This week’s episode of EU Confidential comes to you from Thursday’s emergency meeting of EU leaders — the political equivalent of sobbing into your pillow on a sleepless night. The reason for those tears: America and Europe just broke up.
POLITICO’s Clea Caulcutt gives us a quick update on European Council talks on how to bolster defense spending and furthe ... Show More
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Le Pen’s plan to end EU diplomacy
All eyes are once again on Ukraine this week, as a fresh round of diplomatic talks puts Europe’s future in the balance. The continent’s focus will largely be on Ukraine as trilateral talks among the U.S., Kyiv and Moscow happen in Abu Dhabi. The stakes are high, as President Dona ... Show More
16m 49s
Apr 2025
How has the war in Ukraine divided Western countries?
While the US is pushing for a quick end, the Europeans are increasing their military aid to Kyiv. And with no end in sight to the fighting, can those differences be bridged? In this episode: Hanna Shelest, Director, Security Programmes, Ukrainian Prism. Glenn Diesen, Professor, ... Show More
25m 6s
Feb 2025
US-Russia talks: What’s next for the Ukraine war?
<p>United States President Donald Trump’s plan to cut a Ukraine deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with his administration’s shifting approach to transatlantic ties, has left European leaders uneasy. What does this mean for Russia, Ukraine, and the futu ... Show More
24m 22s