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Brussels, My Love?
by Euronews
Brussels, My Love? is Euronews's weekly news podcast hosted by Euronews' chief anchor Méabh Mc Mahon. In just 20 minutes, you will be up to speed on all the stories breaking in the de facto EU capital and what they mean for you. From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to controversial proposals to bans tofu sausages, we will fill you in on how on how European leaders make decisions. From the fights to the friends, the red lines to the compromises - we bring you sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds. After 15 years reporting from Brussels, host Méabh Mc Mahon shares her wealth of knowledge and anecdotes on the Belgian capital that people either love or loathe. Find us also on Youtube: @euronews or drop us a comment on [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='htt
Episodes
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Brussels, My Love?: Season wrap-up
Brussels, My Love? – The podcast is taking a summer break. Here are some highlights from this season’s episodes. From the fall of Viktor Orbán’s regime in Hungary, to the US threats against Greenland, the World Cup, and the Brexit anniversary, over the past eight months, Méabh Mc Mahon has sat…
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Brussels eyes political reshuffles in London and Budapest
In a week of political upheaval in Europe, Hungary got rid of its president and the UK's seventh Prime Minister in a decade entered office. What does this mean for Brussels? Brussels, My Love? investigates with Andrea Renda, director of research at the Brussels think tank CEPS, Teresa Küchler,...
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Is social media over for under-13s in the EU?
On Monday, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, presented a highly anticipated report on child safety online and pledged a social media ban to protect children in the EU. But what would this measure entail? Why is it stirring debate? And what else can the EU do to hold...
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What's keeping NATO together, and what's pulling it apart?
The escalation of the war in Ukraine, an unpredictable NATO meeting in Ankara, a provocative dance on a football pitch, and an historic court ruling. July may have just started, but European leaders seem far from a relaxing beach holiday. To discuss the latest events across the continent…
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The US party that split Brussels
To mark the 250th anniversary of US independence, the US Embassy in Brussels threw a huge party at Parc du Cinquantenaire, in the heart of Brussels' European Quarter. From American candy to lobster rolls, the event attracted almost 10,000 people. On this episode of Brussels, My Love?, we delve…
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From Nicosia to Dublin: Cyprus passes baton to Ireland
On 1 July 2026, Cyprus will hand over the presidency of the Council of the EU to Ireland. From the long-term EU budget to the crisis in the Middle East and the bloc’s defence, what have been the highlights of Cyprus’s presidency of the Council of the EU? And what priorities will Ireland set? To...
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Ten years on, Brexit ghosts still linger
Ten years after Britain voted to leave the EU, the political and economic consequences of Brexit remain a subject of debate. On this episode of Brussels, My Love?, we mark the anniversary with an exclusive interview with the co-hosts of The Europeans podcast, alongside analysis and debate from…
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Is politics taking the focus off the pitch at this year's World Cup?
As the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact comes into force, debate is already shifting to new proposals aimed at increasing migrant returns. Meanwhile, the FIFA World Cup has kicked off amid growing controversy over travel bans, immigration enforcement and the role of politics in sport. In this…
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The economic battle between Brussels and Beijing
As tensions between Brussels and Beijing escalate, the EU is stepping up efforts to tackle Chinese overcapacity and pursue a strategy of "de-risking" its economic relationship with China. But what does de-risking actually mean? Could it lead to higher prices for consumers? And how close are the…
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An unusual heatwave with a sinister twist
From blistering heatwaves sweeping Europe to rising security tensions along the Baltic border, this week’s episode dives into the stories keeping officials in Brussels awake at night. We unpack the climate warnings behind Western Europe’s record-breaking temperatures, the growing pressure on...
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Wait… Are we talking about Brexit again?
Nearly a decade after the referendum, Britain is arguing about Brexit all over again. Was it a historic mistake, a necessary act of sovereignty, or something the country still hasn’t fully understood? Host Méabh Mc Mahon unpacks why the debate has returned and what is the view from Brussels with...
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Hungary after Viktor Orbán: How 16 years vanished in 30 days
After 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule, Hungary suddenly feels like a different country. The billboards are gone, the propaganda machine has fallen silent, and new Prime Minister Péter Magyar is promising sweeping change. This week on Euronews’ weekly podcast Brussels, My Love?, we explore…
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How the EU is juggling geopolitical turmoil: From politics to Eurovision
On the eve of Europe Day, Brussels, My Love? explores Europe’s place in the international stage with Tomi Huhtanen, executive director of the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, and Shona Murray, Euronews’ senior correspondent. What is the state of the transatlantic alliance? And, are...
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Is the future looking bright or bleak for European workers?
