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In Tuesday's episode of Europe Today, we get a dispatch from our correspondent Shona Murray in Luxembourg, where EU foreign ministers are gathering, with Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East high on the agenda. Crucially, it's the first ministerial since the ousting of Viktor Orbán in Hungary, which is raising hopes that the EU's crucial €90 billion loan to Ukraine could be unlocked. Our Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina joins us on set with the latest on the Druzhba dispute, which has kept the loan under lock. We also bring you exclusive interviews with the Norwegian Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide, and the UK ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Ed Hobart.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Europe Today, we bring you the results of the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria, where Rumen Radev, an EU critic considered sympathetic to Russia, has won by a significant margin over his rivals. We ask what the outcome means for Brussels. We also cross over to Dubai for the latest from the Middle East, and our Europe Editor Maria Tadeo debriefs a convention in Barcelona dubbed the “progressive CPAC”. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday's episode of Europe Today, we bring you an exclusive interview with European Commission Vice-President Teresa Ribera from a gathering of global left-wing leaders in Barcelona. She tells Maria Tadeo that Viktor Orbán's defeat in the Hungarian election shows the limits of the “anti-EU narrative” pushed by the far right. Our correspondent Shona Murray reports that a French- and British-led gathering of 40 allies focused on securing the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a broad outline of a plan to reopen the waterway once hostilities end. We also speak to the UN's development chief, Alexander De Croo, who warns of the far-reaching repercussions of the Iran war across the globe.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday's episode of Europe Today, we analyse Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar's push for a rapid transfer of power and the de-Orbanisation of public institutions in Hungary with our correspondent Sándor Zsiros. We're also joined by our Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina for the latest on President Zelenskyy's European tour. As a fragile ceasefire holds in the Middle East, the GCC chief Jasem Albudaiwi tells us that he believes the crisis is bringing the Gulf and the EU closer, a message echoed by the European Council President António Costa during his visit to Qatar on Wednesday. Finally, we're joined by Spanish MEP Hana Jalloul, who previews a gathering of world left-wing leaders in Barcelona over the weekend.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Europe Today, we analyse the significance the US-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon — the first of their kind since 1993. Joining us are Lebanese Economy Minister Amer Bisat, L'Orient-Le Jour director and former French Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak, and our US correspondent Stefan Grobe. We also take you to Berlin, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy struck a defence partnership deal with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today this Tuesday, we take a look at Hungary's election shake-up as Péter Magyar signals a new direction in relations with Brussels, with billions in EU funds at stake. We unpack rising global tensions as a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz sends shockwaves through energy markets, and Europe grapples with its own fuel and energy crisis. Plus, we examine growing EU divisions over economic flexibility, and a surprising diplomatic clash between Donald Trump and the Pope that's sparking debate far beyond Washington. From Brussels to Budapest, the Gulf to the Vatican — Europe Today brings you the context behind the headlines.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hungary turns a historic page. After 16 years in power, Viktor Orbán is out—defeated in a landslide election that propels Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party to a commanding two-thirds majority. With record turnout and a political earthquake felt far beyond Budapest, Europe is now asking: what comes next?In this episode of Europe Today, Méabh Mc Mahon guides you through a fast-moving story with major implications for the EU, Ukraine, and the broader geopolitical landscape. We go live to Budapest for on-the-ground reaction, unpack the mood among both jubilant Tisza supporters and shaken Fidesz voters, and hear directly from Magyar as he promises to “liberate Hungary.”Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, tensions in the Middle East intensify as Israel's actions in Lebanon put the fragile US-Iran ceasefire under pressure, with talks set to begin in Washington. Plus, all eyes are on Hungary ahead of a pivotal election that could reshape its political future and test relations with Brussels.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A ceasefire unravelling and markets in turmoil, as well as alliances under strain. On today's Europe Today, we take you from the frontlines in Lebanon to the halls of power in Washington and Brussels, as rising tensions between the US and Iran ripple across the globe and over 200 are reported dead in Lebanon. With NATO unity tested and Hungary on the cusp of a defining election, the stakes have rarely been higher.