Spain, Ireland and Slovenia are pushing to suspend a major EU-Israel trade deal, while Germany and Italy are blocking this move. 

So, is this a temporary fracture or the point of no return for EU-Israel relations?

Joining Enda Brady for the discussion:

Pablo Calderon Martinez

Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations at Northeastern University London

Yossi Mekelberg

Guest Professor at University of Roehampton

Gregoire Roos

Director of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia Programmes at Chatham House

And Marta Grande, Former President of the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Chamber of Deputies of Italy 

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Trump is furious at NATO members for refusing to join the war on Iran and assist in the Strait of Hormuz.

It has prompted European allies to accelerate a fallback defence plan in case the US leaves.

The idea is a ‘European Nato’ where leadership would come from within the continent and would maintain deterrence against Russia.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has downplayed fears of a US exit.

For decades, Nato has depended on American military dominance. Can Europe step up and replace the US in the alliance?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Leo Michel

Former Director for NATO Policy at the Pentagon and Non-Resident Fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs

Gerlinde Niehus

Former Deputy Director, Defence and Security Cooperation at NATO and an Independent NATO and International Security Analyst

Jean-Francois Belanger,

Assistant Professor at the Royal Danish Defence College

And Paul Ingram

Director of the Global Stability Network

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The head of the global energy watchdog IEA is warning that Europe has only six weeks supply of jet fuel left before shortages will hit the continent if disruption to traffic in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve.

Flight tickets are set to rise and airlines are already cancelling flights. European airlines are calling for urgent EU emergency measures.

Can Europe avoid widespread summer travel chaos?

Anita Mendiratta 

Special Adviser to the Secretary General of UN Tourism

John Strickland

Air Transport Consultant

Sally Gethin

Aviation and Travel Journalist

And Fabrizio Poli

Aviation Adviser and Partner at Jet365

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The country - which is a key NATO and EU ally, strategically located on the Black Sea - has long battled with endemic corruption.

But after decades of shaky coalitions and political infighting, Bulgarian voters have rallied around the former President Rumen Radev.

He’s promising more balanced relations with both Brussels and Moscow - putting ‘Bulgaria First’

Joining Enda Brady to discuss: 

Anna Krasteva

Founder and director of the Centre for Refugees, Migration and Ethnic Studies

Spasimir Domaradzki

Senior fellow at the Institute of Central Europe and lecturer at the University of Warsaw

Ognyan Georgiev

Journalist and Managing Director of the news agency SeeNext

Diana Eftimova

Chair of the board of the Institute for Public Environment Development

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The proposal has been put forward by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, the SVP, which is warning of a ‘population explosion’.

The current number of people living in Switzerland is nine million. Supporters argue a limit is essential to tackle growing pressures such as housing shortages but others fear a big impact on the economy with some thinking it's a 'crazy' idea.

How likely is Switzerland to vote yes to the 'no to 10 million' vote and what would be the consequences if they do?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Reto Foellmi

Professor of International Economics

Gunilla von Hall

Journalist

Jennifer Sciubba

Demographer and CEO of Population Reference Bureau

Walther Michl

Professor of European Law

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Following the Iran war, many wealthy have fled Dubai towards Milan, Europe’s rising “millionaire capital”.

Is Milan reinventing itself as the new home for the super-rich or will Dubai hold onto its status as the ultimate global hub? 

Joining Enda Brady to discuss:

Charlie Mullins, Chairperson of WeFix, who is based between Spain and Dubai

Angelica Donati, a construction entrepreneur

Amro Zakaria, an economic analyst and financial services industry strategist

And financial journalist, Ian King.

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Farmers and lorry drivers blockaded gas depots, motorways and Ireland’s only oil refinery, protesting at rising fuel costs due to the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

Motorists panic bought fuel, leading to the closure of hundreds of petrol stations as they ran dry. 

The government has announced a 550 million dollar package to help but will it be enough to prevent further protests?

Joining Enda Brady to discuss:

Frances Fitzgerald, Ireland’s former deputy prime minister

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent

Jonathan Healy, a broadcaster and managing director of the PR firm Healy Communications. 

And Kevin Meagher, who is a writer and commentator on British and Irish politics.

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At the centre of the crisis is the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route now effectively disrupted, cutting off a significant share of global energy supply and pushing oil prices towards or even beyond $150 a barrel.

