Best PEuropean Politics Podcasts (2024)

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Macron's Call for EU Reform, UK probes MSFT/Amazon AI deals, PM Sánchez Mulls Resignation, Russia Vetoes Space Arms Ban, and more... 11:38

3h ago11:38

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(0:10): Macron Calls for Bold EU Reform: A United Front for Sovereignty and Strength (2:02): UK Regulator Probes Microsoft and Amazon AI Startup Deals for Antitrust Issues (4:18): PM Sánchez Mulls Resignation Amid Wife's Unfounded Corruption Scandal (6:24): Russia Vetoes UN Resolution to Ban Space-Based Nuclear Arms (8:24): Portugal Marks 50 Years …

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EP 168 - A goodbye for now... 44:29

2h ago44:29

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Join us for what could be the last episode of I4C Trouble. As the mandate comes to an end, Mick and Clare reflect on their years in Brussels. It's been a disappointing yet rewarding experience, where we've strived to use our platform to amplify the struggle for peace, anti-imperialism and a European Union that works for the interest its people. We'…

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European Parliament in review — MEP unAwards 2024 33:11

13h ago33:11

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Since the 2019 election this European Parliament has had to deal with various challenges, from Brexit and Covid-19 to the war in Ukraine and scandals such as Qatargate. At the same time it has managed to legislate on key issues such as climate change, AI and migration. In this episode we look back at the highs and lows of the EU legislature's last …

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AfD Aide Arrested for Spying, UK Deports Asylum Seekers, EU Parliament Approves Fiscal Reform, Pro-China PNC Sweeps Maldives, and more... 11:45

2d ago11:45

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(0:10): AfD Candidate's Aide Arrested for Spying, Sparks Calls for Resignation (2:41): UK Faces Global Backlash for Deporting Asylum Seekers to Rwanda (4:48): EU Parliament Approves Major Stability Pact Reform for Fiscal Flexibility (6:56): Maldives Election Tilt: Pro-China PNC Sweeps Parliament, Alters Regional Power Play (9:15): Urgent Search for…

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Germany Busts Alleged Chinese Spies, EU Probes TikTok Lite, Global Military Expenditure Hits Record, EU's 2035 Petrol Car Ban Faces Pushback, and more... 12:36

3d ago12:36

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(0:10): Germany Busts Alleged Chinese Spies; Tech Couple Among Detained (2:25): EU Probes TikTok Lite for Addictive Features, Threatens Access Suspension (4:45): Global Military Expenditure Hits Record $2.43 Trillion Amid Rising Tensions (6:45): EU's 2035 Petrol Car Ban Faces Pushback Amid Industry and Consumer Concerns (9:38): Poland Offers to Hos…

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Rally for Sustainable Tourism, Navalnaya Warns of Putin's Nuclear Threat, EH Bildu Surges in Basque, Germany Bus Crash Injures 27, and more... 11:31

4d ago11:31

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(0:10): Residents Rally for Sustainable Tourism in Canary Islands and Barcelona (2:21): Navalnaya Warns of Putin's Nuclear Threat Amidst Support for Ukraine (4:50): EH Bildu Surges in Basque Elections, Signaling Shifting Political Winds (6:58): Germany Bus Crash: High School Trip Ends in 27 Injured, Raises Road Safety Alarms (8:41): Global Military…

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Ep.104: Free speech, National Conservatives, Cordon sanitaire, CPAC 1:04:29

4d ago1:04:29

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What's the best approach to fighting the hard right? Suppressing toxic views? Or contesting them publicly? The answer lies in the middle of course — an open society must retain the means to reject intolerance and hate. But what's clear from recent events in Brussels is that hasty and ham-fisted bans on the hard right can amplify rather than diminis…

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Real Madrid, Bayern into Semifinals, German-Russian Duo Arrested, Palestinian Wins Photo of the Year, AfD Leader on Trial, and more... 12:34