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About this episodeAfter threatening to destroy Iran's civilisation, Trump backed down again as Iran and the US reached a temporary ceasefire deal that will see the Strait of Hormuz reopen—at least provisionally. Our correspondents Jane Witherspoon, Omid Lahabi and Stefan Grobe analyse the deal and break down the first reactions from Europe and the Middle East. And as the Hungarian elections approach this Sunday, our Sándor Zsíros reports on US Vice-President JD Vance's visit to Budapest, where he is endorsing current Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Also on this episode of Europe Today: Member of the European Parliament Marc Botenga (The Left group) joins to react to both the US–Iran ceasefire deal and the vote in Hungary, and our Jakub Janas explains whether Trump can pull the US out of NATO, as he has threatened. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Hungary heads into a crucial parliamentary election this Sunday, US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Budapest to back Prime Minister Viktor Orbán — even as his party trails in the polls and security concerns emerge over explosives found near a key gas pipeline. Meanwhile, global instability deepens with EU Council President António Costa warning against targeting civilian infrastructure after Donald Trump escalates rhetoric toward Iran, raising fears of wider regional conflict. We bring you the latest developments from Doha. Plus, as attention remains fixed on Ukraine and the Middle East, we turn to Sudan — where a devastating civil war continues largely out of the spotlight. We have an exclusive interview with Sex in the City star and UNHCR ambassador Kristen Davis about her recent visit to Sudan.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday, 12 April 2026, will be a crucial day for the European Union, as Hungarians head to the polls for parliamentary elections. Hungary's current prime minister, Viktor Orbán, leader of the eurosceptic Fidesz party, will be challenged by Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party and a former member of Orbán's own party. To better understand what's at stake for Budapest and Brussels, we sit down with Euronews' EU correspondent Sandor Zsiros.This is an extract from the weekly Euronews podcast Brussels, My Love?. To continue listening, visit the Brussels, My Love? feed on your favourite podcast app. You can also find us on YouTube and on our website.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ongoing tensions in the Middle East dominate today's episode, as European leaders call for urgent de-escalation following overnight strikes in Tehran and Beirut. We have an update from Dubai where residents are facing unprecedented disruptions. Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers gather in Kyiv to push for accountability over alleged Russian war crimes, while Israel faces growing international criticism over the reinstatement of capital punishment for Palestinians. Plus, a major political scandal shakes Hungary just days before a pivotal election. And from Rome, as Easter approaches, we look at Pope Leo XIV's potential role in calling for peace — and what's next for EU efforts on religious freedom.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Middle East conflict deepening, we hear how deadly strikes in Lebanon have killed more UN peacekeepers and displaced over a million people. We bring you an exclusive interview with Lebanon's Justice Minister on the humanitarian toll and regional fallout. Meanwhile, G7 leaders signal readiness to stabilise volatile energy markets — but offer few concrete steps. So what does that mean for your energy bills? Our reporter Jakub Janas unpacks the growing economic pressure across the EU. And in Ukraine, European foreign ministers gather in Kyiv to mark the anniversary of the Bucha massacre, as questions grow over continued support, shifting alliances and the future of the war.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today, this Monday, we report on the escalating tensions in the Middle East as Israel signals an expansion of its military campaign. We break down the latest developments, including the humanitarian toll in Lebanon and emergency G7 talks to contain a growing energy shock. Plus, a diplomatic row erupts over Palm Sunday events in Jerusalem and Cyprus navigates its EU Council presidency amid conflict. Our guests include the EU commissioner for the oceans Costas Kadis and the Irish minister for State Timmy Dooley.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four weeks after the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Middle East conflict is escalating — disrupting global energy supplies and shaking financial markets. G7 foreign minsiters meet in France today, as Donald Trump signals a pause in strikes on Iran, pushing for a diplomatic breakthrough. But can the US convince its allies it has a real plan? Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine continues to spill beyond its borders, with new security concerns across Europe. We have an update from Helsinki.