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]]> false Euronews info+68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a@mg-eu.acast.com 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a the-europe-conversation episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1760702235938-96be7965-0877-466d-a0f7-fa3a190539de.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation The Europe Conversation Estonian President Alar Karis | EU should be involved in talks with Russia Estonian President Alar Karis | EU should be involved in talks with Russia Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:30:00 GMT 12:38 69837ce11976ad1237deff1e false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/estonian-president-alar-karis-eu-should-be-involved-in-talks 69837ce11976ad1237deff1e 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a estonian-president-alar-karis-eu-should-be-involved-in-talks full 1 18 On the fringes of the World Government Summit, Estonian President Alar Karis joined The Europe Conversation to discuss calls for a special European envoy to re-engage with the Kremlin, the need to bolster EU defence capabilities and what he calls the bloc's excessive bureaucracy.

A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

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]]> On the fringes of the World Government Summit, Estonian President Alar Karis joined The Europe Conversation to discuss calls for a special European envoy to re-engage with the Kremlin, the need to bolster EU defence capabilities and what he calls the bloc's excessive bureaucracy.

A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

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]]> <![CDATA[European Council President António Costa | 'Essential to engage in cooperation instead of confrontation']]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:30:00 GMT 12:43 697a26073718a16cebe7f55d false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/european-council-president-antonio-costa-essential-to-engage 697a26073718a16cebe7f55d 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a european-council-president-antonio-costa-essential-to-engage full 1 17 After the EU's signing of a trade deal with India, European Council President António Costa joined The Europe Conversation to discuss the global implications of the agreement, the need for predictability and plans to bolster EU competitiveness.

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]]> After the EU's signing of a trade deal with India, European Council President António Costa joined The Europe Conversation to discuss the global implications of the agreement, the need for predictability and plans to bolster EU competitiveness.

A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

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]]> EU Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty Henna Virkkunen | Banning social media for youngsters? EU Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty Henna Virkkunen | Banning social media for youngsters? Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:30:00 GMT 20:30 6978da6215dde02bc65f7a6b false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/eu-commissioner-for-technological-sovereignty-henna-virkkune 6978da6215dde02bc65f7a6b 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a eu-commissioner-for-technological-sovereignty-henna-virkkune full 1 16 EU Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty Henna Virkkunen joins The Europe Conversation to discuss concerns that AI will replace workers, the newly launched Commissioner investigation into Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, and what is needed to enforce social media bans.

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]]> EU Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty Henna Virkkunen joins The Europe Conversation to discuss concerns that AI will replace workers, the newly launched Commissioner investigation into Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, and what is needed to enforce social media bans.

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]]> <![CDATA[EU Defence Commissioner Kubilius | EU response to Russian provocations is 'insufficient']]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:30:00 GMT 20:43 692f10b0d6bc23eda2ddbd38 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/eu-defence-commissioner-kubilius-eu-response-to-russian-prov 692f10b0d6bc23eda2ddbd38 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a eu-defence-commissioner-kubilius-eu-response-to-russian-prov full 1 15 The ongoing invasion of Ukraine and increased Russian provocations spurred the creation of his role last year.

The EU's defence tsar, Andrius Kubilius, joins the Europe Conversation to discuss what the bloc can bring to the military table, Trump's push to stop the war in Ukraine and his wish for a "more normal" Russia.

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]]> The ongoing invasion of Ukraine and increased Russian provocations spurred the creation of his role last year.

The EU's defence tsar, Andrius Kubilius, joins the Europe Conversation to discuss what the bloc can bring to the military table, Trump's push to stop the war in Ukraine and his wish for a "more normal" Russia.

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]]> EU Housing Commissioner Jørgensen | Housing emergency requires action from Brussels EU Housing Commissioner Jørgensen | Housing emergency requires action from Brussels Sat, 29 Nov 2025 06:30:00 GMT 20:26 6929a8413c9ac4ded378faea false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/eu-housing-commissioner-jrgensen-housing-emergency-requires 6929a8413c9ac4ded378faea 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a eu-housing-commissioner-jrgensen-housing-emergency-requires full 1 14

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]]> EU Migration Commissioner Brunner | EU must engage with Taliban EU Migration Commissioner Brunner | EU must engage with Taliban Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:30:00 GMT 20:37 692883caa443330de9636b90 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/eu-migration-commissioner-brunner-eu-must-engage-with-taliba 692883caa443330de9636b90 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a eu-migration-commissioner-brunner-eu-must-engage-with-taliba full 1 13 He is touted as having the toughest job in Brussels, and dreams of playing tennis with the pope.