7d ago12:34

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(0:10): Real Madrid, Bayern Seal Semifinal Spots; Italy Clinches 5 Champions League Berths (2:35): German-Russian Duo Arrested for Alleged Espionage, Plotting Attacks Amid Ukraine Crisis (4:46): Palestinian Photographer Clinches World Press Photo of the Year with Heart-Wrenching Gaza Image (7:06): AfD Leader Höcke on Trial for Using Banned SA Sloga…

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EP 167 - What's the role of the EU in Gaza's genocide? (with Jedaal) 56:53

7d ago56:53

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This week we're sharing our conversation with Ali Alizadeh for his podcast Jedaal TV. Ali questioned us on the role of the EU in the genocide in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, and what's most important: where do we go from here?By Clare Daly

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Brussels buzzwords of the week: competitiveness and Bolshewokism 37:06

8d ago37:06

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In this episode we unpack the EU's new buzzword and the main point of discussion at this week's European Council summit: competitiveness. We also bring you another new buzzword from Brussels this week: Bolshewokism. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO's chief Brussels correspondent, Barbara Moens, to recap the leaders' summit and their attempt…

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Real Madrid and Bayern in UEFA Semis, Copenhagen's Bourse Devastated by Fire, Ukraine Seeks Air Defense, Paris 2024 Olympics Update, and more... 12:29

8d ago12:29

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(0:10): Real Madrid and Bayern Clinch Thrilling Semi-Final Spots in UEFA Champions League (2:16): Copenhagen's Bourse Devastated by Fire on Queen's Birthday, Historic Dragon Tower Falls (4:16): Ukraine's Plea for Air Defense as Missiles Hit Chernihiv; NATO Urges Weapon Aid (7:35): Paris 2024 Olympics: New Tickets Released Amid Torch Lighting and Se…

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Iran Strikes Israel, F1 Calendar Shake-Up, Scholz Concludes China Visit, UK Parliament Backs Cigarette Sale Ban, and more... 11:25

9d ago11:25

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(0:10): Iran's Airstrike on Israel Sparks Sanctions and Heightens Mideast Tensions (2:18): F1 Calendar Shake-Up: Japan Shifts, China Returns with Sprint, and Hamilton's 2025 Ferrari Move (4:05): Scholz Wraps Up China Visit: Trade Talks, Auto Pact, and Market Access Deals (6:41): UK Parliament Backs Sunak's Cigarette Sale Ban to Post-2008 Born Amid …

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Germany Weighs Abortion Law Changes, Global Donors Aid War-Torn Sudan, Zelenskyy Pleads for Air Defense, Macron Outlines Olympics Security Plans, and more... 12:07

10d ago12:07

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(0:10): Germany Considers Liberalizing Abortion Laws Amidst European Shifts (2:34): Global Donors Rally with $2.1B Aid Pledge for War-Torn Sudan Amid Famine Fears (4:31): Zelenskyy Pleads for Air Defense Amid Russian Strikes, Urges Allied Unity (6:51): Macron Outlines Paris Olympics Security Plans Amid Threats (9:14): Notre-Dame Reawakens: Iconic C…

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Germany Bolsters Ukraine Defense, Manchester Bombing Survivors Sue MI5, Leaders Rally Behind Israel, EU's Stance on China, and more... 11:10

11d ago11:10

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(0:10): Germany Bolsters Ukraine's Defenses as Eastern Front Tensions Escalate (2:22): Manchester Bombing Survivors Sue MI5 for Alleged Intelligence Failures (4:28): World Leaders Rally Behind Israel, Condemn Iranian Attack (6:30): EU Asserts Stance on China: Scholz's Crucial Trip Amid Tensions (8:27): Brexit Woes Deepen UK Economic Struggle as Eur…

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Far Right - hopeless but not serious 28:58

13d ago28:58

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In our latest podcast, our team discusses the unity, or lack of unity, of the far-right in Europe. The discussion on the migration pact shows that they divide on national lines, and are unlikely to constitute a united political force.By Wolfgang Munchau

