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The Slovak central bank governor, Peter Kažimír and member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council, you know the body that decides monetary policy for 20 eurozone countries, has just been convicted of bribery.
Yes, he has been convicted and fined €200,000 and with a warning that if he doesn’t pay, he’s looking at a year behind bars. But how did we get here and what does this mean for the ECB?
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Yesterday was International Menstrual Hygiene Day, and chances are, it passed without much notice. But something that affects nearly half the population, every single month, for around 40 years, deserves a bit more attention. Periods might still be treated like an uncomfortable secret, but they’re not.
And the most important thing isn’t the discomfort, it’s the cost, the stigma, and the silence that continue to surround them. But why is something as basic and essential still so expensive and so ignored in Europe?
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The rule of law and democracy were the two topics at the heart of the General Affairs Council this week in Brussels, and Hungary was once again the elephant in the European room.
This time, the vibe was already set by many EU countries who called Hungary to reverse the ban on Pride celebrations and scrap the law that cracks down on independent media and NGOs. Is the EU finally ready to make the move and hold Hungary accountable?
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In this episode of Europe Talks Back, we explore how Europe's so-called culture wars are used to divert attention from structural economic issues.
With insight from political scientist and member of the Social Democrats Justus Seuferle and Politics Professor at the University of Bath, Aurélien Mondon, the episode examines how political and media discourse has shifted away from material concerns like wages, housing, and labour rights, towards debates on identity, migration, and “wokeness.”
Our guests argue that this cultural framing distorts the concept of class and often benefits elite interests, while marginalising those most affected by economic inequality. Through this lens, we question who really shapes the public narrative in Europe, and who is excluded from it.
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Germany has just joined the US, the UK, and France in lifting range restrictions on the weapons it sends to Ukraine.
Which means that Kyiv is now officially allowed to hit targets inside Russia using Western-supplied weapons. But why is this decision coming now and what does it mean for the war?
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On Sunday, US President Donald Trump announced that he will delay the implementation of a 50% tariff on European Union goods.
The tariffs were originally set to take effect on June 1 in a few days, but the new deadline is now moved to the 9th of July. But what does this signal for the future of the trade relations between the EU and the US?
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After analysing the impact of the lack of grain and wheat on the global South, in the 5th episode of A Grain of Power, we look at the impact an abundance of the same can have on economies. In 2024, farmers’ movements across Europe took the streets of their capitals and Brussels. To some, it looked like the Kremlin had been able to spur these protests through its geopolitics of grain. What was that really the case? And, more globally, what role does the EU play in wheat trade?
Through 6 episodes, A Grain of Power is a documentary podcast that takes you on a journey from the heart of Ukraine to the markets of Egypt, passing through Romania, Italy, and Brussels. It explores how an essential commodity – seeds, wheat, bread – has become a weapon of power, playing a crucial role both in the North and the South. Discover how these resources nourish nations, provoke conflicts, and reshape alliances
And you? Would you be willing to fight for a piece of bread?
Narration: Alexander Damiano Ricci
Reporting and field research: Futura D’Aprile
Author: Futura D'Aprile
English language adaptation: Futura D’Aprile and Alexander Damiano Ricci
Original soundtrack: Epidemic Sound
Original Sound Editing: Jeremy Bocquet
Sound editing and mixing English version: Daniel Gutierrez Ortega
Cover artwork: Watermelon Collective
Production: Futura D'Aprile
Executive producer: Ana Ribera
Editorial and production coordinator: Alexander Damiano Ricci
A Grain of Power is a six-episode documentary series produced by Europod and Outriders, as part of the WePod project, funded by the European Union.
This podcast is co-produced by Europod.
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329 civil society organisations across Europe issued a very clear call to Brussels: stop Hungary’s latest attempt to silence pluralism.
In a public letter addressed to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath, the signatories urge the EU to act immediately against a new Hungarian law that could destroy what little remains of the country’s democratic public space. But is the EU still willing to protect the rule of law at all?
