Why the ECB is in a tricky spot

Why the ECB is in a tricky spot

The European Central Bank will meet today and make a decision that depends heavily on events happening thousands of kilometers away. That’s because the war in Iran has pushed up energy prices and inflation. ECB President Christine Lagarde and her fellow rate-setters will be in a tricky spot when deciding whether to raise borrowing costs. Zoya and Ian explain the dilemma. The conflict in the Middle East has also brought about a jet fuel shortage that has airlines warning about disruptions and governments telling people to fly less. On the show, we discuss how it’s not just a supply crisis that’s the problem, but also a shortage of information. And finally, politicians walk into classrooms … and immediately say the wrong thing. We run through some recent awkward political gaffes. If you have questions or comments — contact us on WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Albania's 'flamingo revolution' comes to Brussels

Albania's 'flamingo revolution' comes to Brussels

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Can Europe quit American Big Tech?

Can Europe quit American Big Tech?

The European Commission has finally unveiled its long-awaited tech sovereignty package — a push to make Europe less dependent on foreign technology after years of relying on U.S. cloud services, chips...

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Is Italy's Giorgia Meloni in trouble?

Is Italy's Giorgia Meloni in trouble?

With a slowing economy, soaring energy costs and mounting pressure on defense spending, PM Giorgia Meloni faces an uphill battle in next year’s Italian election. Amid all this, Zoya and Ian discuss h...

4 Kesä 15min

The jobs squeeze facing Europe

The jobs squeeze facing Europe

Today the Commission will publish its European Semester Spring Package, a checkup on EU countries’ economies. But the news isn’t too good. The report warns that over a million jobs across Europe coul...

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Who keeps the Russian shadow fleet afloat?

Who keeps the Russian shadow fleet afloat?

As the EU prepares to target Russia’s shadow fleet in the 21st sanctions package, we’re looking at the system that keeps these ships in business. Every one of these Russian vessels carrying sanctione...

2 Kesä 15min

Europe’s toughest migration plan yet

Europe’s toughest migration plan yet

The EU is edging closer to one of its most controversial migration policies yet: sending failed asylum seekers to return hubs outside the bloc. Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur discuss the latest n...

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China: the 'abusive' partner the EU just can’t quit?

China: the 'abusive' partner the EU just can’t quit?

Is the EU finally ready to get serious about China? That’s the question increasingly dominating conversations in Brussels as fears grow that Europe is being squeezed by Beijing’s industrial machine. ...

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The ban threat facing Europe's far right

The ban threat facing Europe's far right

Europe’s far right is yet again under the microscope as a European Parliament watchdog moves to ban the Alternative for Germany’s EU party. On the show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton discuss ho...

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