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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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Ballot to Talk About

Sam Rippon and Chern Han Mah

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An international politics podcast discussing elections and political events around the world. Each episode will discuss upcoming elections and offer insights into significant events.
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The Horn

International Crisis Group

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The Horn of Africa is in turmoil. From revolution in Sudan to civil war in Ethiopia, from Somalia’s political stalemate and the regional spread of jihadism to troubled East African democracies, the region’s pace and scale of change are difficult to keep up with. The Horn, a podcast series from the International Crisis Group, helps make sense of it all. Host Alan Boswell and guests dive deep behind the headlines as they analyse events, debate diplomacy and discuss avenues toward peace. Hosted ...
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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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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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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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Michael McKay conducts in depth interviews with decision makers and local leaders. The McKay Interview was founded on a simple idea: that listeners would tune in regularly to listen to intelligent yet relaxed, English-language conversation between Michael McKay and interesting people who do interesting things. A variety of prominent and thoughtful people have accepted the invitation and a wide range of topics have been covered.
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​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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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 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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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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I'm Not Here To Hurt You

Irish Independent

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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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Tflsif

tflsif

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بودكاست مغربي مغترب في شمال امريكا Welcome to Tflsif, the podcast for Moroccans in North America and anyone who loves to hear opinions on a wide range of topics. Hosted by a Moroccan who has an opinion on everything, this podcast takes you on a journey through multiple and random topics, ranging from history and politics to soccer and economics. Tflsif, which means "someone who has an opinion about everything" in Moroccan, is a podcast that is both informative and entertaining. With episodes ...
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(0:10): Ukraine Peace Talks Press On in London Amid U.S. Envoy Change and Continued Russian Attacks (2:39): EU Unveils ReArm Europe Plan to Boost Defence Readiness with AI and 5G Innovations (5:14): Macron Pledges €3.2B for Cyclone Recovery in Mayotte, Tackles Immigration and Economic Inequality (7:46): Orbán and Rosenkranz Discuss EU Enlargement, …
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Ecuadorian officials have placed the country on high alert, claiming imminent terrorist attacks and presidential assassination attempts. There is, however, very little evidence of these dangers. This week, Andrew Mueller explains whether the threats in Ecuador are real, invented, politicised or all the above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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(0:10): CATL Unveils 5-Minute Charge Tech for EVs, Surpasses Competitors in Battery Innovation (2:42): Germany Invites U.S. Scientists Amid Academic Crackdown Under Trump, Pledges €500 Billion Boost (4:58): Paul Krugman Praises Portugal's Economic Progress, Warns of U.S. Policy Impact (7:22): French and Spanish Hoteliers Unite Against Booking.com O…
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In this third appearance on The McKay Interview, retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges returns with hard truths and strategic insight into the war in Ukraine and its global implications. Speaking from Frankfurt, the former Commander of U.S. Army Europe reflects on what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the 15 months since his last visit. We cover: T…
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(0:10): Germany's €500 Billion Defense Boost: Drone Wall and Economic Growth Amid Russia Tensions (2:20): ECIPS President Warns Germany's Missile Plans Could Spark EU-Russia War, Violates European Law (5:18): Brexit Barriers: UK Cancer Patients Face Drug Access Delays, Rising Costs Post-EU Exit (7:38): François Bayrou Becomes Oldest Prime Minister …
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In fewer than 100 days in power, Donald Trump has upended his country’s historic alliance with Europe, told the continent that it can no longer rely on security guarantees from the US and launched a trade war that threatens the global economy. Reporting from the Delphi Economic Forum, we spoke with attendees with experience at the Pentagon, Nato, t…
