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The Agenda
by China Plus
The Agenda is CGTN Europe’s one stop shop for smart in-depth discussion and lively interviews with expert guests. We debate the issues that really matter in the world today, as well as unpacking the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow with unique insight from the world’s most populous nation – China.
Episodes
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Europe's housing crisis
This week on the agenda, home truths. The Spanish government wants to ban evictions. The Portuguese government wants to speed them up. How does Europe solve its housing crisis?
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Rocket revolution
This week on The Agenda, rocket revolution. Launching a satellite has never been cheaper, so why are so few countries and companies able to do it?
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Interest rates are rising again: Is cheap money gone for good?
This week on the agenda, the great rate reversal. The world's major central banks are raising interest rates again. What's driving it and who will feel it the most?
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AI regulation
This week on The Agenda, AI safety. Tech insiders are sounding the alarm and investors are listening. But can the world agree on who writes the rules?
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Germany and the far-right
Is the rise of the far-right AfD a problem just for Berlin or the whole of Europe? It was the far-right AFD's best election result yet. Turnouts in this regional election was almost 78%, the highest since reunification. Nearly 44% of that vote went to the AfD, more than double its result five…
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Could BRICS Pay change the world economic order?
Against the backdrop of the conflict in Iran, rising energy prices and trade tensions, BRICS leaders are holding a summit in New Delhi where a new initiative is being launched. BRICS Pay links up the national payment systems of members so money can move between them directly. What happens next?…
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EU expansion
This week on the Agenda, Iceland says no to the EU, but what does that mean for Brussels and for every country still waiting to join?
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Digital sovereignty
This week on the agenda: digital sovereignty. Does it matter who controls the technology that runs our daily life?
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China shock 2.0
This week on the agenda: China shock 2.0. How is the rest of the world reacting to the continuing rise of the world's second largest economy?
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Migrant crisis in Europe
In this episode, we focus on the migration emergency in Europe. What does the crisis in Ceuta tell us about how Europe is controlling its borders?
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Europe on fire
Why has the number of wild fires in Europe risen sharply over the past four years? What can be done to limit the damage?
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Who will run the UN next?
The program brings together three candidates vying to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. They discuss their vision for leading the world's foremost international organization—and answer the question: who is best equipped to take on the challenge of addressing the world's…
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World Cup 2026 & The future of football
The final goal has been scored, but the true impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is just becoming clear. We look beyond the scoreboard: Who really gained the most from this tournament, and what does it reveal about the future of global football?
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Chasing tech talent
This week on the agenda: bridging the skills gap. Has technological talent become the world's most vital strategic resource?
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The future of mobility: How AI and robotics are reshaping our world
From AI-powered vehicles to autonomous robotaxis, the way we move is changing faster than ever before. Physical AI and robotics are transforming not only how we travel, but also how our cities are designed and how people connect with the world around them. As China places technological innovation...
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Feeling the heat
Europe's latest heatwave is more than another spell of extreme weather. As record temperatures sweep across the continent, it's putting the world's climate ambitions to the test. Have we reached the point where we must admit we're losing the battle against climate change? And as Europe confronts…
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Starmer steps down
As Britain prepares to welcome its seventh prime minister in just a decade, the departure of Keir Starmer raises a broader question: what does this political turnover say about the UK's position on the global stage?
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The Future of China: A Conversation with Joey Ngai
Over the past four decades, China has grown into the world's second-largest economy. Yet as population growth slows, geopolitical tensions rise, and concerns mount over the global economic outlook, what are global CEOs seeing that the markets may be overlooking? In this episode, we speak with…
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FIFA World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway in North America, the largest in history. As geopolitical tensions reshape trade, technology, and international travel, the World Cup is unfolding against a rapidly changing global backdrop. What will this expanded World Cup reveal about the state of the…
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Food, water & geopolitics
Food, water and geopolitics are becoming increasingly intertwined as tensions in the Gulf continue to disrupt one of the world's most critical trade routes. Are we entering a new era of resource insecurity? And could access to food and water become the next major geopolitical flashpoint?
