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Visa-for-bribes scandal rocks Poland — reaction and analysis
EU Confidential - September 29, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn 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 POLITICO's Jan Cienski about the illegal scheme, which was operating from within the Ministry of Forei...
Visa-for-bribes scandal rocks Poland — reaction and analysis
EU Confidential - September 29, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutesIn 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 POLITICO's Jan Cienski about the illegal scheme, which was operating from within the Ministry of Forei...
EP 142 - Defence industry, protests in Ireland and a Catalan lesson
I4C Trouble with Daly and Wallace - September 22, 2023 15:36 - 39 minutesJoin us as we discuss Clare and Mick's meeting with European defence industry representatives, the latest protests in Ireland, funding for Ukraine and much more. Fins aviat!
From the UN General Assembly — world leaders gather in NY
EU Confidential - September 22, 2023 02:00 - 27 minutesEU 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 to reform of the UN itself and Russia's war in Ukraine — it's the most action-packed week on the ...
From the UN General Assembly — world leaders gather in NY
EU Confidential - September 22, 2023 02:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 78 ratingsEU 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 to reform of the UN itself and Russia's war in Ukraine — it's the most action-packed week on the ...
EP 141 - Von der Leyen lives on a different planet
I4C Trouble with Daly and Wallace - September 15, 2023 14:41 - 33 minutesWe're back from the summer holidays, ready to bring you the latest from the plenary week in Strasbourg. Clare and Mick talk to Bethany about Ursula von der Leyen's State of the European Union (fitting name, if you ask us), the EU throwing taxpayers' money at the arms industry (again), their cla...
State of the European Union — the big annual speech and MEPs debate
EU Confidential - September 15, 2023 02:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn 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 European Parliament. The Commission president needed over an hour to highlight her key achievem...
State of the European Union — the big annual speech and MEPs debate
EU Confidential - September 15, 2023 02:00 - 37 minutesIn 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 European Parliament. The Commission president needed over an hour to highlight her key achievem...
It's back to school in Brussels — Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani
EU Confidential - September 08, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutesIt'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 Lynch is joined by POLITICO’s Sarah Wheaton and Nick Vinocur to discuss big European issues an...
It's back to school in Brussels — Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani
EU Confidential - September 08, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 78 ratingsIt'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 Lynch is joined by POLITICO’s Sarah Wheaton and Nick Vinocur to discuss big European issues an...
Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg: EU needs to rethink its enlargement approach
EU Confidential - September 01, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutesEU 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 as well as geopolitical challenges. Host Suzanne Lynch sits down with Austrian Foreign Minister...
Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg: EU needs to rethink its enlargement approach
EU Confidential - September 01, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 78 ratingsEU 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 as well as geopolitical challenges. Host Suzanne Lynch sits down with Austrian Foreign Minister...
Brussels summer survival guide
EU Confidential - August 03, 2023 15:01 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn 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 politicians are responding. Host Suzanne Lynch is joined by Nicholas Vinocur, POLITICO's editor a...
Brussels summer survival guide
EU Confidential - August 03, 2023 15:01 - 19 minutesIn 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 politicians are responding. Host Suzanne Lynch is joined by Nicholas Vinocur, POLITICO's editor a...
When Conservatives Endanger Democracy — Revisited
EU Scream - July 29, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsNews from Spain where a far-right political party called Vox lost seats in the recent general election. Vox are culture warriors in the mould of the US MAGA movement: anti-migrant, anti-LGBT+, anti-Islam, anti-feminist and with a predilection for blocking action on EU climate goals. The response...
Spanish election aftermath and the watering down of the EU's anti-SLAPPs law
EU Confidential - July 27, 2023 15:50 - 32 minutesWe 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 public participation, which often target journalists and civil society activists. Host Suzanne Lyn...
Spanish election aftermath and the watering down of the EU's anti-SLAPPs law
EU Confidential - July 27, 2023 15:50 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 78 ratingsWe 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 public participation, which often target journalists and civil society activists. Host Suzanne Lyn...
EP 140 - Inspired by the Latin American Left
I4C Trouble with Daly and Wallace - July 21, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutesThis week we’re wrapping up for the summer. We discuss the Latin American People’s Summit where Mick and Clare had the chance to hear leaders from across the Latin American left. We also discuss a visit to the parliament by Dominic Óg McGlinchey who is seeking a proper investigation into the mur...
