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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 14 MIN

Tense summit underway in Brussels, but Luxembourg PM says he cannot be nervous

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On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we zoom straight into the high stakes European Council summit taking place today in Brussels. From saving face on Ukraine, to stopping the Mercosur trade deal from falling off a cliff- big decisions on key issues will have to be made today. Our EU editor Maria Tadeo speaks to Luc Frieden, the prime minister of Luxembourg who says he never gets nervous as a head of state. We also have sharp analysis from our senior correspondents Shona Murray and Sasha Vakulina on crucial funding for Ukraine. You can watch Euronews or visit our website for a live blog on the ongoing summit.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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