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With global tensions rising, G7 foreign ministers gather in France for urgent talks on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. We'll break down what's at stake — and where divisions remain. We also have an update on Hungary who face serious allegations of breaching EU trust, raising fresh questions about unity inside the bloc. We speak to former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso. And on the ground in southern Lebanon, we have a live update from our correspondent Ekbal Zein. Based in the city of Tyre in Southern Lebanon, we hear how daily life has shut down in the usually bustling coastal cityEurope Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Europe Today, we analyse the Danish parliamentary elections and why current Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is set to remain in her role, despite her party — the Social Democrats — securing their worst result since 1903. Benny Engelbrecht, Member of the Danish Parliament, gives us his take on the outcome. We also debrief on rising tensions over Hungary leaking sensitive EU information to Russia, with the country's foreign minister at the centre of the backlash just weeks ahead of a crucial election. Jakub Janas looks at where the story began, while Maria Tadeo reports on the latest developments. On the Iran war front, the conflict has now entered its 26th day, and our correspondent in Dubai, Jane Witherspoon, brings us the latest. Barham Salih, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, joins us for an interview to discuss the humanitarian situation in the region resulting from the US–Israeli war on Iran.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the US signals a possible breakthrough with Iran, doubts remain on the ground and tensions ripple across the Middle East. Meanwhile, Brussels pushes ahead with a major trade deal with Australia amid growing economic uncertainty. And in Italy, a failed referendum deals a political blow to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, raising fresh questions about her government's strength. We have an update from our correspondent. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing Iran–U.S. tensions has global energy markets on edge, as Hungary heads toward a defining election. We look back 10 years after the Brussels attacks, examine Europe's current security threats and break down how rising oil prices and elections in Slovenia and France are shaping the continent.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EU leaders gathered yesterday for a tense summit focused on Ukraine and Iran. After more than 12 hours of talks, Viktor Orbán claimed victory as Hungary's veto of the EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine remains in place. On the US-Israeli war on Iran, the 27 EU leaders urged the parties involved to spare energy infrastructure from strikes. Discussions on competitiveness also took place, but were overshadowed by the two wars. On this episode of Europe Today, we have in-depth analysis by our correspondents on all of it, but also an exclusive interview with Hildegard Bentele, Member of the European Parliament (EPP, Germany) and an in-depth explainer of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) by Europe Today's Jakub Janas. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EU leaders are gathering in Brussels today as the conflict in the Middle East escalates dangerously — with strikes hitting energy infrastructure and global tensions rising fast. At the same time, Ukraine's war drags into another year, with crucial funding still hanging in the balance. Europe says it's not directly involved — but from energy shocks to global food risks, the impact is already being felt. So how long can the EU stay on the sidelines? And can leaders stay united under pressure? On this episode of Europe Today, we have updates from the summit floor on the major issues to watch and the key political clashes.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the war rages on, Donald Trump is expressing mounting frustration with Europeans for refusing to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz – saying overnight that the US doesn't “need or desire” their assistance. Our correspondent Shona Murray breaks down the logic behind the European response and the implications for an increasingly fraught NATO Alliance. Meanwhile, Kyiv has authorised the European Commission to enter Ukraine to inspect the damage on the Druzhba pipeline, a demand from Hungary and Slovakia. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is blocking a €90 billion loan to Ukraine until Russian crude flows through the pipeline again – with EU leaders seeking to convince Orbán to drop his veto when they gather in Brussels on Thursday. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter, with Europe Today.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

