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EPISODE · May 30, 2018 · 40 MIN

The people vs the EU: Europe's democracy problem

from Best of the Spectator

This week, the new Italian coalition’s proposed government was blocked by the Italian President, giving EU grandees in Brussels a cause for celebration. But is the EU way too controlling of rebellious member states (1:45)? On the home front, would a Eurozone crisis help or hinder Brexit negotiations (15:50)? And last, things aren’t going much better across the Atlantic with Mueller’s investigation. Or are they? We talk to those who know Mueller on his progress (27:30).With James Forsyth, Nigel Farage, Douglas Murray, Tom Nuttall, Freddy Gray and David Priess.Presented by Katy Balls.Produced by Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the new Italian coalition’s proposed government was blocked by the Italian President, giving EU grandees in Brussels a cause for celebration. But is the EU way too controlling of rebellious member states (1:45)? On the home front, would a Eurozone crisis help or hinder Brexit negotiations (15:50)? And last, things aren’t going much better across the Atlantic with Mueller’s investigation. Or are they? We talk to those who know Mueller on his progress (27:30).With James Forsyth, Nigel Farage, Douglas Murray, Tom Nuttall, Freddy Gray and David Priess.Presented by Katy Balls.Produced by Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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