We look at why 42 million EU workers can’t afford a week away, how the gap widens between east and west, and why even Europe’s biggest economies feel the squeeze—without giving the ending away.

We look at Spain’s share of Europe’s €2-trillion megafund, why economists warn that weak structural reforms could squander the windfall, and how common debt plans, tax policy, and elusive reindustrialization raise the stakes—no spoilers revealed.

In our next episode we preview Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first summer press conference—why he strikes an upbeat tone about Germany’s economy and coalition, how a failed judge appointment exposes lingering rifts, and what his takes on the Bundeswehr, EU red tape, Israel-Gaza, and Russia’s war really signal. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack.

We unpack why Spain sidelines Huawei in 5G networks while still relying on the company for sensitive wiretap storage, and how the tug-of-war between national security, business interests, and diplomacy shapes this uneasy balance—no spoilers revealed.

We explore SIRIUS, ESA’s new satellite mission to track urban heat from orbit with a cutting-edge infrared sensor, and how its data could help planners design cooler, healthier cities—no spoilers revealed.

We unpack a fresh Eurobarometer survey showing affordable housing topping EU citizens’ worry list—outpacing fears over public services, jobs, and local climate action—and why the squeeze feels sharpest in cities like Madrid and Dublin, all without giving the ending away.

We examine Brussels’ demand for faster anti-corruption probes, judicial reforms, and action on headline scandals, as mounting public concern tests Spain’s political will—no spoilers revealed.

We explore the far-right party’s push for “mass remigration,” the contrasting messages from its leaders, and the tensions over who would be forced to leave Spain and why—no spoilers revealed.

We unpack why Brussels has withheld €1.1 billion of Spain’s NextGenerationEU money, which promised reforms fell short, and what the six-month deadline could mean for recovery—no spoilers revealed.

We explore fresh CSIC findings that position Jamón Ibérico as a muscle-boosting “superfood,” breaking down its protein punch, key nutrients, and what a 40-gram daily slice could mean for sports performance—no spoilers revealed.