War in the Middle East escalates overnight, with fresh strikes on Tehran and rising regional tensions pulling Lebanon and Iraq into the crisis. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas makes it clear: Europe has no appetite for deeper military involvement. Back in Brussels, political shockwaves as Manfred Weber faces backlash over alleged ties with the far right — is Europe's political “firewall” crumbling we ask.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of Europe Today, we break down a fast-moving and tense moment in global politics. As EU foreign affairs ministers gather in Brussels ahead of this week's EU Summit, the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran dominates the agenda — with fears growing over regional escalation and global energy shocks. With the Strait of Hormuz closed and energy prices surging, we hear the latest from the Gulf and discuss the pressure from Washington on NATO allies to help reopen one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. Back in Brussels, we speak to Romania's Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu about whether the EU is prepared for a prolonged crisis in the Middle East, the bloc's role in de-escalation, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Plus: new political controversy surrounding European People's Party leader Manfred Weber and what it could mean for his political future. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

War in the Middle East, rising tensions with the US, and millions of people on the move. In this episode of Europe Today, we examine the consequences of the escalating Iran–Israel conflict after Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned American bases in the region to shut down and vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. We have an exclusive interview with Iran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva and zoom in on the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tensions in the Middle East are rising fast, with missiles launched, ships struck in the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets on edge. What does this escalation mean for Europe and the world economy? On Europe Today, we break down the latest developments with an exclusive interview with Europe's economy commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis about inflation and energy shocks. We also look at NATO military exercises in Norway and the latest dispute between Ukraine and Hungary over seized assets.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The war in Iran enters day 12 as tensions spread across the Middle East. European leaders warn against an “endless war”, energy prices surge, and thousands are displaced in Lebanon. In this episode of Europe Today, Maria Tadeo speaks exclusively with EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, Lebanon's Energy Minister Joe Saddi discusses the crisis on the ground, and we check in from Strasbourg ahead of Ursula von der Leyen's address to the European Parliament on the impact this war is having on Europe.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East as the war in Iran shows no sign of ending. Iranian missiles have been intercepted across the region while Israeli strikes continue in Iran and Lebanon, with hundreds reported dead. As the son of the late Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, emerges as Iran's new leader, global powers react — with US President Donald Trump warning his appointment is a “big mistake.” In this episode of Europe Today, we bring you the latest from Euronews correspondents across the region, analysis from Brussels, and reaction from the European Parliament in Strasbourg. We also look at the economic impact of the conflict, EU finance ministers' latest decisions, and President Emmanuel Macron's “defensive” mission aimed at securing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating ten days after U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran is facing a major environmental and security crisis following attacks on oil refineries, while Iranian drone strikes across the Gulf are disrupting travel and raising fears of a wider conflict. A new Supreme Leader has been announced in Iran, as European and Gulf leaders prepare emergency talks and oil prices surge past 100 dollars a barrel.We'll have the latest from Dubai, analysis from Brussels and a look at what rising energy prices could mean for Europe's economy with an exclusive interview with the president of the Eurogroup Kyriakos Pierrakakis.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tensions surge across the Middle East as Israel moves into a new phase of war and Iran launches missiles towards Tel Aviv, with explosions reported in Dubai and Doha. We bring live updates from Doha and Baku, plus analysis on how drones and AI are reshaping modern warfare. From Brussels, we also look at how the EU is preparing for possible fallout — and speak to EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib ahead of International Womens Rights Day.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iranian regime is “toast” as the conflict enters its sixth day and missiles strike across the region. We have an update from Doha, hear how Europe is reacting to the crisis, and speak to Belgium's defence minister about the risks for the EU. Plus — actor and UN ambassador Nikolaj Coster-Waldau tells us why global cooperation matters more than ever.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euronews correspondent in Dubai Jane Witherspoon reports on the latest developments and reactions on day five of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Our EU Editor Maria Tadeo breaks down Donald Trump's threat to stop all trade with Spain over the country's stance on the war. We speak to EIB President Nadia Calviño and UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva. And Jakub Janas explains the geopolitical importance of the Strait of Hormuz and the consequences of closing it.