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  • The summit Europe loves to hate

    The summit Europe loves to hate
    12 Nov 2026
    Over 50 leaders are descending on Dublin today for the European Political Community summit — but it's not a popular one. Today on the show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Kathryn Carlson discuss why insiders don't find the forum particularly useful, and some even hope it will end once French President Emmanuel Macron — who spearheaded the initiative — leaves office. One meeting leaders are more eager to attend, however, is Friday's informal European Council, also taking place in Dublin. High on the agenda is the thorny question of who should represent Europe in future Ukraine peace talks, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ups the pressure with a November deadline. Plus, AI will be a crucial topic: from Europe's place in the global AI race to cybersecurity concerns. Finally, Finland’s embassy in Canberra is going viral ... and no one quite knows why. Questions? Comments? Message us on WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29. Articles mentioned in this episode: US to seek Putin’s ‘blessing’ for Europe to join Ukraine talks. Zelenskyy tells Europe to hurry up and pick a rep for peace talks with Russia. Finland’s embassy in Canberra is going viral — and no one knows why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • How to bypass unruly MEPs

    How to bypass unruly MEPs
    11 Nov 2026
    The European Parliament has figured out how to pass controversial legislation ... just bypass the full vote of all 720 MEPs. Today on the show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart discuss how cross-party leaders are worried that the plenary’s shifting alliances — particularly with the rise of the far right — could blow up legislation that expert lawmakers have already negotiated at the committee stage. The bypass method could come in handy for the EU’s next long-term budget. Next, NATO allies are considering the biggest overhaul of their military planning in at least two decades — by prioritizing Russia and deprioritizing conflicts further away. We go inside the ongoing talks. Finally, the EU today unveils its new Digital Fairness Act, which aims to help consumers online. But NGO Finance Watch says the proposal falls short when it comes to protecting people from fin-fluencers. Have you ever fallen for an online get-rich-quick scheme? Let us know! Message us on WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29. Articles mentioned in this episode: NATO seeks to prioritize fighting Russia and shrink forces for missions abroad. This episode was produced by Saga Ringmar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Can the EU's climate strategy survive election season?

    Can the EU's climate strategy survive election season?
    10 Nov 2026
    The EU wants to be a heavyweight at U.N. climate summits. But upcoming elections across the bloc could upend those efforts. As COP31 kicks off this week, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart discuss how the populist surge across the continent could undermine the EU’s goal to take a stronger leadership role in climate talks like these. Zoya and Ian discuss how domestic politics in France and Spain spell a problem for the bloc's climate aspirations. Next, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Bulgaria and Romania to show solidarity following deadly attacks in the Black Sea that have been attributed to Russia. But can the EU actually make a difference in the region? Finally, while cyber experts were looking towards Russia last week, the French government is now blaming Iran for the cyberattacks targeting supermarket fridges. Questions? Comments? Message us on WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29. Articles mentioned in this episode: Why COP31 may be the EU’s last great climate hurrah. Spain’s election favorites say Madrid must avoid ‘impossible’ climate timeline. Von der Leyen visits Black Sea states amid talk of shipping deal. Who’s who for Europe at the Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi This episode was produced by Saga Ringmar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • SPONSORED EPISODE: The science and evolution of cancer care

    SPONSORED EPISODE: The science and evolution of cancer care
    9 Nov 2026
    Precision oncology and digitally enabled cancer care are transforming what it means to live with cancer. The number of people in Europe alive more than five years after a cancer diagnosis grew 41 percent between 2010 and 2020, to nearly 15 million. As science progresses, a growing number of advanced cancers could be managed as chronic diseases, like diabetes or hypertension. But many patients are only able to access innovative treatments as part of a clinical trial, and Europe’s share of global commercial trials has almost halved in a decade. Access to screening and advanced diagnostics also varies widely across the bloc. In the first of two special podcast episodes produced by POLITICO Studio, experts in oncology, clinical research and drug development explore how precision oncology works, how artificial intelligence can draw on vast pools of health data to develop new treatments and where science is heading next. Guest speakers include: Fatima Cardoso, head of clinical trials, scientific affairs and international development in breast oncology at the Centre Antoine Lacassagne in Nice, France, and president of the Advanced Breast Cancer Global Alliance; Giuseppe Curigliano, professor of medical oncology at the University of Milan and head of the Division of Early Drug Development at the European Institute of Oncology; and Johanna Bendell, chief development officer, oncology for Pfizer. POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT The sponsor is Pfizer Inc., 66 Hudson Blvd E, New York, NY 10001, USA. The political advertising is related to calls for EU policymakers to improve access to precision cancer care. More information here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Le Pen’s plan to end EU diplomacy

