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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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5:00

Bayrou is out. What happens now in France?

Europod & Sphera • News ·

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...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

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...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

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...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

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?

Europod & Sphera • News ·

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...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

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

Europod & Sphera • News ·

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

Europod & Sphera • News ·

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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4:39

Denmark and Greenland apologise for forced...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/28

Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen and Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the prime minister of Greenland apologised officially this Wednesday for the roles of their countries in the historic mistreatment of Greenlandic Indigenous girls and women, including forced contraception under the so-called “Spiral Case.” But can an apology alone deliver justice?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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4:54

Confidence vote or collapse? What’s happening with...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/27

France is staring down at yet another political crisis. Prime Minister François Bayrou has announced a confidence vote for the 8th of September, a move that could very well bring down his government.Bayrou is pushing through an austerity plan worth 44 billion euros to cut France’s soaring deficit, currently at 5.8% of GDP, nearly double the EU’s target. His proposals include scrapping two public holidays and freezing spending. But, why the gamble and what can happen after September 8th?Join us on

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18:08

Is living in rural Europe a retreat or a reinvention?

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/27

They call it Europe’s backbone: the rural heartlands. Covering more than 80 percent of the EU’s territory but home to less than 30 percent of its population, rural areas are vital for food, biodiversity, and climate resilience, yet face population decline, ageing communities, poor infrastructure, and limited digital access.In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Evi Kiorri explores what life is really like far from the cities, speaking with Emanuele Monaco, who left urban life to build a distillery in

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5:23

Why Israel’s Gaza hospital strike could constitute...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/26

On Monday morning, Israeli forces launched not one, but two strikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The first hit just after 10am. Then, around ten minutes later, as journalists and medics rushed to the scene, a second strike hit the same spot.At least twenty people were killed. Among them: five journalists and four health workers. The journalists were working for outlets including Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye and others. But, how is Israel justifying

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5:20

Von der Leyen or Draghi: Europe’s power and future...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/25

Over the weekend, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stepped in to defend the EU- US tariff deal, after sharp criticism from Mario Draghi, economist, former ECB chief and former Italian prime minister who, just last year, was asked by von der Leyen to compile a report with ideas to ramp up the EU's economic growth.So, is the tariff deal a smart compromise, or proof of Europe’s weakening influence?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the

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8:35

Disconnected in 2050 - Ep.10 - “Grounded, here.”

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/22

Our daily news podcast Long Story Short is currently on a break for the Summer period until the 25th of August.As a Summer treat for our audience, we are dropping every day an episode of one of our most successful podcast series: Disconnected in 2050.So, to make the most of this episode make sure you have listened to earlier episodes of Disconnected in 2050 on this feed.About Disconnected in 2050It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and

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11:08

Disconnected in 2050 - Ep.9 - "My name is Ezra"

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/21

Our daily news podcast Long Story Short is currently on a break for the Summer period until the 25th of August.As a Summer treat for our audience, we are dropping every day an episode of one of our most successful podcast series: Disconnected in 2050.So, to make the most of this episode make sure you have listened to earlier episodes of Disconnected in 2050 on this feed.About Disconnected in 2050It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and

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9:15

Disconnected in 2050 - Ep.8 - "The first time"

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/20

Our daily news podcast Long Story Short is currently on a break for the Summer period until the 25th of August.As a Summer treat for our audience, we are dropping every day an episode of one of our most successful podcast series: Disconnected in 2050.So, to make the most of this episode make sure you have listened to earlier episodes of Disconnected in 2050 on this feed.About Disconnected in 2050It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and

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8:12

Disconnected in 2050 - Ep.7 - "Nothing was the same...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/19

Our daily news podcast Long Story Short is currently on a break for the Summer period until the 25th of August.As a Summer treat for our audience, we are dropping every day an episode of one of our most successful podcast series: Disconnected in 2050.So, to make the most of this episode make sure you have listened to earlier episodes of Disconnected in 2050 on this feed.About Disconnected in 2050It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and

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8:51

Disconnected in 2050 - Ep.6 - "Stay safe Ezra."

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/18

Our daily news podcast Long Story Short is currently on a break for the Summer period until the 25th of August.As a Summer treat for our audience, we are dropping every day an episode of one of our most successful podcast series: Disconnected in 2050.So, to make the most of this episode make sure you have listened to earlier episodes of Disconnected in 2050 on this feed.About Disconnected in 2050It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and

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11:45

Disconnected in 2050 - Ep.5 - "Entering the new era:...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/15

Our daily news podcast Long Story Short is currently on a break for the Summer period until the 25th of August.As a Summer treat for our audience, we are dropping every day an episode of one of our most successful podcast series: Disconnected in 2050.So, to make the most of this episode make sure you have listened to earlier episodes of Disconnected in 2050 on this feed.About Disconnected in 2050It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and

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5:18

Disconnected in 2050 - Ep.4 - "I believe this belongs...

Europod & Sphera • News ·

2025/08/14

Our daily news podcast Long Story Short is currently on a break for the Summer period until the 25th of August.As a Summer treat for our audience, we are dropping every day an episode of one of our most successful podcast series: Disconnected in 2050.So, to make the most of this episode make sure you have listened to earlier episodes of Disconnected in 2050 on this feed.About Disconnected in 2050It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and

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