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On day four of the US–Israel war on Iran, the conflict is widening fast. Donald Trump says operations are ahead of schedule but warns the war could last longer than expected, as strikes hit Tehran and Iran retaliates across the Gulf. We examine Europe's response — from emergency EU talks in Brussels to Greece deploying forces to defend Cyprus — and hear analysis from former CIA chief David Petraeus. How far could this war spread — and who can stop it?Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You can ask every Ukrainian, no matter where they were in Ukraine or outside, and they will remember moment by moment where they were and what they were doing the moment Russia started its full-scale invasion,” Euronews' Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina tells Méabh Mc Mahon. Alongside Marta Barandiy, founding president of Promote Ukraine and Katharina Emschermann from the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Vakulina joined this week's episode of Brussels, My Love? the podcast to discuss the 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.This is an extract from the weekly Euronews podcast Brussels, My Love?. To continue listening, visit the Brussels, My Love? feed on your favourite podcast app. You can also find us on YouTube and on our website.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Europe Today: Viktor Orbán reaches out to European Council President António Costa after blocking a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine — but is he ready to compromise? We unpack the political fallout and the battle over the Druzhba pipeline. As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal tells us why he doubts the Kremlin's peace signals. Plus: the European Commission backs a million-signature push on abortion rights. Austrian Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner joins us to discuss women's rights and Europe's race to attract global scientific talent.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All eyes on Geneva. Nuclear talks between the US and Iran resume today amid rising tensions, military posturing, and sharp rhetoric from Donald Trump. Is a deal within reach — or are both sides preparing for confrontation? We also turn to efforts to revive peace talks on Ukraine, five years into the war, and examine growing strains within Europe — from the Druzhba pipeline dispute to mounting pressure over EU–US trade relations. With tariff threats looming and political trust under scrutiny, can Brussels and Washington still find common ground? We are joined by top trade MEP Bernd Lange.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our EU Editor Maria Tadeo breaks down Donald Trump's State of the Union and what it means for Europe. She also reports on Hungary's latest veto linking Russia sanctions and support for Ukraine to a dispute over a damaged pipeline. Jakub Janas looks at why “pipeline” keeps making headlines in European politics. We speak to Member of the European Parliament Barry Andrews, from Renew Europe's group. And Sasha Vakulina reports on the key takeaways from yesterday's fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as EU leaders travelled to Kyiv to reaffirm their support.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Europe Today marks the anniversary with a special edition hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon. As Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa visit Kyiv, we assess the state of the war, the political standoff over EU funding, and what comes next for Ukraine. Voices from across Europe — including Radosław Sikorski and Ukrainian MP Yevheniia Kravchuk — weigh in on stalled peace efforts, sanctions, and Ukraine's EU ambitions. Plus, we hear from those living and fighting through the war, four years on.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EU foreign ministers meet today to push forward a €90 billion lifeline for Ukraine — but Viktor Orbán is blocking the deal, casting doubt on President Ursula von der Leyen's big announcement in Kyiv tomorrow. We are live at the European Council foreign affairs minister meeting with the latest, plus reaction from Ukraine and an exclusive interview with Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard on sanctions, peace talks, and Ukraine's EU future. And after new global tariff threats from Donald Trump, is Europe heading for a trade clash with Washington?Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At a medieval castle in the Belgian countryside last week, European leaders gathered to discuss competitiveness, deregulation, industrial policy and the future of the Single Market. In this episode, we unpack what this retreat was all about: Who's pushing for cutting red tape? Who wants deeper integration? Is deregulation the key to the EU's economic growth? Is “pragmatic federalism” the secret ingredient for a powerful Europe? To answer these questions, we sit down with MLex managing editor for Europe, Kait Bolongaro, president of Eurochambres, Vladimír Dlouhý and President of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies and former EU Commissioner, Nicolas Schmit. This is an extract from the weekly Euronews podcast Brussels, My Love?. To continue listening, visit the Brussels, My Love? feed on your favourite podcast app. You can also find us on YouTube and on our website.