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Europe Editor, Tony Connelly reports on the latest news regarding the Iberian Peninsula power outage.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports that a senior Palestinian official has told the United Nations' top court that Israel was blocking humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza as a "weapon of war".
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, discusses the outcome of the EU trade ministers' meeting in Luxembourg.
Peter Brown, Managing Director, Baggot Investment, on how US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plans have hammered global financial markets and Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Luxembourg where EU Trade Ministers are meeting.
The conviction of France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen for embezzling European Union funds came as a major blow to her, preventing her from running in the 2027 presidential election race. Her party called the trial a 'witch hunt' and she accused the court of making a “political decision”, a sentiment shared by far-right politicians across the world. So, could Le Pen's sentence strengthen far-right parties and benefit their leader's popularity? And could she end up standing as president in any case?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Peter Conradi, Europe Editor, The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Edith Rousselot.Further reading: Jordan Bardella: immigrants' son to French far-right poster boyFurther listening: Young, French and voting hard-rightHow France's left stopped a far-right surge Clips: AFP, France 24, Newsweek, TF1. Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tony Connolly, Europe Editor, reports from Berlin where German voters have chosen to move the country's politics to the right.
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Tony Connelly, Europe Editor looks ahead to what we can expect in the German election on Sunday after the collapse of a coalition government.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, discusses Taoiseach Micheál Martin's attendance at the meeting of world leaders and tech giants at the AI Summit in Paris.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports that the Taoiseach has compared Artificial Intelligence to the arrival of the printing press and the Industrial Revolution, warning that Europe needed to balance innovation with regulation.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports that the European Commission has warned that any tariffs imposed by the US on European goods would be unlawful and economically counterproductive.
Tony Connolly, Europe Editor discusses the possible implications of US President Donald Trump's suggestion that he may impose tariffs on the European Union.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports that the Taoiseach has cautioned against any premature response to US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on EU exports to the United States.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Brussels as Tánaiste Simon Harris attends his first EU summit as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Davos where the World Economic Forum is taking place.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, tells us about the key issues to be discussed by leaders at today's European Council meeting.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports that Taoiseach Simon Harris is attending a summit of EU leaders in Brussels, which will also be attended by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Brussels as Tánaiste Micheál Martin - ahead of a meeting with EU Foreign Affairs ministers - reacts to Israel's decision to close its embassy in Dublin.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, discusses the Mercosur deal between the European Union and South America which is due to be finalised today.
The European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc have finalised a freetrade agreement. However the deal will have to be sealed by EU member states. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described it as "a win for Europe." For more, we're joined by our Europe Editor, Tony Connelly...
Notre Dame Cathedral has risen from the ashes! Five years after the devastating fire, French President Emmanuel Macron toured the beautifully restored landmark, calling it "more beautiful than ever." With €700 million in donations and the work of over 1,300 artisans, the cathedral is set to reopen on December 7th.To tell more, Seán is joined by Peter Conradi, Europe Editor of The Sunday Times.Image: Britannica
Notre Dame Cathedral has risen from the ashes! Five years after the devastating fire, French President Emmanuel Macron toured the beautifully restored landmark, calling it "more beautiful than ever." With €700 million in donations and the work of over 1,300 artisans, the cathedral is set to reopen on December 7th.To tell more, Seán is joined by Peter Conradi, Europe Editor of The Sunday Times.Image: Britannica
The BBC sits down with the former German chancellor. For nearly two decades Angela Merkel was one of the most influential politicians and most powerful women on in the world. Now, three years after stepping down, what does she make of the current state of world politics – from the threat posed by Russia, to the return of Donald Trump, and the rise of the far right in Europe?On this episode, the BBC's Europe Editor, Katya Adler, tells Caitríona Perry what she learned from her interview with Angela Merkel in Berlin, including the ex-chancellor's experiences with Vladimir Putin, and her handling of the 2015 migrant crisis.Producers: Peter Goffin and Alix PicklesSound engineers: Gareth JonesAssistant editors: Sergi Forcada Freixas and Richard MoranSenior news editor: Sara Wadeson
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Budapest where EU leaders are meeting for an informal summit.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor reports from Budapest where European leaders are meeting at a summit hosted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Valencia, where the deadliest flooding in Spain in more than 30 years has occured.
A new era of violence is erupting in the French city of Marseille between rival drug gangs. Deaths are soaring - with 49 murders in the first half of this year already. We go inside the city to find out how social media is helping to recruit children as young as 14 to carry out the killings.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk Further listening: Cocaine Inc.Guest: Peter Conradi, Europe Editor, The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana.Image credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on the latest developments on the European Commissioner roles for this 5-year term.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports that Apple has lost its fight against the European Commission's ruling that it underpaid €13bn in tax due to Ireland.