Why Ukraine overshadowed the EU's big summit with Latin America
EU Confidential - July 20, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn this packed episode, we explain the outcomes of this week's summit with Latin America, we debate whether Americans can hold key roles in EU institutions and discuss the power dynamics of the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen. Host Suzanne Lynch is first joined by POLITICO's Nich...
Why Ukraine overshadowed the EU's big summit with Latin America
EU Confidential - July 20, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutesIn this packed episode, we explain the outcomes of this week's summit with Latin America, we debate whether Americans can hold key roles in EU institutions and discuss the power dynamics of the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen. Host Suzanne Lynch is first joined by POLITICO's Nich...
Ending an epidemic: innovations to eradicate HIV
EU Confidential - July 18, 2023 02:00 - 22 minutesGovernments around the world have committed to end HIV by 2030. The target is known as the 95-95-95 goals — 95 percent of people living with HIV diagnosed and knowing their status, 95 percent of those linked to HIV treatment and care and 95 percent of those on treatment to be undetectable, there...
Ending an epidemic: innovations to eradicate HIV
EU Confidential - July 18, 2023 02:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 78 ratingsGovernments around the world have committed to end HIV by 2030. The target is known as the 95-95-95 goals — 95 percent of people living with HIV diagnosed and knowing their status, 95 percent of those linked to HIV treatment and care and 95 percent of those on treatment to be undetectable, there...
#139 FEPS Talks 'Lula's new government: The prospects for the EU-Brazil relations'
FEPS Talks - July 17, 2023 09:36 - 33 minutesBrazil's political landscape fascinates experts across the globe due to its vibrant democracy, complex socio-political landscape, and the country's ability to navigate diverse ideologies and challenges while continuously striving for progress. Brazil's voice and actions have the potential to shap...
EP 139 - Nature restoration hobbles across the line
I4C Trouble with Daly and Wallace - July 14, 2023 11:14 - 32 minutesThis week Mick and Clare are in Strasbourg. They discuss the small victory in the passing of the much-weakened Nature Restoration Law by the parliament. They discuss what is next for that major piece of legislation as well as the scandal that is the new children's hospital in Dublin.
NATO summit wrap-up and the EU's battle over biodiversity
EU Confidential - July 13, 2023 14:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 78 ratingsThis week, we bring you the latest from Vilnius as NATO leaders wrap up a crucial meeting of the defense alliance, plus all the news from Strasbourg as MEPs clash over an EU proposal to protect biodiversity. Joining our host Suzanne Lynch from the Lithuanian capital is Jan Cienski, who breaks d...
NATO summit wrap-up and the EU's battle over biodiversity
EU Confidential - July 13, 2023 14:15 - 29 minutesThis week, we bring you the latest from Vilnius as NATO leaders wrap up a crucial meeting of the defense alliance, plus all the news from Strasbourg as MEPs clash over an EU proposal to protect biodiversity. Joining our host Suzanne Lynch from the Lithuanian capital is Jan Cienski, who breaks d...
#138 FEPS Talks 'Policies and pacts for better migration'
FEPS Talks - July 12, 2023 08:44 - 29 minutesFEPS Secretary General László Andor speaks with Dr. Steffen Angenendt, Senior Fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) in Berlin. Dr. Angenendt has been involved in migration research and debates in the last three decades and offers an overview of the evolution ...
A cure for HIV: When will Europe get there?
EU Confidential - July 11, 2023 02:00 - 20 minutesThere’s one key weapon that would be a gamechanger in the fight to end HIV transmission in Europe by 2030 – a cure. Forty years after scientists in Paris identified the virus that caused AIDS, we still don't have one. But, given that certain populations in Europe still don't have access to exist...
A cure for HIV: When will Europe get there?
EU Confidential - July 11, 2023 02:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 78 ratingsThere’s one key weapon that would be a gamechanger in the fight to end HIV transmission in Europe by 2030 – a cure. Forty years after scientists in Paris identified the virus that caused AIDS, we still don't have one. But, given that certain populations in Europe still don't have access to exist...
EP 138 - The slow creep of militarism
I4C Trouble with Daly and Wallace - July 07, 2023 10:23 - 40 minutesThis week on the podcast we're reflecting on the question of Irish neutrality, Michael Martin's laughable consultative forum and the event Mick and Clare hosted in Dublin.
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