Markets are rattled, trade routes are under strain and fears of prolonged economic damage are rising.

So how close are we to a full-blown recession and will this conflict tip the global economy over the edge?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Chris Weafer

Founding Partner of Macro-Advisory

Ann Pettifor

British Economist and Director of Policy Research in Macroeconomics

Matthew Agarwala

Economist and Bennett Chair of Sustainable Finance, Bennett Institute, University of Sussex.

Greg Swenson

Chairperson Republicans Overseas UK

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Magyar secured a landslide win, bringing an end to 16 years of rule under Viktor Orban.

The newly elected leader declared that Hungary would become a “European country again.”

What kind of Hungary rises from the ruins of the Orban era?

Joining Enda Brady to discuss: 

Mark Lousau, journalist.

Gergely Rajnai, Chief Analyst at the Center for Fair Political Analysis in Budapest

Andras Laszlo, Member of the European Parliament for Viktor Orban's Fidesz party

Gunilla Von Hall, Journalist

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With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the final fuel tankers are expected to reach Europe by mid-April.

The EU has warned that member states should consider travelling less and working from home to conserve energy with European Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen saying the EU is preparing for a "long-lasting" energy crisis.

Some Asian nations are already experiencing energy shortages. A state of national emergency has been declared in the Philippines, while Bangladesh has closed its universities over fears that fuel reserves will soon run out.

The aviation industry is also in turmoil, with many flights delayed or grounded due to rising fuel costs.

How soon could Europe run out of fuel and what measures may European leaders be forced to implement?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Thomas O’Donnell

Energy and Geopolitics Strategist

Olga Khakova

Non-resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Centre.

Lidia Wojtal

International Programme Lead at Forum Energii

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The socialist leader has described the conflict as a ‘global economic earthquake’ and appears determined to shield his people and ensure they do not pay the price for the escalating crisis in the Middle East.

Sanchez is the first EU leader to act, unveiling a €5B rescue package for households and businesses.

Beyond the financial aid, he has banned US military aircraft from using Spanish airspace and bases.

Will this bold defiance protect the Spanish people and secure his political future?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Joan Roses

Professor of Economic History

Souwie Buis

Journalist

Ramon Mateo Escobar

Economist

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Misinformation is spreading fast, from both sides, with President Trump reportedly fooled by an AI-generated attack on a US naval ship.

Many of the Iranian videos are designed to entertain, clocking up millions of views with Tehran appearing to win the information war with LEGO-inspired content.

What Iran may lack in military might, it is making up for it with asymmetric warfare: alongside a campaign of economic sabotage, it's now attempting to shape popular opinion. Will it win?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Kelsey Farish

Artificial Intelligence Lawyer

Dominic O’Meara

Founder of Supernova

Tine Munk

Senior Criminology Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University

Ljubomir Filipovic

Political scientist

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Mark Rutte has strongly backed Washington and Trump's war on Iran, arguing that the move is intended to make the world safer, putting him at odds with several European allies who oppose the conflict.

Rutte has claimed that NATO is stronger under Trump, pointing to increased defence spending commitments, with members now aiming for 5% of GDP. But is the NATO chief doing whatever he can to keep Trump on side so he doesn't pull out of NATO?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Patrick Bury

Formar Nato Analyst

Rachel Rizzo

Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation

Oliver Drewes

Former EU Commission Spokesperson

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One of Donald Trump’s promises in his America First movement was to end the era of prolonged and damaging wars abroad. With that firmly back on the agenda, major parties which had aligned themselves with Trump's populist ideology, such as the Alternative for Germany, French National Rally and even Reform UK are splitting with the US President over the war.

Will the US-Israeli war on Iran see the end of the Transatlantic populist alliance?

Joining Robyn Dwyer for this discussion:

Scottie Nell Hughes

Conservative US Political Commentator

Gunnar Beck

Former Alternative for Germany MEP

Adrian Favero

Assistant European Politics Professor at the University of Groningen

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Thousands of flights have been cancelled, with major airspaces across the Middle East closed and airlines forced to reroute planes via longer journeys.

Popular holiday destinations such as Dubai are now off limits, with thousands of holidaymakers and expats returning home.