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The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and the UN warning that 14,000 babies could die within 48hours if aid does not reach communities in the Strip, finally, pushed the European Union into a moment of reckoning. But this comes after more than 19 months of Israeli military operations in Gaza and three months of suspended humanitarian aid, prompting several EU member states to call for a formal review of the EU’s political and economic relations with Israel. But can this review lead to policy change?
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Last Sunday, Poles voted in the first round of presidential elections. Leading were Rafał Trzaskowski, mayor of Warsaw and candidate of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s Civic Platform, and Karol Nawrocki of the conservative Law and Justice party. A runoff is set for 1 June.
The race highlights Poland’s deep divisions. And this also has something to do with the right to abortion. Despite Tusk’s 2023 promise to restore abortion rights within 100 days, the near-total ban remains. Reform attempts failed due to internal opposition and President Duda’s veto power. Many women, crucial to Civic Platform’s 2023 victory, feel betrayed. A Trzaskowski win could revive reform hopes; a Nawrocki win would likely block them. Feminist groups now wait to see if promises turn into action.
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They say money talks. But sometimes, it whispers, behind closed doors, in Brussels boardrooms, and inside sleek offices of public affairs firms you’ve probably never heard of. While the world tries to phase out fossil fuels, a handful of lobbying and law firms are working hard to protect them. Not because it’s good for the planet, but because big oil still pays.
A new analysis by the Good Lobby reveals just how deep the ties run between powerful lobbying firms and the fossil fuel giants they quietly serve. And for this episode we’re switching things up and we’re talking with professor Alberto Alemanno, to explain why this link remains strong. What does this say about who really influences EU climate policy? And what will it take to hold them accountable?
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Today all eyes are on a very complicated relationship that ended with a breakup, the EU and the UK. Keir Starmer wants to reset this relationship and this week, that effort finally takes shape in the form of hosting the first official U.K.-EU summit since Brexit. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa, and the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas are having talks with the British Prime Minister in London. What was discussed during the meetings and what would be the impact on citizens?
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With the fourth episode of A Grain of Power, the reportage trip which started in Ukraine and passed along the Western coast of the Black Sea reaches its final destination. In the Egyptian town of Mansoura and the capital city Cairo, bread maker Zainab and restaurant owner Kamal share their views on the importance of bread in their society. The episode analyses the impact of the shortage of wheat due to the war in Ukraine on the Egyptian economy. But by moving back to Europe, the episode also tackles the effect that an abundance of imported grain can have on economies.
Through 6 episodes, A Grain of Power is a documentary podcast that takes you on a journey from the heart of Ukraine to the markets of Egypt, passing through Romania, Italy, and Brussels. It explores how an essential commodity – seeds, wheat, bread – has become a weapon of power, playing a crucial role both in the North and the South. Discover how these resources nourish nations, provoke conflicts, and reshape alliances
And you? Would you be willing to fight for a piece of bread?
Narration: Alexander Damiano Ricci
Reporting and field research: Futura D’Aprile and Matteo Garavoglia
Author: Futura D'Aprile
English adaptation: Alexander Damiano Ricci
Original soundtrack: Epidemic Sound
Original Sound Editing: Jeremy Bocquet
Sound editing and mixing English version: Daniel Gutierrez Ortega
Cover artwork : Watermelon Collective
Production: Futura D'Aprile
Executive producer: Ana Ribera
Production and editorial coordinator: Alexander Damiano Ricci
A Grain of Power is a six-episode documentary series produced by Europod and Outriders, as part of the WePod project, funded by the European Union.
This podcast is co-produced by Europod.
Subscribe to Europod • English for even more podcasts, and follow us on Linkedin and Instagram.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 19th is Europe’s Super Sunday with three elections: Romania, Poland and Portugal, that could reshape each country’s national trajectory and reverberate across the continent.
