Bedste Europod-podcasts (2025)

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EU Summit: Ukraine, Defence and everything you need to know 4:55

14h ago4:55

4:55

So, EU leaders have now gathered in Brussels, as they often do, to discuss Ukraine, Europe’s defense strategy, and economic competitiveness. For this summit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join via video link possibly in an attempt to convince Europeans to approve faster the next help package of 40 billion euros, proposed by EU’s high …

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Grain de Pouvoir : Le commerce en mer Noire 3/6 30:56

3d ago30:56

30:56

Dans le troisième épisode de A Grain of Power, l'équipe de reporters à l'origine de ce documentaire part d'Odessa, en Ukraine, pour se rendre à Istanbul, en Turquie, en passant par Constanza, en Roumanie. Ce voyage met en lumière l'impact de la guerre en Ukraine sur l'infrastructure de transport des céréales de l'Europe vers le Sud. A travers 6 épi…

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Ukraine’s ceasefire on Putin’s terms. What does he want, and will it last? 4:41

22h ago4:41

4:41

So, Vladimir Putin has agreed to a limited ceasefire, which basically means he’ll stop bombing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, for now. This comes after a high-stakes phone call with US president Donald Trump, who is apparently in his own bubble seeing this as a successful diplomatic move. But what does this so-called ceasefire really mean for Ukr…

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Germany’s €500B spending plan: What’s at stake? 4:39

2d ago4:39

4:39

In a historic vote, German lawmakers are set to decide on amendments to the country's Basic Law, their constitution. This amendment would unlock billions in funding for defense, infrastructure, and climate initiatives. Leading the charge is Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz, along with his conservative CDU party, who have joined forces with the …

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Negligence and corruption fueled North Macedonia’s nightclub inferno 5:10

3d ago5:10

5:10

A night out turned into a nightmare in North Macedonia. On Sunday morning a fire ripped through a packed nightclub in the town of Kočani, killing at least 59 people and injuring over 150. The cause of this tragedy is a mix of reckless decisions, negligence, and corruption, an all-too-familiar pattern in the Balkans. But is this another wake up call…

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Truck Drivers : The future of transport 6/6 19:19

4d ago19:19

19:19

In the last episode, we look at the future of the transport sector. How will goods be moved in the coming years? Which role will artificial intelligence play? And most importantly, will truck drivers still be needed or will they be replaced by machines? To answer these questions, we went to Intermodal Europe, the congress that brings together indus…

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Huawei, Bribes, and the EU: A new corruption scandal hits parliament 4:59

6d ago4:59

4:59

“Absolutely forbidden to open this door” signs are plastered with blue and white police tape on doors of European Parliament offices. And all this feels like a depressing déjà vu! Just a few years after the Qatargate bribery scandal rocked the EU’s only directly elected institution, accusations of cash-for-favors are once again casting a shadow on …

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Can Putin say 'nyet' to Trump’s proposed ceasefire with Ukraine? 4:24

7d ago4:24

4:24

So the latest diplomatic gymnastics around Ukraine are all about the proposed 30 day ceasefire between the two countries. President Donald Trump has suggested that he might target Russia financially if Moscow refuses to accept it. This ceasefire was brokered in Saudi Arabia between the U.S. and Ukraine, and now the world is waiting for Russia’s res…

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Portugal’s government collapses: what’s next? 5:13

8d ago5:13

5:13

This is the third time in three years Portugal is heading for a snap election. The political instability is more evident than ever for the country and analysts are worried if it will have a domino effect on the already vulnerable Portuguese economy. But why is political instability becoming the norm in a country that, until recently, was seen as on…

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Why Greenland’s election is a breaking point for Denmark, the EU, and the US 5:07

9d ago5:07

5:07

Greenlanders are heading to the polls today for an election that is set to be one of the most consequential in Greenland’s history. The self-ruling Danish territory will elect 31 members of its legislature, the Inatsisartut, as they do every four years, but this time, the stakes are existential. So, will Greenland remain part of Denmark, will it pu…

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Grain de Pouvoir : Les champs de blé en Ukraine 2/6 26:53

10d ago26:53

26:53

Le deuxième épisode de Grain de Pouvoir vous emmène en Ukraine. Plus spécifiquement, nous apprenons l’histoire des agriculteurs de la région sud-ouest de Mykolaiv, où les familles ont subi la destruction de leurs champs de blé par des bombes et des mines.Nous discutons aussi de l’histoire de la militarisation des céréales à travers la voix de l’his…

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Russia and US backed Georgescu barred from Romanian election re-run 4:22

10d ago4:22

4:22

Călin Georgescu was, just a few months ago, a fringe pro-Russian, ultranationalist known to few people even in Romania. Now the Central Electoral Bureau has decided to bar him from running in May’s presidential election rerun. This decision comes after allegations of attempting to subvert the constitutional order, extremism and endorsement of fasci…