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Aleksandar Vucic in China
As Aleksandar Vucic makes another trip to Beijing, what does this visit signal for the future of China-Serbia relations?
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Global Transformation
Is a new economic order emerging? What implications does it hold for a multipolar world's future?
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Trump in China
U.S. President Donald Trump pays a state visit to China. What does this visit mean for China‑U.S. relations, and indeed for the rest of the world?
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Travel turbulence amid conflict
How the conflict in Iran is sending shockwaves to the global tourism industry?
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De-dollarization
Is the conflict in Iran leading the market to reconsider the dollar's role in the global economy?
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Iran and the green transition
Experts share their views about the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the world's reliance on fossil fuels.
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Interpreting Spanish PM's visit to China
What does the visit say about the Spanish economy, and the country's position on the world stage?
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China's tech innovation and economic growth
Technological innovation has been placed at the very heart of China's 15th Five-Year Plan. What is going to drive that innovation? And what exactly is China doing differently?
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Iran attacks: economic shock
How much does the conflict in Iran cost in the global economy, and who will pay the price?
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Decoding the transatlantic rift over Middle East tensions
Analysts examine how U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are widening the rift between the United States and Europe.
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Interpreting the repercussions of the Middle East conflict
Experts share their perspectives on how U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran threaten to spark a global energy crisis.
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Interpreting key messages from China's political gatherings
Analysts share their opinions on how key tasks unveiled during China’s annual political gatherings will shape the country’s development and its international relations in the future.
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Interpreting key messages from Munich Security Conference
Analysts share their opinions on how China, Europe and the United States will confront a shifting multipolar world.
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Interpreting impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
With the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics well underway, analysts share their opinions on the relationship between climate change and the future of the winter sporting event.
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Interpreting impact of artificial intelligence
Analysts share their opinions on how artificial intelligence is shaping the world, including in healthcare and cultural sectors.
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Starmer’s China trip
In this episode of The Agenda, we examine ties between the UK and China as Keir Starmer became the first British Prime Minister to visit China in eight years.
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2026 World Economic Forum
In this episode, The Agenda spoke to Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, about what a spirit of dialogue meant to the nuclear industry.
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The loneliness economy
In a world more interconnected than ever, what is the real cost of being alone?
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U.S. threat to Greenland
The White House has said a range of "options" are being explored to acquire Greenland, including the use of force. How has the world's largest island become the epicenter of the latest geopolitical struggle?
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China-Europe relations in 2026
The year of 2025 was a busy year for diplomatic trips between China and Europe. What might 2026 hold for the future of China-EU relationship?
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The future of multilateralism
As we head into 2026, how are the rules for global cooperation changing?
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The global tech race: after Silicon Valley, what’s next?
For more than half a century, Silicon Valley has stood as the epicenter of global technology. Yet in recent years, China’s rapid rise has begun to challenge that dominance. How will this technological competition evolve — and are other countries positioned to become key global players?
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Social media ban
As Australia bans all under-16s from using social media platforms such as Tiktok, Facebook and YouTube, is the rest of the world ready to follow suit?
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A changing America
How is the U.S. changing its approach to domestic and global affairs? And what does that mean for the rest of the world?
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UK Budget
What does the latest UK budget say about the state of the British economy and its standing on the world stage?
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Regulating artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence spreads into almost every aspect of our lives, concerns over its regulation are becoming increasingly acute. Who's really in control of the global race for AI governance?
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Rebuilding Gaza
One month on from the ceasefire agreement, we examine the real human and economic cost of the conflict in Gaza.
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COP30 in Brazil
As the world gears up for the COP30 climate gathering in Brazil, what needs to be done to try to save the planet?
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China’s next five-year plan
We examine China’s agenda for the next five years and see what the latest map means for China and the rest of the world.
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Media, AI and the future
In this special edition of "The Agenda", we spoke to some insiders who share their insights on how media exchanges and cooperation can help boost the development of relations between China and Cyprus as well as the rest of Europe.
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The Agenda is CGTN Europe’s one stop shop for smart in-depth discussion and lively interviews with expert guests. We debate the issues that really matter in the world today, as well as unpacking the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow with unique insight from the world’s most populous nation – China.
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