Brussels, My Love?

Earlier this week, the European Union (EU) and India announced the signing of a landmark free trade agreement, which Ursula von der Leyen described as the “mother of all deals.”What does this pact mean for both countries? And why did the president of the European Commission’s outfit go viral? To answer these and more questions, Euronews’ weekly podcast Brussels, My Love? talked to EU-India expert Stefania Benaglia, foreign correspondent Teresa Küchler, and EU-India media commentator Rahul Venkit. Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU).From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds.Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After weeks of escalating tension, including threats of tariffs and even military force, the US president has backed down in the row over Greenland. Following talks with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte in Davos, Trump says a “framework for a future deal” is now in place that would allow the US expand its military presence on the strategically vital territory. But has the damage already been done? And what does this episode reveal about the state of EU-US relations? We are joined by Euronews US politics expert Stefan Grobe, Euronews trade correspondent Peggy Corlin and senior researcher Eoin O'Drea from the Wilfried Martens Centre for European studies. Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU).From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds.Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran is in crisis — and the world is watching. As protests intensify and the regime tightens its grip, this week we ask what role the EU can realistically play here Euronews journalists Stefan Grobe, Marta Pacheco and Babak Kamiar from Euronews' Persian news desk look back at the last week of internet blackouts, shifting U.S. policy, EU sanctions, and whether diplomacy alone can make a difference.Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU).From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds.Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United States’ military operation in Venezuela, along with the rising concerns about Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland, have made the world’s instability even clearer. So, where does the EU position itself?  In this episode, we sit down with Svenska Dagbladet’s correspondent Teresa Küchler, EU lobbyist Connor Allen and Euronews’s political correspondent Stefan Grobe.  Want to share your view with us? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.comBrussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU).From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds.Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, Maria Tadeo, EU editor at Euronews, dives into the fractious Mercosur deal and how industry interests are reshaping the Green Deal. Alice Tidy, Euronews' Defence reporter, highlights the 150 billion SAFE loan scheme and the push for joint military capabilities like drones. Meanwhile, Eleonora Vasquez tackles the complex challenges of the EU migration pact, especially concerning border rights. Andrea Renda, an AI expert, discusses the AI Act’s implementation hurdles and the importance of tech sovereignty in Europe.

Stefan Grobe, an EU correspondent and US expert at Euronews, dives into the tumultuous EU-US relationship of 2025. He reveals why Brussels accepted a lopsided trade deal under Trump and discusses the shift in trade policies from rules to raw power. Grobe highlights how domestic political dynamics, like Trump's standing ahead of the midterms, significantly influence US global power. He also sheds light on misconceptions Europeans have about US politics, providing an insightful look into the deeper challenges faced in transatlantic ties.

On this edition of “Brussels, My Love?”, we sit down with Belgian politics expert Lauren Walker. Born and raised in Brussels, she explains why the city has now gone 559 days without a government — and what that means for the people who live here, and for Brussels’ image abroad. With the region’s deficit forecast to hit €1.6 billion by year’s end, the stakes are high and in this episode we check what’s going wrong, and how does this affect locals and the European Union’s institutions? Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU).From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds.Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are frozen Russian assets? Why is everyone talking about them now? What should we expect from the European Council meeting on Thursday 18 December in Brussels?The December European Council aspires to bring a final political decision regarding the use of Russia’s immobilised reserves to help close Ukraine’s 2026–27 financing gap.  Brussels, My Love? sits down with Euronews' EU politics reporter Jorge Liboreiro to answer the 10 most pressing and important questions on the issue.Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU).From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds.Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk is furious with Brussels. The European Commission has sent him a fine of 120,000 euro for violating EU transparency rules on X. President Trump also piled criticism on European leadership this week marking a tense week for the transatlantic partnership. Is the relationship under serious strain, and what lies ahead? Brussels, My Love? sits down with senior adviser at the European Policy Centre Ricardo Borges de Castro, Swedish correspondent Teresa Küchler, and Wilfried Martens Centre researcher Teona Lavrelashvili to discuss the future of the Brussels-Washington partnership. Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU).From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds.Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A corruption scandal shook Brussels on Tuesday, December 2, when the EU’s former foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, and top EU civil servant Stefano Sannino were detained by Belgian authorities as part of an anti-fraud investigation. To delve into this story, as well as the ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine, we are joined by Brussels' insiders Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Teresa Küchler and Euronews’ Mared Gwyn Jones.Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU).From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds.Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.