Inside Europe

The original European current affairs podcast from Germany’s international broadcaster. Bringing you expert analysis and on-the ground reporting from the European capitals and beyond. Join host Kate Laycock and DW’s network of seasoned correspondents for your weekly dose of euro-politics and culture. Published every Thursday.

Inside Europe 21 November 2024

Azerbaijan’s human rights record, Hamburg's bid to clean up global shipping, Turkey's Acik radio is taken off air, Bulgaria's ill behaved caricaturists, NFL's brain damage problem and Spain's organ transplant success.

11-21
54:59

Inside Europe 14 November 2024

Taking a break from the news, we're sharing uplifting stories from our 'Other Europes' series this week: an Italian city granting every newborn citizenship, a British nursery bridging generations, and a young Irish filmmaker shining a light on marginalized voices. Plus, a sneak peek of New York’s “Kafka: Making of an Icon” exhibit. Join us for these stories of hope and resilience across Europe.

11-14
54:52

Inside Europe 07 November 2024

Germany’s coalition government collapses, Europe reacts to Trump’s re-election, and in Serbia, a fatal accident feeds unrest over corruption allegations. Also: Spanish floods fallout, Battle of the Scheldt and farewell, Helen Seeney!

11-07
55:00

Inside Europe 31 October 2024

Georgia’s disputed election, EU rhetoric vs reality, US overseas ballots in Berlin. Also: Brussels and Ankara have different takes on the US election, VW is in trouble, and Spain is on the frontline of Europe's climate crisis.

10-31
54:59

Inside Europe 24 October 2024

Russia's airspace incursions spark calls for NATO action, Moldova's EU poll could impact Sandu's reelection, Gisele Pelicot tells of her ordeal in mass rape trial and Turkey awaits a new refugee crisis. Also: Georgia picks its next parliament, how Russia's war economy is fueling a housing crisis, Spanish football takes action against racism and Italy's plans for more wind and solar spark protests.

10-24
55:00

Inside Europe 10 October 2024

Irish soldiers in Lebanon, linguistic defiance in Belarus and the long shadow cast by Norway’s worst ever oil platform disaster. Also expect: modern day shepherds, post industrial landscapes, lenient lexicographers and edible insects!

10-23
54:58

Inside Europe 17 October 2024

Are Zelenskyy’s conditions for peace in Ukraine at odds with the realities of the war? Ordinary men, horrific crimes - could France’s mass rape trial be a catalyst for change? Why Norway is revving up for EVs. Plus: 1itch hunts: the medieval conspiracy that just won’t die.

10-17
55:00

Inside Europe 3 October 2024

A warm cultural shower of a show, featuring: embarrassing friendships, spiritual awakenings, and community pubs! In the second half we invite you to: peak inside a Scottish croft, hang out with some rebellious Italian foodies and meet a young Irish filmmaker for whom representation is a deeply personal mission. Special Guests: Dominic and Katy from The Europeans podcast.

10-03
55:00

Inside Europe 26 September 2024

Austrian elections, a pyrrhic victory for the SPD in Brandenburg, France's new government, Oslo Innovation Week. Also: Croatia’s bid to reverse its youth exodus, sun, sea and sustainable tourism, all aboard the newly extended Paris metro, and forbidden sounds: a world first for Spain’s Thyssen-Bornemisza museum.

09-26
55:00

Inside Europe 19 September 2024

Visible minorities fear for their safety in Brandenburg, Talking Left, Voting Right report, and Meloni vs. Mussolini - what’s in a name? Then, a youth-themed second half featuring the Finnish Tinder for Good Deeds, 1000 Turkish Youth For Palestine, School smartphone bans and the ever youthful Dolly Parton... or at least her new Prosecco label!

09-19
54:59

Inside Europe - 12 September 2024

The familiar face of France’s new Prime Minister, Turkey’s naval expansion plans and what they mean for Europe, and a wind-swept trip to patrol the Baltic Defence Line. Also: Schengen under threat, Santorini’s struggle with overtourism, Spain’s Spaghetti Western film-sets, and a German dance collective taking on Parkinson’s Disease.

