This week's episode comes to you from the Albanian capital of Tirana where EU leaders met with Western Balkan hopefuls. And we dive into the fascinating world of spies operating in Brussels.
Host Suzanne Lynch brings us up to speed on the EU's latest efforts to woo Western Balkan countries that want to become members of the bloc at a first-of-its-kind summit ... Show More
May 2024
Will the Baltics be next?
Olaf Scholz visited the First German Brigade, which is stationed in Lithuania as part of Berlin’s new commitment to defend the Baltic states. But is Nato ready for Russia’s next move? We speak with Lithuania’s foreign minister, Gabrielius Landsbergis, Marion Messmer of Chatham Ho ... Show More
33m 33s
Jun 2022
Is Hungary undermining the West’s resolve on Ukraine?
As the EU claims victory with a partial oil embargo on Russia, Ido Vock, Emily Tamkin and Katie Stallard discuss whether Hungary’s right-wing populist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, is weakening the West's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They also look at the signific ... Show More
31m 5s
Feb 2023
Europe: glissement vers l’Est?
Depuis l’invasion russe en Ukraine, voilà presqu’un an, les Européens tournent les yeux vers l'Est. « L’avenir de notre continent, c’est l’Ukraine », a redit Ursula von Der Leyen, lors de sa dernière visite à Kiev. La présidente de la Commission européenne travaille inlassablemen ... Show More
48m 30s
May 2024
The Weekend Intelligence: Georgia... the day after tomorrow
The introduction of a’ foreign agent law’ has become a popular tactic among those with autocratic tendencies. Activists in Georgia, who oppose the introduction of such a law, refer to theirs as “the Russian law”. They see it as moving their country closer to Putin, and away from ... Show More
44m 59s
May 2024
The Weekend Intelligence: Georgia... the day after tomorrow
The introduction laws cracking down on supposed foreign agents has become a common tactic for autocratic leaders. Activists in Georgia, who oppose the introduction of such a law, refer to theirs as “the Russian law”. They see it as moving their country closer to Putin, and away f ... Show More
44m 59s