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Top10. The climate ambitions of the next EU commission
In this episode, we look back at a critical development in Europe’s green agenda: Teresa Ribera’s appointment by President von der Leyen to steer Europe’s green transi...
Top10. Von der Leyen launches new EU commission with surprising picks
In this episode, we revisit a pivotal moment in EU politics: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s unveiling of her proposed team of European Commissioners.Host ...
Top10. EU-US trade: what EU economy ministers fear about second Trump term
In this episode, we revisit an important discussion from November 21st, when EU economy ministers convened to tackle the future of EU-US trade relations.With the prosp...
Top10. Why the EU is divided over the Mercosur trade deal
As we reflect on the key milestones of the past year, we revisit the conclusion of a historic trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Bra...
Top10. The vote that might end EU anti-deforestation law
As the year winds down, we revisit a critical moment in the EU’s environmental efforts: the European Parliament’s decision on the landmark anti-deforestation law, the ...
Top10. Niinistö report: How the EU must gear up for future crises
As the year comes to a close, we revisit a pivotal conversation on how the EU can brace itself for the challenges ahead. A landmark report by outgoing Finnish presiden...
Top10. German coalition collapse: what European leaders fear
As we reflect on the events that shaped Europe this year, we’re revisiting one of the most dramatic moments in German politics: the collapse of Germany’s coalition gov...
Top10. Draghi,The EU to consider report's proposals or face 'slow agony'
As we look toward 2025, we revisit a crucial moment from earlier this year: September 9th, when Mario Draghi presented his highly anticipated report on European compet...
Looking back at Europe's defining moments of 2024
This year brought seismic changes across Europe: political crises, shifting environmental priorities, and debates about the continent’s industrial strategy.From the Gr...
How German parties plan to win voters in upcoming snap elections
Germany’s political groups officially kicked off their campaign trail after Chancellor Scholz lost a no-confidence vote on Tuesday (17 December). With a snap election ...
Why Macron’s bid to stay relevant is falling short
François Bayrou's appointment as France's new prime minister is the latest in a series of questionable political moves Emmanuel Macron has made since June, which have ...
Lessons from the EU's watchdog: Emily O’Reilly on ethics and accountability
The European Parliament will elect the new EU Ombudsman on Tuesday (17 December) to replace Emily O'Reilly, with her successor set to inherit her impressive legacy.In ...
Digital governance in the era of hybrid warfare, with Estonia’s digital minister
Estonia, a leader in digital governance, is known for remote internet voting, online public services, and digital IDs, earning recognition as the world’s second most d...
Why Georgia’s pivot toward Russia may backfire
Georgia’s parliament is set to elect the country’s next president on Saturday (14 December), a vote that could backfire for the ruling Dream Party as it has opted to b...
The controversial EU-level talks on borders, smuggling and asylum procedures
Talk of EU migration policy have dominated Brussels this week, with at least 15 EU countries deciding to freeze asylum requests for Syrian citizens and EU leaders set ...
The competing regional powers in the way of Syria’s new government
As a transitional government takes shape in Syria, hopes run high for the country to regain its democratic status after a decade-long dictatorship. However, the afterm...
What Europe risks losing amid the US-China trade war
The European Union could face unexpected fallout from the latest round of sanctions imposed by Beijing on U.S. markets, as China banned the shipment of three rare mine...
Why the EU is divided over the Mercosur trade deal
The EU and four Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) finalised a historic trade agreement on Friday (6 December) after 25 years of talks. Firs...
Europe holds its breath as Romania heads to the polls one last time
Brussels is on tenterhooks as Romania heads to the polls on Sunday (8 December) to choose between pro-Moscow TikTok star Călin Georgescu and pro-European hopeful Elena...
The ceasefire in Lebanon and Europe's waning role in the Middle East
The number of violations of the US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon has surpassed 100 since the ceasefire agreement took effect last Wednesday, casting doubts on hopes fo...
Explaining Europe's campaign to roll back the protection of wolves
Wolf protection is back on the table for EU lawmakers as they must now reopen talks on the EU's Habitats Directive, a cornerstone of EU biodiversity policy. The Standi...
Why Michel Barnier’s young government might fall
The current French government might be the shortest-lived in the history of the fifth Republic as opposition parties announced the possibility of a vote of no-confiden...
The real cost of Europe's new competitiveness agenda
When voters cast their ballots in recent European elections, the economy topped their long list of concerns. Shortly after, Commission President von der Leyen assumed ...
Operation Interflex – BTS from Ukrainian soldiers’ training abroad
In the past two weeks, Russian forces have achieved the fastest breakthrough in eastern Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion. As the Ukrainian army is in dire n...
Parliament’s winners and losers: A conversation with Greens and right-wing ECR
On Wednesday (27 November), the new college of commissioners was approved with 370 votes to 282 against – marking the lowest majority in history. The mandate is filled...
Strasbourg special: EU Parliament’s most burning vote of the year
After weeks of political manoeuvring and backroom deals, MEPs are set to vote today (27 November) on Von der Leyen's next College of Commissioners. While the EP’s gree...
Draghi report, competitiveness and EU corporate reporting requirements facing backlash
European businesses are increasingly concerned about the EU's growing regulatory and reporting requirements, which they say hamper competitiveness and productivity.The...
ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas commander – what now?
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas milita...
What we expect from the last day of COP29
As the global climate summit is expected to wrap up today (22 November) in Baku, Azerbaijan, country ministers have already started tough negotiations around the imple...