On International Labour Day, Brussels, My Love? sits down with Esther Lynch, general secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), Mikkel Barslund, researcher at KU Leuven, and Clark Parsons, CEO of the European Startup Network, to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping…
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Should—and can—the EU change its relationship with Israel?
On Tuesday, Germany and Italy blocked a bid to end the highly debated EU association agreement with Israel. To comprehend the vote and its implications, Brussels, My Love? sits down with Martin Konečný, European Middle East Project director and Vincenzo Genovese, Euronews’ EU reporter. Brussels…
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The end of Viktor Orbán’s rule: What now?
On Sunday, 12 April, Hungarian voters cast their ballots in the country’s parliamentary election, ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Will Prime Minister-designate Péter Magyar be able to break with Orbán’s legacy? What does his party’s victory mean for Hungarians and the EU? To...
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Fragile ceasefire, fragile energy system: How will Europeans cope?
The United States and Iran reached a fragile truce on Tuesday, after a month and a half of conflict in the Middle East. A serious peace deal is yet to made though. In this fast-changing context, Brussels, My Love? looked into the energy crisis arising from instability in the region with Frederico...
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Brussels Naked: Books beyond the headlines
In this special Easter Sunday bonus episode, we step away from the headlines and into the world of books. Joined by Brussels-based author Irina Papancheva and correspondent Stefan Grobe, we explore life in the EU bubble — and the stories that help us escape it. From ‘Brussels Naked’ to political...
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Hungary gets ready to vote: Inside a toxic campaign
On 12 April 2026, Hungary heads to the polls in a parliamentary election that could have major implications for the European Union. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, leader of the eurosceptic Fidesz party, faces a challenge from Péter Magyar of the Tisza party—a former ally turned opponent. To...
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From Ljubljana to Copenhagen: A dramatic week at the polls
On this exciting electoral week for two European Union member states, Slovenia and Denmark, 'Brussels, My Love?' brings you ten takeaways from the two elections with EU politics expert Petros Fassoulas from the European Movement International. In Slovenia, 1,6 million people were eligible to vote...
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Is Europe's biggest political party shifting too far to the right?
This week on the podcast, we examine the major scandal facing the European People's Party coinciding with its 50th anniversary. Party boss Manfred Weber has been accused of working with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent such cooperation. We also discuss France’s local elections...
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3 ways the war with Iran is hitting Europe
Two weeks into the United States-Israel war on Iran, is the European Union ready to face the security and economic consequences of the conflict in the Middle East? "Brussels, My Love?" tries to answer this and other questions with political analyst Cornelius Adebahr, director of the EU Institute...
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International Women’s Day in a time of war
While people across Europe prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday, 8 March, women elsewhere in the world face growing uncertainty. The United States and Israel’s war with Iran, and the elimination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, have raised urgent questions about what…
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How activism is helping Ukrainians endure four years of full-scale war
“You can ask every Ukrainian, no matter where they were in Ukraine or outside, and they will remember moment by moment where they were and what they were doing the moment Russia started its full-scale invasion,” Euronews’ Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina tells Méabh Mc Mahon. Alongside Marta...
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Can the EU ever become a superpower?
At a medieval castle in the Belgian countryside last week, European leaders gathered to discuss competitiveness, deregulation, industrial policy and the future of the Single Market. In this episode, we unpack what this retreat was all about: Who’s pushing for cutting red tape? Who wants deeper...
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From Brazil to Brussels: What's the beef with the Mercosur trade deal?
Which EU leader would you choose for a dinner date this Valentine's day? And is the EU-Mercosur deal as big an opportunity as it has been portrayed? To discuss these topics, we sat down with Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, Brazil’s ambassador to the EU, Adélaïde Charlier, Belgian climate and human...
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Rafah reopens: What’s next for Gaza?
The Rafah crossing reopened this week, putting the situation in Gaza back in the spotlight—four months after the Israel–Hamas ceasefire was signed. What comes next? Who holds the leverage? And where does the EU fit in? Lisa Musiol, Martin Konečný, and Euronews’ Stefan Grobe join Méabh Mc Mahon to...
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Chocolate, wine, whiskey - the ingredients of the EU-India trade deal
Earlier this week, the European Union (EU) and India announced the signing of a landmark free trade agreement, which Ursula von der Leyen described as the “mother of all deals.” What does this pact mean for both countries? And why did the president of the European Commission’s outfit go viral? To...
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What a dramatic Trump U-turn in Davos means for EU-US relations?
After weeks of escalating tension, including threats of tariffs and even military force, the US president has backed down in the row over Greenland. Following talks with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte in Davos, Trump says a “framework for a future deal” is now in place that would allow the US...
