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What’s in store for the last Strasbourg plenary before June's European Elections
In this episode of our daily podcast ‘Today in the EU’ we’re all about the last European Parliament plenary session in Strasburg.The Members of the European Parliament...
The EU's economic destiny, according to the Letta report
In today's episode of Today in the EU, we decrypt the core messages of the 147-page long report by former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta that all EU institutions ...
Is fear of June EU elections the glue holding the German coalition together?
More divided than ever, Germany’s coalition government still has many battles to tackle, internally and externally. The main bone of contention is the country’s consti...
Everything you need to know about Brussels' most controversial conference
Far-right leaders from across Europe are supposed to gather today in Brussels for the National Conservatism Conference after the event was disrupted by the police on T...
Summit with focus on Iran’s attack and EU's competitiveness
In this episode of our ‘Today in the EU’ podcast, we’re looking into this week's EU summit and the pressing topics on the agenda.EU leaders are meeting in Brussels on ...
Unpacking the EU's crackdown on Big Tech
The European Commission is ramping up its oversight of major tech firms. Google’s parent company Alphabet, META, Tiktok, and Apple are all in the Commission's crosshai...
Push for permanent RRF faces scrutiny amidst latest €600m fraud in Italy
In this episode of our daily ‘Today in the EU’ podcast, we take a deep dive into the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).The EU’s economic chief Paolo Gentiloni cal...
EU convenes over state of Slovakia's democracy
The European Parliament confronts the Council and the Commission today about the political developments that have swept Slovakia.On Sunday (7 April), Slovaks elected P...
Migration pact: Last call for MEPs
In this episode of our ‘Today in the EU’ podcast we are looking into the vote on the controversial migration pact.Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will discus...
German far-right AfD scandal reignites fears of Russian interference in EU institutions
In this episode of our daily ‘Today in the EU’ podcast, we examine the latest scandal to affect Germany's right-wing populist AfD party.Far from new to scandals, alarm...
Poland confronted with its Eurosceptic past
In the latest episode of our daily podcast Today in the EU, we take a look at the consequences of political polarisation in Poland. October 2023 marked the end of eigh...
EU institutions call for investigation into Israeli military attack
In this episode of Today in the EU, we are looking at how the EU is responding to Israel’s attack that killed humanitarian workers in Gaza on Monday night.European Par...
NATO 75th anniversary: spotlight on enlargement and countering Russia
In the latest episode of our daily podcast 'Today in the EU', we’re looking at the NATO foreign affairs ministers' meeting taking place in Brussels.As NATO marks its 7...
VDL on tightrope: Obliging the right without losing the left
In this episode of our daily Today in the EU podcast, we are talking about Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s effort to gain support from both ends of the pol...
Who are the satirical parties of EU politics?
In the latest episode of our daily podcast, Today in the EU, we take a look at the satirical parties that have emerged on Europe's political scene.The European Union i...
Europe’s industry declines as China 'de risks' from the West
In the latest episode of Euractiv’s 'Today in the EU', we are looking at how China's drive to reduce reliance on the West is worsening Europe's industrial decline.Beij...
Concern over Commission’s relaxing of environmental requirements for farmers
In this episode of our daily 'Today in the EU' podcast, we are breaking down the concerns expressed regarding the European Commission’s decision to relax environmental...
Nature restoration law: Is it really the end for flagship Green Deal policy?
In the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, we’re focusing on the nature restoration law, which has been at the forefront of discussions among national govern...
The EIB is looking into relaxing lending criteria for military investments
In this episode of our daily podcast Today in the EU, we’re diving into the EU’s lending arm's intention to“stretch” its investment remit beyond financing dual-use goo...
From abortion rights to assisted dying: Macron’s 180-degree shift
In the latest episode of our Today in the EU podcast, we are looking at how European elections have impacted French President Emmanuel Macron's policy choices. After F...
Slovak elections: Is the country becoming the next Hungary?
In this episode of our daily podcast, Today in the EU, we are taking a deep dive, into the upcoming presidential elections in Slovakia.Slovaks will be deciding this Su...
EU leaders gather with a message: 'Russia must not prevail'
In this episode of our daily podcast Today in the EU, we are looking at EU leaders gathering in Brussels on 21-22 March to discuss further long-term military aid to Uk...
ALDE and Renew in the spotlight as they kick off their June election campaign
In this episode of the Today in the EU podcast, we look at the ALDE congress and the launch of the Renew platform. As European parties wrap up 'Congress Season', Renew...
EU leaders meet at a “summit of rural anger”
In this episode of the Today in the EU podcast: As the EU summit on 21-22 March looms, farmers take centre stage at the discussion table. Will EU leaders approve their...
From Ukraine to Gaza, EU foreign ministers face tough discussions
In the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, with Alexandra Brzozowski, Euractiv’s Global Europe editor, we look into the intricacies of the EU's foreign affai...
Bulgaria and Romania to partially join Schengen - a bit too late?
On the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, we invited senior editor Georgi Gotev to take a deep dive into Bulgaria’s and Romania’s Schengen admission.From 31...
Final push for the EU's corporate due diligence law with compromises
On this episode of our daily podcast Today in the EU, we’re diving into the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive - or CSDDD - as legislators gear up f...
AI Act voted in Strasbourg, military security issues omitted
On the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, we’re looking into the AI Act vote in Strasbourg - and why the lack of reference to how AI will be used in the def...
NATO new era: Who’s fit for its top job?
On the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, all eyes are on the NATO military alliance, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary with two new members: Finlan...
Political manoeuvring intensifies ahead of June EU elections
On the very first episode of our daily podcast Today in the EU, we are looking at the upcoming European elections.Campaigns are heating up, with the political parties ...