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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 21 MIN

'Being gay is not a choice, being homophobic is,' Bettel tells Europe Today

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In today's episode of Europe Today, our correspondent Sándor Zsiros explains that Kyiv's announcement that the Druzhba pipeline has been repaired could mean the imminent unlocking of EU aid to Ukraine. We have an exclusive interview with Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, who reacts to the EU top court's ruling against Orbán's anti-LGBTQ laws in Hungary. He tells us that "being gay is not a choice, but being homophobic is". We also speak to former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin.Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.   Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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