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Europod & Sphera • News

🎧 Europod & Sphera • News — Your daily and monthly podcasts on EuropeWelcome to Europod & Sphera • News, your essential source for understanding Europe today.From political shifts and EU policy updates to cultural trends and social challenges, our podcasts bring you closer to the stories that shape the European Union and the people behind it.Long Story Short – Your daily podcast for quick, insightful analysis of the events driving Europe’s future: from breaking news to key policy

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6:05

Anti-immigration protests in Poland and (a theory of)...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/07/21

Today’s episode is brought to you in partnership with The Observer and Tortoise, who just released a brand new investigative podcast series, called “The Lab Detective”.“The Lab Detective" deals with the story of Kathleen Folbigg, who experienced unimaginable loss. All four of her infant children died suddenly, over a 10-year period. Their deaths were unexplained. Until a police detective turned up at her door, and arrested Kathleen on suspicion of murder.Kathleen was labelled ‘Australia's worst

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49:03

The Right Kind of Family : A family-friendly country 2/6

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/07/20

In episode 2 of The Right Kind of Family, our reporters travel to Hungary, a country ruled by Viktor Orban's Fidezs party since 2010. This relatively small central European country has surged to the role of ideological cornerstone for the Political Network for Values and its members.In particular, our reporters focus on one specific dimension of the policies enacted by the Orban over the past decade: family policies as a tool to stop population decline.The Hungarian government proudly defines its

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5:01

Why should Georgia's crackdown on democracy worry...

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2025/07/18

Eight months after Georgia’s disputed parliamentary elections, the country has taken a dramatic turn towards authoritarianism. The ruling Georgian Dream party has passed law after law to silence independent media, criminalise protests, and punish dissent.But how did a country once hailed as a frontrunner for EU accession end up targeting its own political opposition and journalists and what does this mean for the rest of Europe?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European

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5:21

The MFF wars have begun: Who gains, who loses?

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2025/07/17

The European Commission has officially proposed in a very confusing manner an almost €2 trillion budget for the 2028–2034 period. The biggest budget, in Ursula von der Leyen’s words, to be spent “for a new era.”Von der Leyen says this budget will make the EU’s cash pot “larger, smarter and sharper.” But critics warn it may just end up being leaner, meaner, and far more politically painful than she anticipates. So, what are the first reactions, and who wins and loses with the new MFF?Join us on our

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5:20

Can the EU afford its €1.7 trillion future? Unpacking...

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2025/07/16

This afternoon, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to present a draft proposal for the European Union’s next seven-year budget, officially called the Multiannual Financial Framework, or MFF.The current MFF, running from 2021 to 2027, stands at just over €1.2 trillion. But according to a leaked draft, the next proposal, covering 2028 to 2034, could reach €1.717 trillion, or 1.23% of the EU’s gross national income. That’s up from about 1.1% now. With political divides deepening and

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5:10

Foreign ministers weigh Israel sanctions as legal...

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2025/07/15

Today, EU foreign ministers are gathering in Brussels for their final meeting before the summer recess. The main item on the agenda is of course the EU’s association agreement with Israel, and whether Israel is living up to its human rights obligations under that deal.Following weeks of mounting pressure over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has presented a list of options that range from suspending trade with Israel to halting student exchanges. All because an EU

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4:33

Tariff wars: How the EU plans to respond to Trump’s...

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2025/07/14

Before the weekend Donald Trump sent a letter to the European Commission announcing his plans to slap a 30% tariff on nearly all EU imports, starting August 1st.This caught Brussels off guard. An agreement was already on the table, one that included a painful, but tolerable, 10% base tariff. Most EU member states were willing to swallow that to avoid worse. But the 30% tariff had the European Commission rushing for a response. So, what’s von der Leyen’s plan?Join us on our journey through the events

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35:56

The Right Kind of Family : A very bright future 1/6

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2025/07/13

In episode 1 of The Right Kind of Family, reporters Claudia Torrisi, Elsa Cabria, Francesca Berardi and Lili Rutai are in Madrid, in the Spanish Senate. They follow the works of the "VI Transatlantic Summit for Freedom and the Culture of Life", a closed session “in defence of life and the natural family.” The meeting serves also as the sixth international gathering of the Political Network for Values, a network established in 2014 in a room at the UN headquarters, in New York.The reporters follow

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3:05

The Right Kind of Family : [Trailer]

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/07/13

"The Right Kind of Family" is a podcast co-produced by El País Audio, Chora Media, Europod, and 444.It was created within the framework of the WePod project, co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission.The English version is written and narrated by Lili RutaiResearch and fieldwork: Francesca Berardi, Claudia Torrisi, Lili Rutai, Elsa Cabria and Manuel TomilloScript in original language: Francesca Berardi, Claudia Torrisi, Lili Rutai, Elsa Cabria.Editing of scripts:

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5:04

How Greece’s new asylum ban violates international law

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2025/07/11

Greece introduced today, July 11th, a controversial emergency law, suspending the registration of asylum applications for three months for people arriving by sea from North Africa.The Greek government defends the new law as a matter of national urgency. Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis cited a 350% increase in arrivals, claiming that two-thirds of those entering the country do not qualify for humanitarian protection. The newly appointed Migration Minister, Thanos Plevris, who assumed office

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4:56

EU antisemitism chief lobbied against Israel sanctions

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/07/10

A senior EU official has been lobbying against sanctions on Israel, using claims of antisemitism and arguments that critics say cross the line from political advocacy into disinformation.According to a document brought to light by the EUobserver Katharina von Schnurbein, the European Commission's Coordinator on Combating Antisemitism, made controversial remarks during a meeting with EU ambassadors in Tel Aviv on May 29.Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and

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4:50

Trump slams Putin’s bullsh*t and promises Patriot...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/07/09

Donald Trump’s patience with Putin is starting to wear thin. Five months ago, the US president insisted he trusted Vladimir Putin, who’s been leading the brutal invasion of Ukraine.He told reporters back then that Putin “wants peace” And that he trusted him on that. Today it seems that things have changed, but what has led to this shift?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

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5:06

EU races to finalize trade deal as US proposes 10%...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/07/08

So, time is ticking but there is still no trade agreement between the European Union and the Trump administration.Negotiations have intensified in recent days, but European Commission officials informed EU ambassadors yesterday that there’s no deal in place, not even an agreement in principle. What are the most plausible scenarios following these negotiations?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production

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4:53

Can Spain’s Sánchez survive the corruption scandal web?

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2025/07/07

It’s been a turbulent few weeks in Spanish politics, with corruption scandals surfacing one after another. This past weekend was meant to be a reset for Sánchez’s Socialist party, the PSOE, a chance to move past the controversies. Instead, they found themselves facing yet another crisis.But, can Pedro Sánchez survive the growing web of corruption scandals engulfing his government, or is Spain’s last centre-left administration running out of political oxygen?Join us on our journey through the events

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4:42

Trump-Putin call and US military aid pause leave...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/07/04

The United States has paused the delivery of key military systems to Ukraine, including Patriot air defense missiles, Stinger systems, and precision-guided munitions.This decision comes at a time when Russia is intensifying its military offensive along the 1,000-kilometer front line and increasing missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities. But what happens now and what can Zelenskyy expect from Europe?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European

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4:48

No-confidence vote against von der Leyen: High drama,...

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2025/07/03

Next week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will stand before the European Parliament in Strasbourg to face a no-confidence vote. This is the first time in over a decade that a Commission president has been dragged into such a debate.And although the outcome is all but certain, the motion is very unlikely to pass, it’s more symbolic of the mounting pressure von der Leyen is under. But what triggered this?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent

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4:58

EU debates 90% emissions cut by 2040 amid record heat

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2025/07/02

As much of Europe roasts under a heat dome, the EU’s top officials are sweating it out too but not just from the 40-degree temperatures.Today, the European Commission is meeting to decide how much the bloc should cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, a milestone on the road to net zero by 2050. But is Europe serious about tackling the climate crisis, or is it too hot for political courage?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production:

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4:50

Denmark takes over the EU wheel: What’s at stake?

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/07/01

As of today, Denmark holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months, inheriting it from Poland. The official priorities for the Danes are security and defense, economic resilience and competitiveness.But why is this presidential term more important than ever before?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 on:LinkedInInstagram

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4:56

Resignations and responsibility: Mitsotakis under...

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2025/06/30

Today’s Cabinet meeting in Greece is a real crisis management moment. Because over the past 72 hours, Greece has witnessed the resignation of one minister, Makis Voridis, three deputy ministers, and two senior party officials, all following allegations tied to a massive EU subsidy fraud.But what’s this scandal about and can Mitsotakis claim political responsibility while dodging legal accountability?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European

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12:02

Budapest pride ban and transparency law: What’s at...

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2025/06/27

All eyes are on Budapest this weekend, where the annual Pride march has been banned by Hungarian authorities, citing laws against so-called “LGBTQ propaganda”. But the parade is going ahead anyway on Saturday, and so are the politics.Among those attending is MEP Daniel Freund, who has long criticised Viktor Orbán’s government for its attacks on democracy, civil society, and LGBTQ rights. In this episode, we speak to him about the proposed Transparency of Public Life law, the ban, what’s at stake for

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