Best Politico S Eu Confidential Podcasts (2024)

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

2h ago37:06

37:06

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

7d ago34:57

34:57

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

21d ago30:49

30:49

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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Farmers lead the EU climate backlash 34:52

1M ago34:52

34:52

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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Portuguese voters' anger and what it means for Europe 31:46

1M ago31:46

31:46

Portugal's snap election has brought seismic change — the Socialists are now in opposition and the center-right Democratic Alliance, which narrowly won the vote, will try to form a minority government. But the biggest shock came when the far-right, ultra-nationalist, anti-immigrant Chega won more than a million votes and became the third-largest pa…

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Inside the European People's Party Congress 2024 58:13

2M ago58:13

58:13

On this bumper edition of EU Confidential, we take you inside the two-day European People Party's Congress in Bucharest. Host Sarah Wheaton and POLITICO's Eddy Wax reveal what was happening as the center-right EPP sealed the deal on its campaign manifesto and anointed its lead candidate for the European Parliament election: Ursula von der Leyen. Th…

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European Parliament election 2024 — state of play 34:28

2M ago34:28

34:28

With less than 100 days until the European Parliament election, we bring you the state of play. Also, we hear from Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili about her country's ambitions to join the EU. Host Sarah Wheaton assembles a panel of astute election watchers to break down the key issues and people shaping the discussions as campaigns get und…

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VDL 2.0 — How Europe and Ukraine have changed, two years into Russia's all-out war 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

As we mark two years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we take stock of how the war has changed Europe's political landscape and identity — as well as life for Ukrainians under siege. Also, we look at Ursula von der Leyen's campaign to remain European Commission chief. Von der Leyen finally announced her intention this week to officially …

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Europe responds to Donald Trump 29:54

2M ago29:54

29:54

Donald Trump has again sent shockwaves across Europe with comments suggesting that he would encourage Russia to invade NATO countries that do not spend enough on defense. In this episode, we discuss reactions in European capitals. Host Sarah Wheaton and her colleagues — senior Paris correspondent Clea Caulcutt, chief Europe correspondent Matthew Ka…

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Can the EU defend Ukraine (and itself)? 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

Europe is waking up to the urgent need to strengthen its own defenses — especially as Donald Trump seems poised to capture the Republican nomination and possibly even the White House in November presidential elections. In this episode, host Sarah Wheaton is joined by Florence Gaub, director of research at the NATO Defence College in Rome and a futu…

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Europe's angry farmers and EU funds for Ukraine (finally) 31:20

3M ago31:20

31:20

As farmer protests continue around Europe, we unpack their various concerns and analyze their impact on the European election. We also take you to an extraordinary meeting of EU leaders in Brussels where crucial cash for Ukraine hung in the balance. Host Sarah Wheaton speaks to POLITICO's Parliament reporter Eddy Wax among the thousands of tractors…

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'Rent is too damn high!' Europe’s growing housing crisis 37:35

3M ago37:35

37:35

In this episode we look 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. Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO's Aitor Hernández-Morales and Sorcha Edwards, secr…

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Can the EU manage migration? 25:50

3M ago25:50

25:50

After seven years of bitter wrangling, the EU has finally reached an agreement on how to handle migration — one of its most challenging and divisive issues. In this episode of EU Confidential we look at what's in the deal, which has been hailed as a success by Brussels but criticized by NGOs and human rights groups. Host Sarah Wheaton and Jacopo Ba…

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EU top jobs kickoff — finding compromise with Viktor Orbán 39:20

3M ago39:20

39:20

In this episode we look at the ongoing tug-of-war between Budapest and Brussels in the context of a rather shocking development that could pave the way for Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán — who has won a reputation as the bloc's biggest troublemaker — to chair meetings of EU leaders and set the EU agenda. It follows a surprising decision by European Coun…

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What's in store for Europe in 2024? 36:19

4M ago36:19

36:19

This isn't just any new year — 2024 in the political calendar means mega elections in Europe, the U.S., the U.K. and beyond. Our EU Confidential crew predicts how these elections could impact pressing issues around the European Union. Bringing together the collective knowledge of some of POLITICO's best and brightest reporters — Barbara Moens, Clea…

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Top EU stories of 2023 — POLITICO's guide 41:52

4M ago41:52

41:52

Our last episode of 2023 is a bumper edition, reviewing some of the key stories that drove the conversations in Brussels and throughout Europe this year. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by a roundtable of POLITICO's policy editors including Joanna Roberts, Aoife White and Jan Cienski to discuss everything from the AI Act to pharmaceutical rules and th…

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Qatargate: Where do we stand a year after the corruption scandal erupted? 33:13

