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Europe Today

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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 m

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 20 min
Latest: 15 Oct 2026
Language: English

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15 Oct 2026 · 20 minNew

Kallas speaks exclusively to Euronews as crucial EU summit kicks off

Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, speaks exclusively to Maria Tadeo as EU leaders arrive in Brussels for a crucial EU summit on spiralling energy prices, an unfinished seven-year budget, and Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine. We also interview Abu Abughazaleh, the Jordanian Investment Minister. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today.…

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S3 · E186 · 14 Oct 2026 · 20 minNew
Spanish FM on Euronews, Black Sea drone attacks, EU-China reset
Spain is under pressure on multiple fronts: war in Ukraine, a housing crisis, snap elections, and tension with Morocco over Ceuta. In an exclusive interview, Foreign Minister Albares tells how Madrid is coping. Plus: Drone attacks in the Black Sea, an EU-China reset, and Ireland's EU budget plan. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today.…
S3 · E185 · 13 Oct 2026 · 19 minNew
NATO warns Russia amid escalating hybrid attacks from Moscow
NATO's top commander has a message for Moscow: any attack on the alliance will be blocked, blunted and broken. In Warsaw, Zelenskyy says Russia has already broken Trump's energy ceasefire. And in France, student protests enter a new phase as the country's budget reaches the French Assembly. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe…
S3 · E184 · 12 Oct 2026 · 20 min
Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert
Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily…
S3 · E183 · 9 Oct 2026 · 21 min
Debt panic in Paris as student protests show no signs of easing
On this episode of Europe Today, Méabh Mc Mahon breaks down the escalating student riots in France with socialist MEP Emma Rafowicz. Plus, former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark joins us in the studio to discuss China trade tensions, and potential associate EU membership for New Zealand. We also cross to Kyiv to speak with Ukrainian MP Yulia Klymenko following a devastating strike in Kramatorsk, and get the latest from Strasbourg on the investigation surrounding French Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon,…
S3 · E182 · 8 Oct 2026 · 20 min
EU-China: Are We Heading for a Trade War?
This Thursday on Europe Today, Méabh Mc Mahon brings you the biggest stories shaping Europe today — from the school protests in France to Brexit’s return to the political agenda. Plus, EU-China tensions, Marco Rubio’s message to Europe, and a catchy proposal to cut MEPs’ salaries. Hear from Euronews correspondents Jorge Liboreiro, Estelle Nilsson-Julien and Fay Doulgeri, plus UK Minister for European Relations Hamish Falconer and Belgian MEP Marc Botenga. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of…
S3 · E181 · 7 Oct 2026 · 21 min
Why you don't need to worry about a new plague
On Europe Today with Méabh Mc Mahon, we mark three years since the October 7th attacks with an interview with Israel's ambassador to France and speak to activist and author Bill Browder about EU sanctions against Russia. Plus, German intelligence is rocked after a former BND chief is arrested for treason, Spain drops its arrest warrant for exiled Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, and prominent Belgian virologist Marc Van Ranst joins us to weigh in on the plague lab incident in Siberia. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly…
S3 · E180 · 6 Oct 2026 · 19 min
What’s driving Pedro Sánchez’s gamble in Spain
On Europe Today with Méabh Mc Mahon, we bring you fresh analysis on Spain’s decision to head for a snap election as housing costs and the cost of living dominate the political debate. We look at what’s driving Pedro Sánchez’s gamble — and what it could mean for Spain and Europe. Plus: protests and clashes in France, a deadly drone strike in the Black Sea, growing concern over a suspected plague outbreak in Russia, Europe’s housing crisis, and a new investigation into AI-generated sexual violence targeting female MEPs. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc…
S3 · E179 · 5 Oct 2026 · 19 min
Elections in Brazil: Bolsonaro and Lula head to runoff
On today’s Europe Today with Méabh Mc Mahon: Former EU Council President Charles Michel breaks down Europe's spiraling energy crisis and gas prices, while analyst João Albuquerque unpacks the high-stakes first round of Brazil's presidential election between Flávio Bolsonaro and President Lula. Plus, we cover Spain's potential snap election, student protests in France, and the political scandal surrounding French far-right leader Jordan Bardella with Euronews’ French politics expert Maia de la Baume. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon,…
S3 · E178 · 2 Oct 2026 · 19 min
European consumers keep being pummeled by rising energy prices
EU Energy Commissioner Jorgensen talks to Euronews about rising energy prices. The student protests across France are getting increasingly violent, and the Spanish Parliament will vote on two decrees today to tackle the housing crisis and protect tenants. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast…
S3 · E177 · 1 Oct 2026 · 20 min
Rutte tells Russia to stop nuclear threats at Euronews defence summit
