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Mar 18, 2026 • 19min

Trump berates Europeans for resisting demand for support in Iran

As the war rages on, Donald Trump is expressing mounting frustration with Europeans for refusing to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz – saying overnight that the US doesn’t “need or desire” their assistance. Our correspondent Shona Murray breaks down the logic behind the European response and the implications for an increasingly fraught NATO Alliance. Meanwhile, Kyiv has authorised the European Commission to enter Ukraine to inspect the damage on the Druzhba pipeline, a demand from Hungary and Slovakia. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is blocking a €90 billion loan to Ukraine until Russian crude flows through the pipeline again – with EU leaders seeking to convince Orbán to drop his veto when they gather in Brussels on Thursday. 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, with 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.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 20min

A region at war, a Europe under pressure

Alina Valtanen, Finland’s foreign affairs minister in a correspondent report on NATO and Strait of Hormuz security. Dubravka Suica, European commissioner for the Mediterranean on EU engagement, regional diplomacy and civil society support. Vincenzo Genovese, Brussels correspondent reporting on turmoil in EU politics and the Manfred Weber controversy. They discuss Middle East escalation, Europe’s strategic choices and political fallout in Brussels.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 20min

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: EU foreign ministers discuss war and energy shocks

Oana-Silvia Țoiu, Romania’s foreign minister and former journalist, reflects on EU de-escalation aims and defense priorities. Philip Crowther, on-the-ground international correspondent, reports halted shipping, drone and missile threats in the Strait of Hormuz. They discuss naval options to reopen the strait, US pressure on allies, energy shocks and regional security risks.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 19min

Iran’s UN ambassador denies Tehran’s role in escalating conflict

War in the Middle East, rising tensions with the US, and millions of people on the move. In this episode of Europe Today, we examine the consequences of the escalating Iran–Israel conflict after Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned American bases in the region to shut down and vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. We have an exclusive interview with Iran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva and zoom in on the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. 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.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 20min

War tensions rise: Europe watches Middle East crisis nervously

Tensions in the Middle East are rising fast, with missiles launched, ships struck in the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets on edge. What does this escalation mean for Europe and the world economy? On Europe Today, we break down the latest developments with an exclusive interview with Europe's economy commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis about inflation and energy shocks. We also look at NATO military exercises in Norway and the latest dispute between Ukraine and Hungary over seized assets.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.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 20min

Iran war escalates: Europe on edge

The war in Iran enters day 12 as tensions spread across the Middle East. European leaders warn against an “endless war”, energy prices surge, and thousands are displaced in Lebanon. In this episode of Europe Today, Maria Tadeo speaks exclusively with EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, Lebanon’s Energy Minister Joe Saddi discusses the crisis on the ground, and we check in from Strasbourg ahead of Ursula von der Leyen’s address to the European Parliament on the impact this war is having on 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.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 20min

War fears, oil markets and EU energy battles

Tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East as the war in Iran shows no sign of ending. Iranian missiles have been intercepted across the region while Israeli strikes continue in Iran and Lebanon, with hundreds reported dead. As the son of the late Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, emerges as Iran’s new leader, global powers react — with US President Donald Trump warning his appointment is a “big mistake.” In this episode of Europe Today, we bring you the latest from Euronews correspondents across the region, analysis from Brussels, and reaction from the European Parliament in Strasbourg. We also look at the economic impact of the conflict, EU finance ministers’ latest decisions, and President Emmanuel Macron’s “defensive” mission aimed at securing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.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.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 19min

New leader in Iran, rising oil prices, and Europe on alert

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating ten days after U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran is facing a major environmental and security crisis following attacks on oil refineries, while Iranian drone strikes across the Gulf are disrupting travel and raising fears of a wider conflict. A new Supreme Leader has been announced in Iran, as European and Gulf leaders prepare emergency talks and oil prices surge past 100 dollars a barrel.We’ll have the latest from Dubai, analysis from Brussels and a look at what rising energy prices could mean for Europe’s economy with an exclusive interview with the president of the Eurogroup Kyriakos Pierrakakis.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.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 20min

Middle East tensions, Europe watches

Tensions surge across the Middle East as Israel moves into a new phase of war and Iran launches missiles towards Tel Aviv, with explosions reported in Dubai and Doha. We bring live updates from Doha and Baku, plus analysis on how drones and AI are reshaping modern warfare. From Brussels, we also look at how the EU is preparing for possible fallout — and speak to EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib ahead of International Womens Rights Day.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.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 20min

War in the Middle East escalates

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iranian regime is “toast” as the conflict enters its sixth day and missiles strike across the region. We have an update from Doha, hear how Europe is reacting to the crisis, and speak to Belgium’s defence minister about the risks for the EU. Plus — actor and UN ambassador Nikolaj Coster-Waldau tells us why global cooperation matters more than ever.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.

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