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As Hungary heads into a crucial parliamentary election this Sunday, US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Budapest to back Prime Minister Viktor Orbán — even as his party trails in the polls and security concerns emerge over explosives found near a key gas pipeline. Meanwhile, global instability deepens with EU Council President António Costa warning against targeting civilian infrastructure after Donald Trump escalates rhetoric toward Iran, raising fears of wider regional conflict. We bring you the latest developments from Doha. Plus, as attention remains fixed on Ukraine and the Middle East, we turn to Sudan — where a devastating civil war continues largely out of the spotlight. We have an exclusive interview with Sex in the City star and UNHCR ambassador Kristen Davis about her recent visit to Sudan.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.

Ongoing tensions in the Middle East dominate today’s episode, as European leaders call for urgent de-escalation following overnight strikes in Tehran and Beirut. We have an update from Dubai where residents are facing unprecedented disruptions. Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers gather in Kyiv to push for accountability over alleged Russian war crimes, while Israel faces growing international criticism over the reinstatement of capital punishment for Palestinians. Plus, a major political scandal shakes Hungary just days before a pivotal election. And from Rome, as Easter approaches, we look at Pope Leo XIV’s potential role in calling for peace — and what’s next for EU efforts on religious freedom.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.

With the Middle East conflict deepening, we hear how deadly strikes in Lebanon have killed more UN peacekeepers and displaced over a million people. We bring you an exclusive interview with Lebanon’s Justice Minister on the humanitarian toll and regional fallout. Meanwhile, G7 leaders signal readiness to stabilise volatile energy markets — but offer few concrete steps. So what does that mean for your energy bills? Our reporter Jakub Janas unpacks the growing economic pressure across the EU. And in Ukraine, European foreign ministers gather in Kyiv to mark the anniversary of the Bucha massacre, as questions grow over continued support, shifting alliances and the future of the war.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.

On Europe Today, this Monday, we report on the escalating tensions in the Middle East as Israel signals an expansion of its military campaign. We break down the latest developments, including the humanitarian toll in Lebanon and emergency G7 talks to contain a growing energy shock. Plus, a diplomatic row erupts over Palm Sunday events in Jerusalem and Cyprus navigates its EU Council presidency amid conflict. Our guests include the EU commissioner for the oceans Costas Kadis and the Irish minister for State Timmy Dooley.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.

Four weeks after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Middle East conflict is escalating — disrupting global energy supplies and shaking financial markets. G7 foreign minsiters meet in France today, as Donald Trump signals a pause in strikes on Iran, pushing for a diplomatic breakthrough. But can the US convince its allies it has a real plan? Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine continues to spill beyond its borders, with new security concerns across Europe. We have an update from Helsinki.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.

With global tensions rising, G7 foreign ministers gather in France for urgent talks on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. We’ll break down what’s at stake — and where divisions remain. We also have an update on Hungary who face serious allegations of breaching EU trust, raising fresh questions about unity inside the bloc. We speak to former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso. And on the ground in southern Lebanon, we have a live update from our correspondent Ekbal Zein. Based in the city of Tyre in Southern Lebanon, we hear how daily life has shut down in the usually bustling coastal cityEurope 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.

On this episode of Europe Today, we analyse the Danish parliamentary elections and why current Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is set to remain in her role, despite her party — the Social Democrats — securing their worst result since 1903. Benny Engelbrecht, Member of the Danish Parliament, gives us his take on the outcome. We also debrief on rising tensions over Hungary leaking sensitive EU information to Russia, with the country’s foreign minister at the centre of the backlash just weeks ahead of a crucial election. Jakub Janas looks at where the story began, while Maria Tadeo reports on the latest developments. On the Iran war front, the conflict has now entered its 26th day, and our correspondent in Dubai, Jane Witherspoon, brings us the latest. Barham Salih, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, joins us for an interview to discuss the humanitarian situation in the region resulting from the US–Israeli war on Iran.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.

As the US signals a possible breakthrough with Iran, doubts remain on the ground and tensions ripple across the Middle East. Meanwhile, Brussels pushes ahead with a major trade deal with Australia amid growing economic uncertainty. And in Italy, a failed referendum deals a political blow to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, raising fresh questions about her government’s strength. We have an update from our correspondent. 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.

Growing Iran–U.S. tensions has global energy markets on edge, as Hungary heads toward a defining election. We look back 10 years after the Brussels attacks, examine Europe’s current security threats and break down how rising oil prices and elections in Slovenia and France are shaping the continent.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.

EU leaders gathered yesterday for a tense summit focused on Ukraine and Iran. After more than 12 hours of talks, Viktor Orbán claimed victory as Hungary’s veto of the EU’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine remains in place. On the US-Israeli war on Iran, the 27 EU leaders urged the parties involved to spare energy infrastructure from strikes. Discussions on competitiveness also took place, but were overshadowed by the two wars. On this episode of Europe Today, we have in-depth analysis by our correspondents on all of it, but also an exclusive interview with Hildegard Bentele, Member of the European Parliament (EPP, Germany) and an in-depth explainer of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) by Europe Today’s Jakub Janas. 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.