EU Commissioner for Migration, Magnus Brunner, joins the Europe Conversation to discuss why the Commission supports engaging with the Taliban, the EU's role in negotiating return hubs and more.

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]]> He is touted as having the toughest job in Brussels, and dreams of playing tennis with the pope.

EU Commissioner for Migration, Magnus Brunner, joins the Europe Conversation to discuss why the Commission supports engaging with the Taliban, the EU's role in negotiating return hubs and more.

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]]> Montenegrin PM Spajić | A bridge to candidate countries? Montenegrin PM Spajić | A bridge to candidate countries? Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:30:00 GMT 20:46 691f12cc3962bb012e03a237 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/montenegrin-pm-spaji-a-bridge-to-candidate-countries 691f12cc3962bb012e03a237 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a montenegrin-pm-spaji-a-bridge-to-candidate-countries full 1 12 He is one of the youngest heads of government in the world. He aims to harness this vitality in the final spurt to make his country the 28th EU member by 2028.

Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić joins The Europe Conversation to discuss the upcoming crucial years for enlargement, visa restrictions for Russians and how Japan influenced the politician in him.

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]]> He is one of the youngest heads of government in the world. He aims to harness this vitality in the final spurt to make his country the 28th EU member by 2028.

Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić joins The Europe Conversation to discuss the upcoming crucial years for enlargement, visa restrictions for Russians and how Japan influenced the politician in him.

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]]> <![CDATA[Albanian PM Edi Rama | 'Italians are Albanians dressed in Versace']]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT 20:28 691efc9e5f27d8c1bf6863b9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/albanian-pm-edi-rama-italians-are-albanians-dressed-in-versa 691efc9e5f27d8c1bf6863b9 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a albanian-pm-edi-rama-italians-are-albanians-dressed-in-versa full 1 11 He called Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni "one of a kind" and said the EU would be better off with more women in leadership positions.

 

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama joins the Europe Conversation to discuss his country's close ties to Italy, Albanian stereotypes, and the need to turn some enemies into partners.

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]]> He called Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni "one of a kind" and said the EU would be better off with more women in leadership positions.

 

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama joins the Europe Conversation to discuss his country's close ties to Italy, Albanian stereotypes, and the need to turn some enemies into partners.

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]]> EU Commissioner Mediterranean Šuica | EU must have seat on Gaza Board of Peace EU Commissioner Mediterranean Šuica | EU must have seat on Gaza Board of Peace Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:30:00 GMT 20:42 691c8ca267ed28baec2c9e13 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/eu-commissioner-mediterranean-uica-eu-must-have-seat-on-gaza 691c8ca267ed28baec2c9e13 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a eu-commissioner-mediterranean-uica-eu-must-have-seat-on-gaza full 1 10 The EU is the largest international donor to Palestinians, but will it get a seat on the Trump-chaired Board of Peace, a transitional governance body as part of the US' 20-point plan?

 

Dubravka Šuica, the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, joins the Europe Conversation to discuss why the EU should be included on this Board, the significance of the newly created Palestine Donor Meeting, and why the EU is pushing for closer ties with its southern neighbours.

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]]> The EU is the largest international donor to Palestinians, but will it get a seat on the Trump-chaired Board of Peace, a transitional governance body as part of the US' 20-point plan?

 

Dubravka Šuica, the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, joins the Europe Conversation to discuss why the EU should be included on this Board, the significance of the newly created Palestine Donor Meeting, and why the EU is pushing for closer ties with its southern neighbours.

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]]> <![CDATA[EU Commissioner Micallef | Super League 'is and always will be mistake']]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:30:00 GMT 20:42 6915f6cde4a19aaf07721540 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/eu-commissioner-micallef-super-league-is-and-always-will-be 6915f6cde4a19aaf07721540 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a eu-commissioner-micallef-super-league-is-and-always-will-be full 1 9 He has become one of the loudest voices in Europe when it comes to protecting the bloc's most beloved sport.

 

EU Commissioner for Sport and Culture Glenn Micallef joins The Europe Conversation to discuss the controversial European Super League, the epidemic of inactivity and culture's role as a shield against democracy.

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]]> He has become one of the loudest voices in Europe when it comes to protecting the bloc's most beloved sport.

