Kathryn Carlson

Kathryn Carlson, senior finance reporter at POLITICO, breaks down EU finance and contingency planning for Ukraine. She outlines Plan B funding from Nordic and Baltic lenders and the IMF lifeline. Kathryn also explains how Hungary’s election dynamics and pipeline disruptions complicate timing and repairs.

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European leaders gather in Kyiv to signal unity and solidarity. But back in Brussels, Hungary blocks a new sanctions package against the Kremlin and a €90 billion loan to Ukraine. Host Ian Wishart is joined by senior finance reporter Kathryn Carlson. We also hear from Zoya Sheftalovich on the train to Kyiv with Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, as she describes the mood around the trip — and how Hungary’s veto cast a shadow over the anniversary. Plus: Aging EU buildings are showing their wear — from water problems at DG COMP to the European Parliament’s costly renovation plans. If you work in a crumbling EU building — or have your own Brussels infrastructure horror story — send us a message or a voice note on WhatsApp: +32 491 05 06 29. **A message from Amazon: Across Europe, businesses are growing with the AWS Cloud to build innovative, scalable products. From Europe’s largest enterprises and government agencies to the continent’s fastest growing startups, learn more about how AWS Cloud is helping businesses across Europe grow at AWS.eu.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ginger Hervey, an emerging markets reporter, Terry Hyland, North America's managing editor, and Kathryn Carlson, a Europe reporter, come together to discuss key developments in chemical regulation. They dive into Latin America's ambitious action plan for chemicals management and the growing U.S. legislative efforts to tackle PFAS chemicals, with success stories from New York and Vermont. The conversation also highlights the complexities of updating EU food contact materials regulations, reflecting the clash between industry needs and public safety concerns.