Beste EU Confidential Podcasts (2023)

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Qatargate: Where do we stand a year after the corruption scandal erupted? 33:13

2d ago33:13

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In this episode, we revisit the huge corruption scandal which shook the European Parliament and the EU bubble exactly one year ago. Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO colleagues Elisa Braun and Eddy Wax, who sifted through a massive trove of leaked police documents and, along with Gian Volpicelli, co-wrote an investigative series called The Qatar…

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The most powerful people in Europe (for better or worse) 31:14

9d ago31:14

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This week, we take you inside our POLITICO 28 unveiling of Europe's most powerful people and unpack Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's comments on the Israel-Hamas war and her plans to run for the top job again. Also, we reveal new tactics used by successful far-right leaders in Europe and explain why Germany's recent budget woes have sent…

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Geert Wilders stuns with far-right election victory in the Netherlands 29:01

16d ago29:01

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Far-right leader Geert Wilders came out on top in the Dutch election this week, sending shock waves through Brussels and beyond. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Suzanne Lynch is joined by Eline Schaart and Nicholas Vinocur to break down the results of the vote, and what it potentially means for the EU moving forward. Later, we have a fasci…

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SPONSORED CONTENT: Carbon capture and storage to reach net zero 16:52

18d ago16:52

16:52

Oil, gas and coal still made up 81.5 percent of the global energy mix in 2022 — down just 3 percent from 2015, when the Paris climate agreement was signed. Given the slow pace of the energy transition, carbon capture and storage, or CCS, has the potential to become an important technology for achieving net zero. Advocates believe that without CCS —…

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez to form new government as prime minister 26:16

23d ago26:16

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Ending months of political paralysis, we bring you up to speed on the turmoil in Spain that has left Pedro Sánchez clinging to power. The Socialist leader secured another term as Spain's prime minister thanks to a controversial amnesty deal with Catalan separatists, which saw thousands of people take to the streets in protest. EU Confidential host …

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The EU's report card: Ukraine, Moldova and other aspiring members 26:58

1M ago26:58

26:58

The EU made important steps this week toward bringing new members into the bloc — our POLITICO team explains in this episode of EU Confidential. Host Suzanne Lynch is joined by POLITICO's Barbara Moens and Jakob Hanke Vela in Brussels, as well as Sam Greene from the Center for European Policy Analysis in Washington to discuss the European Commissio…

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The race to regulate AI before it's too late 29:11

1M ago29:11

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It has been a big week for the world's key players in the race to regulate AI development and make it safe. In this episode of EU Confidential, we bring you a roundup of where things stand — after the AI Safety Summit, organized by U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak; the publication of the G7 AI code of conduct; and the signing by U.S. President Joe B…

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EU leaders meet amid Israel-Hamas war 18:10

1M ago18:10

18:10

Coming to you directly from the European Council summit, our POLITICO team brings you the very latest on a range of difficult subjects facing EU leaders during their two-day meeting in Brussels. In a packed press centre, host Suzanne Lynch, along with Jacopo Barigazzi, Barbara Moens, Nicholas Vinocur and Hans von der Burchard unpack the topics on t…

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Welcome back, Donald: Seismic shift in Poland after general election 27:01

2M ago27:01

27:01

In this episode, we analyze what Poland's recent election means for its political future and EU relations — in conversation with journalist and historian Anne Applebaum. We also shed light on a troubling terrorist attack this week in Brussels. With a record turnout of over 74 percent, Polish voters decided they wanted change. They waved goodbye to …

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Deadly attacks on Israel and a bitter Polish election 31:58

2M ago31:58

31:58

In this episode of EU Confidential, POLITICO's Barbara Moens joins us to discuss the EU’s muddled response to the heinous attack on Israel in which Hamas killed over a thousand civilians and took dozens of people hostage, sparking outrage and disbelief. Then we turn our focus to Poland. Host Suzanne Lynch brings us up to date on the crucial general…

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Donald Trump 2.0 — is Europe ready? 34:07

2M ago34:07

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In this episode of the EU Confidential, we entertain the idea of Donald Trump returning to the White House in 2024 and what that would mean: for the EU, for the war in Ukraine and for transatlantic relations. The U.S. presidential election is more than a year away and Trump has yet to secure the Republican Party’s nomination; he's also facing a mou…

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Visa-for-bribes scandal rocks Poland — reaction and analysis 31:02

2M ago31:02

31:02

In this episode of EU Confidential, we discuss an alleged bribery scheme to hand out Polish visas, which is rocking the country just weeks before general elections. Host Suzanne Lynch talks to POLITICO's Jan Cienski about the illegal scheme, which was operating from within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Warsaw, that allowed visas to be sold to …

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From the UN General Assembly — world leaders gather in NY 27:52

3M ago27:52

27:52

EU Confidential is in New York for the U.N. General Assembly, where leaders from around the globe are gathering to hash out some of the most pressing issues. Those range from the climate catastrophe to reform of the UN itself and Russia's war in Ukraine — it's the most action-packed week on the international diplomatic agenda. To make sense of the …

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State of the European Union — the big annual speech and MEPs debate 37:39

3M ago37:39

37:39

In this bumper episode, we bring you the main takeaways from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the European Union address, as well as reactions from members of the European Parliament. The Commission president needed over an hour to highlight her key achievements and lay out plans for the coming months. Host Suzan…

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It's back to school in Brussels — Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani 24:31

3M ago24:31

24:31

It's “back to school” week here in Brussels, so we're looking ahead to what policies will dominate the news in the coming months. Also, our special guest is Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani. Host Suzanne Lynch is joined by POLITICO’s Sarah Wheaton and Nick Vinocur to discuss big European issues and events to watch out for in coming weeks. And there ar…