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Iran under fire: Protests, Repression and the EU’s Response
Iran is in crisis — and the world is watching. As protests intensify and the regime tightens its grip, this week we ask what role the EU can realistically play here Euronews journalists Stefan Grobe, Marta Pacheco and Babak Kamiar from Euronews' Persian news desk look back at the last week of...
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What does Maduro’s capture mean for the EU?
The United States’ military operation in Venezuela, along with the rising concerns about Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland, have made the world’s instability even clearer. So, where does the EU position itself? In this episode, we sit down with Svenska Dagbladet’s correspondent Teresa Küchler,...
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5 topics that could shape Brussels in 2026 and why they matter more than you think
It might be a brand new year, but many of the same big questions are still sitting on European politicians’ desks. In the first episode of 2026, we talk to our expert correspondents to break down the five key issues that could shape the year ahead. Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast...
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2025: a turning point in the EU-US relationship?
Brussels, My Love? looks back at the key moments of 2025 in the Brussels–Washington relationship, from the European Union–United States trade deal to President Donald Trump’s administration’s National Security Strategy document released in December. Listen to the interview with Stefan Grobe,...
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Brussels is broke and has no operating government, but does anyone care?
On this edition of “Brussels, My Love?”, we sit down with Belgian politics expert Lauren Walker. Born and raised in Brussels, she explains why the city has now gone 559 days without a government — and what that means for the people who live here, and for Brussels’ image abroad. With the region’s...
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All you need to know about Russian frozen assets in 10 minutes
What are frozen Russian assets? Why is everyone talking about them now? What should we expect from the European Council meeting on Thursday 18 December in Brussels? The December European Council aspires to bring a final political decision regarding the use of Russia’s immobilised reserves to help...
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Brussels–Washington: Can the relationship be saved?
Elon Musk is furious with Brussels. The European Commission has sent him a fine of 120,000 euro for violating EU transparency rules on X. President Trump also piled criticism on European leadership this week marking a tense week for the transatlantic partnership. Is the relationship under serious...
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Brussels in shock over fraud probe - Can a scandal become a good news story?
A corruption scandal shook Brussels on Tuesday, December 2, when the EU’s former foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, and top EU civil servant Stefano Sannino were detained by Belgian authorities as part of an anti-fraud investigation. To delve into this story, as well as the ongoing talks…
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Putin’s Long Game in Ukraine: Europe’s Moment of Reckoning
This week European leaders were blindsided by a Trump plan to end the war in Ukraine that had the Kremlin's fingerprints all over it. In this episode, we take a look at Europe's role in ending the war in Ukraine and discuss EU efforts to tackle the acute housing emergency facing numerous EU...
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COP30: Does it still matter, or is it just a waste of time?
Should the EU rip up privacy rules for the sake of AI? How did the climate talks in the Brazilian Amazon go? Why did Shein just open a shop in Paris? The topics we dive into on this episode of "Brussels, my love?" the podcast. We are joined by Chloé Mikolajczak, the Belgian Climate activist and...
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Migration, TikTok and Chinese bots : Huge mess for Brussels
TikTok bots and foreign interference, more money for European artists and a migration pact struggling for survival - the topics we dive into on "Brussels, my love?" the podcast. We are joined by Garvan Walshe, the Chair of Unhack Democracy, Helana Hahn, migration policy expert with the European...
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Brussels confused, candidate countries frustrated - is EU enlargement still possible?
This week, for the very first episode of “Brussels, my love?” the podcast, we are joined by Irish MEP Cynthia ní Mhurchú, Svenska Dagbladet correspondent Teresa Küchler and Euronews’ Stefan Grobe. We explore topics from climate dodging to money laundering to EU expansion. Brussels, My Love? is...
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Introducing Brussels, My Love?
This is Brussels, My Love? Euronews’ weekly podcast that helps you make sense of what’s happening in the European Union (EU). From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs, join Méabh Mc Mahon as she breaks down the major stories of the week together with Brussels’ brightest...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Brussels, My Love? is Euronews's weekly news podcast hosted by Euronews' chief anchor Méabh Mc Mahon. In just 20 minutes, you will be up to speed on all the stories breaking in the de facto EU capital and what they mean for you.
From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to controversial proposals to bans tofu sausages, we will fill you in on how on how European leaders make decisions. From the fights to the friends, the red lines to the compromises - we bring you sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds. After 15 years reporting from Brussels, host Méabh Mc Mahon shares her wealth of knowledge and anecdotes on the Belgian capital that people either love or loathe. Find us also on Youtube: @euronews or drop us a comment on [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='htt
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