EU leaders are gathering in Brussels today as the conflict in the Middle East escalates dangerously — with strikes hitting energy infrastructure and global tensions rising fast. At the same time, Ukraine’s war drags into another year, with crucial funding still hanging in the balance. Europe says it’s not directly involved — but from energy shocks to global food risks, the impact is already being felt. So how long can the EU stay on the sidelines? And can leaders stay united under pressure? On this episode of Europe Today, we have updates from the summit floor on the major issues to watch and the key political clashes.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.

As the war rages on, Donald Trump is expressing mounting frustration with Europeans for refusing to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz – saying overnight that the US doesn’t “need or desire” their assistance. Our correspondent Shona Murray breaks down the logic behind the European response and the implications for an increasingly fraught NATO Alliance. Meanwhile, Kyiv has authorised the European Commission to enter Ukraine to inspect the damage on the Druzhba pipeline, a demand from Hungary and Slovakia. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is blocking a €90 billion loan to Ukraine until Russian crude flows through the pipeline again – with EU leaders seeking to convince Orbán to drop his veto when they gather in Brussels on Thursday. 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, with Europe Today.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.

War in the Middle East escalates overnight, with fresh strikes on Tehran and rising regional tensions pulling Lebanon and Iraq into the crisis. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas makes it clear: Europe has no appetite for deeper military involvement. Back in Brussels, political shockwaves as Manfred Weber faces backlash over alleged ties with the far right — is Europe’s political “firewall” crumbling we ask.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.

In today’s episode of Europe Today, we break down a fast-moving and tense moment in global politics. As EU foreign affairs ministers gather in Brussels ahead of this week’s EU Summit, the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran dominates the agenda — with fears growing over regional escalation and global energy shocks. With the Strait of Hormuz closed and energy prices surging, we hear the latest from the Gulf and discuss the pressure from Washington on NATO allies to help reopen one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Back in Brussels, we speak to Romania’s Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu about whether the EU is prepared for a prolonged crisis in the Middle East, the bloc’s role in de-escalation, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Plus: new political controversy surrounding European People’s Party leader Manfred Weber and what it could mean for his political future. 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.

War in the Middle East, rising tensions with the US, and millions of people on the move. In this episode of Europe Today, we examine the consequences of the escalating Iran–Israel conflict after Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned American bases in the region to shut down and vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. We have an exclusive interview with Iran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva and zoom in on the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. 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.

Tensions in the Middle East are rising fast, with missiles launched, ships struck in the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets on edge. What does this escalation mean for Europe and the world economy? On Europe Today, we break down the latest developments with an exclusive interview with Europe's economy commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis about inflation and energy shocks. We also look at NATO military exercises in Norway and the latest dispute between Ukraine and Hungary over seized assets.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.

The war in Iran enters day 12 as tensions spread across the Middle East. European leaders warn against an “endless war”, energy prices surge, and thousands are displaced in Lebanon. In this episode of Europe Today, Maria Tadeo speaks exclusively with EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, Lebanon’s Energy Minister Joe Saddi discusses the crisis on the ground, and we check in from Strasbourg ahead of Ursula von der Leyen’s address to the European Parliament on the impact this war is having on Europe.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.

Tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East as the war in Iran shows no sign of ending. Iranian missiles have been intercepted across the region while Israeli strikes continue in Iran and Lebanon, with hundreds reported dead. As the son of the late Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, emerges as Iran’s new leader, global powers react — with US President Donald Trump warning his appointment is a “big mistake.” In this episode of Europe Today, we bring you the latest from Euronews correspondents across the region, analysis from Brussels, and reaction from the European Parliament in Strasbourg. We also look at the economic impact of the conflict, EU finance ministers’ latest decisions, and President Emmanuel Macron’s “defensive” mission aimed at securing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.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.

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating ten days after U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran is facing a major environmental and security crisis following attacks on oil refineries, while Iranian drone strikes across the Gulf are disrupting travel and raising fears of a wider conflict. A new Supreme Leader has been announced in Iran, as European and Gulf leaders prepare emergency talks and oil prices surge past 100 dollars a barrel.We’ll have the latest from Dubai, analysis from Brussels and a look at what rising energy prices could mean for Europe’s economy with an exclusive interview with the president of the Eurogroup Kyriakos Pierrakakis.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.

Tensions surge across the Middle East as Israel moves into a new phase of war and Iran launches missiles towards Tel Aviv, with explosions reported in Dubai and Doha. We bring live updates from Doha and Baku, plus analysis on how drones and AI are reshaping modern warfare. From Brussels, we also look at how the EU is preparing for possible fallout — and speak to EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib ahead of International Womens Rights Day.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.