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Truck Drivers : Another Way 5/6 25:09

11d ago25:09

25:09

Truck drivers transport 77% of products in Europe, but road transport is not the only option. Trains and intermodal systems are one of the alternative solutions the EU is focusing on, and one which could also improve the working conditions of truck drivers. Investment, however, is still too low. In the meantime, Europe is also trying to reduce the …

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A tribute to the International Women's Day (and why it matters) 4:46

13d ago4:46

4:46

Tomorrow’s International Women’s Day will not be an occasion for ‘celebration’, but for protest. As it has happened over the past few years, women and feminist movements across the globe are expected to take the streets for a massive strike: a women’s strike. In some countries, key sectors such as education, healthcare, and other industries will pa…

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Why today’s extraordinary EU Council in Brussels is a special one 4:58

14d ago4:58

4:58

Today, 6th of March 2025, Brussels is set for yet another day of critical discussions. EU heads of state are gathering in Europe’s Capital for a much-awaited Special European Council. On the agenda? Nothing less than how the EU will act amidst a geopolitical crisis which has seen US President Donald Trump cornering Ukraine’s Volodimir Zelensky, alm…

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The Commission waters down CO2 targets to give flexibility to car makers 5:00

15d ago5:00

5:00

The European Commission is giving carmakers a break, relaxing its CO2 targets by introducing a three-year average instead of annual compliance. The goal? To offer "predictability and fairness" and help struggling automakers avoid billions in fines. But critics argue this is a major step back in the EU’s climate commitments, favoring industry intere…

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What is Von der Leyens’s €150B toolkit for boosting EU defence? 4:59

16d ago4:59

4:59

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed the ‘Rearm Europe Plan,’ a bold strategy to channel up to €800 billion into military investments. The plan includes relaxing fiscal rules, offering substantial loans, and mobilising private capital to strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities. With Trump cutting military aid to Ukraine …

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Grain de Pouvoir: La Boulangerie italienne 1/6 23:19

17d ago23:19

23:19

Le premier épisode de Grain de Pouvoir vous emmène à Trevignano, près de Rome, où se trouve Culetti, une petite boulangerie moderne dirigée par Mirko Magnano. À travers son histoire, il nous dévoile la philosophie d’un artisan du pain passionné par son métier. Mais à plus de 2 000 kilomètres de là, en Égypte, Fatima nous plonge dans l'importance fo…

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Europe’s ‘coalition of the willing' after Trump humiliates Zelenskyy 4:57

17d ago4:57

4:57

As US president Donald Trump publicly humiliated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, Europe found itself scrambling to take charge. In response, leaders are pushing for a so-called "coalition of the willing" to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, if a ceasefire is reached. The UK and France are leading the charge, whil…

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Truck Drivers : Kilometers of Pollution 4/6 23:06

18d ago23:06

23:06

On our journey through the roads of central Europe, we often encountered trucks with Polish or Lithuanian licence plates. An accident? Certainly not. In this episode we travel to Sandomierz, Poland, to see how the competition between East and West works and to learn more about the problems of truck drivers in this part of Europe. Truck Drivers is a…

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Greece: Massive protests over train disaster could crash the government 4:59

20d ago4:59

4:59

Two years after Greece’s deadliest train crash, the country is at a standstill. Today marks the anniversary of the Tempe rail disaster that killed 57 people. Despite repeated EU warnings about safety risks, Greece’s railway system remained dangerously outdated. Now, with no trial and growing suspicions of a government cover-up, public outrage is bo…

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Austria's centrist parties form coalition, shutting out the far right 4:30

21d ago4:30

4:30

Austria may finally have a government! After five months of deadlock, the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP), center-left Social Democrats (SPÖ), and liberal Neos have agreed on a coalition. This is Austria’s first-ever three-party coalition at the federal level and keeps the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) out of power, despite their win in last Sept…

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The EU is launching the Clean Industrial Deal, but what exactly is it? 4:48

22d ago4:48

4:48

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is headed to Antwerp to launch the “Clean Industrial Deal,” yet another time with the same big promises and the same CEOs nodding in agreement. Von der Leyen’s pitch today is all about making the European industry competitive while keeping the Green Deal alive.The Commission’s new plan is to save industry, …

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The four-day workweek: Is Europe ready for the shift? 17:59

22d ago17:59

17:59

What if you could work fewer hours without losing pay? Some European countries are already testing the four-day workweek, and the results are in higher productivity, happier employees, and less burnout. But while some are working less, others are working more, like in Greece, where a six-day workweek has been introduced in certain sectors. So, is E…

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Friedrich Merz won the German elections. What now? 4:58

