The Europeans | European news, politics and culture

Train bistros and an oily climate commissioner


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This week, we hear about the controversies surrounding the selection of the EU's climate commissioners, we look into the past, present, and future of the Nagorno Karabakh situation, and enjoy a delightful interview with David Ecker, the person behind the @_DiningCar Twitter/X account, dedicated entirely to the experience of dining while traveling on trains.

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Producers: Katy Lee and Wojciech Oleksiak

Mixing and mastering: Wojciech Oleksiak

Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina

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00:22 A Little Polish Election Update

06:39 Bad Week: Azerbaijan Ducks Peace Talks with Armenia

15:14 Good Week: Hoekstra, the Unexpected New EU Climate Chief

29:16 Interview: David Ecker - Dining on Rail Cars

40:10 Inspiration Station: Mae Martin’s stand-up - ‘SAP’ - on Netflix, Laura Mvula’s song ‘Pink Noise’ (but anything from Laura Mvula really)

42:04 Happy Ending: Barcelona’s BiciBús!

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