The €1.8 trillion standoff

The €1.8 trillion standoff

Today on the pod, we’re talking money, money, money. An important vote on the EU’s next long-term budget is happening in the European Parliament. Zoya and Nick discuss how lawmakers are pushing for a bigger cash pot ... which will likely cause a stir with some countries. We unpack the battle lines already starting to form. Also, the College of Commissioners is meeting in Strasbourg to discuss how drafting legislation could be made more efficient — although critics warn this could weaken important safeguards. Plus, last week the Commission unveiled an age verification app designed to stop kids from accessing adult content online. But the rollout has been … bumpy. Finally: It seems we really hit a nerve when we discussed whether shops in Brussels should be open on Sundays. Zoya and Nick sift through your heated messages. More 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

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8 Jun 16min

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 Jun 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...

3 Jun 14min

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 Jun 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...

1 Jun 16min

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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