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ECB Holds Rates Steady, Thuringia Debate Sparks Controversy, Ukraine Cancels Demobilization, Lufthansa Cabin Crew Pay Hike, and more... 11:43

14d ago11:43

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(0:10): ECB Holds Rates Steady Amid Growth Concerns, Signals Potential June Cut (2:32): Thuringia Debate Sparks Controversy: CDU vs. AfD, Ramelow Absent (4:38): Ukraine Boosts Troops, Cancels Demobilization Amidst Russian Onslaught (6:48): Lufthansa Strikes Deal: Cabin Crew Gets 17.4% Pay Hike, Ends Strikes (8:48): Russia Unleashes Major Missile On…

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EP 166 - Francesca Albanese's report and the Migration Pact 37:03

14d ago37:03

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This week we welcomed Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, to present her report ‘Anatomy of a Genocide’ in the European Parliament. Together with Diana Buttu and Daniel Levy, the panel offered invaluable insights into the current crisis in Gaza, its historical and legal context, and Europe’s responsibi…

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EU election latest: Knives out for Ursula von der Leyen 34:57

15d ago34:57

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With just weeks to go until the European Parliament election, we're bringing you the state of play. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by Elisa Braun, POLITICO's Brussels correspondent, and Nicholas Vinocur, POLITICO's editor at large, to discuss the many political challenges facing EPP lead candidate Ursula von der Leyen: "Pfizergate," "Piepergate" and …

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Climate Inaction Breaches Human Rights, EU Passes Migration Pact, Gaza Crisis during Eid al-Fitr, Rousseau Leads Vooruit Party, and more... 11:57

15d ago11:57

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(0:10): ECHR Rules: Climate Inaction Breaches Human Rights (2:20): EU Parliament Passes Controversial Migration Pact Amidst Debate (4:46): Eid al-Fitr Marred by Gaza Crisis Amid Global Calls for Peace (7:07): Conner Rousseau's Political Comeback: Leading Vooruit in Upcoming Flandre-Orientale Elections (8:56): France Proposes Assisted Suicide Bill A…

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Switzerland Fails Elderly, Mossack Fonseca Trial Begins, Hottest March Ever, Germany's Population Growth, and more... 12:07

16d ago12:07

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(0:10): European Court Slams Switzerland for Failing Elderly in Climate Crisis (2:09): Trial Begins for Mossack Fonseca Staff Implicated in Panama Papers Tax Scandal (4:08): March 2024 Marks Hottest March Ever, Global Warming Accelerates (6:45): Germany's Population to Grow 0.6% by 2040: East-West Divide Deepens (9:27): Russia-China Ties Bolstered:…

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Drone Strike at Nuclear Plant, Floods Prompt Evacuations in Russia, Crime Rate Peaks in Germany, D.C., Apple's EU Retro Emulator Proposal, and more... 12:18

17d ago12:18

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(0:10): Drones Strike Nuclear Plant Amid Russia-Ukraine Blame Game; Zelensky Seeks US Missiles (2:29): Devastating Floods in Russia and Kazakhstan Prompt Evacuations and Protests (4:48): German Crime Rate Hits 7-Year Peak; D.C. Violence Surges Amid Migration Policy Debate (7:13): Apple Bends to EU Pressure: Proposes Changes and Embraces Retro Emula…

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Van der Poel Triumphs, Pellegrini Wins Slovak Presidency, Storm Kathleen Chaos, Budapest Protest Led by Peter Magyar, and more... 11:26

18d ago11:26

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(0:10): Mathieu van der Poel Triumphs Amid Chaos at Sunlit Paris-Roubaix (2:12): Pro-Russian Pellegrini Secures Slovak Presidency with 53.1% Vote (3:57): Storm Kathleen Unleashes Chaos: Power Cuts, Floods, and 70mph Gales Batter UK and Ireland (6:13): Ex-Fidesz Insider Peter Magyar Leads 100K in Budapest Protest, Eyes European Elections (8:27): Ukr…

