Europe Today

This morning on Europe Today, we speak about the political earthquake in Germany as the far-right AfD party won the regional elections in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. We discuss the consequences for the country and its prime minister, Friedrich Merz, with Günter Krings, the vice-chairman of the Christian Democratic parliamentary group in the Bundestag. Also, US peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv for their first visit to the Ukrainian capital since the war started more than four years ago - after holding talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow the day before. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe, broadcasting from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of Europe Today with Méabh Mc Mahon, we cross over to Spain, where Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces growing pressure over the migration crisis in Ceuta, and hear from Ukraine’s Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko about Kyiv’s mounting budget pressures as the war intensifies. We also cross live to Magdeburg in eastern Germany, where the far-right AfD is leading the polls ahead of regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, raising questions about the future of Friedrich Merz’s CDU and the wider political direction of Germany and Europe. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today this Thursday, Méabh Mc Mahon brings you the latest on Europe’s 'new security era', Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and political turmoil in Spain. We also go live to Doha for the latest on rising tensions between the US and Iran, and hear from Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys on the challenges facing the Baltics. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today, this Wednesday, we sit down with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič as tensions over EU-China trade reach a critical point. We also look at why Europe is on edge as tensions with Russia rise, with wars continuing in Ukraine and the Middle East. Plus, why Romania could lose €700 million in EU funding. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Europe Today, we bring you up to speed on the EU defense ministers meeting in Dublin today that takes place amid growing concerns over Russian hybrid attacks. We also cross to Paris to hear how France is gearing up for a pivotal presidential election and deep dive into the fall our of the Ceuta migration crisis. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Europe Today returns after the summer break with the latest stories shaping the continent. Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks, Europe faces the fallout from a summer of extreme heat and wildfires, and an alleged spying case at NATO raises fresh security concerns. Plus, the latest on renewed US-Iran fighting and the migration crisis in Spain’s Ceuta. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Europe Today , we speak to MEP Bernd Lange about a new wave of tariffs on US trading partners, including a 10% duty on EU imports. The chair of the European Parliament's International Trade Committee has just returned from the US, where he says one of his main tasks was "convincing" US counterparts to stick to the agreed trade terms. We also debrief the EU's latest package of sanctions against Russia, adopted yesterday. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Mared Gwyn, broadcasting from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Europe Today , we speak to Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs about sanctions on Russia and the country's border security. We also head to NATO, where our correspondent Shona Murray brings us up to speed on the alliance's transition to NATO 3.0. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Mared Gwyn, broadcasting from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Europe Today , we look at the EU's race to approve a new package of sanctions against Russia, as Greece unexpectedly blocks the proposals over a separate ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). We also mark the first anniversary of the trade deal between the United States and the European Union. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Mared Gwyn, broadcasting from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Europe Today , we follow La Roja 's World Cup celebrations and analyse what made the Spanish side stand out from the rest. We also head to Germany to look at the government reshuffle following the resignation of CDU parliamentary leader Jens Spahn. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Mared Gwyn, broadcasting from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Europe Today , we head to Madrid, where Spain celebrated its 1-0 World Cup final victory over Argentina. Barcelona striker Ferran Torres scored the winner in the 106th minute after Argentina were reduced to 10 men following Enzo Fernández's red card. We also look at the European Commission's proposals to boost the competitiveness of European banks, as our correspondent Sasha Vakulina speaks to European Commissioner for Financial Services Maria Luís Albuquerque. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Mared Gwyn, broadcasting from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Europe Today , we speak to EU Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, as La Roja bid to lift the trophy. We also discuss the European Commission's Rule of Law Report, due to be presented on Friday, and what it could mean for democracy and the rule of law across the EU. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe, broadcasting from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Europe Today , EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius speaks to our correspondent Angela Skujins about the €90 billion SAFE instrument and the EU's support for Denmark in its dispute with US President Donald Trump over Greenland. We also break down European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Kyiv. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe, broadcasting from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Europe Today , Ukrainian lawmakers are preparing to vote on a new government this week after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed his Prime Minister, while the country faces intensified Russian attacks. We also speak to Carl Skau, executive director of the World Food Programme, who warns that the battle for global food security is intensifying. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe, broadcasting from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Europe Today , we bring you the latest on the situation in the Middle East with our correspondent Aadel Haleem. We also speak to the Bulgarian foreign minister about why Sofia worked so hard — and was ultimately successful — in removing the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, from the EU's Russia sanctions list. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe, broadcasting from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Europe Today , we bring you the latest on the recent airstrikes in the Gulf with our correspondent Laila Humairah. We also speak to Irish Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon about how to redesign farm support after 2027 without weakening rural livelihoods or common European standards. Plus, we cross to our EU correspondent Angela Skujins for the latest on whether the European Union should restrict — or even ban — trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today this Friday, our Europe Editor Maria Tadeo is in studio with all the latest information on her exclusive interview with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, discussing everything from Europe's economic future to next year's French Presidential elections. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Thursday's Europe Today sees the end of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, from which a record level spending commitment has been declared. This comes despite President Trump declaring the US ceasefire with Iran "over" amid fresh strikes from both parties across the Middle East. For more on this, former NATO Security Advisor Jamie Shea joins the show. Meanwhile, on the humanitarian fallout of this return to war, Jean-Nicolas Beuze from the UNHCR is in studio explaining what further conflict could mean for populations and migration between Europe and the Middle East. Plus, counterfeit condoms flooding European markets and what to watch for as the World Cup reaches the tense quarter-finals. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Thursday's Europe Today sees the end of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, from which a record level spending commitment has been declared. This comes despite President Trump declaring the US ceasefire with Iran "over" amid fresh strikes from both parties across the Middle East. For more on this, former NATO Security Advisor Jamie Shea joins the show. Meanwhile, on the humanitarian fallout of this return to war, Jean-Nicolas Beuze from the UNHCR is in studio explaining what further conflict could mean for populations and migration between Europe and the Middle East. Plus, counterfeit condoms flooding European markets and what to watch for as the World Cup reaches the tense quarter-finals. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Europe Today this Wednesday, a surprise result for many in France as National Rally leader Marine Le Pen has declared she will be running for president in 2027 despite Paris Appeals Court upholding her embezzlement conviction. Euronews' Mared Gwyn presses National Rally MEP Fabrice Leggeri on her decision. Meanwhile, the NATO Summit in Ankara has taken an unexpected turn after President Trump began berating partners of the alliance over a lack of support on Iran, which has been hit by fresh strikes from the US as the Summit goes on. He is also reigniting his fight to control Greenland. Shona Murray reports on the tense situation from Ankara. Plus we have the latest World Cup news after a busy night of action saw wins for Argentina and Switzerland, at the expense of Egypt and Colombia. This as a group of MEPs signed a letter calling for an investigation over alleged interference from President Trump in FIFA's decision to allow red carded Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium earlier in the week. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.