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Brussels Playbook Podcast — 33 episodes

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Von der Leyen won't run for a third term. Or will she?

2

The end of Brussels’ most important dinner party

3

Bardella warns Brussels he won’t moderate

4

Are voters hopelessly divided or universally angry?

5

The US embassy's divisive birthday bash

6

When K-pop diplomacy hits Brussels

7

Can Ireland defend its trade with Russia?

8

Albania's 'flamingo revolution' comes to Brussels

9

Can Europe quit American Big Tech?

10

Is Italy's Giorgia Meloni in trouble?

11

The jobs squeeze facing Europe

12

Who keeps the Russian shadow fleet afloat?

13

Europe’s toughest migration plan yet

14

China: the 'abusive' partner the EU just can’t quit?

15

The ban threat facing Europe's far right

16

Kallas, von der Leyen and the rivalry over EU intelligence

17

Should Europe talk to Putin?

18

From the Baltic to the Balkans: Putin is testing European leaders

19

Why are drones suddenly terrifying Europe?

20

Brussels wanted less red tape. It hasn't proved as easy as that.

21

Budapest and Kyiv break the ice

22

Why Brussels is getting tougher on China

23

Two transatlantic power brokers on why Europe should step up on Iran and double down on Ukraine

24

The Commission’s next big overhaul?

25

Could influencers crash future EU summits?

26

French cinema is spooked by the far right

27

Who’s “European” — and who’s not?

28

Field trip to Russia, anyone?

29

Why the EU is freaked out about a new AI model

30

The Parliament’s misspent €1.5 million

31

Putin’s ‘window of opportunity’ to test NATO

32

Why the ECB is in a tricky spot

33

The Hungary reset: Magyar in Brussels chasing EU funds