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This episode explores why the holiday season is especially challenging for people living with addiction. We look at how broken routines, nostalgia, and the social normalization of alcohol and gambling increase the risk of relapse. Through expert insights and personal testimonies, we discuss the pressure to justify sobriety at celebrations and why separating fun from consumption is crucial for mental health and long-term recovery.

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This episode examines the cooling of Europe’s labor market as 2026 approaches, revealing a growing divide among major economies. While the UK posts negative figures amid rising costs and regulatory uncertainty, Spain and Italy lead in job vacancy growth. In contrast, France and Germany see declines driven by political uncertainty and weak consumer demand. Despite strong job creation, Spain still faces the EU’s highest unemployment rate, highlighting the complex role of productivity and business investment in shaping Europe’s employment outlook.

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This episode explores how Madrid has emerged as a global center for tourism governance after being chosen as the new headquarters of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Beating major international rivals, the Spanish capital benefited from a favorable tax environment, strong air connectivity, and institutional support. Hosting both the WTTC and UN Tourism positions Madrid at the heart of global public–private decision-making, reflecting Spain’s shift from a holiday destination to a strategic leader in the world tourism industry.

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This episode looks at the steadily rising cost of Christmas meals in Spain, where festive food prices have climbed for more than a decade. With an average of €130 per person for Christmas dinner and total holiday spending reaching €800—€100 more than last year—we explore why inflation has pushed the Christmas basket up 57% over ten years. From surging meat and seafood prices to turrón rising nearly 16% in a single year, we discuss how families are adapting and why buying early is becoming essential to keep celebrations affordable.

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This episode reviews OECD GDP growth forecasts for Europe through 2025–2027. Despite ongoing risks from trade frictions and U.S. tariffs, the eurozone is set for a gradual recovery supported by EU recovery funds and easing financial conditions. We focus on Spain’s projected leadership among Europe’s largest economies in 2026 and 2027, contrast it with Ireland’s one-off pharma-driven surge and slower growth in Italy and Finland, and discuss how AI and geopolitics are reshaping the global growth landscape.

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This episode examines Aragón’s decision to call early elections after failed budget talks between the Popular Party (PP) and its far-right partner, Vox. With no agreement for the 2026 budget, the regional government must dissolve the Cortes and move toward elections, tentatively set for February 8. We also look at parallels with a recent crisis in Extremadura and how political deadlock has pushed multiple regions toward unexpected elections.

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This episode highlights how Ximénez Group, born from a small workshop in Puente Genil (Córdoba), became a worldwide leader in Christmas lighting. Now illuminating over 600 cities across 45 countries—including New York and Dubai—the company’s success comes from its fully integrated model spanning design, manufacturing, and installation. We explore its signature monumental displays, its expansion through Ilmex, and how its LED-based, energy-efficient creations attract tourism while meeting cities’ sustainability demands.

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This episode analyzes the contrasting inflation trends across the eurozone in November 2025. While most economies—like France and Italy—see price pressures easing, Germany stands out with a surprising 2.6% annual inflation, its highest in nine months, driven by food costs. Spain also records a mild uptick to 3.1%. We discuss how these mixed signals shape the European Central Bank’s outlook as overall inflation nears its 2% target.

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This episode explores Europe’s push to develop sovereign artificial intelligence—homegrown systems that reduce dependence on U.S. tech giants while reflecting European values. From Spain’s Alia and Aina to Portugal’s Amalia, and Germany’s SOOFI to the Netherlands’ GPT-NL, we highlight how nations are building open, multilingual, and transparent AI models for public administration, education, and healthcare. These initiatives mark a strategic effort to reclaim technological autonomy and strengthen Europe’s digital ecosystem.

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This episode examines an OECD report highlighting Spain’s economic strength alongside its growing climate vulnerability. Despite steady GDP growth and leadership in renewable energy, Spain faces escalating risks from droughts, floods, and heat waves—threats that could cost over €34 billion by 2029. We discuss recent climate disasters, the pressure on public health and infrastructure, and the urgent need for adaptation investments and emission cuts, especially in the transport sector.