4M ago33:13

33:13

In this episode, we revisit the huge corruption scandal which shook the European Parliament and the EU bubble exactly one year ago. Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO colleagues Elisa Braun and Eddy Wax, who sifted through a massive trove of leaked police documents and, along with Gian Volpicelli, co-wrote an investigative series called The Qatar…

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The most powerful people in Europe (for better or worse) 31:14

5M ago31:14

31:14

This week, we take you inside our POLITICO 28 unveiling of Europe's most powerful people and unpack Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's comments on the Israel-Hamas war and her plans to run for the top job again. Also, we reveal new tactics used by successful far-right leaders in Europe and explain why Germany's recent budget woes have sent…

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Geert Wilders stuns with far-right election victory in the Netherlands 29:01

5M ago29:01

29:01

Far-right leader Geert Wilders came out on top in the Dutch election this week, sending shock waves through Brussels and beyond. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Suzanne Lynch is joined by Eline Schaart and Nicholas Vinocur to break down the results of the vote, and what it potentially means for the EU moving forward. Later, we have a fasci…

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SPONSORED CONTENT: Carbon capture and storage to reach net zero 16:52

5M ago16:52

16:52

Oil, gas and coal still made up 81.5 percent of the global energy mix in 2022 — down just 3 percent from 2015, when the Paris climate agreement was signed. Given the slow pace of the energy transition, carbon capture and storage, or CCS, has the potential to become an important technology for achieving net zero. Advocates believe that without CCS —…

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez to form new government as prime minister 26:16

5M ago26:16

26:16

Ending months of political paralysis, we bring you up to speed on the turmoil in Spain that has left Pedro Sánchez clinging to power. The Socialist leader secured another term as Spain's prime minister thanks to a controversial amnesty deal with Catalan separatists, which saw thousands of people take to the streets in protest. EU Confidential host …

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The EU's report card: Ukraine, Moldova and other aspiring members 26:58

6M ago26:58

26:58

The EU made important steps this week toward bringing new members into the bloc — our POLITICO team explains in this episode of EU Confidential. Host Suzanne Lynch is joined by POLITICO's Barbara Moens and Jakob Hanke Vela in Brussels, as well as Sam Greene from the Center for European Policy Analysis in Washington to discuss the European Commissio…

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The race to regulate AI before it's too late 29:11

6M ago29:11

29:11

It has been a big week for the world's key players in the race to regulate AI development and make it safe. In this episode of EU Confidential, we bring you a roundup of where things stand — after the AI Safety Summit, organized by U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak; the publication of the G7 AI code of conduct; and the signing by U.S. President Joe B…

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EU leaders meet amid Israel-Hamas war 18:10

6M ago18:10

18:10

Coming to you directly from the European Council summit, our POLITICO team brings you the very latest on a range of difficult subjects facing EU leaders during their two-day meeting in Brussels. In a packed press centre, host Suzanne Lynch, along with Jacopo Barigazzi, Barbara Moens, Nicholas Vinocur and Hans von der Burchard unpack the topics on t…

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Welcome back, Donald: Seismic shift in Poland after general election 27:01

6M ago27:01

27:01

In this episode, we analyze what Poland's recent election means for its political future and EU relations — in conversation with journalist and historian Anne Applebaum. We also shed light on a troubling terrorist attack this week in Brussels. With a record turnout of over 74 percent, Polish voters decided they wanted change. They waved goodbye to …

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

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

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

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Farmers lead the EU climate backlash 34:52

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Portuguese voters' anger and what it means for Europe 31:46

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Inside the European People's Party Congress 2024 58:13

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European Parliament election 2024 — state of play 34:28

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VDL 2.0 — How Europe and Ukraine have changed, two years into Russia's all-out war 39:05

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Europe responds to Donald Trump 29:54

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Can the EU defend Ukraine (and itself)? 29:40

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Europe's angry farmers and EU funds for Ukraine (finally) 31:20

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'Rent is too damn high!' Europe’s growing housing crisis 37:35

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Can the EU manage migration? 25:50

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EU top jobs kickoff — finding compromise with Viktor Orbán 39:20

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What's in store for Europe in 2024? 36:19

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Top EU stories of 2023 — POLITICO's guide 41:52

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Qatargate: Where do we stand a year after the corruption scandal erupted? 33:13

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The most powerful people in Europe (for better or worse) 31:14

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Geert Wilders stuns with far-right election victory in the Netherlands 29:01

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SPONSORED CONTENT: Carbon capture and storage to reach net zero 16:52

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez to form new government as prime minister 26:16

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The EU's report card: Ukraine, Moldova and other aspiring members 26:58

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The race to regulate AI before it's too late 29:11

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EU leaders meet amid Israel-Hamas war 18:10

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Welcome back, Donald: Seismic shift in Poland after general election 27:01

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