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(0:10): EU Bans AI Virtual Assistants in Meetings Amid Concerns Over Privacy and Security (2:28): EU Eases Deforestation Regulation Compliance, Simplifies Rules for Companies Amid Global Efforts (5:04): Serbia's Government Collapses Amid Protests; New PM Appointed as EU Ties Strain (8:00): Zelensky Accuses Chinese Nationals of Fighting for Russia; …
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​This week, EU Confidential is on a spring break — but with trade tensions between the U.S. and the rest of the world (China in particular) escalating, we thought it was the perfect moment to revisit a timely episode from our archives. As Trump’s new trade war heats up, with triple-digit tariffs hitting Chinese goods and Beijing retaliating, the gl…
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EU's New 'Safe Countries' List Sparks Debate Amid Human Rights Concerns and Legal Challenges Berlin Doctor Charged in Alleged Serial Killing of 15 Patients, Faces Historic Murder Trial Cozy Bear Launches Advanced Phishing Attack on European Diplomats with Wine-Themed Malware Germany's Afghan Resettlement Efforts Face Political Pushback Amid Urgent …
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In this episode of The Horn, Alan Boswell is joined by Sudanese civil society activist and political commentator Dallia Mohamed Abdelmoniem. They discuss her flight from Khartoum when war broke out between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces two years ago, and the devastation it brought to her neighbourhood and the city. The…
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(0:10): German Chancellor Candidate Merz Proposes Supplying Cruise Missiles to Ukraine, Draws Kremlin's Ire (2:20): EU Approves First Alzheimer’s Therapy Targeting Disease Process, But Accessibility and Risks Pose Challenges (4:33): Serbia's EU Hopes Hinge on Putin Invitation Dilemma Amid Russian Influence (6:46): EIB Unveils €89 Billion Plan for C…
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(0:10): Meta Launches Controversial AI Training in Europe, Allows User Data Opt-Out Amid Scrutiny (2:29): Europe Faces Unprecedented Climate Disasters: Urgent Call for Action Amid Economic and Environmental Threats (4:52): EU Proposes Stricter Ammo Regulations to Combat Lead-Tainted Game Meat Risks (6:33): PSI Index Surges as BCP Leads Gains Amid G…
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(0:10): Israel's Gaza Hospital Airstrike Sparks Outcry Amid Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis (2:51): EU's Kallas Urges Stronger Pressure on Russia for Ceasefire After Deadly Sumi Attack (4:22): EU and Singapore Finalize Pioneering Digital Trade Agreement, Strengthening Economic Ties (6:25): Péter Magyar Vows to Restore Hungary's Global T…
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This week Sam and Chern preview the upcoming Federal Election in Australia. Anthony Albanese is seeking to avoid being the first Prime Minister in almost 100 years not to see his party win a second term. Why has the opinion polling narrowed since the start of the year? What should Peter Dutton’s campaign focus be? What are the key seats and regions…
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In the days before this year’s edition of the Delphi Economic Forum, Donald Trump launched, and then only partially retreated from, a global trade war in which the EU was a target. Reporting from Delphi, Andrew speaks with Greece prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on what it’s like to lead an EU and Nato country in this moment. Plus: former Italian…
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(0:10): EU Bans Toxic Chemicals in Toys, Introduces Digital Product Passport for Enhanced Safety (2:23): EU Unveils Ambitious AI Action Plan to Rival U.S. and China with €220 Billion Investment (5:14): New Northeast Atlantic Emission Zone to Slash Ship Pollution by 2027 (7:50): EU Races to Forge U.S. Trade Deal Amid Tariff Threats, Aims for Zero-Ta…
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A tariff storm was brewing — and then, just like that, the forecast changed. Donald Trump shocked everyone by pausing his planned tariffs for 90 days (for all countries except China), throwing global markets a lifeline and leaving the EU wondering what game he’s playing. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton unpacks the fallout fro…
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In this episode of The Horn, Alan Boswell is joined by Annette Weber, the European Union’s Special Representative for the Horn of Africa. They discuss how the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency have affected the region and whether the EU and other regional actors can step in to fill the humanitarian aid gap created by cuts in U.S. funding. T…
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(0:10): Editor Sentenced for Defaming Minister with Doctored Meme: Free Speech Debate Ignites (2:10): Temu Faces German and EU Scrutiny Over Unfair Practices and Safety Concerns (4:42): France Lowers 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Trade Tensions and Budget Challenges (7:32): Italy's Debt to Rise Amid Economic Instability, Plans State Asset Sell-off to M…