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Méabh Mc Mahon we speak with Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for Palestine who is under fire and with several countries asking for her resignation. Our correspondent Maïa de la Baume reports on the first meeting of Donald Trump's Board of Peace and the controversy the participation of European Commissioner Dubravska Suica brought. To get up to date with the tensions in Iran and a possible US intervention, we bring in analyst Tomi Huntanen from the Wilfried Martens Centre. We speak with our Culture editor Tokunbo Salako about the arrest of former British Prince Andrew.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Méabh Mc Mahon we speak to Salomé Zourabichvili, a Georgian politician who served as the president of Georgia from 2018 to 2024, the first female to take on this role. Our correspondent Maïa de la Baume brings us the latest in the backlash the Commissioner for the Mediterranean has recieved from the EU countries for her participation in Trump's Board of Peace. We travel to Lisbon to speak to our correspondent João Azevedo about the racism suffered by the Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior in a Champions League match.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Méabh Mc Mahon we speak to Andrew Puzder, US ambassador to the EU about the latest in the relationship between the EU and the US. We also welcome in our studio the new president of the European Economic and Social Committee, Séamus Boland. Our Ukraine correspondent, Sasha Vakulina, updates us in the latest developments in the peace negotiations in Geneva.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we look ahead to the peace talks resuming in Geneva today nearly four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. With pressure from Donald Trump and doubts raised by Marco Rubio, are negotiations moving forward — or nowhere at all? We also have an update on Emmanuel Macron's visit to India just three weeks after the EU's landmark deal with New Delhi. And in Hungary, Viktor Orbán faces mounting pressure from challenger Péter Magyar as US backing enters the campaign. Finally, we bring you up to speed on the Epso exam required to get a job in the EU. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Mared Gwyn, we get you up to date over what happened this weekend at the Munich Security Conference with our EU editor Maria Tadeo. We also speak with Fabrice Pothier, CEO of Rasmussen Global and our Defence reporter, Alice Tidey, helps us explore the debate over an European nuclear umbrella. We then cross to Berlin with our correspondent Laura Fleischmann to speak over the controversial jury comments at the Berlinale Film Festival.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which EU leader would you choose for a dinner date this Valentine's Day? And is the EU-Mercosur deal as big an opportunity as it has been portrayed?To discuss these topics, we sat down with Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, Brazil's ambassador to the EU, Adélaïde Charlier, Belgian climate and human rights activist and Teresa Küchler, European correspondent for Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet.This is an extract from the weekly Euronews podcast Brussels, My Love?.To continue listening, visit the Brussels, My Love? feed on your favourite podcast app.You can also find us on YouTube and on our website.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Méabh Mc Mahon we speak in an exclusive interview with European Parliament president Roberta Metsola at the Belgian castle where EU leaders met yesterday. We also speak with European Commissioner for Sports, Glenn Micallef, about the disqualification of an Ukranian athlete at the Winter Olympics over a helmet picturing dead ukranian athletes. We also travel to Munich to our EU news editor Maria Tadeo ahead of the Munich Security Conference.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we cover the latest from today's EU leaders' retreat in the Belgian countryside and look at the possibility of fresh elections in Ukraine. We're joined by former Greek finance minister Yannis Varoufakis and we get an update on the Hungarian election campaign's dirty laundry from our correspondent, Sándor Zsíros.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Europe Today, we dive into the tensions that are rising over the future of the European economy as EU leaders prepare for a crucial retreat in Belgium. French President Emmanuel Macron calls it a moment of truth for the EU, pushing for new common EU debt — while Germany's Friedrich Merz firmly resists. Is there a compromise in sight? From Strasbourg, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses MEPs ahead of high-stakes talks with industry leaders in Antwerp. We break down the political signals and what they mean for Europe's economic direction. We also break down the European Parliament votes on stricter asylum rules, paving the way for easier deportations to countries outside the EU.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.