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