    Le Pen’s plan to end EU diplomacy
    9 Nov 2026
    All eyes are once again on Ukraine this week, as a fresh round of diplomatic talks puts Europe’s future in the balance. The continent’s focus will largely be on Ukraine as trilateral talks among the U.S., Kyiv and Moscow happen in Abu Dhabi. The stakes are high, as President Donald Trump’s promise of a “big, beautiful deal” that “might involve all of Europe” has capitals on edge. On the show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur unpack potential outcomes from the talks. Next, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has a new adversary: French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen. If she takes power in elections next year, Le Pen wants to dismantle — or at least drastically scale back — the EU’s diplomatic arm, the European External Action Service. What could that mean for Brussels’ influence on the world stage? Finally, European leaders are gearing up for their first joint meeting on AI, but administrative delays threaten to derail their ambitions before they get off the ground. Questions? Comments? Message us on WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29. Articles mentioned in this episode: Marine Le Pen is coming after Kaja Kallas. The Kremlin call: How talking to Putin exposed Europe’s deepest rift over Ukraine. Putin may not want peace, warns Norwegian leader who spoke to him. EU countries still can’t get it together on AI. This episode was produced by Saga Ringmar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • US voters’ warning to European politicians

    US voters’ warning to European politicians
    6 Nov 2026
    The Democrats scored a resounding victory in this week's U.S. midterm elections. But will their triumph actually change anything for Europe? With the balance of power shifting in Congress, could the incoming lawmakers move the needle on issues Europe cares about, from tariffs to support for Ukraine? And what do MAGA's bruising losses mean for Europe's own nationalist and populist parties? Are they a warning for Europe’s far right? Or could the very issues that battered Republicans — affordability and the cost of living — end up propelling Europe's far right into power? Joining host Sarah Wheaton to discuss this is POLITICO Europe's Executive Editor Carrie Budoff Brown, who also led our U.S. newsroom during Donald Trump's first term. We’ll also speak with Gregor Schwung, a reporter at WELT currently on the ground in Washington, D.C., and POLITICO’s Foreign Affairs columnist Jamie Dettmer. Questions? Comments? Let us know on WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • How to find a job in the age of AI

    How to find a job in the age of AI
    5 Nov 2026
    Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping Europe’s job market. The Commission is hoping to do something about that. Today on the show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton discuss the unveiling of Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu's Education and Skills Package. In it, the EU executive sets out plans to boost vocational education and training for jobs that require physical presence and manual expertise — jobs that AI won't be as likely to snap up in the future. Next, the culprit behind this week's cyberattack on supermarket freezers across Europe remains a mystery. But we explain why cybersecurity experts are looking toward Moscow. Finally, some MEPs have AI doing their homework — and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola is not happy about it. Are you a young person nervous about your future job prospects? What is your game plan when it comes to finding a job in the age of AI? Let us know on WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29. Articles mentioned in this episode: Supermarket Chain Thaw Massacre: Russia suspected in Europe’s fridge attacks. Fridge hacks also hit French blood banks. Metsola tells MEPs not to rely on AI when drafting laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Europe wakes up to a blue tsunami in the US midterms

    Europe wakes up to a blue tsunami in the US midterms
    4 Nov 2026
    Overnight, the Democratic party has won the U.S. Senate and made decisive gains in the House. But this might not necessarily be good news for Europe. On this special episode, Zoya Sheftalovich is joined by Sarah Wheaton in Brussels and our Global Politics Bureau Chief Jack Blanchard, who is ringing in from Washington. Jack will give us a picture of election night and the "generational changing of the guard" as he describes it, which has seen big wins for Democrats across the country. But could this blue wave actually mean Donald Trump — more curtailed at home — turns his attention instead to Europe? And in that case, could we see transatlantic relations sour further in the next two years? We dive deeper into all these questions and more. Do you have any thoughts or questions on these initial results from the U.S. midterm elections? Contact us on WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29. Articles mentioned in this episode: Allies fear Trump will target NATO in case of midterm loss. OPINION: Why Europe shouldn’t celebrate a Democratic midterm victory. 5 things Europe needs to monitor as Democrats blitz Trump in US midterms. Our U.S. midterm election live blog. This episode was produced by Saga Ringmar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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