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Meanwhile in Europe

Meanwhile in Europe

Overwhelmed by the European news cycle? Meanwhile in Europe is your daily antidote. In just a few minutes each weekday, we cut through the noise to bring you the essential headlines shaping the continent. Then, join us on the weekend for a deep dive into the one story you won"t want to miss. Stay informed, understand the context, and never miss a beat.

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00:12:47

November 18, 2025: EU nears deadline to fund Ukraine,...

Meanwhile in Europe ·

2025/11/18

Today's November 18, 2025 . The most immediate challenge facing European leaders is securing financing for Ukraine before the final European Council summit of 2025 on December 18th. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the stakes are extremely high, urging capitals to agree on a commitment to ensure Ukraine does not run out of money midway through next year, thereby denying Russia the "hope of victory". The primary debate centers on the thorniest proposal:

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00:11:56

November 17, 2025: EU Frugals push budget cutbacks;...

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2025/11/17

This Monday morning is dominated by major financial and geopolitical flashpoints across Europe, starting with the resurgence of the "Frugal" coalition attempting to rein in the EU’s long-term budget. This group—including countries like Austria, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands, alongside new participants France and Belgium—is campaigning to limit the size of the estimated €2 trillion Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF), arguing that the budget must be put "on a diet" and

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00:35:38

The Weekend Read: The Future of Your Food and How EU...

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2025/11/15

Source: Fellmann, T., Tassinari, G., Lasarte Lopez, J., Rey Vicario, D., Beber, C. et al., Scenar 2040 – A scenario study on the Common Agricultural Policy, Publications Office of the European Union, 2025, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2760/7381366Welcome to the weekend read: The Future of Your Food: How Policy Choices Shape EU Farming, Prices, and the Environment to 2040. Have you ever wondered what would happen if Europe’s massive, decades-old farming system suddenly disappeared? That question is

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00:10:54

November 14, 2025: 86% worried on democracy; Reeves...

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2025/11/14

Today's November 14, 2025. A massive IPSOS poll result points to about half of voters in nine EU countries dissatisfied with the way democracy is working. Anxiety is especially acute in France, where a staggering 86 percent of voters expressed worry about the future of democracy over the next five years, prompting discussions about the rise of extremism and the lack of accountability among political leaders. Against this backdrop of popular disquiet, the European political landscape saw a

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00:10:39

November 13, 2025: EU Firewall Crumbles on Green...

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2025/11/13

Today's, November 13, 2025. The most immediate concern is the potential collapse of the central political firewall, as the center-right European People’s Party (EPP) prepares to team up with far-right groups to push through significant cuts to green reporting requirements for businesses. This collaboration could cement the EPP’s role as the Parliament's power-broker, swinging right on green rules while still relying on centrists for other priorities, such as the 2040 climate target

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00:13:27

November 12, 2025: Starmer defends against internal...

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2025/11/12

November 12, 2025. In London, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a significant leadership crisis dubbed "Keir and present danger". Allies of the prime minister have brought weeks of speculation into the open by briefing that he expects a leadership challenge and intends to fight it. This internal turmoil has been described as "Keir and loathing in downing street". The immediate political danger is highlighted by claims that Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who is publicly denying

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00:12:37

November 11, 2025: Europe’s Security Call On...

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2025/11/11

Today, November 11, 2025, Europe observes Armistice Day, a moment of remembrance contrasted sharply with the escalating political and security crises gripping the continent. In Brussels, the war in Ukraine remains the driving force, as Kyiv's ambassador warns that Europe's peace and security are being safeguarded by Ukrainian courage, demanding that the EU remain united and provide necessary resources. We analyze the European plan to "frontload" Ukraine's practical reforms for

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00:12:11

November 10, 2025: VDL Bows on Budget, BBC Chiefs...

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2025/11/10

Welcome to The Instability Index, your deep dive into the political turbulence across Europe on November 10, 2025, where institutional failures and domestic rebellions define the start of the week. London is reeling from a massive institutional crisis, marked by the double resignations of BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness, an outcome that opened a "political hornet's nest" and left existential questions hanging over the state broadcaster's future

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00:47:21

The Weekend Read: How the EU Manages Its Vast Seas -...

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2025/11/08

Welcome to the Weekend Read. Europe’s seas, covering more than 11 million km², are critical ecosystems that feed us, regulate our climate, and provide the majority of species found in Europe with habitats. However, these seas face rapid change due to human activities, including pollution, plastic waste, habitat loss, acidification, and warmer waters from climate change, all of which reduce marine biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. To counter these threats, EU-funded research, primarily under

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00:17:20

November 7, 2025: COP30 climate summit in Brazil's...