Romania’s presidential runoff has exposed deep political divides, with nationalist candidate George Simion facing centrist Nicușor Dan. In Poland, the first round of the presidential race is testing the balance of power between the pro-European government and a conservative opposition, amid growing far-right influence. Meanwhile in Portugal, voters returned to the polls for the third time in three years, with the centre-right seeking to maintain power while resisting pressure from the surging far-right Chega party.
But the main question for this weekend is: is the center holding, or is the right wing moving in for the win?
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Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, never one to shy away from a bit of authoritarian flair, is back at it. His ruling Fidesz party has just introduced a bill that will be blacklisting and monitoring critical to his government media and NGO’s. But in what ways is the government planning to use this bill?
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A European Union court has just ruled that the European Commission was wrong, actually, very wrong, to deny access to text messages exchanged between its President, Ursula von der Leyen, and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. These messages were sent in early 2021, at a time when the EU had fallen months behind the US and the UK in the race to secure Covid-19 vaccines.
Von der Leyen took matters into her own hands, personally negotiating a deal worth up to €35 billion for nearly 2 billion doses, in a process that was anything but transparent. So, what does this verdict really mean, and what is the Commission planning to do about it?
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Busy week this one for the world of diplomacy where moves and decisions made could determine the war in Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly accepted Vladimir Putin’s suggestion to have serious negotiations and challenged him to meet for direct peace talks this Thursday, in Istanbul. In this explosive mix add Donald Trump, who is visiting the region and wants to be part of these negotiations. But is there hope for a deal and what happens if Putin doesn’t show up?
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Albanians voted this Sunday to decide whether to give Prime Minister Edi Rama a fourth term or side with his longstanding rival, Sali Berisha. From the current polls it looks like Prime Minister Edi Rama has secured a fourth term in office. His Socialist Party won a bit over 50% of the vote in Sunday’s legislative elections, enough to hold a solid majority in parliament, with 79 out of 140 seats. His main rival, conservative leader Sali Berisha, and his coalition received 38% of the vote.
But why was this election one of the most crucial ones for the country and what does the result mean for Albania's EU integration ambitions?
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In the third episode of A Grain of Power, the team of reporters behind this documentary travels from Odessa, in Ukraine, towards Istanbul, in Turkey, passing through Constanza, in Romania. The trip sheds light on the impact of the war on Ukraine on the transport infrastructure of grain from Europe to the global South.
Through 6 episodes, A Grain of Power is a documentary podcast that takes you on a journey from the heart of Ukraine to the markets of Egypt, passing through Romania, Italy, and Brussels. It explores how an essential commodity – seeds, wheat, bread – has become a weapon of power, playing a crucial role both in the North and the South. Discover how these resources nourish nations, provoke conflicts, and reshape alliances
And you? Would you be willing to fight for a piece of bread?
Narration: Alexander Damiano Ricci
Reporting and field research: Futura D'Aprile
Author: Futura D'Aprile
English adaptation: Futura D’Aprile and Alexander Damiano Ricci
Editor-in-chief: Alexander Damiano Ricci
Original soundtrack: Epidemic Sound
Original sound editing and mixing: Jeremy Boquet
Sound editing and mixing of the English version: Daniel Gutierrez Ortega
Cover artwork: Watermelon Collective
Production: Futura D'Aprile
Executive producer: Ana Ribera
Editorial and Production coordinator: Alexander Damiano Ricci
A Grain of Power s a six-episode documentary series produced by Europod and Outriders, as part of the WePod project, funded by the European Union.
This podcast is co-produced by Europod.
Subscribe to Europod • English for even more podcasts, and follow us on Linkedin and Instagram.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Habemus Papam! After just two days of deliberations, the Cardinals have chosen their 267th Pontiff: Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo the Fourteenth, the first American Pope in history. Seen as a centrist, Leo inherits a global congregation at a time of deep division and growing calls for reform.
But, where does Pope Leo stand on key issues shaping our society today, from LGBTQ+ inclusion and women’s roles in Church leadership, to climate change and migration?
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