NATO chief Mark Rutte tells Russia to stop its nuclear threats, speaking at the Euronews Defence Summit as Moscow threatens to use its nuclear arsenal. Rutte also said there's no imminent threat to NATO territory, while Belgian defence chief Theo Francken argued Russia is Belgium's biggest threat. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today.…
S3 · E176 · 30 Sep 2026 · 19 min
NATO chief Mark Rutte joins Euronews' Defence and Space Summit in Brussels
Euronews hosts its biggest-ever news event, the Defence & Space Summit in Brussels, with NATO chief Mark Rutte among the guests. Meanwhile, Ukraine races to build interceptor drones against Russia's jet-powered strikes, and Estonia blames Russia for an arson attack on a defence firm. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today…
S3 · E175 · 29 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Ukraine seeks urgent funding in Brussels as Russia's drones pound Kyiv
EU allies meet in Brussels to plug Ukraine's wartime funding gap, as Russia pounds Kyiv with more than 120 drones, one hitting the National Academy of Sciences in broad daylight. Pope Leo XIV wraps up his France visit in Metz, where he praised multilateralism and warned against dominance. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe…
S3 · E174 · 28 Sep 2026 · 20 min
EU ministers meet on Ukraine aid as Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz deal
EU defence ministers meet in Brussels on Ukraine aid and Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet," as Moscow escalates missile and drone strikes. Elsewhere, Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz offer, claiming the US is "winning tremendously," and Pope Leo XIV heads to Metz for his final day in France. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today.…
S3 · E173 · 25 Sep 2026 · 19 min
Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping, Pope Leo's first visit to France
Trump and Xi Jinping's high-stakes Washington summit was closely watched in Europe, as Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for the first time. Also on the show: an interview with Danish minister Martin Lidegaard on the US-Denmark deal on Greenland and an update on the Ceuta migration crisis. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe…
S3 · E172 · 24 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Trump tells countries to quit ICC, EU defence chief speaks to Euronews
EU defence chief speaks to Euronews as US President Donald Trump calls on every country belonging to the International Criminal Court to quit. Meanwhile, as war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and refining costs soar, European consumers are feeling the pinch more and more. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe…
S3 · E171 · 23 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs speaks to Euronews
US President Donald Trump said he expects the war to end sooner than people think. In Brussels, two Russian oligarchs came off the EU's blacklist yesterday after intense negotiations between EU countries. We speak exclusively about it to Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is…
S3 · E170 · 22 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Trump and Zelenskyy to meet in New York
Trump and Zelenskyy are set to discuss ending the war on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. In Brussels, EU Ambassadors have failed to agree on extending Russia sanctions that are set to expire today. We also break down Macron and Trump's recent meeting in New York. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is…
S3 · E169 · 21 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Merz under pressure again
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure again after his CDU party suffered a disastrous result in Sunday's German state elections, as Ukraine launched its biggest-ever drone strike on Moscow. Today on Europe Today we also cover rising Iran-US tensions and Meloni's burqa ban plan. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news, analysis and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today…
S3 · E168 · 18 Sep 2026 · 20 min
What's next on the EU-Canada relationship?
This morning on Europe Today , we look at what Canada's new EU associate member status actually means, as EU finance ministers meet in Dublin amid spiralling energy costs. Also on the show: fresh reactions to the EU's new Kids Act, which aims to restrict social media and AI chatbots for children under 15. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news, analysis and insights that matter in Europe…
S3 · E167 · 17 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Roberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews
This morning on Europe Today , European Parliament President Roberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews, a day after Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first "associate member" — a plan Trump has threatened with "very serious tariffs". Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament today in Strasbourg. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay ahead with the key news,…
S3 · E166 · 16 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 42 min
Charles Michel: Von der Leyen is "very slow taking decisions"
This morning on Europe Today, we speak to former European Council President Charles Michel about Ursula von der Leyen's leadership. We connect to the European Parliament in Strasbourg ahead of the annual address by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as she grapples with migration, Ukraine, defence and Europe's role in a rapidly shifting world. We cover it all from Brussels and Strasbourg, with ongoing analysis, top interviews and our team of EU correspondents. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every…
S3 · E165 · 15 Sep 2026 · 20 min