09-12
55:00

Inside Europe 5 September 2024

An AfD special featuring disaster prepping from “Takeover” author Arne Semsrott, analysis from political correspondent Thomas Sparrow and eastern soul searching from poetry slammer Aron Boks. Then: everything from Russian sabotage to the expansion of Luxemburg’s free public transport system, via British smoking bans and a guest appearance from John Biewen, host of the Scene on Radio podcast!

09-05
55:00

Inside Europe 29 August 2024

The AfD uses the Solingen knife attack to sow fear on the eve of crucial elections, a new push to identify the bodies of the missing in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a worrying new arms race grips the Caucasus. In the second half: tech intrigue and the right to repair ............................................................................... https://t.ly/0WBDQ - Cyrus Farivar's Forbes article ?maca=en-podcast_inside-europe-949-xml-mrss

08-29
54:59

Inside Europe August 22 2024

Ukraine's Kursk incursion turns the tables in the war, US enthusiasm for Kamala Harris' campaign spreads to Europe, and Britain releases thousands of prisoners early. Also: Italy's private beaches may be shut this summer, what did Dutch spy chiefs know about Ukraine and the Nord Stream attack? Lukashenko's critics face snooping while reporting from exile and Paris counts down to the Paralympics.

08-22
54:59

Inside Europe August 15 2024

This is a repeat programme, originally broadcast in 2023. There may be time references which are no longer valid. The Russian Feminist Resistance and the Ukrainian frontline, British nonagenarian performer Thelma Ruby, Sasha Talaver on Soviet gender narratives, women challenging Albania's brain drain, UK campaigners against police misogyny and the French woman saving lives from beyond the grave.

08-19
55:00

Inside Europe August 8 2024

Riots, race, and a reckoning…days of violence rock the UK. Ukraine’s will to win at the Olympics. Tthe dangers posed by Russia’s ghost fleet. And could a shorter working week benefit the environment

08-08
55:00

Inside Europe August 1 2024

France steps up security after the rail sabotage, our man in Paris reviews the Olympics' first week, swimming in the polluted Seine river and Turkey wants to cull millions of street dogs. Also: Belarus pardons a German man sentenced to death for terrorism, Italy's anti-abortion law riles rights groups, were the London 2012 Olympics value for money? And how Toledo is drawing crowds this summer.

08-01
54:52

Inside Europe 25 July 2024

Our Olympics special: Has France's political crisis dampened the mood in Paris? How climate change is hurting some athletes' hopes of Gold, the Olympic flame gets Parisians fired up, and how the Games are helping refugee athletes to rebuild their lives. Plus, a special edition of DW's Don't Drink the Milk podcast on how passports didn't exist before World War I but now we can't live without them.

07-25
55:00

Inside Europe 18 July 2024

Can Ursula von der Leyen unite EU factions in her second term? Finland plans to turn back refugees at the border, and activists fail to bloc a lithium mine in Serbia. Also: Erdogan is accused of hypocrisy over Israel's war in Gaza, why Russian attitudes toward Ukraine are changing, could Muslim-majority Kosovo approve same-sex marriage? And Bulgarians avoid the army, despite a 30% pay hike.

07-18
55:00

Inside Europe 11 July 2024

NATO says Ukraine’s path to membership is irreversible - Uncertainty in France after Sunday’s shock setback for the far-right - What does the UK’s new prime minister really stand for? - Viktor Orban’s rogue peace mission - And a special focus on the cut flower industry

07-11
55:00

Europus

(Ger.)Wie von der DW gewohnt, wieder Nachrichten und Analysen auf höchstem Niveau. Es fällt mir noch etwas schwer, das ganze Englisch zu verstehen, aber es wird von Tag zu Tag klarer. Danke für den Podcast! (Eng.)As usual from DW, news and analysis at the highest level. I’m still having a little trouble understanding all the English, but it’s getting clearer by the day. Thanks for the podcast!

07-10 Reply

Constance Moylan

excellent mix of hard and soft news. a weekly must listen

07-22 Reply

Yann Lostanlen

Sehr gute Sendung roll moderiert von Kate Laycock, sehr präzise Analysen, mehr davon!

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Kerry South

love what you guys do. rarely miss an episode. tx for showing us how true journalism should look and sound. the "kiddy post prandial sound effect" was a bit cringe. that is my only criticism for 2022. thank you

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