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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.
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Episodes
Europe TodayEuronews Enlargement Summit kicks off in Brussels as US midterms test Trump
Brussels hosts the Euronews Enlargement Summit as Montenegro, Albania and Ukraine push for EU membership. We speak to the EU ambassadors of Montenegro, Petar…
Europe TodayTusk vs Nawrocki: Poland's Constitutional Tribunal crisis explodes
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki entered the Constitutional Tribunal to demand the return of its suspended conservative chief judge, as Donald Tusk's…
Europe TodayRare Oleshky truce holds in Ukraine, Albania imposes heavy fines on protesters
A rare ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky enters its fourth day as aid is expected to arrive, after a Russian drone killed at least 14 at Dnipro's station…
Europe TodaySecond high-speed rail disaster in nine months leaves Spain in grief
At least 68 people died when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, Spain's second deadly rail crash this year. In Montreal, EU leaders meet Mark…
Europe TodayIsrael faces deadlock after vote, Nordic leaders hold rare Putin call
Israel's election has ended in apparent deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority. Finland's and Norway's leaders…
Europe TodayIsrael votes on Netanyahu's future as Orbán is floated for UN chief
Israelis vote today in their first election since 7 October, with Benjamin Netanyahu's future on the line. Washington is reportedly floating Viktor Orbán for…
Europe TodaySerbia’s students topple Vučić as Israel braces for crucial election
Serbia's student-led movement has secured a historic parliamentary election victory, ending President Aleksandar Vučić's political dominance. Meanwhile, Israel…
Europe TodaySerbia students challenge strongman Vucic ahead of Sundays snap elections
In today's episode of Europe Today, we cover France bracing for intense weekend protests with live analysis from Paris. We also bring you up to speed on…
Europe TodayFrance is in turmoil, police are suing the state and Macron is away securing oil in the Gulf
On this edition of Europe Today with Méabh Mc Mahon, we speak to a French police union chief about their decision to take legal action against the state…
Europe TodayFrance, Italy and Albania deploy the army to restore public order after riots
In this episode of Europe Today with Méabh Mc Mahon, we go live to Strasbourg to speak to far right MEP Fabrice Leggeri after a fiery debate on the roots of…
Europe TodayUrsula von der Leyen is useless, Ryanair CEO slams EU inaction
On Europe Today this Tuesday, we bring you up to speed on the political tensions in France after a weekend of unrest and violence, plus the latest on…
Europe Today2,400 arrested in France after a weekend of violence and looting
As France cleans up the aftermath of its most violent nationwide protests in years, President Macron faces mounting political pressure—while a continent-wide…
Europe TodayZelenskyy in Brussels as Kyiv looks to Europe amid tension with US
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels for the EU summit with Washington’s support in doubt. He is set to hold his first formal bilateral talks with Hungary’s new…
Europe TodayKallas speaks exclusively to Euronews as crucial EU summit kicks off
Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, speaks exclusively to Maria Tadeo as EU leaders arrive in Brussels for a crucial EU summit on spiralling energy prices, an…
Europe TodaySpanish FM on Euronews, Black Sea drone attacks, EU-China reset
Spain is under pressure on multiple fronts: war in Ukraine, a housing crisis, snap elections, and tension with Morocco over Ceuta. In an exclusive interview…
Europe TodayNATO warns Russia amid escalating hybrid attacks from Moscow
NATO's top commander has a message for Moscow: any attack on the alliance will be blocked, blunted and broken. In Warsaw, Zelenskyy says Russia has already…
Europe TodayTrump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert
Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum…
Europe TodayDebt panic in Paris as student protests show no signs of easing
On this episode of Europe Today, Méabh Mc Mahon breaks down the escalating student riots in France with socialist MEP Emma Rafowicz. Plus, former New Zealand…
Europe TodayEU-China: Are We Heading for a Trade War?