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(0:10): Wauquiez's Proposal to Detain Foreigners in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon Sparks Political Outrage (2:37): French Assembly Debates Controversial Reform to Paris, Lyon, Marseille Voting System (5:26): U.S. Tariffs Threaten European Pharma Industry's Future; EFPIA Calls for Urgent EU Reforms (7:48): Germany's Nursing Sector Faces Crisis as Over 1,…
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(0:10): Heroic Somali Refugee Faces Deportation Despite Saving Lives in Germany (2:17): EU Urges Negotiation Amid US Tariff Concerns, Eyes Balanced Trade with China (4:17): Romania to Re-Run Presidential Election Amid Russian Interference, Candidate Ponta Pledges to Ban Ukrainian Grain (6:56): France Mandates Gender-Balanced Election Lists for Smal…
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(0:10): Trump's Tariff Hike Sparks EU Retaliation and Economic Slowdown Concerns (2:48): EU Records Highest Human Trafficking Victims Since 2008; Portugal Sees Significant Increase (5:49): Germany Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Buchenwald Liberation Amid Rising Extremism Concerns (8:04): Study Reveals Alarming Microplastic Pollution in European R…
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As the ceasefire in Gaza falls apart, Tahani Mustafa, Nimrod Goren and Faysal Itani join ‘The Foreign Desk’ to weigh possible paths forward. Is Netanyahu even interested in peace? How will Lebanon fare? And as Trump, the Arab League and the EU push for their own ends, what will become of Gaza? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s Myanmar expert Richard Horsey about the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar last week, challenges facing relief efforts and implications for the country’s civil war and its military leaders. In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Myanmar expert …
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(0:10): Slovaks Protest 'Russian-Style' NGO Bill Amid Fears of Democratic Backsliding Under Fico (2:19): Bavarian Arts Minister Fires Museum Director Amid Looted Art Scandal and Trust Crisis (4:31): EIC Trusted Investor Network Expands to Support Europe's Deep-Tech Innovation with €336 Billion in Assets (6:28): French Assembly Advances Controversia…
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What do Marine Le Pen, Yanis Varoufakis and Donald Trump have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton breaks down the court decision that could end Le Pen's political career as well as the fallout for France's far right. With POLITICO’s Clea Caulcutt giving us the latest from Paris, Yanis Varoufakis …
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(0:10): EU Parliament Delays Supply Chain Law to 2028, Eases Business Burden (2:17): DiscoverEU 2025: 36,000 Free Train Tickets for Young Explorers Across Europe (4:28): Historic Trial: Family Sues Bayer Over Glyphosate-Linked Birth Defects in Landmark Case (7:06): Global Call to Ban Offshore Drilling Ahead of 2025 UN Ocean Conference (10:09): Lisb…
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(0:10): Germany Debates Penalty Fees for Missed Doctor Appointments Amid Healthcare Access Concerns (2:22): Jesuit Priest Jailed for Climate Protest, Criticizes Politicians from Prison (4:23): Eurozone Unemployment Hits Record Low Since 1999 Amid Mixed Economic Signals (7:05): Portugal Sees Threefold Surge in Money Laundering Probes Amid Digital Fr…
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(0:10): German Migration Chief Calls for Quota-Based Asylum Overhaul to Combat Trafficking and Political Instability (2:35): Italy's Birth Rate Hits Historic Low as Emigration and Aging Population Surge (5:04): France Defies U.S. Pressure, Stands Firm on DEI Programs Amid Tensions (7:24): Portugal Revamps Immigration Policies: Streamlined Deportati…
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France Fines Apple €150M for Market Abuse in Ad Tracking; Apple Plans Appeal Germany Faces Rising Energy Costs: Tax Cuts Planned Amid Gas Import Debate Lagarde Urges European Economic Independence Amid New U.S. Tariffs Impacting Key Sectors Suspected Russian Drone Breach Sparks Espionage Probe at EU Research Hub in Italy France Faces Housing Crisis…
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Today we're bringing you a bonus episode on South Sudan from Crisis Group's Global Podcast Hold Your Fire!. In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Horn of Africa director Alan Boswell and South Sudan expert Daniel Akesh to discuss the escalating violence in South Sudan. They examine what’s behind clashes between gov…
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In this episode of The McKay Interview, Michael McKay sits down with Jeremy Lack, a Geneva-based independent lawyer and one of Switzerland’s leading experts in dispute resolution. Trained as a barrister in England and admitted to the bars of New York, Geneva, and England and Wales, Jeremy has built a unique international career at the intersection …
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This week Sam and Chern preview the upcoming Federal Election in Canada. As new Prime Minister Mark Carney rolls the dice and seeks a fourth term for his Liberal Party, Pierre Poilievre is seeking to make him Canada’s shortest-serving leader. What has motivated the Liberal surge in the opinion polls? Where will this election be won and lost? How ca…
