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Von der Leyen’s Davos economic vision for Europe

As European leaders and the world's most powerful companies descended upon Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum this week, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used the summit to unveil plans aimed at boosting…

What the EU stands to lose from Trump 2.0

For his first full day in office as 47th president, Donald Trump is expected to sign as many as 100 executive orders on climate, tariffs and national security. Meanwhile, the European Union remains without clear…

What makes 2025 the lucky year for EV buyers

German carmakers are under pressure. They must meet new EU carbon emission targets. Chinese manufacturers are gaining ground with cheaper, subsidized electric vehicles. A new German government could bring policy changes for the industry. How…

Why Brussels is excluded from the Israel-Hamas peace talks

Despite months of brokering by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks have made little progress. The EU, which has contributed over €500 million in humanitarian aid to Palestinians over the past 25 years…

Unpacking the Polish EU presidency with diplomat Sobkowiak-Czarnecka

For the next six months, Poland will chair the Presidency of the Council of the EU and coordinate the 27 member states under the motto ‘Security, Europe!’. But even just convincing countries to agree on what security…

Everything we know about cable-cutting incidents in the Baltic Sea

Leaders meet today to coordinate on how to better defend the Baltic Sea after the latest incident saw the cutting of four internet and one power transmission cable on Christmas day. EU officials suspect Russia…

How Austria’s new leader could test the EU and what Brussels can do to push back

The populist bloc in the European Union may soon gain a new member: Austria. Herbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Freedom Party, is on track to become the country’s next chancellor, a prospect that is…

Top10. How Musk’s White House appointment could test the EU

In this episode, we revisit a significant development in the transatlantic tech landscape: Elon Musk’s controversial appointment as head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its potential impact on EU-US relations. Host…

Top10. The climate ambitions of the next EU commission

In this episode, we look back at a critical development in Europe’s green agenda: Teresa Ribera’s appointment by President von der Leyen to steer Europe’s green transition while ensuring its competitiveness. Host Giada Santana and…

Top10. Von der Leyen launches new EU commission with surprising picks

In this episode, we revisit a pivotal moment in EU politics: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s unveiling of her proposed team of European Commissioners. Host Evi Kiorri speaks with politics reporter Nicoletta Ionta to…

Top10. EU-US trade: what EU economy ministers fear about second Trump term

In this episode, we revisit an important discussion from 21 November, when EU economy ministers met to discuss the future of EU-US trade relations. While the looming prospect of a protectionist, pro-tariff Trump administration certainly…

Top10. Why the EU is divided over the Mercosur trade deal

As we reflect on the key milestones of the past year, we revisit the conclusion of a historic trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) on December 6th.…