 

EU Commissioner for Sport and Culture Glenn Micallef joins The Europe Conversation to discuss the controversial European Super League, the epidemic of inactivity and culture's role as a shield against democracy.

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]]> <![CDATA[IMF chief Georgieva | A 'single market czar' and Trump tariffs ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:30:00 GMT 20:43 6913423f4ce5daaedc085856 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/imf-chief-georgieva-a-single-market-czar-and-trump-tariffs 6913423f4ce5daaedc085856 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a imf-chief-georgieva-a-single-market-czar-and-trump-tariffs full 1 8 From sluggish growth to geopolitical shocks, Europe is facing critical challenges. She is offering bold solutions.

 

The IMF's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva joins The Europe Conversation to discuss the importance of completing the single market, Europe's response to the Trump administration's economic hammer and argues that common European debt should no longer be a taboo.

A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

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]]> From sluggish growth to geopolitical shocks, Europe is facing critical challenges. She is offering bold solutions.

 

The IMF's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva joins The Europe Conversation to discuss the importance of completing the single market, Europe's response to the Trump administration's economic hammer and argues that common European debt should no longer be a taboo.

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]]> EU Commissioner for Enlargement Kos | Is the EU at a crossroads? EU Commissioner for Enlargement Kos | Is the EU at a crossroads? Sat, 08 Nov 2025 06:30:00 GMT 20:37 690e1e9c6d62d4e03d75fc67 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/eu-commissioner-for-enlargement-kos-is-the-eu-at-a-crossroad 690e1e9c6d62d4e03d75fc67 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a eu-commissioner-for-enlargement-kos-is-the-eu-at-a-crossroad full 1 7 At a moment when the EU has revived stalled efforts around the 27-bloc's expansion, she is the woman of the hour.

 

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos joins this latest episode of The Europe Conversation to talk unification of Europe and the geopolitical importance of this, what makes a country ready to join the bloc and what states are backsliding.

 

This interview was conducted during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November. Find out more about the event on euronews.com  

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]]> At a moment when the EU has revived stalled efforts around the 27-bloc's expansion, she is the woman of the hour.

 

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos joins this latest episode of The Europe Conversation to talk unification of Europe and the geopolitical importance of this, what makes a country ready to join the bloc and what states are backsliding.

 

This interview was conducted during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November. Find out more about the event on euronews.com  

A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

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]]> <![CDATA[Moldovan President Sandu | EU is a gateway to 'free world']]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:30:00 GMT 19:36 690cd4b0c1ed8717c576d564 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/moldovan-president-sandu-eu-is-a-gateway-to-free-world 690cd4b0c1ed8717c576d564 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a moldovan-president-sandu-eu-is-a-gateway-to-free-world full 2 6 For her country, speeding up the EU accession process is a matter of security — essential to eschewing Russian interference.

 

Moldovan President Maia Sandu joins this latest episode of The Europe Conversation to discuss how Moldova views EU Membership as a stepping stone to sustaining its democracy and the need for the EU to get creative in its enlargement drive. 

 

This interview was conducted during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November. Find out more about the event on euronews.com

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]]> For her country, speeding up the EU accession process is a matter of security — essential to eschewing Russian interference.

 

Moldovan President Maia Sandu joins this latest episode of The Europe Conversation to discuss how Moldova views EU Membership as a stepping stone to sustaining its democracy and the need for the EU to get creative in its enlargement drive. 

 

This interview was conducted during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November. Find out more about the event on euronews.com

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]]> <![CDATA[Serbian President Vučić | The EU's friend or foe?]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:30:00 GMT 20:39 690b68e1d4fac9e84bfccc98 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/serbian-president-vui-the-eus-friend-or-foe 690b68e1d4fac9e84bfccc98 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a serbian-president-vui-the-eus-friend-or-foe full 1 5 Once described as shifting from a nationalist hawk to a devout Europeanist, he now says he has become the EU's usual suspect.

 

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić joins this special edition of The Europe Conversation to chew over his close ties with the US, whether he is now ready to supply Ukraine with weapons, balancing his ties with the EU as well as China and Russia, and the anti-corruption protests rocking his country.

 

This interview was conducted during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November. Find out more about the event on euronews.com 

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]]> Once described as shifting from a nationalist hawk to a devout Europeanist, he now says he has become the EU's usual suspect.

 

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić joins this special edition of The Europe Conversation to chew over his close ties with the US, whether he is now ready to supply Ukraine with weapons, balancing his ties with the EU as well as China and Russia, and the anti-corruption protests rocking his country.

