Donald Trump 2.0 — is Europe ready?
In this episode of the EU Confidential, we entertain the idea of Donald Trump returning to the White House in 2024 and what that would mean: for the EU, for the war in Ukraine and for transatlantic re...
6 Okt 202337min
Visa-for-bribes scandal rocks Poland — reaction and analysis
In this episode of EU Confidential, we discuss an alleged bribery scheme to hand out Polish visas, which is rocking the country just weeks before general elections. Host Suzanne Lynch talks to POLITIC...
29 Sep 202334min
From the UN General Assembly — world leaders gather in NY
EU Confidential is in New York for the U.N. General Assembly, where leaders from around the globe are gathering to hash out some of the most pressing issues. Those range from the climate catastrophe t...
22 Sep 202331min
State of the European Union — the big annual speech and MEPs debate
In this bumper episode, we bring you the main takeaways from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the European Union address, as well as reactions from members of the E...
15 Sep 202340min
It's back to school in Brussels — Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani
It's “back to school” week here in Brussels, so we're looking ahead to what policies will dominate the news in the coming months. Also, our special guest is Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani. Host Suzanne...
8 Sep 202328min
Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg: EU needs to rethink its enlargement approach
EU Confidential returns from its summer break, bringing you this episode from the European Forum Alpbach in Austria where the theme of a "bold Europe" has prompted discussions about Europe's internal ...
1 Sep 202332min
Brussels summer survival guide
In this episode, we unpack what to expect in Brussels this August as EU decision making grinds to a halt. Also, we explore how extreme weather in Europe is weighing against tourism demands, and how po...
3 Aug 202322min
Spanish election aftermath and the watering down of the EU's anti-SLAPPs law
We analyze the outcome of the recent elections in Spain and what it means for the country and the EU going forward. Also, we discuss the EU's proposal targeting SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against pub...
27 Jul 202334min