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2025/11/07

Today's November 7, 2025, the global political focus is split between an urgent climate summit and deep domestic budget crises gripping major European capitals. The UN Climate Summit (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, is a central, yet troubled, venue, marked by the absence of the United States after President Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement and shifted foreign policy toward promoting American fossil fuels. Against this backdrop, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is making his first appearance at

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00:13:50

November 6, 2025: EU majority change; Starmer brief...

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2025/11/06

Today, November 6, 2025. Brussels is openly grappling with a shifting power structure in the European Parliament where two working majorities are now acknowledged: one centrist (EPP, S&D, Renew) and one leaning rightward (EPP plus conservative and far-right groups). This fragmentation is fueling speculation that the EPP’s Roberta Metsola may be preparing for a third term as Parliament President with right-wing support, possibly secured through a complex deal, dubbed the "Metsola-Costa

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00:13:19

November 5, 2025: EU's €2 Trillion Gridlock; UK Tax...

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2025/11/05

Today's November 5, 2025. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s fragile governing coalition is fraying amid a center-right shift within her own European People's Party (EPP). The immediate trigger is the crucial debate over the massive €2 trillion multi-year budget (MFF) set to start in 2028. EPP President Manfred Weber, a key ally of von der Leyen, and lead EPP negotiator Siegfried Mureșan, are voicing strong objections to the draft proposal, specifically warning against the

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00:15:56

November 4th, 2025: Enlargement Grades, Reeves Tax...

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2025/11/04

Today's November 4th, 2025. It may seem like a slow news day, but the real scoops today are happening behind the scenes across europe. Join us today as we discuss the political news from Brussels, Paris, London and Berlin.

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00:12:20

November 3, 2025: Czech-Polish Green Deal Challenge...

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2025/11/03

Today's November 3, 2025. We begin in Central Europe, where the fragile consensus on the EU’s Green agenda is facing an existential challenge, led by Czech politician Andrej Babiš who is expected to try and "block the ETS2" (Emissions Trading System for buildings and transport) legislation, arguing it would "take too much money away from households". Babiš, who seeks a "restoration and strengthening of damaged relations within the Visegrád Group", is specifically

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00:38:23

Weekend Read: EU Study Reveals Citizen Distrust Due...

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2025/11/01

Welcome to the Weekend Read on November 1, 2025. This episode explores why European Union (EU) law, which is made to be applied by its users, is often ineffective and difficult to follow, even for the citizens it is meant to serve. A critical study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Justice, Civil Liberties and Institutional Affairs at the request of the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI), exposes the adverse effect of legislative complexity on the application of EU law

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00:12:37

October 31, 2025: EU-US Trade Fears, Von Der Leyen's...

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2025/10/31

Today's October 31, 2025. In Brussels, President Ursula von der Leyen faces a "bloodcurdlingly busy agenda" before the year’s end. The most immediate threat is the "frightening standoff" with the U.S. over a massive trade deal, where the Trump administration is seeking regulatory carve-outs in a battle that carries "trillions of dollars at stake" and threatens to "blow up at any moment". To tackle these rifts, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has

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00:15:04

October 30, 2025: Dutch election stunner for D66,...

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2025/10/30

Today's October 30, 2025. And there's a significant political shockwave emanating from Europe, where the Dutch election delivered one of the most nail-biting nights in years, defying expectations of a far-right sweep. Rob Jetten’s centrist D66 party is now locked in a dead heat with Geert Wilders' anti-migration Party for Freedom (PVV), with preliminary forecasts showing both parties holding 26 seats. Crucially, D66’s charismatic leader, Rob Jetten, is expected to receive the first

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00:11:47

October 29, 2025: Gaza Strikes Jolt Merz's Turkey...

Meanwhile in Europe ·

2025/10/29

Today's October 29, 2025. Today, we navigate a complex global landscape defined by diplomatic emergency and high-stakes electoral battles, with the central focus being the volatile convergence of conflict and peace talks in the Middle East. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is flying to Ankara this afternoon for a critical meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, where the primary agenda is Gaza peace preservation and reconstruction. This mission, which aims to push Erdoğan toward

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00:12:38

October 28, 2025: Macron re-engages on 'long-term'...

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2025/10/28

Today, October 28, 2025, we find Europe's two most powerful leaders—Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz—locked in remarkably similar political situations, struggling to balance a public projection of long-term stability against intensely divisive internal political battles. In Paris, President Macron is consciously emerging from a period of relative "discretion" to reclaim his role on what his allies term "long-term, civilizational" issues ("sujets de temps long,

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00:13:44

October 27, 2025: EU Market Reform Proposal Amidst...

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2025/10/27

Today's October 27, 2025. The European Commission is poised to propose a sweeping package of financial market reforms with the fundamental aim of creating a deeper EU financial market capable of rivaling that of the United States and China. This grand strategy seeks to make more investment capital available to Europe’s industry and halt the concerning trend of successful startups relocating to the U.S. for better access to growth funding. However, the proposed mechanism for achieving this

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