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Ep.103: Politics and Eurovision, Sweden v France, Ukraine v Russia, Israel 1:15:18

19d ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Some people love Eurovision. Others don't get it. But beyond the camp and kitsch of the annual song contest there's much to observe about the politics of Europe and the wider region. In this episode, author and broadcaster Dave Keating starts with discord between Sweden and France over language. The sourest notes were struck in the mid-1970s after …

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How big are we? 28:56

21d ago28:56

28:56

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the difficulty of measuring economic performance, and economic size, is affecting policy decisions, like western support for Ukraine and pension reforms.By Wolfgang Munchau

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NATO's 75th Anniversary, Bystron Denies Russian Funding, Accomplice Sentenced to 30 Years, Germany Announces Military Reform, and more... 12:04

21d ago12:04

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(0:10): NATO Marks 75 Years with Unity Call and €100bn Ukraine Aid Proposal amid Russian Threats (3:09): German MEP Candidate Bystron Denies Russian Funding Allegations Amid Probe (5:00): 30-Year Sentence for Accomplice in 2018 Strasbourg Christmas Market Attack (6:55): Germany Announces Major Military Reform Amid Rising European Threats (9:13): Ma…

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EP 165 - Aid workers killed in Gaza and dissident republicans 28:11

21d ago28:11

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We're back after a busy green week of very interesting meetings and events in Ireland and Italy. And how lucky that our return coincides with NATO's 75th anniversary... 75 years of US-led terrorism and impunity. And on that line, Israel continues to escalate tensions internationally, having killed 7 World Central Kitchen aid workers, and bombed the…

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NATO Vows Military Aid, Finnish School Tragedy, Rubiales Detained in Corruption Probe, Schäuble Exposes Plot to Topple Merkel, and more... 10:48

22d ago10:48

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(0:10): NATO Vows Long-Term Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Russian Threats (2:33): Tragedy Strikes Finnish School: Child Shoots Classmates Amid Bullying Crisis (4:23): Ex-RFEF Chief Rubiales Detained in Corruption Probe Upon Madrid Arrival (6:12): Schäuble Memoir Exposes Plot to Topple Merkel Amid Refugee Crisis (8:28): French MP Bataillon Faces Back…

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Germany's Inflation Eases, Finland School Tragedy, Toddler's Remains Found in Alps, Ukraine Lowers Draft Age, and more... 10:52

23d ago10:52

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(0:10): Germany's Inflation Eases, ECB Weighs Earlier Rate Cut (2:09): Student Fatally Shoots Peer in Finland School Tragedy; Nation in Mourning (3:59): Remains of Missing Toddler Found in Alps After Nine Months (6:19): Ukraine Lowers Draft Age to 25 Amid Escalating Conflict with Russia (8:05): Music Stars Rally Against AI: Open Letter Demands Fair…

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Hessen Greenlights Cannabis Law, Adidas Pulls '44' Jerseys, Dagestan Arrests Over Terror Attack, Toddler's Skull Found in Alps, and more... 10:13

24d ago10:13

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(0:10): Hessen Greenlights Cannabis: New Law Allows Possession and Cultivation Amid Concerns (2:07): Adidas Pulls Germany's '44' Jerseys Amid Nazi Symbol Concerns (4:27): Four Arrested in Dagestan Over Moscow Terror Attack; Putin Blames West (6:13): Tragic Clue in Alps: Skull of Missing Toddler Emile Soleil Found (8:11): Avalanche Tragedy in Zermat…

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Barcelona Beats Brann 3-1, France Discrimination Law, Schröder's Pro-Putin Stance, Putin Warns NATO, and more... 11:11

28d ago11:11

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(0:10): Barcelona and PSG Clinch Semifinal Berths in Women's Champions League (2:11): France Pioneers Law Against Hair Discrimination in Historic Move (4:04): Schröder's Pro-Putin Stance Draws SPD Ire Amid Ukraine Crisis (6:37): Putin Warns NATO: F-16s to Ukraine Could Become Targets (8:44): Saudi Arabia Chairs UN Women's Rights Commission Amid Glo…

