Brussels, My Love?

This week European leaders were blindsided by a Trump plan to end the war in Ukraine that had the Kremlin's fingerprints all over it. In this episode, we take a look at Europe's role in ending the war in Ukraine and discuss EU efforts to tackle the acute housing emergency facing numerous EU countries. We are joined by Séamus Boland, an Irish farmer turned politician who recently was appointed the president of the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. The EESC was set up in the 50's to advise the EU on economic and social issues. Our other guests are Shada Islam, a well known EU and Asia commentator and contributor to The Guardian and Petros Fassoulas, the Secretary General of the European Movement International - an organisation set up in 1948 to promote democracy and European integration.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.

Should the EU rip up privacy rules for the sake of AI? How did the climate talks in the Brazilian Amazon go? Why did Shein just open a shop in Paris? The topics we dive into on this episode of "Brussels, my love?" the podcast. We are joined by Chloé Mikolajczak, the Belgian Climate activist and influencer, Tomi Huhtanen, the Director of the The Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies and joining us from the Brazilian city of Belém is Brigitte van den Berg, Dutch MEP from D66. 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.

Garvan Walshe, Chair of Unhack Democracy and expert on disinformation, discusses the urgent need for stronger EU action against foreign interference. Helana Hahn, a migration policy expert, analyzes the challenges of implementing the EU Migration Pact amid rising nationalism. Stefan Grobe, a seasoned political correspondent, shares insights on the implications of recent migration trends and the impact of TikTok bots on democracy, particularly in the context of disrupted elections. Together, they navigate the complex intersection of migration, technology, and democratic resilience.

Cynthia ní Mhurchú, an Irish MEP, discusses the renewed focus on EU enlargement, highlighting Ukraine's candidacy amid security concerns. Teresa Küchler emphasizes how membership is now seen as existential for many candidate countries fearing authoritarianism. Stefan Grobe critiques the long road for candidates, noting a disconnect between optimism in Brussels and local cynicism. The conversation also tackles climate policy setbacks and political trust amidst scandals, illustrating the complex landscape of European integration.

This is Brussels, My Love? Euronews’ weekly podcast that helps you make sense of what’s happening in the European Union (EU).From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs, join Méabh Mc Mahon as she breaks down the major stories of the week together with Brussels’ brightest minds.Subscribe now and join us every Friday, starting from November 7th.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.