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Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast

Briefed - Your Daily European PodcastBriefed is Europod’s new daily podcast covering stories around Europe.In just five minutes, host Léa Marchal brings a fresh perspective on European politics and major news happening in European countries.On issues like tech sovereignty, climate scepticism or the rise of the extremes, the podcast brings you a different angle than your national one.Starting January 22nd, episodes of Briefed will be released at 6:00 AM CET, Monday through Friday.Briefed is produced

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4:53

Drone Wars: NATO’s response and the EU’s ‘drone wall’

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Over the past two weeks, Russian drones and fighter jets have repeatedly strayed into NATO airspace, from Poland and Romania to Estonia, and possibly Denmark, near Copenhagen airport. NATO chief Mark Rutte has called it a “dangerous pattern,” warning the alliance is ready to defend every inch of its territory.But what is Russia trying to achieve with its incursions into NATO airspace and what options do these violations leave for the West?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the

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5:35

Most of the EU and two-thirds of the UN recognise...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/23

On Monday night in New York, European Council President António Costa announced that a majority of EU member states, 16 in numbers, now officially recognise the State of Palestine. The list includes Belgium, Cyprus, Spain, Ireland, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Portugal, Malta, France and Luxembourg.Costa didn’t directly call for other countries to follow, but his tone made clear he viewed this as a positive development, without him necessarily pointing that out. Still, the EU remains

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5:22

Can Macron’s UN Assembly push for Palestinian...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/22

This week, the spotlight is at the United Nations General Assembly and it isn’t just on global crises like climate change, war in Ukraine, or artificial intelligence. It’s also firmly on France’s Emmanuel Macron, who is pushing for formal recognition of a Palestinian state. But will this move, backed by a handful of Western countries, actually change the political reality on the ground?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By

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4:57

Is Germany joining the trend of politics shaping...

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2025/09/19

In Germany, a dispute over public broadcasting has reached the political spotlight. Julia Ruhs, a journalist and presenter of Klar, a programme that often covered right-wing themes such as immigration and COVID-19 policy, has been dropped by northern Germany’s public broadcaster NDR.The decision triggered a strong reaction from the Christian Democrats. Their general secretary, Carsten Linnemann, described it as “a new low for debate culture in Germany” and suggested freezing the licence fee that

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4:56

EU’s push for Israel sanctions and tariffs falters...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Today marks the passing of the deadline set by the United Nations General Assembly for Israel to end its illegal presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.Yesterday, on 17 September, EU ambassadors gathered in Brussels to discuss the European Commission’s latest proposal for sanctions against Israel. Why are EU countries still hesitating to act and who is stalling sanctions once again?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production:

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4:59

Green funds, black gold: Amundi’s fossil fuel...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Amundi Investment Solutions. You may not have heard of them, but they’re Europe’s largest asset manager and one of the ten biggest worldwide, handling more than two trillion dollars in assets. The company claims to focus on green and responsible investments.But when IrpiMedia and Voxeurop looked closer at where the money actually goes, a very different picture emerged. So, how sustainable are Amundi’s so-called green funds?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent

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5:40

Israel intensifies Gaza offensive as UN commission...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/16

After a night of intense bombardment, Israel has launched an expanded operation in Gaza. The military says it is targeting Hamas’ infrastructure and has once again warned civilians to flee south. But for many in famine-stricken Gaza, leaving is impossible: the roads are dangerous with ongoing military operations, and the south is already overcrowded.And today, the UN Commission of Inquiry presented the results of its two-year investigation, officially calling Israel’s actions in Gaza genocide. But

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21:54

Loneliness in Europe: From empty villages to crowded...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/16

Loneliness doesn’t stop at city limits or country borders. In this episode of Europe Talks Back,we explore how isolation takes root in both Europe’s bustling cities and its quiet rural towns. With insights from sociologist Jasper de Witte, we unpack why loneliness isn’t just about being alone but about social ties, inequality, and the structures that shape our lives.From young people in fast-paced capitals to older adults in remote villages, millions across Europe are affected. We look at what makes

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5:17

Trump calls for NATO allies and the EU to stop buying...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/15

This weekend, US President Donald Trump once again made waves in Brussels with a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. In what he described as a “letter to NATO nations,” Trump demanded that every member state stop buying Russian oil and gas.His message was blunt, as long as countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and even non-EU NATO ally Turkey continue to purchase Russian energy, the United States won’t move forward with its own sanctions against Moscow. Is this wishful thinking or the key

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5:02

Sébastien Lecornu: Who is France’s new PM?