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'If you want peace, prepare for war': How an old saying is making a comeback in Europe 30:49

29d ago30:49

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In this episode, we unpack the growing urgency among EU leaders to defeat Russia's Vladimir Putin. Remember the old Latin saying: si vis pacem, para bellum (if you want peace, prepare for war)? We discuss what that might mean today. We also explain what's at stake in presidential runoff elections in Slovakia and round out our episode exploring why …

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Flixbus Tragedy: Four Dead, Germany and Georgia's Euro 2024 Success, Germany Downgrades 2024 Growth, French PM Unveils Deficit Cuts, and more... 10:36

29d ago10:36

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(0:10): Flixbus Tragedy on A9: Four Dead, Probe into Potential Negligence (1:55): Germany's Resurgence and Georgia's Historic Euro 2024 Qualification (3:49): Germany Downgrades 2024 Growth Forecast to 0.1%, Seeks Economic Reforms (5:56): French PM Attal Unveils Deficit Cuts and Labor Shake-Up, Mulls Tax on Wealthy (8:07): Intensified Hunt for RAF F…

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Putin Blames West for ISIS Attack, France's Public Deficit Soars, Record High Chocolate Prices, Germany's Michelin Star Restaurants, and more... 11:35

1M ago11:35

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(0:10): Putin Blames Ukraine, West After Deadly ISIS Attack in Moscow Concert Hall (2:20): France's Public Deficit Soars to 5.5%, Pressure Mounts on Economy Minister (4:41): Chocolate Prices Soar to Record Highs Amidst Poor Harvests and Climate Woes (7:08): Germany's Culinary Excellence: 340 Restaurants Shine with Michelin Stars Amid Industry Hurdl…

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Dithering over Ukraine 30:01

1M ago30:01

30:01

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the shades of grey that have emerged in western countries' support for Ukraine. It's no longer a debate between victory and defeat.By Wolfgang Munchau

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EU Probes Big Tech, Northvolt Starts Battery Factory, Fatal Solingen Blaze, German Railway Strike Ends, and more... 10:32

1M ago10:32

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(0:10): EU Probes Big Tech Over DMA Violations, Market Cap Plummets $45B (2:34): Northvolt Initiates Mega Battery Factory in Germany Amid Local Concerns (4:59): Tragic Blaze in Solingen Claims Four Lives, Infant Among Victims (6:35): German Railway Strikes End with GDL Union Compromise on Working Hours (8:17): Over 130 French Schools Rocked by Cybe…

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Ep.102: European Parliament and Race, Aya Nakamura, Diversity and Policing 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Opposition to French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura performing at the Paris Olympics is whipped up by the "fachosphère" in France. The former head of the EU Border and Coast Guard joins the far-right and accuses former colleagues of a "project" to encourage migration. Those are just two recent examples of the kinds of prejudice and conspiracy theory th…

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Simon Harris: Ireland's Youngest PM, Korčok Defies Slovakia Election, UN Chief Urges Ceasefire, Zelensky refutes Putin's Claims, and more... 11:04

1M ago11:04

11:04

(0:10): Simon Harris Elected as Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister, Pledges Renewal (2:23): Korčok Defies Odds in Slovakia Election, Posing Challenge to Pro-Russian Government (4:13): UN Chief Urges Ceasefire, Warns of Gaza Humanitarian Crisis at Rafah Border Visit (5:54): Zelensky Refutes Putin's Claims Linking Ukraine to Moscow Concert Hall Massac…

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EP 164 - Elections and resignations 32:51

1M ago32:51

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Leo Varadkar's resignation as Irish Taoiseach has taken most by surprise. Mick and Clare discuss what type of legacy he's leaving behind as they debunk the idea it's related to his comments on Palestine while in Washington for Saint Patrick's day. And while some resigned, others were being re-elected. Putin's victory has not come as much of a surpr…

