Spain’s snap election is poised to upend not just domestic politics ... but EU politics, too.
On today’s show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart break down all the far-reaching impact the tumult in Madrid could have for the bloc — from effects on the EU long-term budget to the potential puncturing of Ursula von der Leyen’s fragile majority in Parliament.
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Oct 7
Behind closed doors, Europe braces for a deadly attack
Russia’s hybrid attacks across Europe — cyberattacks, sabotage, drone incursions — have been ramping up in recent months. But European governments are quietly preparing for something much worse. On today’s show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart discuss how EU ambassadors have be ... Show More
19m 37s
Mar 2025
Trump & Zelensky Hold Heated Oval Office Meeting
First: Zelensky joins a parade of European leaders at the White House this week, wheeling and dealing over the security of Ukraine and the whole continent.
Then: With the future of the US-European alliance on the line, Britain’s former defense secretary, Ben Wallace, discusses w ... Show More
31m 13s
Jul 2019
Germany's von der Leyen takes up key EU leadership role
Ursula von der Leyen was confirmed this week as the new European Commission president. Katie Martin discusses the challenges she faces, not least the Brexit negotiations, with Ben Hall and Mehreen KhanContributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Ben Hall, Europe editor and ... Show More
10m 26s
Feb 2025
Is Zelensky Finished? | A New World Order
<p>The lights are going out all over Europe.</p>
<p>Little Napoleon, Macron, has called a summit. Europe's collective nervous breakdown. Starmer has declared war on Russia, Trump and the US. And EU's anti-US uprising is an uprising against peace! </p>
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1h 27m