EU Confidential is a weekly European news and politics podcast published every Thursday by POLITICO Europe. Each 30-minute episode features POLITICO’s analysis... more
Our POLITICO team has the inside scoop on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's long-awaited decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to... more
The EU Confidential crew takes you inside this week's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland where the world's rich and... more
It's Thursday morning and today we bring you bumper editions from Davos with our final episode of the week landing... more
It's Wednesday, and we're back with another episode from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.POLITICO's Suzanne Lynch, Alex Ward... more
As the World Economic Forum gets underway, we dive into the stories everyone is talking about on the Magic Mountain.POLITICO's... more
From Davos, Switzerland, the POLITICO crew unpacks the big global issues facing businesses, governments and international organizations as top leaders... more
This week, the EU Confidential crew travels to Stockholm to examine Sweden's domestic political challenges such as migration, crime and... more
It's a bumper edition to start the new year as we look ahead to the big stories likely to dominate... more
Our final episode of 2022 is a bumper edition featuring the latest news and analysis of the Qatar corruption scandal... more
This week's episode comes to you from the Albanian capital of Tirana where EU leaders met with Western Balkan hopefuls.... more
This week, we debate simmering industrial tensions in the EU over a new U.S. law. We also get an update... more
This week, we debate how Europe is grappling with Twitter since Elon Musk took the helm. We hear from Kyiv... more
The annual gathering of G20 leaders in Bali, Indonesia was overshadowed by a deadly incident in Poland. A missile struck... more
On this week's episode, host Suzanne Lynch in Brussels speaks with Karl Mathiesen, POLITICO's senior climate correspondent, at the COP27... more
As Americans head to the polls next week, we dive into transatlantic relations and the impact these elections could have... more
This week, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses how the war in Ukraine has shaped the military alliance. We also dig... more
This week's episode comes to you from the heart of the European Quarter in Brussels, where the 27 EU leaders... more
In this episode, POLITICO's Suzanne Lynch breaks down the reaction to Russia's recent escalation in Ukraine with an update from... more
This week's EU Confidential comes to you from Prague Castle, where leaders of the EU's 27 countries held a historic... more
We discuss the implications of Italy's election last weekend and what its probable next prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, could mean... more
Coming to you from New York City, this bumper edition of EU Confidential brings you the highlights of the U.N.... more
Coming to you from Strasbourg, EU Confidential breaks down this week's big EU moment: the State of the Union address... more
New host Suzanne Lynch digs into the EU's plans to address its energy crisis. And Canadian Ambassador to the EU... more
Europe's #1 politics podcast returns on Thursday, September 8 with our new host, Chief Brussels Correspondent Suzanne Lynch. Every week, POLITICO... more
In this bumper edition before the summer break, we explain the monkeypox outbreak in Europe and the EU's response. We... more
We debate what the EU and its leaders can do to counter Russian propaganda, particularly in Africa, about the global... more
We dive into the politics of this week's hot topic — Europe's response to a devastating heat wave and how... more
Our POLITICO mobility team takes over this episode — unpacking the issues facing the travel industry this summer and what... more
As drama unfolds across the English Channel, we look at where things stand with the EU's migration policy and examine... more
Coming to you from the NATO summit in Madrid, our POLITICO team analyzes a packed week in international diplomacy and... more
Coming to you from the EU leaders' summit in the heart of Brussels, we discuss Ukraine's candidacy to join the... more
We explore more repercussions of the war in Ukraine, explain the latest dust-up between the U.K. and the EU and... more
We break down the controversy over a plan to unlock billions of euros in EU funds for Poland and debate... more
We unpack EU leaders' deal to ban Russian oil imports — with some notable exceptions after Hungary played hardball. And... more
This special edition of EU Confidential from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland drills into the question of whether... more
This bumper edition of Davos Confidential includes a debate on the death of globalization, the prospects of more countries joining... more
We hear exclusively from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the chance of clinching a sixth package of... more
This episode comes to you from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland — featuring participants from business, government... more
We unpack Sweden and Finland's historic bids to join NATO, provide a POLITICO half-time report on the European Commission's performance... more
We debate some big ideas for the future of Europe and examine the state of Franco-German ties after recently-reelected French... more
We unpack the EU plan to ban Russian oil and wonder why Germany is so hung up on Ukraine's refusal... more
We take the long view on the success of Emmanuel Macron and the rise of Marine Le Pen, unpack an... more
In this special edition, we analyze the result of the French presidential election and its implications for France and for... more
We review the big clash between French presidential contenders Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. And we unpack Germany's struggle... more
We analyze the latest from the French presidential campaign and hear Slovakian Prime Minister Eduard Heger's first-hand account of his... more
In this special edition, we unpack the results of the first round of the French presidential election, which saw Emmanuel... more
We preview this Sunday's presidential vote in France, discuss the latest Western responses to Russia's war in Ukraine and reflect... more
We recap Joe Biden's visit to Brussels for a series of summits focused on the war in Ukraine and get... more
We dive into the issues at the center of three Brussels summits dominated by Russia's war in Ukraine, as Joe... more
This week we examine China's role in the Ukraine crisis and unpack the latest EU efforts to bring the war... more