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US and EU Push for Gaza Truce, Montenegro Named Portugal's PM, UN Adopts AI Safety Resolution, Pope Francis Strips Ex-Bishop, and more... 11:46

1M ago11:46

11:46

(0:10): Ceasefire Hopes Rise: US and EU Push for Gaza Truce Amid Humanitarian Crisis (2:27): Luís Montenegro Named Portugal's PM Amid Political Shake-Up (4:48): UN Adopts Global AI Safety Resolution with Sweeping Support (7:14): Pope Francis Strips Ex-Bishop Vangheluwe of Clerical Status Amid Abuse Scandal (8:59): EU Summit Greenlights Bosnia-Herze…

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Farmers lead the EU climate backlash 34:52

1M ago34:52

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As EU leaders received a stark warning about the climate risks facing the bloc, the European Commission caved to farmer protests and demands to slash environmental requirements. Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO's climate policy reporter Zia Weise about the recent report on climate risks facing the bloc, the first of its kind from the European E…

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EU Extends Ukraine's Duty-Free Imports, Israel Continues Rafah Offensive, Global E-Waste Crisis, Scholz Defies Putin at EU Summit, and more... 12:01

1M ago12:01

12:01

(0:10): EU Extends Ukraine's Duty-Free Imports with Caps Amid Farmer Unrest (2:04): Israel Presses Ahead with Rafah Ground Offensive Amid Global Concerns (4:20): Global E-Waste Soars to 62M Tons; Recycling Struggles to Keep Up (6:31): Scholz at EU Summit: Bold Backing for Ukraine, Defies Putin's Peace (8:58): Paris 2024 Olympics: Favorable Draw for…

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Record Heat in 2023, Defense Summit Supports Ukraine, Germany Thwarts ISIS Attack, Officers Arrested after Fatal Raid, and more... 11:22

1M ago11:22

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(0:10): 2023 Hits Record Heat: WMO Warns "Planet on the Brink (2:24): Global Defense Summit Rallies Support for Ukraine with New 500M Euro Aid Package (4:11): Germany Thwarts ISIS-Linked Attack on Swedish Parliament (6:00): Charleroi Officers Arrested Amidst Fatal Raid Fallout, Sparking Nationwide Police Safety Debate (8:20): Macron's Marseille Mis…

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UN Warns of Gaza Famine, Deadly Belgian Special Forces Raid, Germany's Fast Organ Donation Sign-ups, EU Sanctions Extremist Israeli Settlers, and more... 11:31

1M ago11:31

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(0:10): UN Warns of Looming Famine in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Intensify (2:10): Belgian Special Forces Raid Turns Deadly: Officer Killed, Suspect Dead, Investigation Underway (4:24): Germany's New Organ Donation Register Hits 5,500 Sign-ups in Hours (6:46): EU Sanctions Extremist Israeli Settlers, Aims to Bolster Peace Efforts (8:38): Alarming Surg…

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Putin Claims Victory, Scholz Questions Israel's Gaza Strategy, Putin Backs Prisoner Swap, Germany's Cannabis Legalization Threatened, and more... 10:49

1M ago10:49

10:49

(0:10): Putin Claims Landslide Victory Amid Global Protests and Arrests (1:57): Chancellor Scholz Questions Israel's Gaza Strategy, Urges Aid and Peace (4:24): Putin Backs Prisoner Swap Amidst Navalny Assassination Claims, Tensions with West Escalate (6:45): Union Resistance Threatens Germany's April Cannabis Legalization (8:29): Medvedev's Fiery T…

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Ep.101: Greenland Trump, WW3 Denmark, Rwanda Model, War Council 51:21

1M ago51:21

51:21

Donald Trump wanted to buy it; Mette Frederiksen said it wasn't for sale. Greenland and its ownership is for Greenlanders to decide, the Danish prime minister told President Trump five years ago. In this episode Karin Axelsson, EU correspondent for the respected Danish daily Politiken, reflects on why the world's biggest island, which gained autono…

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