State of Emergency Declared (2:00): Fire at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Sparks Intense Ukraine-Russia Blame Game (4:08): Millions of German Bürgergeld Recipients Struggle with Rising Rent and Heating Costs (6:18): Violence Erupts in Londonderry: Police Attacked with Fireworks and …
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(0:10): German Police Raid Climate Activist Homes After Disruptive Airport Protest (2:06): Record Surge in Antisemitic Incidents in Germany and UK Following Gaza Conflict (4:16): Apple Eases App Store Rules Amid EU Pressure, Introduces New Fee Structure (6:31): Paris Olympic 'Flying Taxi' Dreams Grounded: Certification Delays Halt Experimental Flig…
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On our summer break, we're bringing this episode from January back into your feed by popular demand, looking at a crisis that is affecting many Europeans in most EU countries: skyrocketing rents and house prices, a shortage of flats, long waiting lists for social or affordable housing — commonplace problems from Greece to Luxembourg to Portugal. Ho…
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(0:10): Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna Canceled Amid Security Threat; 19-Year-Old Suspect Arrested (1:52): Tragic Hotel Collapse in Kröv: Two Dead, Eight Seriously Injured, Rescue Efforts Ongoing (3:40): Berlin Doctor Arrested for Killing Four Patients and Arson to Cover Up Crimes (5:41): Puigdemont's Defiant Return to Spain: Arrest Looms Amid Ind…
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