In this episode, we learn how the war in Ukraine is being reported inside Russia and unpack the confusion over... more
In this extended episode, we recap and reflect on the week that changed everything, for Europe and the world, after... more
This episode focuses entirely on Russia's war on Ukraine. We have reporting from inside Ukraine, news of the European response... more
We hear from our reporters in Moscow and Kyiv about the continued tensions over Ukraine. Our special guest is Heather... more
Macron in Moscow, Scholz in Washington: How did the French and German leaders do in their diplomatic missions in the... more
This week, a tale of two (very different) crises: the Partygate scandal threatening Boris Johnson and the continuing tension over... more
We take the temperature in the Baltics amid fears of a Russian attack on Ukraine and unpack how the U.K.... more
Roberta Metsola, the new president of the European Parliament, is our special guest. We also unpack French President Emmanuel Macron's... more
The coronavirus wave engulfing Europe and the West's standoff with Russia over Ukraine both feature in this episode. We also... more
We look at the big stories we expect to shape 2022 and suggest a few New Year’s resolutions for European... more
The podcast crew, Andrew Gray, Rym Momtaz, Matthew Karnitschnig and Cristina Gonzalez, present audio clips that sum up some of... more
As Angela Merkel bows out after 16 years, we focus this episode on Germany's new government and its chancellor, Olaf... more
This week: the Omicron variant and its impact on Europe's coronavirus response, our editor-in-chief on China's approach to Europe and... more
Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg, France's Europe minister Clément Beaune and Dutch political theorist and author Luuk van Middelaar all feature... more
This week, we get the American perspective on European strategic autonomy and other issues facing the EU from Derek Chollet,... more
In this episode, we discuss Europe's coronavirus resurgence and the escalating migration crisis at the Polish border. Plus, we hear... more
The COP26 climate talks, a top European tech entrepreneur and a return to the question of whether the EU is... more
We preview two big weekend events: the G20 summit and the start of COP26 climate talks. We also discuss liberalism... more
We talk to Péter Márki-Zay, the man chosen by Hungarian opposition parties to take on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Also... more
On the agenda this week: The EU's plans to tackle soaring energy prices, Sebastian Kurz's resignation as Austrian chancellor and... more
This week: The EU's place in the world — and the Western Balkans' place in the EU. And we dive... more
We dive into the aftermath of the German election and take a closer look at Olaf Scholz, the favorite to... more
In a special show from Berlin, the POLITICO team analyzes Germany's cliffhanger election, gauges the mood in the different camps,... more
We explore the defining moments of the German election campaign and debate the security-and-submarine deal between Australia, the United States... more
Ursula von der Leyen's State of the European Union address and the closing stages of the race to succeed Angela... more
The German election campaign's impact on EU policymakers is up for debate this week. And European Council on Foreign Relations... more
We debate whether Afghanistan's collapse moves the needle in Europe's long-running dilemma over building up its own military power. Plus,... more
In the wake of the withdrawal of western forces from Afghanistan, the EU is confronting renewed questions about its asylum... more
As the Taliban consolidate their hold over Afghanistan, we have reaction from around Europe to the U.S. decision to pull... more
We have all the recommendations you need for reading, listening and viewing to make the most of your summer holiday... more
The devastating floods in Western Europe are our top story this week: We hear from our reporter in the German... more
The political repercussions of Euro 2020, a massive package of European climate laws, and the first economic recovery plans approved... more
Slovenia's awkward start to its EU presidency and a look at why Russia has France fizzing over Champagne feature this... more
We unpack last week's extraordinary summit of EU leaders, take stock of the coronavirus situation in Europe and bring you... more
Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, France's regional elections and U.K.-EU relations are all up for debate. And we hear from European Commission... more
We take stock of Joe Biden's visit to Europe and what it means for EU allies. And our special guest... more
Joe Biden's trip to Europe, an interview with Germany's transatlantic coordinator, the European Parliament's strange return to Strasbourg, and a... more
Claims that Denmark helped the U.S. spy on European leaders, demands for the EU to step up on defense and... more
The Belarus airliner drama and EU leaders' response, as well as a big bunfight over farm subsidies, are up for... more
European attitudes toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the foreign policy of Germany's conservative candidate for chancellor, and a chat with former... more
European leaders' cool reaction to a U.S. proposal to waive patents for coronavirus vaccines is up for debate this week.... more
Is media freedom in Europe under threat? Is the Continent ready to open up as the coronavirus abates? And how... more
Recovery fund masterplans, a power struggle among EU presidents and a deep dive into next week's Scottish Parliament election all... more
The candidates vying to be Germany's next chancellor, Europe's Super League football flop and battles over people's personal data all... more
POLITICO's Matthew Karnitschnig has been following this week's dramatic battle to become the conservative nominee to replace German Chancellor Angela... more
The big preoccupation for the Brussels bubble this week was a trip to Ankara by European Council President Charles Michel... more
This special edition of the EU Confidential podcast reflects on the life and career of Stephen Brown, the POLITICO Europe... more
POLITICO's Andrew Gray, Rym Momtaz, Matthew Karnitschnig and Stuart Lau get you up to speed on recent rows between China... more
POLITICO's Andrew Gray, Rym Momtaz, Matthew Karnitschnig and Jakob Hanke Vela break down the Commission plan to give the EU... more
As the European Commission proposes a digital certificate to allow for safe travel around the EU in the corona era,... more
European leaders' cool reaction to a U.S. proposal to waive patents for coronavirus vaccines is up for debate this week. We also... more