Ursula von der Leyen's State of the European Union address and the closing stages of the race to succeed Angela Merkel as German chancellor are our two big topics this week.
POLITICO's Andrew Gray, Rym Momtaz and Matthew Karnitschnig bring us up to speed on the German election, which is now just over a week away. It's turning into a two-man race between Olaf ... Show More
Oct 10
How not to fall: Behind von der Leyen’s fightback and Macron’s meltdown
While the French government collapses in Paris, Ursula von der Leyen stands unshaken in Strasbourg. It’s been a week of political tremors — some performative, others seismic. Just three months after facing her first motion of censure, the European Commission president was hit wit ... Show More
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Oct 3
Humiliating Europe: Trump’s culture war and the EU’s response
What do Donald Trump’s culture war, Moldova’s EU ambitions, and Czechia’s upcoming parliamentary election have in common? They all reveal how Europe is being tested — and sometimes humiliated. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton speaks with Paweł Zerka, senior ... Show More
37m 33s
Sep 2021
Germany, and Europe, After Merkel
After 16 years in power, Angela Merkel, the chancellor of Germany, is walking out of office one of the most popular politicians in the country.In those years, Ms. Merkel has not only served as the leader of Germany, but also as a leader of Europe, facing down huge challenges — su ... Show More
27m 57s
May 2024
How much power can far-right parties win in Europe?
Gideon talks to Henry Foy, the FT’s bureau chief in Brussels, about next week’s EU parliamentary elections. Far-right parties are set to win more seats, but how will this translate into their ability to influence policy? Clip: Bruegel TV
How will the European parliamentary electi ... Show More
20m 16s
Aug 2023
По всей Европе (от Финляндии до Испании) усиливаются ультраправые политики. В чем причина? И дает ли это что-нибудь Путину (это ведь вроде его друзья)?
2 августа стало известно, что премьер-министр Италии Джорджа Мелони подала иск об оскорблении и клевете против лидера британской рок-группы Placebo. Ранее во время концерта в Турине музыкант назвал ее «фашисткой, расисткой и нацисткой». Джорджа Мелони возглавляет в Италии правую ... Show More
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