23d ago4:58

4:58

Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democratic Union won Germany’s election with a solid lead, no surprise there. However, they didn’t secure an outright majority, meaning Merz must now initiate coalition talks with other parties to form a government. The deadline is Easter, and Europe is anxiously waiting for him to make key decisions. But with a div…

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3 years of Ukraine war: EU leaders are ramping up their support 5:03

24d ago5:03

5:03

Today marks the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In a strong show of support, thirteen European leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, traveled to Kyiv, with another 24 participating in discussions online. These meetings reaffirm the EU’s commitment to Ukraine amid ongoing war and Donald …

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Grain de Pouvoir: [Trailer] 2:11

25d ago2:11

2:11

A travers six épisodes, Grain de Pouvoir est un podcast documentaire qui vous emmène en voyage, du cœur de l’Ukraine aux marchés d’Égypte, en passant par la Roumanie, l’Italie et Bruxelles. Il explore comment un bien essentiel – les graines, le blé, le pain – est devenu une arme de pouvoir, jouant un rôle crucial au Nord comme au Sud. Découvrez com…

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Truck Drivers : East Vs West 3/6 24:32

25d ago24:32

24:32

On our journey through the roads of central Europe, we often encountered trucks with Polish or Lithuanian licence plates. An accident? Certainly not. In this episode we travel to Sandomierz, Poland, to see how the competition between East and West works and to learn more about the problems of truck drivers in this part of Europe. Truck Drivers is a…

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Merz vs. Von der Leyen: The next power struggle for Europe? 5:14

27d ago5:14

5:14

Germans are heading to the polls, and it looks like Friedrich Merz is on track to become Germany’s next chancellor. That should mean a match made in heaven with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as they are both from the same party, the European People’s Party. But politics isn’t a fairy tale, and this isn’t your typical love story. If a…

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Zelenskiy negotiates peace with U.S. envoy as Trump blames Ukraine for the war 5:00

29d ago5:00

5:00

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia with Keith Kellogg, landed in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In other conditions this would be a nice diplomatic moment, right now things are way too complicated. Zelenskyy has clarified that he wants this meeting to be “constructive,” but that’s harder than it sounds when the le…

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Brussels drug wars: Can a police merger tackle the violence? 4:48

30d ago4:48

4:48

So, Brussels is experiencing a surge in drug-related violence. In the past few weeks, multiple shootings have taken place, leaving two people dead and several others injured. Authorities say this wave of violence is linked to organized crime and the drug trade. And the new Belgian government is discussing whether merging the city's six fragmented p…

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Ukraine: EU fails to reach consensus as US and Russia decide its future 4:56

1M ago4:56

4:56

So, European leaders met in Paris for an emergency summit, called by French President Emmanuel Macron. And as we discussed in yesterday's episode the goal was to come up with a common response to the U.S. decision to start negotiations with Russia over ending the war in Ukraine, without inviting Europe or Ukraine. And to figure out what the contine…

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European leaders in Paris, U.S. and Russia discuss Ukraine alone in Riyadh 4:49

1M ago4:49

4:49

So, EU leaders are in full-on crisis mode. Again. This time, they’re scrambling to respond to a rather blunt questionnaire from Washington, yes, an actual questionnaire, that they have to think about during their meeting in Paris and that is asking what kind of security guarantees Europe is willing to provide Ukraine. But what worries Europe, and w…

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Truck Drivers : Safety First 2/6 24:55

1M ago24:55

24:55

Truck drivers are expected to obey precise rules when driving, but this is not always the case. Many of them are forced to break these rules in order to make as many deliveries in as little time as possible, skipping mandatory rest breaks and exceeding speed limits. This is a problem for their safety, but also for their own. In this episode, we wil…

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Munich car attack escalates security and migration debate just before elections 5:05

1M ago5:05

5:05

Germany’s upcoming election is now dominated by a single issue: migration. After a violent attack on a trade union demonstration by an Afghan asylum seeker, conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz is doubling down on his calls for tougher law and order. Meanwhile, the far-right AfD is surging in the polls, blaming lax migration policies. With secur…

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Trump and Putin decide on Ukraine: Are EU-US relations at their worst? 5:02

1M ago5:02

5:02

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are reportedly pushing for peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, but with one major catch: Europe is being completely left out of the conversation. While the US and Russia make plans, European leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. Ursula von der Leyen insists Europe must remain at the center of negotiati…

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Zelenskyy open to swap land with Putin and to give up Kursk 4:41

1M ago4:41

4:41

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has put forward a high-stakes geopolitical proposal: the possibility of a land swap with Vladimir Putin. The idea could fundamentally reshape the conflict, with Ukraine potentially offering part of the Kursk region, a territory that it has controlled inside Russia since a surprise incursion last year, in exch…

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EU promises ‘firm and proportionate’ retaliation to Trump’s tariffs 4:57

