Slovenia, aka Katy's favourite country, is increasingly drawing comparisons with Hungary and Poland when it comes to the state of its democracy. Can this worrying direction of travel be reversed? This week we ring up our favourite Sloveniologist Aljaž Pengov Bitenc to find out. We're also talking about Bulgaria's political rock star, and a shocking attack on ... Show More
Mar 5
How to keep going when the world feels broken
This week, we wanted to ask a question that has been in our hearts and on our minds for years: Is it possible to try to make positive change in the world, and still stay healthy and sane? Dutch writer, political philosopher, and “recovering diplomat” Nori Spauwen believes that th ... Show More
59m 52s
Feb 26
How feminist economics could change Europe
Imagine what would happen if our political, cultural, and economic leaders began to reconsider what it means to create “value” in Europe. What if we were supported to rest, to look after our families, and to enjoy ourselves and our communities as much as we’re encouraged to gener ... Show More
39m 36s
Feb 19
When will Europe get the trains it deserves?
If you’ve ever wondered where all the affordable night trains are, or struggled to book tickets for an international journey, or spent hours of your one wild and precious life petitioning for compensation for a significantly delayed trip (*takes deep breath, collects self*)... le ... Show More
59m 36s
Apr 2024
La Slovacchia al voto sceglie tra Europa e Russia. La malattia immaginaria che colpisce gli agenti segreti statunitensi.
Il 6 aprile la Slovacchia eleggerà il suo nuovo presidente e anche se si tratta di una figura che non ha particolare peso politico, quest’elezione ha assunto un significato molto rilevante per il paese. Un’inchiesta giornalistica condotta dal sito The Insider, dal settimanale ted ... Show More
23m 45s
Sep 2020
Face à la Chine et au reste du monde, l'Europe se réveille enfin
<p>Ce mercredi 16 septembre, la présidente de la Commission européenne Ursula Von Der Leyen prononçait son premier discours sur l'état de l'Union européenne devant les eurodéputé·es réuni·es à Bruxelles. Écologie, droits des personnes LGBT+, fin des accords de Dublin, appel pour ... Show More
27m 5s
May 2024
[Europa 2024] L'Europe est-elle trop libérale?
<p>À l'heure où chaque traité de libre-échange est vécu comme une menace pour les citoyens, où les États-Unis de Joe Biden jouent la carte du protectionnisme et de la réindustrialisation, où se situe l'Europe? Elle reste dépendante du monde entier, en particulier la Chine. Commen ... Show More
33m 48s