All eyes on Ursula von der Leyen as Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce
This morning on Europe Today , we speak to European Commission Vice-President Roxana Minzatu about what to expect from Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address tomorrow. We also speak to S&D MEP Brando Benifei about the latest developments in artificial intelligence. And we examine Donald Trump’s claim that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop striking each other’s energy infrastructure, as fuel prices surge around the world. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and…
S3 · E164 · 14 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Tight win for Swedish Socialists as Trump wraps up Ireland visit
This morning on Europe Today, we caught up with Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs about Russia's growing threats. We also dive into the outcome of the Swedish elections which saw the centre-left opposition bloc edge towards a narrow majority. Plus, Trump wraps up a two-day visit to Ireland and former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán returns to the political spotlight. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond. Stay…
S3 · E163 · 11 Sep 2026 · 20 min
EU's economy chief Dombrovskis on Euronews as 9/11 attacks mark 25 years
This morning on Europe Today , Euronews Europe Editor Maria Tadeo reports live from the Rīga Conference in Latvia, where she speaks exclusively to EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis about Russia’s war against Ukraine and whether the Baltic states are getting the Russian threat right. She also speaks to Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. How have they shaped the world? We speak to Anthony Gardner, former US ambassador to the European Union, about their lasting impact. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and…
S3 · E162 · 10 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Europe tries to tackle the housing crisis — and could AI kill us all?
This morning on Europe Today , we speak to European Commissioner for Housing Dan Jørgensen about new rules aimed at curbing short-term rentals such as Airbnb in areas experiencing so-called “housing stress”. Maria Tadeo reports live from the Rīga Conference in Latvia, where this year’s focus is firmly on the Russian threat. She speaks to Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, whose country shares a border with Russia. And yesterday, we heard from several former AI developers who believe the technology could kill us within a decade. Should we be worried? Europe Today is Euronews’ daily…
S3 · E161 · 9 Sep 2026 · 19 min
Ceuta calls for EU help, Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats
This morning on Europe Today , we speak with former Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister Arancha González Laya after Ceuta’s Mayor-President Juan Jesús Vivas met with several EU officials in Brussels yesterday and called for European help to address the crisis triggered by the mass arrival of migrants in late July. Meanwhile, the Hungarian government has decided to expel 10 Russian diplomats over what it described as “unacceptable” activities. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we bring you the…
S3 · E160 · 8 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Pressure keeps mounting on Merz after AfD win
This morning on Europe Today , Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces growing pressure a day after the AfD’s historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt. We speak to Bela Anda, a former government spokesman under Gerhard Schröder, to understand what Merz could have done differently. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces mounting economic pressure as it struggles to keep funding its war against Russia. And in Serbia, thousands attended the pompous funeral of former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić yesterday. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe from Brussels, at…
S3 · E159 · 7 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Merz under pressure after historic far-right regional win
This morning on Europe Today, we speak about the political earthquake in Germany as the far-right AfD party won the regional elections in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. We discuss the consequences for the country and its prime minister, Friedrich Merz, with Günter Krings, the vice-chairman of the Christian Democratic parliamentary group in the Bundestag. Also, US peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv for their first visit to the Ukrainian capital since the war started more than four years ago - after holding talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow the day before.…
S3 · E158 · 4 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Europe not at war, but not at peace either, French Minister tells Europe Today
On today’s episode of Europe Today with Méabh Mc Mahon, we cross over to Spain, where Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces growing pressure over the migration crisis in Ceuta, and hear from Ukraine’s Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko about Kyiv’s mounting budget pressures as the war intensifies. We also cross live to Magdeburg in eastern Germany, where the far-right AfD is leading the polls ahead of regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, raising questions about the future of Friedrich Merz’s CDU and the wider political direction of Germany and Europe. Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast…

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Typical length: 20 min
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