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2025/09/12

The political storm in France continues with new players but the same problems: paralysis in parliament, financial strain, and mounting social unrest. In the midst of this turbulence, President Emmanuel Macron once again turned to a trusted ally, Sébastien Lecornu.But what do we know about France’s new Prime minister?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.Follow us

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4:45

Poland triggers NATO Article 4 after drone incursion,...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Russian drones violated Poland’s airspace yesterday, sparking the first direct clash between NATO and Russian forces in over a decade. Polish and Dutch fighter jets, backed by German and Italian support, shot down several of the drones, while at least 19 were recorded crossing into Polish territory.Four airports, including Warsaw’s main hub, were shut down, and flights were diverted as the incursion unfolded. What does this provocation mean for NATO and the EU?are they simply quick fixes to distract

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6:03

Von der Leyen’s promises on Israeli officials...

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2025/09/10

Today, Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg, where she, for the first time, proposed sanctions on Israeli officials, acknowledged the backlash over the EU-US trade deal, and underlined the importance of competitiveness for Europe.But can these promises restore trust in her leadership, or will they deepen the divisions inside the EU?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By

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5:00

Bayrou is out. What happens now in France?

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/09

After just nine months in office, Prime Minister François Bayrou has been ousted in a crushing confidence vote. Only 194 MPs backed him, while 364 voted against.Bayrou, a 74-year-old veteran centrist and long-time Macron ally, called the vote himself a gamble. He said France was sinking in a “swamp of debt” and that he needed parliamentary backing for €44 billion of austerity measures. That included a deeply unpopular plan to scrap two public holidays and in the end, his gamble backfired. So, what

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5:20

Greece targets demographic crisis with band-aid tax...

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2025/09/08

Greece has announced a sweeping €1.6 billion tax reform aimed at tackling what Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis calls one of the country’s greatest threats, the demographic crisis.But are these measures enough to reverse Greece’s demographic decline and ease the cost of living or are they simply quick fixes to distract from soaring prices and corruption scandals?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co

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4:46

Putin warns foreign troops in Ukraine would be...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned today, Friday, that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine before a peace agreement is signed would be treated as “legitimate targets” by Moscow’s forces. This statement comes hours after 26 of Ukraine’s allies pledged to send troops as part of a so-called “reassurance force”. But what does this “reassurance force” entail, and how does it fit with Putin’s threats?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European

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4:33

Lisbon’s funicular tragedy brings back ignored...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/04

On Wednesday evening, Lisbon’s historic Glória funicular derailed on its route between Restauradores Square and the Bairro Alto climb in the city centre. The yellow-and-white tram came off the tracks, crashed into a building and toppled over.The result was catastrophic: at least 15 people were killed, and 18 were injured, including a child. Five are in critical condition. But what led to the horrific accident and why are workers’ unions not convinced by the official explanation?Join us on our

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4:52

Fico, Putin and the EU: an ‘independent’ foreign policy?

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2025/09/03

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico is once again in the spotlight for his closeness to Moscow. Yesterday, Tuesday, he met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing where the Russian leader praised him for pursuing what he called an independent foreign policy.But what does this so-called “independence” really mean for Slovakia, for Ukraine, and for the European Union?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co

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5:14

Belgium to recognise Palestine at the UN and sanction...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Belgium’s Foreign Minister, Maxime Prévot, announced overnight that the country will recognise the state of Palestine during the upcoming UN General Assembly session in New York. But the move comes with conditions.Recognition will only be formalised once Hamas releases all remaining hostages taken on the 7th of October 2023, and once the group no longer has a role in governing Palestine. What other sanctions were decided and what is the reaction so far?Join us on our journey through the events that

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4:30

Von der Leyen’s “precise plans” for Ukraine’s security

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2025/09/01

European capitals are preparing “pretty precise plans” for a multinational troop deployment to Ukraine, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to the Financial Times.The plan will be on the table again this week in Paris, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, with leaders including Germany’s Friedrich Merz, the UK’s Keir Starmer, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and of course von der Leyen herself. But what exactly do these plans mean for Europe, for Ukraine, and

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4:47

Italy’s digital misogyny: website finally taken down

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2025/08/29

An explicit content website in Italy called Phica, a misspelt slang for female genitalia, was finally shut down on Thursday after it was circulating photos of women without their consent.Among those targeted were some of Italy’s most high-profile figures like Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, opposition leader Elly Schlein, European Parliament member Alessandra Moretti and others. The images were often lifted from TV appearances or social media, then altered, sexualised, and accompanied by vulgar

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