 

This interview was conducted during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November. Find out more about the event on euronews.com 

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]]> Ukrainian President Zelenskyy | How Ukraine’s EU accession shapes the war Ukrainian President Zelenskyy | How Ukraine’s EU accession shapes the war Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:30:00 GMT 20:30 690a2c27b27ff20cebc6487a false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/ukrainian-president-zelenskyy-how-ukraines-eu-accession-shap 690a2c27b27ff20cebc6487a 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a ukrainian-president-zelenskyy-how-ukraines-eu-accession-shap full 1 4 He’s one of the world’s most notable political leaders and a symbol of Ukraine’s resistance against Russia. 

 

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins The Europe Conversation to discuss, from the frontline, Russia's increased attacks on Ukraine's energy grid as winter looms, why EU support alone is not enough to beat Putin, and to again voice his exasperation with Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán’s veto on Kyiv’s ambitions to join the bloc. 

 

This interview was conducted during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November with a translator.

  

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]]> He’s one of the world’s most notable political leaders and a symbol of Ukraine’s resistance against Russia. 

 

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins The Europe Conversation to discuss, from the frontline, Russia's increased attacks on Ukraine's energy grid as winter looms, why EU support alone is not enough to beat Putin, and to again voice his exasperation with Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán’s veto on Kyiv’s ambitions to join the bloc. 

 

This interview was conducted during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November with a translator.

  

Find out more about the event on euronews.com

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]]> EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib | Helping Ukraine, rebuilding Gaza: Can Europe Deliver? EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib | Helping Ukraine, rebuilding Gaza: Can Europe Deliver? Sat, 25 Oct 2025 05:30:00 GMT 20:44 68fb84a818bcdad2ab1cc1fc false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/helping-ukraine-rebuilding-gaza-can-europe-deliver 68fb84a818bcdad2ab1cc1fc 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a helping-ukraine-rebuilding-gaza-can-europe-deliver full 1 3 Belgium has sparked criticism after delaying efforts to unblock frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. What lies behind Brussels’ decision? How united is the EU when it comes to backing Kyiv? And what role can Europe play in delivering aid and shaping reconstruction efforts in Gaza? Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, in charge of crisis management at the European Union, joins Stefan Grobe for an exclusive interview on Europe’s toughest foreign policy challenges.

A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

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]]> Belgium has sparked criticism after delaying efforts to unblock frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. What lies behind Brussels’ decision? How united is the EU when it comes to backing Kyiv? And what role can Europe play in delivering aid and shaping reconstruction efforts in Gaza? Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, in charge of crisis management at the European Union, joins Stefan Grobe for an exclusive interview on Europe’s toughest foreign policy challenges.

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]]> Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides | Reconstruction for Gaza? Cyprus has a plan Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides | Reconstruction for Gaza? Cyprus has a plan Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:30:50 GMT 20:44 68f8d9bb1ce4f28ddec4cb39 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/reconstruction-for-gaza-cyprus-has-a-plan 68f8d9bb1ce4f28ddec4cb39 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a reconstruction-for-gaza-cyprus-has-a-plan full 1 2 No EU country is closer to the Middle East than Cyprus, putting it in a pivotal position when it comes to a blueprint for the future of Gaza. How will the economy be revived? Can the EU help with Gaza's reconstruction? Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides told Euronews in an exclusive interview about his plan to respond to these questions.

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]]> No EU country is closer to the Middle East than Cyprus, putting it in a pivotal position when it comes to a blueprint for the future of Gaza. How will the economy be revived? Can the EU help with Gaza's reconstruction? Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides told Euronews in an exclusive interview about his plan to respond to these questions.

A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

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]]> Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Europe has essentially become irrelevant Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Europe has essentially become irrelevant Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:30:00 GMT 20:23 6908da99eed20bbc016fde92 false https://shows.acast.com/the-europe-conversation/episodes/hamas-rule-has-to-come-to-an-end-says-israeli-prime-minister 6908da99eed20bbc016fde92 68f22fa0ca0e7f7545c8bf4a hamas-rule-has-to-come-to-an-end-says-israeli-prime-minister full 1 1 In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Europe’s stance on Israel’s strategy in Gaza and the EU’s visible absence in the ceasefire plan process, presented under the leadership of US President Donald Trump.


A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Europe’s stance on Israel’s strategy in Gaza and the EU’s visible absence in the ceasefire plan process, presented under the leadership of US President Donald Trump.


A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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