Henry Foy

Henry Foy, the FT’s Brussels bureau chief on EU politics, and James Schotter, the FT’s Jerusalem correspondent on Israeli politics, dig into Pakistan’s bid to mediate with Iran. They also explore how US LNG is being used as leverage over Europe, why carmakers are scrambling for aluminium, and how Israeli rivals are racing to sound tougher on Iran.

Malcolm Moore, FT energy editor, joins to unpack the dire state of Venezuela's oil infrastructure, revealing its crumbling facilities and the massive investment needed for recovery. He discusses the history of oil decline, tracing it back to nationalization and sanctions. Henry Foy, FT Brussels bureau chief, dives into the UK and France's commitment to troop deployment in Ukraine and explores the intricacies of proposed security guarantees amidst complex political dynamics. Together, they highlight the intersection of energy politics and global stability.

Gideon talks to Henry Foy, the FT’s bureau chief in Brussels, about next week’s EU parliamentary elections. Far-right parties are set to win more seats, but how will this translate into their ability to influence policy? Clip: Bruegel TVHow will the European parliamentary elections change the EU? Join Henry Foy and colleagues on June 12 for a subscriber webinar on the election results. You can register by going to ft.com/euwebinarFree links to read more on this topic:Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for second term in trouble over Giorgia Meloni tiesHow the far right is winning over young EuropeansPolice raid European parliament staffer’s office in Russian influence probeRussia plotting sabotage across Europe, intelligence agencies warnSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen TurnerRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.