Elections in France on Sunday threw up a surprising result. Against all expectations the far-right were pushed into third place, and the left-wing New Popular Front finished with the largest number of seats. But what future faces France remains unclear. Guest: David Broder, Europe Editor at Jacobin. Editor: Liam Thorne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Against all predictions, France's left wing coalition won more seats than Marine Le Pen's National Rally in France's parliamentary elections. With Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party losing seats and power, what now for French politics?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Peter Conradi, Europe Editor, The Sunday TimesHost: Manveen RanaClips: France 24, Public Sénat, CGTN.Further listening: Young, French, and voting hard-rightGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.comFind out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As France's hard-right National Rally take the lead in the first round of the country's parliamentary elections, will the political spectrum unite to stop them taking over or could next week see the first hard-right government since the Second World War? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Peter Conradi, Europe Editor, The Sunday TimesHost: Manveen RanaClips: Bloomberg, France 24. Further listening: Young, French, and voting hard-rightGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.comFind out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, previews today's meeting of the European Council at which EU leaders are expected to sign off on the bloc's three top jobs
French president Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election after his party was soundly defeated by the hard-right opposition in Sunday's EU elections. The National Rally has been boosted by young voters, personified by the 28-year-old president of the party Jordan Bardella. So why are France's youth shifting to the right? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestoryGuest: Peter Conradi, Europe Editor, The Sunday Times. Host: Luke Jones. Clips: TikTok/@rnational_off, Jordan Bardella, Reuters, AFP, Financial Times, TikTok/@jordanbardella, ABC News, NBC News. Further listening: The far-right plot to overthrow the German stateHow Italy's hard-right claimed JRR TolkienGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the past week, 180 million people voted in elections for the European Union parliament. While the centre-right remains the biggest grouping – and made gains – it was the seats picked up by hard-right parties that captured the headlines. In France, the far-right National Rally won an unprecedented share of the vote. And President Emmanuel Macron shocked Europe by calling a snap general election.For today's episode, Katya Adler is wearing her other hat, as the BBC's Europe Editor. As the story unfolds, she takes us from results night in Brussels to a train to Paris to cover the snap election.You can listen to our previous episode "Fascism in Italy: Has the country moved on from its past?” here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fascism-in-italy-has-the-country-moved-on-from-its-past/id1715473158?i=1000657436379 The Global Story delivers trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.TGS is part of the BBC News Podcasts family. The team that makes The Global Story also makes several other podcasts, such as Americast and Ukrainecast, which cover US news and the war in Ukraine. To find them, simply search on your favourite podcast app.This episode was made by Richard Moran and Eleanor Sly. The technical producers was Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, discusses the issues which will impact this weekend's European elections as citizens of the 27 member EU states cast their votes.
The trial of nine suspects accused of plotting to overthrow the German government has begun in Stuttgart. The leaders of the far-right group is a 72-year-old self-styled aristocrat and a former AfD MP who was found with a bullet proof vest and night vision goggles. So who exactly are these people? And could the AfD's likely success in the upcoming European elections pose a real threat to German democracy?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestoryGuest: Peter Conradi, Europe Editor, The Sunday Times. Host: Luke Jones.Clips: DW NEWS, Sky News, AFP. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, discusses reports that Ireland and a number of other EU members states are on the cusp of recognising the State of Palestine.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Jordan as Tánaiste Micheál Martin continues his latest visit to the Middle East amid increased instability in the region.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, looks ahead to what's on the agenda for Simon Harris' first EU Council summit as Taoiseach.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Jerusalem ahead of the next stage of peace talks on a deal to halt the fighting in the Israel/Hamas war.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on the European Commission's expected recommendation that net greenhouse gas emissions need to be slashed by 90% by 2040.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, joins us from Brussels where EU leaders, including Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, are meeting to discuss a 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on the EU Migration Pact and assesses the scale of the challenge facing both politicians, and migrants,
James Crisp, Europe Editor, Daily Telegraph, outlines what is known so far about the DUP Stormont powersharing deal.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, discusses the expected judgement from the International Court of Justice.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor takes a look at the events of the third day at annual World Economic Forum in Davos with Taoiseach attending the summit
Tony Connolly, Europe Editor discusses the main events of the second day at annual World Economic Forum in Davos with Taoiseach heading for the summit.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, sets the scene ahead of the annual World Economic Forum in Davos with the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine set to dominate the agenda.