1M ago4:57

4:57

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security have responded this morning to the U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel announced overnight, calling them unjustified and vowing that the EU will respond with "firm and proportionate countermeasures." Translation? The EU is…

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France bets big: Can €109 billion put Europe ahead in AI? 4:58

1M ago4:58

4:58

France is making a bold move in the AI race with a €109 billion investment, backed by private and international investors. But can Europe really compete with the US and China, or is it still too caught up in regulations? As Brussels shifts from AI watchdog to innovation hub, questions remain over funding, infrastructure, and Europe’s place in the A…

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Déconnecté.e.s en 2050 : Episode bonus - “Nous participons à fabriquer cet empire” - Entretien avec Alain Damasio 15:41

1M ago15:41

15:41

Alain Damasio, auteur de multiples romans dont la “Horde du Contrevent”, est l’une des références de la Science-Fiction en France. Il se livre dans ses œuvres et dans ses rares interviews à de nombreuses reflexions sur l’avenir du numérique. Dans la première partie de cette interview, il nous donne son avis sur le scénario dystopique de Déconnecté.…

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Truck Drivers : A life on the road 1/6 31:48

1M ago31:48

31:48

In Europe, there is a shortage of around 230,000 truck drivers, but by 2028 there will be as many as 745,000 vacancies. Excessive working hours, inadequate wages and long periods away from home are the main causes of this shortage of truck drivers, but the issue is much more complex. In order to understand why this great labour gap exists and what …

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USAID Freeze: America steps back, Europe steps up? 4:35

1M ago4:35

4:35

Since Donald Trump’s reelection or even before that Washington’s foreign policy has been shifting from soft power to hard power. Translation? More tanks, fewer textbooks. More weapons, less humanitarian aid. The EU, which has long relied on the U.S. for global development efforts, is now looking at a major funding vacuum as USAID, America’s premier…

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Spyware scandal in Italy: journalists, activists, and government denial 4:47

1M ago4:47

4:47

When WhatsApp alerts you that military-grade spyware hacked your phone, it’s not just paranoia, it’s reality. At least seven people in Italy, including journalists and activists, and another 83 people in more than 24 countries were targeted using Israeli-made spyware. The Italian government denies involvement, but questions remain: Who ordered the …

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What is the new special tribunal to try Putin for the Ukraine invasion? 4:36

1M ago4:36

4:36

Legal experts from the European Commission, the European External Action Service, the Council of Europe, Ukraine, and representatives from 37 countries agreed on the legal framework for a special tribunal to try Vladimir Putin and his officials for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The experts finalized the so-called ‘Schuman draft Statute’,…

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Déconnecté.e.s en 2050 : Je m'appelle Ezra 9/10 10:15

1M ago10:15

10:15

Ezra ne trouve pas Cy mais retrouve Adrien et un groupe de disconnecté.e.s dans un bar clandestin, pour ce que s'apparente aux prémices de la résistance à Infinity. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Trump’s tariff gamble and the price the EU may pay 4:41

1M ago4:41

4:41

Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the US will “definitely” impose tariffs on the EU, citing concerns over the US trade deficit with Europe. While Trump has previously made threats without following through, some of his recent tariff measures, particularly on Canada and China, have been implemented stressing European leaders. But is Trump really…

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EU Defence spending: big plans, little budget 4:58

2M ago4:58

4:58

EU leaders are meeting in Brussels today, Monday, to discuss defense spending, without committing to real investments. This follows weeks of debate on the issue, fueled by growing concerns that Russia could test and destabilize Europe’s defenses at any moment. But instead of concrete funding plans, the focus of this meeting will be on identifying t…

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Déconnecté.e.s en 2050 : La première fois 8/10 9:01

2M ago9:01

9:01

Ezra, qui supporte de moins en moins sa situation, sort pour la première fois de chez elle sans ses appareils Infinity. Elle part ensuite à la recherche de Cy, avant qu'une annonce inattendue n'intervienne. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Truck Drivers : [Trailer] 2:16

2M ago2:16

2:16

Truck Drivers is the story of an indispensable profession, but also of an economic and logistical system under strain. It’s a story of exploitation, fierce competition, and an equilibrium that has spiraled out of control. Every day, thousands of trucks crisscross Europe’s roads to deliver the products we consume without a second thought. This immen…

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Merkel slams Merz: Has Germany’s CDU opened the door to the far-right? 4:59

2M ago4:59

4:59

Angela Merkel has spoken, and she’s not happy. Three years after stepping down as Germany’s chancellor, she’s publicly criticizing her successor, CDU leader Friedrich Merz, for breaking a long-standing taboo: relying on far-right AfD votes to pass an anti-immigration motion in parliament. With Germany’s elections just weeks away, Merkel’s intervent…

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