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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What's in store for Europe in 2024?
Our EU Confidential crew predicts how elections in Europe and around the world could impact pressing issues around the European Union.
36 min
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Top EU stories of 2023 — POLITICO's guide
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.
45 min
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Qatargate: Where do we stand a year after the c...
In this episode, we revisit the huge corruption scandal which shook the European Parliament and the EU bubble exactly one year ago.
36 min
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The most powerful people in Europe (for better ...
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.
34 min
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Geert Wilders stuns with far-right election vic...
In this episode of EU Confidential, host Suzanne Lynch is joined by Eline Schaart and Nicholas Vinocur to break down the results of the Dutch election, and what it potentially means for the EU moving forward.
32 min
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SPONSORED CONTENT: Carbon capture and storage t...
In this podcast episode produced by POLITICO Studio, science and technology writer Adam Green interviews leading European experts from industry and policy about the need for CCS, what’s holding it back and where it fits into Europe’s energy transition.
16 min
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Spain's Pedro Sánchez to form new government as...
Ending months of political paralysis, we bring you up to speed on the turmoil in Spain that has left Pedro Sánchez clinging to power. T
29 min
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The EU's report card: Ukraine, Moldova and othe...
The EU made important steps this week toward bringing new members into the bloc — our POLITICO team explains in this episode of EU Confidential.
30 min
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The race to regulate AI before it's too late
In this episode of EU Confidential, we bring you a roundup of where things stand — after the London AI Safety Summit; the publication of the G7 AI code of conduct; and the signing by U.S. President Joe Biden the executive order on regulating AI.
32 min
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EU leaders meet amid Israel-Hamas war
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.
21 min
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Welcome back, Donald: Seismic shift in Poland a...
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.
30 min
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Deadly attacks on Israel and a bitter Polish el...
In this episode of EU Confidential, we discuss the EU’s muddled response to the heinous attack on Israel, and we discuss the general election in Poland this weekend.
35 min
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Donald Trump 2.0 — is Europe ready?
In this episode of the EU Confidential, we entertain the idea of Donald Trump returning to the White House in 2024 and what that would mean: for the EU, for the war in Ukraine and for transatlantic relations.
37 min
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Visa-for-bribes scandal rocks Poland — reaction...
In this episode of EU Confidential, we discuss an alleged bribery scheme to hand out Polish visas, which is rocking the country just weeks before general elections.
34 min
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From the UN General Assembly — world leaders ga...
EU Confidential is in New York for the U.N. General Assembly, where leaders from around the globe are gathering to hash out some of the most pressing issues.
31 min
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State of the European Union — the big annual sp...
In this bumper episode, we bring you the main takeaways from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the European Union address, as well as reactions from members of the European Parliament.
40 min
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It's back to school in Brussels — Kosovo Presid...
It's “back to school” week here in Brussels, so we're looking ahead to what policies will dominate the news in the coming months. Also, our special guest is Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani.
28 min
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Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg: EU need...
EU Confidential returns from its summer break, bringing you this episode from the European Forum Alpbach in Austria where the theme of a "bold Europe" has prompted discussions about Europe's internal as well as geopolitical challenges.
32 min
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Brussels summer survival guide
We unpack what to expect in Brussels this August as EU decision making grinds to a halt. Also, we explore how extreme weather in Europe is weighing against tourism demands, and how politicians are responding.
22 min
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Spanish election aftermath and the watering dow...
We analyze the outcome of the recent elections in Spain and what it means for the country and the EU going forward.
34 min
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Why Ukraine overshadowed the EU's big summit wi...
In this packed episode, we explain the outcomes of this week's summit with Latin America, we debate whether Americans can hold key roles in EU institutions and discuss the power dynamics of the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen.
35 min
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Ending an epidemic: innovations to eradicate HIV
To end HIV entirely, we will need to invest in innovation, develop new treatment and prevention options focusing on the needs of individuals and their preferences, new healthcare policies and new approaches to fight the stigma that HIV still carries.
22 min
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NATO summit wrap-up and the EU's battle over bi...
This week, we bring you the latest from Vilnius as NATO leaders wrap up a crucial meeting of the defense alliance, plus all the news from Strasbourg as MEPs clash over an EU proposal to protect biodiversity.
33 min
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A cure for HIV: When will Europe get there?
There’s one key weapon that would be a gamechanger in the fight to end HIV transmission in Europe by 2030 – a cure.
20 min
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From Madrid: How Spain's election could impact ...
This week's EU Confidential comes to you from Madrid as Spain takes over the six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union.
35 min