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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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5:23

Asylum policy - how does the EU define a country of...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/03/09

Soon, asylum seekers from Bangladesh or Egypt, could see their asylum applications in the EU automatically rejected.This is what the new regulations on safe countries of origin and safe third countries, adopted in February, provide for.On what criteria does the EU base its decision to classify a country as safe? And are these criteria foolproof?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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5:07

Does Pedro Sánchez have real EU backing in his...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/03/06

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is standing up to Donald Trump. He condemned the US-Israeli attacks on Iran and denied the Americans access to Spanish military bases. In retaliation, Washington has vowed to cut trade ties with Madrid.How far can Pedro Sánchez oppose the United States?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:02

will the new 'made in Europe' doctrine revive the...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/03/05

After several years of industrial decline, the European Commission proposed a ‘Made in Europe’ policy, on March fourth.Is this a major industrial turning point? Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:22

Should Europeans fear a new energy crisis with the...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Iran is now blocking the Strait of Hormuz, through which 1 in 5 barrels of oil and a quarter of the world’s liquefied natural gas transit.As oil and gas prices rise, should Europeans be worried about a new energy crisis?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4:58

Is the EU still the biggest supporter of...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/03/03

Historically, the EU has placed crucial importance on upholding international law. But after the US and Israeli strikes in Iran, the EU is turning a blind eye to the violation of the principles of the UN Charter. Are we witnessing an erosion of this principle within the EU?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:14

Today on Briefed: Europe Talks Back (Extended Format)

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/03/02

Today’s Briefed Special is a longer conversation from our series Europe Talks Back.The European Union is one of the world’s most developed regions; yet deep territorial inequalities persist. According to Eurostat, GDP per capita can vary threefold within the same member state, with capital regions often earning twice as much as the rest of the country.In this episode of Europe Talks Back, produced with ESPON, Léa Marchal explores why many small and medium-sized cities are losing ground — and whether

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5:19

Will the death of activist Quentin Deranque weaken...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/27

“Far-left kills.” That’s how extreme-right protesters have described the death of Quentin Deranque. A formula also used by various political figures in France and abroad to blame far-left and antifascist movements in a broader sense.Can this dramatic event weaken antifascist movements across Europe?Production : By Europod in co-production with the Sphera network.This episode is based on a story written by Enric Bonet for El Salto and another one written by László Szily for 444, and is co-written

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4:21

The fabricated controversy around Spain’s Therian...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/26

In Spain, the Therian community—people who spiritually identify as animals—has been the subject of heated debates on social media and in the press. Yet, the phenomenon exists primarily in the mouths of its detractors. Why has such a minority movement received so much attention in recent days?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn•Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4:40

How Poland is preparing for a potential war?

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Poland isn’t just preparing for war—it’s rewriting the rulebook on how to get ready. The defence training programmes adopted in 2025 should train some 400 000 people this year only. Meanwhile, the rest of the EU is slowly catching up on defence. What can we learn from Poland’s approach?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:05

How does the EU respond to US sanctions against...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/24

The U.S. President keeps putting pressure on the EUWhether it’s sanctions against International Criminal Court judges or threats of tariffs, Donald Trump is using coercion to sway European decisions.So what is the EU doing to protect its independence from American pressure?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:40

Are we serious about regulating AI ?

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/23

AI can be tricked into saying almost anything. That’s what a BBC journalist recently discovered. He found an easy way to make AI say whatever he wanted.Are authorities doing enough to regulate AI? At the EU level, is the AI Act doing its job?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:05

Should the EU stay away from Trump’s board of peace?

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/20

In Brussels, several EU member states are angry with the European Commission. These countries did not appreciate that the EU’s executive body attended the first meeting of the “Board of Peace” launched by Donald Trump.What was the alternative for the EU? Should Europeans stay away from this initiative?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:32

Has the EU given up on participating in the peace...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/19

A new negotiation session ended yesterday between Ukraine and Russia, under the leadership of the United States. The EU, once again, did not take part in the peace talks, despite having long asked to do so. Has the EU given up on participating in the peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:36

Orbán on the brink in Hungary - what is at stake for...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/18

In Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán could lose the next elections after 10 years in power. And this, despite having the open support of Donald Trump. If Orban were to actually lose the elections, what would this mean for the EU? Could the traditional Hungarian veto become a thing of the past?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4:35

Could EU migration policy lead to ICE-style raids?

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/17

The European Union will soon have a new regulation that should make it easier for EU countries to deport irregular migrants. A group of 64 NGOs is worried that EU countries could use deportation methods that resemble what the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, ICE, does in the US. Is the EU going in that direction?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:40

After Trump’s climate rollback, how solid are the...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/16

US President Donald Trump has just announced that his administration no longer recognizes that a range of greenhouse gases poses a threat to public health and the environment. Meanwhile, the leaders of the EU, considered the most ambitious bloc on the green transition, are discussing rollbacks of existing green rules. Should Europeans be worried about the future of climate policies?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn Instagram Hosted on Acast. See

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5:20

Why is the Kurdish diaspora protesting in Europe?

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/13

The Kurdish diaspora has been demonstrating in major European cities for weeks now. Protesters are urging European and international authorities to respond to the takeover of the Kurdish autonomous region called Rojava by Syria’s new government. They fear that their community is at risk of disappearing. What is the diaspora hoping from the European and international authorities?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.This episode is based on a story written by Blanche Ribault

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4:30

Is the EU rolling back its pesticide rules?

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/12

French senator Laurent Duplomb is back with a controversial proposal: reintroducing pesticides that are currently banned in France.Last year, his first attempt was blocked by the constitutional court. This time, the debate returns, as discussions at EU level also suggest a possible softening of pesticide rules. Are we witnessing a broader rollback of pesticide regulation in Europe?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See

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5:49

can Macron convince the rest of the EU to impose...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/11

“We need to protect our industry. The Chinese are doing it, the Americans too.”This is what Emmanuel Macron, the French president, has been advocating for a while now: more European protectionism.Is he on the right track to convince his European counterparts?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn•Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:27

Giorgia Meloni handles protests at the Winter Olympic...

Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast ·

2026/02/10

Giorgia Meloni has called protesters at the Winter Olympic Games "the enemies of Italy" — a kind of shortcut we often see in Donald Trump’s interventions.Is the Italian prime minister, replicating Trump’s recipe for success?Production: ByEuropod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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