This Thursday on Europe Today, Méabh Mc Mahon brings you the biggest stories shaping Europe today — from the school protests in France to Brexit’s return to…
Europe TodayWhy you don't need to worry about a new plague
On Europe Today with Méabh Mc Mahon, we mark three years since the October 7th attacks with an interview with Israel's ambassador to France and speak to…
Europe TodayWhat’s driving Pedro Sánchez’s gamble in Spain
On Europe Today with Méabh Mc Mahon, we bring you fresh analysis on Spain’s decision to head for a snap election as housing costs and the cost of living…
Europe TodayElections in Brazil: Bolsonaro and Lula head to runoff
On today’s Europe Today with Méabh Mc Mahon: Former EU Council President Charles Michel breaks down Europe's spiraling energy crisis and gas prices, while…
Europe TodayEuropean consumers keep being pummeled by rising energy prices
EU Energy Commissioner Jorgensen talks to Euronews about rising energy prices. The student protests across France are getting increasingly violent, and the…
Europe TodayRutte tells Russia to stop nuclear threats at Euronews defence summit
NATO chief Mark Rutte tells Russia to stop its nuclear threats, speaking at the Euronews Defence Summit as Moscow threatens to use its nuclear arsenal. Rutte…
Europe TodayNATO chief Mark Rutte joins Euronews' Defence and Space Summit in Brussels
Euronews hosts its biggest-ever news event, the Defence & Space Summit in Brussels, with NATO chief Mark Rutte among the guests. Meanwhile, Ukraine races to…
Europe TodayUkraine seeks urgent funding in Brussels as Russia's drones pound Kyiv
EU allies meet in Brussels to plug Ukraine's wartime funding gap, as Russia pounds Kyiv with more than 120 drones, one hitting the National Academy of Sciences…
Europe TodayEU ministers meet on Ukraine aid as Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz deal
EU defence ministers meet in Brussels on Ukraine aid and Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet," as Moscow escalates missile and drone strikes. Elsewhere…
Europe TodayTrump's state dinner for Xi Jinping, Pope Leo's first visit to France
Trump and Xi Jinping's high-stakes Washington summit was closely watched in Europe, as Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for the first time. Also on the show: an…
Europe TodayTrump tells countries to quit ICC, EU defence chief speaks to Euronews
EU defence chief speaks to Euronews as US President Donald Trump calls on every country belonging to the International Criminal Court to quit. Meanwhile, as…
Europe TodayLatvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs speaks to Euronews
US President Donald Trump said he expects the war to end sooner than people think. In Brussels, two Russian oligarchs came off the EU's blacklist yesterday…
Europe TodayTrump and Zelenskyy to meet in New York
Trump and Zelenskyy are set to discuss ending the war on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. In Brussels, EU Ambassadors have failed to agree on…
Europe TodayMerz under pressure again
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure again after his CDU party suffered a disastrous result in Sunday's German state elections, as Ukraine…
Europe TodayWhat's next on the EU-Canada relationship?
This morning on Europe Today, we look at what Canada's new EU associate member status actually means, as EU finance ministers meet in Dublin amid spiralling…
Europe TodayRoberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews
This morning on Europe Today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews, a day after Ursula von der Leyen proposed making…
Europe TodayCharles Michel: Von der Leyen is "very slow taking decisions"
This morning on Europe Today, we speak to former European Council President Charles Michel about Ursula von der Leyen's leadership. We connect to the European…
Europe TodayAll eyes on Ursula von der Leyen as Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce
This morning on Europe Today, we speak to European Commission Vice-President Roxana Minzatu about what to expect from Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union…
Europe TodayTight win for Swedish Socialists as Trump wraps up Ireland visit
This morning on Europe Today, we caught up with Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs about Russia's growing threats. We also dive into the outcome of the…
Europe TodayEU's economy chief Dombrovskis on Euronews as 9/11 attacks mark 25 years
This morning on Europe Today, Euronews Europe Editor Maria Tadeo reports live from the Rīga Conference in Latvia, where she speaks exclusively to EU economy…
Europe TodayEurope tries to tackle the housing crisis — and could AI kill us all?
This morning on Europe Today, we speak to European Commissioner for Housing Dan Jørgensen about new rules aimed at curbing short-term rentals such as Airbnb in…
Europe TodayCeuta calls for EU help, Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats
This morning on Europe Today, we speak with former Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister Arancha González Laya after Ceuta’s Mayor-President Juan Jesús Vivas met…
Europe TodayPressure keeps mounting on Merz after AfD win
This morning on Europe Today, Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces growing pressure a day after the AfD’s historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt. We speak to Bela Anda…
Europe TodayMerz under pressure after historic far-right regional win
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…
Europe TodayEurope not at war, but not at peace either, French Minister tells Europe Today
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…
Europe TodayCeuta migrant crisis piles pressure on Pedro Sánchez
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…
Europe TodayEU trade boss: China must deliver concrete results by October or face ‘harsher measures’
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…
Europe TodayMassive Russia missile and drone attack on Kyiv as EU defense ministers meet in Dublin
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…
Europe TodayIceland says no to EU talks
Europe Today returns after the summer break with the latest stories shaping the continent. Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks, Europe faces…
Europe TodayMEP Lange expects more US action over Google fine
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…
Europe TodayLatvian prime minister Andris Kulbergs on Europe Today
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…
Europe TodayGreece now opposes Russian LNG ban
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…
Europe TodayLa Roja's World Cup celebrations continue
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…
Europe TodaySpain wins World Cup
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…
Europe TodayMicallef backs Spain in World Cup final
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…
Europe TodayKubilius says Ukraine has turned the tables on the battlefield
This morning on Europe Today, EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius speaks to our correspondent Angela Skujins about the €90 billion SAFE instrument and the…
Europe TodayZelenskyy dismisses Prime Minister
This morning on Europe Today, Ukrainian lawmakers are preparing to vote on a new government this week after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed his Prime…
Europe TodayNo EU sanctions for Patriarch Kirill
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…
Europe TodayForeign affairs ministers to debate ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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…
Europe TodayEuropean Central Bank President and French Finance Minister weigh in on China end the European economy
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…
Europe TodayIran ceasefire dead as sidetracked NATO Summit comes to an end
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…
Europe TodayIran ceasefire dead as sidetracked NATO Summit comes to an end
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…