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Hundreds of thousands of protestors have poured onto Turkey’s streets after president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his authorities arrested Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate, Ekrem İmamoğlu. Since then, thousands more have been arrested, detained and, in the case of some foreign journalists, deported. So, what prompted the move? And, after 22 y…
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This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group experts Daniel Akech and Alan Boswell about escalating violence across South Sudan, President Salva Kiir’s dismissal of both loyalists and opposition leaders, the impact of neighbouring Sudan’s conflict and hope of averting a return to civil war in the world’s youngest country. In this …
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(0:10): Macron's Key Advisor Alexis Kohler to Exit Élysée Amid Legal Scrutiny, Joins Société Générale (2:36): Paris Raid Targets Russian Oligarch's Alleged Money Laundering in Luxury Villa Scandal (4:54): EU Invests €22.5 Billion to Secure Critical Minerals, Reduce Reliance on China (7:23): Germany's Healthcare Fraud Crisis: Over €200 Million Lost,…
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Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul’s mayor and the main political rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been arrested. So what is Europe doing about it? Staying pretty quiet, it seems. Mass protests are breaking out across Turkey but Brussels is keeping its counsel. In this episode Sarah Wheaton speaks with Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, a visiting fellow …
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(0:10): EU Gas Imports from Russia Soar 18% in 2024 Despite Phase-Out Plans Amidst Ukraine Conflict (3:08): Austria Halts Asylum Seeker Family Reunifications Amid Rising Anti-Immigration Sentiment (5:23): Massive European Drug Bust: 11 Arrests in Multi-Nation Crackdown on Organized Crime (7:02): Deutsche Bahn Faces €1.8 Billion Loss Amid Historic P…
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In this episode of The Horn, Alan is joined by Omar Mahmood, Crisis Group’s Senior Analyst for Somalia and the Horn of Africa to discuss Somalia’s uncertain new global context with the dawn of a new Trump administration. They first unpack the recent Ankara declaration between Somalia and Ethiopia and the failure to find funding for the new African …
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(0:10): Germany's Constitutional Court to Decide Fate of Contentious Solidarity Surcharge, Impacting Federal Budget (2:49): Migration Fuels France's Population Growth Amid Declining Birth Rates and Aging Population Concerns (5:24): Leaked Trump Admin Plans Reveal Criticism of Europe's 'Freeloader' Defense Stance, Plan to Invoice Allies (7:43): Belg…
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(0:10): Bundestag's Inaugural Session: AfD Influence Rises, SPD Proposes Tax Hike, Calls for Unity (2:34): Bottom Trawling Costs Europe €10 Billion Annually, Experts Call for Immediate Ban in Marine Protected Areas (5:18): Brussels' Budget Crisis: Parties Task Sven Gatz to Avert Financial Oversight Amid Political Deadlock (7:30): Greece Voices Conc…
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(0:10): Union and SPD Race Against Time in Fraught Coalition Talks, Major Disagreements Persist (2:49): PSD Triumphs in Madeira Elections; Opposition Faces Setback (5:08): Austrian Authorities Uncover Russian-Led Disinformation Plot Involving Bulgarian Spy (7:35): SAP Surpasses Novo Nordisk as Europe's Most Valuable Company Amid Cloud Transformatio…
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The unloading of Bashar al-Assad in December was a hopeful moment for Syria. The installation of his successor, jihadist commander Ahmed al-Sharaa, was a more nervous one. We discuss the mood among civilians with journalist Zaina Erhaim and Monocle’s Hannah Lucinda Smith, following the latter’s trip to Damascus in February. We also hear Slovenia’s …
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group experts Max Rodenbeck, Mairav Zonszein, Amjad Iraqi and Michael Wahid Hanna to discuss the breakdown of the Gaza ceasefire, the likely effect on Palestinians in Gaza and the goals of both Israel’s renewed military campaign and the U.S. strikes on the Houthis in Yemen. Richard fir…
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Macron Invites Leaders to Paris Summit to Forge Russia-Ukraine Truce EU Isolates Hungary as Leaders Unite to Back Ukraine Amid Orbán's Opposition Lagarde Warns U.S. Tariffs Could Dent Eurozone Growth by 0.3%, ECB to Maintain Inflation Target Audi Slashes 7,500 Jobs Amid German Industry Layoff Wave, Abandons EV-Only Goal Court Rules Police Unlawfull…
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A lobbying frenzy, secret perks, and now police raids. Huawei’s cozy ties in Brussels have exploded into a full-blown corruption scandal. As the European Parliament tries to rehabilitate its image post Qatargate, lawmakers are once again at the center of allegations. With offices sealed and arrests made, there are serious questions about how deep B…
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