EU Confidential
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-confidential-podcast/
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Ep 195: Sofagate — Central and Eastern Europe's...
An EU storm over a seating snafu and a resurgence of coronavirus cases in Eastern and Central Europe take center stage in this episode — along with Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev.
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Special Edition: Stephen Brown — An audio appre...
This special edition of the EU Confidential podcast reflects on the life and career of Stephen Brown, the POLITICO Europe editor in chief who died of a heart attack last month at the age of 57.
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Ep 194: EU faces Beijing backlash — European as...
We explore the rapidly rising tensions between China and Europe and ask where the relationship between the two sides is heading. And we reach for the stars as we hear from two European astronauts — and get the lowdown on the search for the next generation
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Ep 193, presented by the European Training Foun...
The European Commission's plan to get tougher on vaccine exports, a lockdown mea culpa from Angela Merkel, and corona-corruption scandals in her camp are all on the agenda this week. And we ask what Europe can do to ease suffering in Syria, 10 years after
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Ep 192: AstraZeneca limbo — Vaccine export bans...
Vaccine suspensions and possible export bans are up for discussion in this episode, along with elections in Germany and the Netherlands. We also delve into the issue of COVID-19 disinformation.
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Ep 191: German election journey — EESC in spotl...
This week, we take you on a journey — a virtual train trip to guide you through Germany's (unexpectedly exciting) "super election year," which kicks off in earnest this weekend and culminates in a national vote in September marking the end of the Merkel e
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Ep 190: EU solidarity jabbed — Vaccine passport...
This week, a double dose of vaccines: We examine crumbling EU solidarity on procurement and the debate around vaccine passports. Plus, we focus on the EU's increasingly important and complex economic relationship with China.
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Ep 189: Message to Moscow — Frontier fracas — E...
Sanctions on Russia and trouble at the EU's internal borders are up for discussion this week, along with the question of whether the European Union and its citizens should embrace their own form of English now the Brits are gone.
30 min
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Ep 188: Mario Draghi's return — Italian influen...
We discuss Italy's new prime minister, Mario Draghi, and explore how he will operate at home and on the European stage. Plus, we debate whether the EU is funny, with a talented comedic cast.
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Ep 187, presented by Equinor: Borrell Russia ru...
EU-Russia tensions and a first look at next year's French presidential race are on the menu this week.
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Ep 186, presented by Equinor: Vaccine export fi...
The fallout from a botched European Commission attempt to impose export controls on coronavirus vaccines tops the agenda this week. We also hear directly from Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and talk to Steven Van Gucht, a top Belgian virologist
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Ep 185, presented by BP: Europe's vaccine blame...
We break down the EU's vaccine struggles — what's gone wrong, what went right, what the repercussions are, and who's responsible. We also dive deeper into a documentary about the people working the "Brussels bubble" and what it takes to thrive personally
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Ep 184: Europe reacts to Biden's inauguration —...
We bring you reaction from around Europe to the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden, and get you up to speed on the outcome of the CDU leadership race in Germany. Our special guest is American Academy in Berlin President Daniel Benjamin.
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Ep 183: CDU contenders — Platforms and politici...
We have your guide to the candidates vying to lead Germany's governing CDU party. We debate how social media platforms are handling the fallout from the storming of the U.S. Capitol. And we talk to British author Simon Anholt about his formula for what it
36 min
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Ep 182: Vaccine vexation — EU-UK deal — Preview...
We look back on the big news of the holiday period and forward to the stories we expect to shape 2021 in another bumper podcast panel edition of EU Confidential.
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Ep 181, presented by Google: Reflecting on 2020
It's a bumper end-of-year review edition! But don't worry if 2020 is the year you're already trying to forget — we want to reflect on key moments and themes, rather than relive the trauma.
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Ep 180, presented by Shell: EU deals on climate...
In their final meeting of 2020, EU leaders made key decisions on the bloc's long-term budget and recovery fund, emissions targets, and foreign affairs. We delayed this week's episode to bring you a must-listen analysis of what happened and what it all mea
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Ep 179, presented by Equinor: Von der Leyen's f...
One year on from Ursula von der Leyen taking office as Commission president, we take stock of how she has performed. And Manfred Weber, leader of the largest group in the European Parliament, shares his thoughts on her first year in office.
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Ep 178: Europe's new US BFFs — Biden calling — ...
They like America's traditional allies! They talk about multilateralism! Some of them even speak French! U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's foreign policy team has drawn rave reviews in Europe. We debate how much the hype is justified. And we look at the in
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Ep 177 In Focus: Energy, presented by Shell: Bu...
Hungary and Poland's block on the EU's budget and recovery package and a Franco-German clash over European strategy autonomy are up for debate in this episode. And we take a deep dive into climate diplomacy, looking at some new pledges and the impact of t
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Ep 176, presented by Equinor: Vaccine hopes — B...
The prospect of a coronavirus vaccine, European reaction to Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential race and a breakthrough on the EU's €1.8 trillion budget — it's all up for debate in this episode, featuring renowned virus expert Peter Piot.
35 min
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Campaign Confidential #13, presented by Huawei:...
In the final episode of our pop-up series on the US elections, we share the key takeaways, looking at what we heard over the past 3 months and how it explains where we ended up. We also look ahead to looming Senate runoff races in Georgia, with the balanc
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Ep 175: Biden, Trump and what the US elections ...
In this special extended episode, we debate and dissect the U.S. presidential vote, looking at its implications for America, transatlantic ties and European politics.
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Campaign Confidential #12, presented by Huawei:...
In this episode of our pop-up series on the US elections, hosted by Ryan Heath, we give you all the details you need to follow the big night like a seasoned DC insider — including what to look out for, where to keep a close eye on and what the polls are
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Ep 174: Team Macron turmoil — Minimum wage push...
Trouble in French President Emmanuel Macron's inner circle, the European Commission's move to boost minimum wages, and the battle to lead the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development all feature in this episode.
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