How will war in the Middle East impact European travellers as the spring and summer holidays fast approach?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Simon Calder

Travel Journalist

John Strickland

Air Transport Consultant

Ash Bhardwaj

Travel Journalist

Marina Efthymiou

Professor of Aviation Management at Dublin City University Business School

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With public opinion in Italy overwhelmingly against being drawn into another Middle East conflict and the Meloni losing a crucial referendum on judicial reforms, she is balancing public opinion alongside her ties with Trump.

So, what now for relations between Rome and Washington?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Riccardo Alcaro

Head of Research of the Programme at the Istituto Affari Internazionali 

Marta Grande

Former President of the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Chamber of Deputies of Italy 

Amy Frederiksen

Republican Strategist

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China is a major buyer of Iranian energy and a vocal critic of the conflict, urging peace talks to end the war.

With President Trump antagonising European allies over their resistant to help unblock the Strait of Hormouz, could China now present itself as a stable global ally - and what does it mean for Beijing's ambitions to reunify Taiwan? 

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Freddy Gray

Deputy Editor of The Spectator

Charles Parton

Former British Diplomat in Beijing

Bill Hayton

Associate Fellow in the Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House

Shirley Ze Yu

Senior Visiting Fellow at London School of Economics

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In the first six days of ‘Operation Epic Fury,’ the US spent $11.3 billion. By day 12, that figure surged to $16.5 billion.

As of March 19, new estimates suggest the total has crossed the $18 billion mark. So, how much longer can the US afford to wage war as Iranians fight back with its stockpiles of cheap drones and ballistic missiles?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Frank Rose

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Space and Defence Policy

Mark Cancian

Senior Adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies

Mary Dejevsky

Journalist

Sean Bell

Military Analyst

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From rising energy prices to the risk of inflation and political divisions, European leaders are scrambling to respond. The EU has rejected Trump's call for military action in Strait of Hormuz as well as a number of other countries, including the UK.

The US President is attempting to unblock the strategic waterway to enable the flow of oil, fertiliser and other crucial goods to pass.

As some countries refuse military involvement and others push for diplomacy, Europe is looking divided. Is it prepared for the impact the war on Iran?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Roxane Farmanfarmanian

Director of International Studies and Global Politics at the University of Cambridge

Cecilia Emma Sottilotta

Associate Professor of Political Science, University for Foreigners of Perugia

Peter Roberts

Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute

Neil Quilliam

Energy and Geopolitics Specialist, Chatham House

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Both Russia and Ukraine have become involved in Israel and America’s war on Iran - but where does it leave their own conflict?

And could these two regional hotspots spark a global war?

Enda Brady is joined by:

Elijah Magnier, a Veteran War Correspondent and Military Analyst.

Alexander Clackson, founder of the Global Political Research Center.

Jennifer Ewing, Spokesperson for Republicans Overseas UK

Alex Vassiliev - a geopolitics and espionage analyst

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US President Donald Trump is angry with Prime Minister Keir Starmer after he refused to allow the US to use UK airbases to launch its initial offensive on Iran. He has since given approval for American aircraft to use UK bases.

But how much damage did this decision by the UK government do to relations with the UK's closest ally - and can it be repaired?

Joining Robyn Dwyer for this discussion:

Adam Boulton

British Political Broadcaster

Stuart Crawford

Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Defence Analyst

Erol Morkoc

Spokesperson for Republican Overseas UK

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Armed US ICE agents have shocked the world with aggressive crackdowns on undocumented migrants.

The EU is under pressure from far-right parties to introduce tougher measures to help control borders and deter people from entering illegally - but is this a step too far?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Fabrice Leggeri

French Member of the European Parliament

Michele LeVoy

Director of PICUM

Greg Swenson

Chairperson of Republicans Overseas UK

Loren Landau

Professor of Migration and Development at University of Oxford

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Following his brother's arrest, King Charles said he had "the deepest concern“, adding the police would have "our full and wholehearted support and co-operation."

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has denied wrongdoing.

Former UK Ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has also been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to the Epstein file. He also denies wrongdoing but there are further questions for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over why Mandelson was appointed to the high profile position.

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Sarah Hewson

Royal Commentator

Andrew Lownie

Author of The Rise and Fall of the House of York

Dana Hunter

National Coalition for Prevention of Human Trafficking

Kevin Hyland

Former British Police Detective

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