Today in the EU

In the latest episode of our daily podcast Today in the EU, we take a look at the consequences of political polarisation in Poland. 

October 2023 marked the end of eight years of the nationalist government of the Law and Justice party in Poland, with the election of pro-EU veteran Donald Tusk. Brussels welcomed his rise to power and unfroze billions in funds to Poland. 

But change does not happen overnight. Tusk is now confronted with an electorate divided over how the government should address farmers' protests, the cost of living crisis, and hostile attitudes towards the European Union. Will he succeed in steering Poland away from Euroscepticism? 

In this episode of Today in the EU, we are looking at how the EU is responding to Israel’s attack that killed humanitarian workers in Gaza on Monday night.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell both called for a thorough investigation into the Israeli military attack in Gaza. 

Borrell described IDF’s military actions as appalling and called for an immediate ceasefire while the EU institutions’ sentiment towards Israeli military forces seems to have taken a sharp turn. But EU countries are far from being united on the issue.

To discuss the latest developments we spoke with Euractiv’s Spanish correspondent Fernando Heller.

In the latest episode of our daily podcast 'Today in the EU', we’re looking at the NATO foreign affairs ministers' meeting taking place in Brussels.

As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, the alliance reflects on its times of peace and stability, as it faces two crucial challenges. Navigating the selection of a new Secretary-General and its relations with Russia.

To discuss what we should keep an eye on regarding the NATO meeting we spoke with Aurelie Pugnet, Euractiv’s politics editor.

In this episode of our daily Today in the EU podcast, we are talking about Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s effort to gain support from both ends of the political spectrum.

Von der Leyen faces a tricky dilemma as she will have to woo right-wing voters, including new members of the European Parliament, without scaring away the left-of-centre parties, whose votes she needs to win her second term. But what will keeping this precarious balance look like for von der Leyen? How is she going to get the best of both worlds?

To get a better understanding, we invited Nick Alipour, Euractiv’s Berlin-based politics reporter.

In the latest episode of our daily podcast, Today in the EU, we take a look at the satirical parties that have emerged on Europe's political scene.

The European Union isn't exactly known for fun and games, but there are some unexpected players who bring a more light-hearted approach to politics. They are political parties originally founded as jokes that have somehow managed to find a road to the European Parliament. 

We invited Max Griera, Euractiv’s network journalist, to tell us more about who these parties are, what their story is, and what impact they could have on European politics. 

In the latest episode of Euractiv’s 'Today in the EU', we are looking at how China's drive to reduce reliance on the West is worsening Europe's industrial decline.

Beijing’s push to achieve greater strategic independence from the West comes amid rising tensions between China and the West, while Europe is pushing for greater strategic independence from China.

To get a better insight into how this affects Europe’s industry, we invited Thomas Moller Nielsen, Euractiv's economy reporter.

In this episode of our daily 'Today in the EU' podcast, we are breaking down the concerns expressed regarding the European Commission’s decision to relax environmental requirements for farmers.

In the aftermath of the protests that took over some of the EU’s capitals, the Commission is making proposals to appease farmers, with much of it related to environmental matters.

We have invited Maria Simon Arboleas to our studio to discuss what's behind the European Commission’s decision.

In the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, we’re focusing on the nature restoration law, which has been at the forefront of discussions among national governments in the Council, while the European Parliament has seen its fair share of drama.

Despite the compromise reached between Parliament and national governments in February, which notably diluted the Commission's original proposal, there is now not enough support amongst member states.

To break down what is happening with one of the last key pieces of legislation in Ursula von der Leyen's flagship Green Deal policy and why member states are now against it, we spoke with Donagh Cagney, Euractiv’s energy, environment, and transport editor.

In this episode of our daily podcast Today in the EU, we’re diving into the EU’s lending arm's intention to“stretch” its investment remit beyond financing dual-use goods that can be exploited for civilian and military purposes. 

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is poised to loosen lending criteria, potentially lifting restrictions on financing ammunition and weapons production. But who is pushing for it, and what will be the implications of loosening the criteria? 

We invited Anna Brunetti, Euractiv’s economy editor, to break down this complex topic.

In the latest episode of our Today in the EU podcast, we are looking at how European elections have impacted French President Emmanuel Macron's policy choices. 

After France became the first country in the world to enshrine in the Constitution the right of women to have an abortion, the country now wants to regulate assisted dying. The newfound focus on civil and social rights has convinced many that Macron is trying to win back votes from the left in the run-up to June's European elections.

We sat down with Clara Bauer-Babef, health and politics reporter of Euractiv France, to unravel the matter.