EU Confidential
As it happened: Ursula von der Leyen’s secret ballot triumph
Presented by Zscaler.
Viktor Orbán’s rogue “peace missions” to Kyiv, Moscow, Beijing and Washington
French election shocker: reaction and analysis
Panic mode: Biden and Le Pen imperil mainstream politics
EU top jobs deal — French election, round 1
MEGA shift in the EU’s balance of power
Macron challenges French voters and spooks Brussels
EU election results — Europe swings to the right
As election result projections were revealed on Sunday evening, our EU Confidential team recorded a live episode with first reactions and analysis from our POLITICO newsroom. Host …
What the EU election is actually about
As voting gets underway throughout the EU, we check in on the polls and learn which stories are dominating the headlines in capitals around Europe. Host Sarah …
Key EU policies ��� how will they change after the vote?
With just a week to go until the European election and the campaign in full gear, we’re focusing on how the vote will impact key EU policies …
EU election 101 — your questions answered
Presented by the Center for Global Development.
How Russian disinformation could skew EU election — and whether Europe can fight it
Ursula von der Leyen made a promise this week: if she secures another term as president of the European Commission, she will prioritize beefing up the EU’s …
Who votes for the European far right? And why?
As recent national elections in several European countries have shown, far-right voters no longer fit the stereotype of the angry, old white man, but now often include …
Debate time! EU lead candidates go head-to-head.
It was a rare chance to see all the leading candidates from Europe’s main political parties go head-to-head in a presidential-style debate to become the next head …
Brussels buzzwords of the week: Competitiveness and Bolshewokism
Presented by EIT RawMaterials.
EU election latest: Knives out for Ursula von der Leyen
Presented by EIT RawMaterials.
‘If you want peace, prepare for war’: How an old saying is making a comeback in Europe
Presented by Meta.
Portuguese voters’ anger and what it means for Europe
Portugal’s snap election has brought seismic change — the Socialists are now in opposition and the center-right Democratic Alliance, which narrowly won the vote, will try to …
Inside the European People’s Party Congress 2024
Presented by Ernst and Young.
European Parliament election 2024 — state of play
Presented by Ernst and Young.
VDL 2.0 — How Europe and Ukraine have changed, two years into Russia’s all-out war
As we mark two years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we take stock of how the war has changed Europe’s political landscape and identity — as …
Europe responds to Donald Trump
Donald Trump has again sent shockwaves across Europe with comments suggesting that he would encourage Russia to invade NATO countries that do not spend enough on defense. …
Can the EU defend Ukraine (and itself)?
Europe is waking up to the urgent need to strengthen its own defenses — especially as Donald Trump seems poised to capture the Republican nomination and possibly …
Europe’s angry farmers and EU funds for Ukraine (finally)
As farmer protests continue around Europe, we unpack their various concerns and analyze their impact on the European election. We also take you to an extraordinary meeting …
‘Rent is too damn high!’ Europe’s growing housing crisis
In this episode we look at a crisis that is affecting many Europeans in most EU countries: skyrocketing rents and house prices, a shortage of flats, long …
Can the EU manage migration?
After seven years of bitter wrangling, the EU has finally reached an agreement on how to handle migration — one of its most challenging and divisive issues. …
EU top jobs kickoff — finding compromise with Viktor Orbán
In this episode we look at the ongoing tug-of-war between Budapest and Brussels in the context of a rather shocking development that could pave the way for …
What’s in store for Europe in 2024?
This isn’t just any new year — 2024 in the political calendar means mega elections in Europe, the U.S., the U.K. and beyond. Our EU Confidential crew …
Top EU stories of 2023 — POLITICO’s guide
Our last episode of 2023 is a bumper edition, reviewing some of the key stories that drove the conversations in Brussels and throughout Europe this year. Host …