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Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg: EU needs to rethink its enlargement approach 29:11

3M ago29:11

29:11

EU Confidential returns from its summer break, bringing you this episode from the European Forum Alpbach in Austria where the theme of a "bold Europe" has prompted discussions about Europe's internal as well as geopolitical challenges. Host Suzanne Lynch sits down with Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to discuss his suggestion that …

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Brussels summer survival guide 19:50

4M ago19:50

19:50

In this episode, we unpack what to expect in Brussels this August as EU decision making grinds to a halt. Also, we explore how extreme weather in Europe is weighing against tourism demands, and how politicians are responding. Host Suzanne Lynch is joined by Nicholas Vinocur, POLITICO's editor at large, and EU politics reporter Gregorio Sorgi. They …

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Spanish election aftermath and the watering down of the EU's anti-SLAPPs law 32:16

5M ago32:16

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We analyze the outcome of the recent elections in Spain and what it means for the country and the EU going forward. Also, we discuss the EU's proposal targeting SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation, which often target journalists and civil society activists. Host Suzanne Lynch is joined by POLITICO's Aitor Hernández-Morales to d…

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Why Ukraine overshadowed the EU's big summit with Latin America 32:17

5M ago32:17

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In this packed episode, we explain the outcomes of this week's summit with Latin America, we debate whether Americans can hold key roles in EU institutions and discuss the power dynamics of the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen. Host Suzanne Lynch is first joined by POLITICO's Nicholas Vinocur to discuss a story that's got everyone in …

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Ending an epidemic: innovations to eradicate HIV 22:16

5M ago22:16

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Governments around the world have committed to end HIV by 2030. The target is known as the 95-95-95 goals — 95 percent of people living with HIV diagnosed and knowing their status, 95 percent of those linked to HIV treatment and care and 95 percent of those on treatment to be undetectable, therefore unable to pass the virus on. Innovative medicatio…

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NATO summit wrap-up and the EU's battle over biodiversity 29:26

5M ago29:26

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This week, we bring you the latest from Vilnius as NATO leaders wrap up a crucial meeting of the defense alliance, plus all the news from Strasbourg as MEPs clash over an EU proposal to protect biodiversity. Joining our host Suzanne Lynch from the Lithuanian capital is Jan Cienski, who breaks down the outcomes of the summit — including the latest o…

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A cure for HIV: When will Europe get there? 20:19

5M ago20:19

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There’s one key weapon that would be a gamechanger in the fight to end HIV transmission in Europe by 2030 – a cure. Forty years after scientists in Paris identified the virus that caused AIDS, we still don't have one. But, given that certain populations in Europe still don't have access to existing prevention, testing and treatments, there's a big …

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From Madrid: How Spain's election could impact its EU presidency 32:23

5M ago32:23

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This week's EU Confidential comes to you from Madrid as Spain takes over the six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union. Spain's stint in the rotating chair has been overshadowed by a national election, with Spaniards set to go to the polls on July 23. The podcast team takes the political temperature among voters in the suburb of Alc…

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The last bastion of stigma: Criminalizing HIV transmission 26:54

5M ago26:54

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Activists have worked for years to eliminate HIV-associated stigma. But within multiple European countries, people are still prosecuted for transmitting HIV. Despite clear guidance from HIV organizations emphasizing the harms associated with criminal prosecutions of these cases, countries continue to make offenders out of people who have transmitte…

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EU leaders meet in the shadow of failed Wagner mutiny in Russia 27:05

5M ago27:05

27:05

Our slightly-later edition of this week's EU Confidential comes to you from on-the-ground at the European Council — where the EU's 27 leaders are discussing topics ranging from security guarantees for Ukraine, to migration and the bloc's position on China. But recent news out of Russia has many concerned about instability in the region. POLITICO's …

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Qatargate: Where do we stand a year after the corruption scandal erupted? 33:13

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The most powerful people in Europe (for better or worse) 31:14

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Geert Wilders stuns with far-right election victory in the Netherlands 29:01

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SPONSORED CONTENT: Carbon capture and storage to reach net zero 16:52

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez to form new government as prime minister 26:16

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The EU's report card: Ukraine, Moldova and other aspiring members 26:58

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The race to regulate AI before it's too late 29:11

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EU leaders meet amid Israel-Hamas war 18:10

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Welcome back, Donald: Seismic shift in Poland after general election 27:01

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Deadly attacks on Israel and a bitter Polish election 31:58

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Donald Trump 2.0 — is Europe ready? 34:07

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Visa-for-bribes scandal rocks Poland — reaction and analysis 31:02

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From the UN General Assembly — world leaders gather in NY 27:52

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State of the European Union — the big annual speech and MEPs debate 37:39

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It's back to school in Brussels — Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani 24:31

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Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg: EU needs to rethink its enlargement approach 29:11

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Brussels summer survival guide 19:50

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Spanish election aftermath and the watering down of the EU's anti-SLAPPs law 32:16

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Why Ukraine overshadowed the EU's big summit with Latin America 32:17

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Ending an epidemic: innovations to eradicate HIV 22:16

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NATO summit wrap-up and the EU's battle over biodiversity 29:26

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A cure for HIV: When will Europe get there? 20:19

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From Madrid: How Spain's election could impact its EU presidency 32:23

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The last bastion of stigma: Criminalizing HIV transmission 26:54

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EU leaders meet in the shadow of failed Wagner mutiny in Russia 27:05

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