Europe Today

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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.

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393 episodes
Updated July 24

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January 15 · 14 min
President Trump dials down the rhetoric on Iran
On Europe Today, our daily Euronews podcast with Méabh Mc Mahon, we bring you updates on Greenland and Iran. Today: “we agree to disagree” — talks between the Foreign Ministers of Denmark and Greenland ended without resolution in Washington, as Donald Trump insists Greenland is vital for US security and NATO allies announce new troop deployments. Shona Murray breaks down the Greenland talks, our EU editor Maria Tadeo analyses Iran, and David McAllister, senior MEP and Chair of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, joins us on global and EU foreign affairs. 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.
January 14 · 14 min
Metsola calls for action as Iranian regime is "on its last legs"
Title: Metsola calls for action as Iranian regime "on its last legs" Description: On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we have an exclusive interview Roberta Metsola. The European Parliament president told Euronews that the EU has a "golden" opportunity to show its commitment to freedom. We also spoke with Pascal Lamy, former EU commissioner and former WTO boss. And our correspondent Shona Murray brings us the latest updates over president Trump's threats to acquire Greenland. 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.
January 13 · 14 min
Trump’s Greenland stance is a major threat to NATO, says Margrethe Vestager
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we are joined by the Danish politician Margrethe Vestager, former vice president of the European Commission. Our EU editor, Maria Tadeo, brings us the latest news on the situation in Greenland and the threats posed by US president Donald Trump. We also speak to our correspondent in Paris, Sophia Khatsenkova, about the appeal the far right leader Marine Le Pen is facing today in court and the consequences for the French presidential elections in France next year. 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.
January 12 · 14 min
Dominique de Villepin tells Trump not to intervene in Iran
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we are joined by Dominique de Villepin, former Prime Minister of France. De Villepin asks Trump and the EU "to find the right balance to not make things worse" in Iran. In our first show in 2026 we analyse what is going on in this very intense beginning of the year and our EU editor, Maria Tadeo, brings us the latest on the ongoing protests in 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.
Dec 19, 2025 · 14 min
90 billion loan for Ukraine and EU-Mercosur trade deal on hold
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we have a special edition zooming in on the European Council summit that lasted 16 hours long. Our EU news editor Maria Tadeo brings the latest on the 90 billion loan for Ukraine that will be raised by joint debt. We also speak to Sasha Vakulina, our Ukraine correspondent, on how this will impact Ukraine and we have the latest on how the Italian Prime Minster brought about the postponement of the EU-Mercosur trade deal. 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.
Dec 18, 2025 · 14 min
Tense summit underway in Brussels, but Luxembourg PM says he cannot be nervous
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we zoom straight into the high stakes European Council summit taking place today in Brussels. From saving face on Ukraine, to stopping the Mercosur trade deal from falling off a cliff- big decisions on key issues will have to be made today. Our EU editor Maria Tadeo speaks to Luc Frieden, the prime minister of Luxembourg who says he never gets nervous as a head of state. We also have sharp analysis from our senior correspondents Shona Murray and Sasha Vakulina on crucial funding for Ukraine. You can watch Euronews or visit our website for a live blog on the ongoing summit. 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.
Dec 17, 2025 · 14 min
Europe is our "destiny," says Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we are joined by Vjosa Osmani, the president of Kosovo who is in Brussels for an EU-Western Balkans summit. We also travel to Strasbourg where MEPs are meeting for an action-packed session ahead of the Christmas holidays. Our Euronews EU editor Maria Tadeo speaks to EU Commissioner for housing Dan Jørgensen about the first ever EU strategy for housing. 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.
Dec 16, 2025 · 14 min
"Don't sacrifice the farmers for the profit of some multinationals" says MEP Thomas Waitz
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we travel to Strasbourg to hear from Maria Tadeo, our EU news editor about how Rome is stuck between protecting farmers and maintaining exports to South America. We are also joined by Thomas Waitz, Austrian MEP for the Greens who is an ecological farmer by trade. For an update on the Ukraine peace talks in Berlin, we travel to the German capital to speak to our correspondent Laura Fleischmann who tells us about the German chancellor's great relationship with President Trump. 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.
Dec 15, 2025 · 14 min
Trump "is very damaging" for climate, says architect of Paris Agreement
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we are joined by Laurence Tubiana, the architect of the 2015 Paris Agreement. We also get the latest news on talks to end the war in Ukraine from our EU editor Maria Tadeo. Finally, our political correspondent, Stefan Grobe, brings us the latest on the shooting in Bondi Beach, Australia. 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.
Dec 12, 2025 · 15 min
Europe is the start up incubator of the world, says EIB president Nadia Calviño
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we have an exclusive interview with Nadia Calviño, the president of the European Investment Bank - the EU’s lending arm. We also travel to Bulgaria to speak to our correspondent Raya Stoyanova a day after the government dramatically resigned due to mass protests. We also have an update on the last minute moves to calm angry European farmers about the imminent signing ceremony of the EU-Mercosur trade deal. 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.
Dec 11, 2025 · 14 min
Russia is preparing a new generation of Putin soldiers
Season 3: episode 14
Dec 10, 2025 · 14 min
The European economy is weak - US ambassador justifies Us national security document
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we welcome Andrew Puzder, US ambassador to the EU, during a very intense week for the US-EU relationship. Our EU correspondent Maria Tadeo briefs us about the latest developments over this once easy and now bumpy relationship. We also travel to Finland with our correspondent Shona Murray to visit a war drone factory. 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.
Dec 9, 2025 · 14 min
Commissioner Dombrovskis says "next week is crunch time" to decide on frozen assets
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we are joined by the EU Commissioner for the economy Valdis Dombrovskis. Our Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina also brings us up to speed about last night's dinner between Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, the Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. For an update on the new migration management plans of the EU, our migration expert Vincenzo Genovese joins us too. 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.
Dec 8, 2025 · 14 min
Dictators are "testing the borders of Europe" - Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we are joined by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled opposition leader of the Belarusian democratic movement. We also have an update from our EU editor Maria Tadeo on the US paper that shows President Trump's preference for Europe’s far right. We finish today's episode with an update on crucial migration talks taking place in Brussels 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.
Dec 5, 2025 · 14 min
EU commissioner for Energy plans hails historic proposal to wean off Russian oil
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast presented by Méabh Mc Mahon, we are joined by Dan Jørgensen, the EU commissioner for Energy and Housing to speak about the big deal clinched this week to end the addiction on Russian gas. We also hear from our Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina on the latest attempts to end the war in Ukraine and we travel to Sofia in Bulgaria to hear about the massive protests rocking the country. 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.
Dec 4, 2025 · 14 min
European Commission Vice President "absolutely shocked" by scandal involving Federica Mogherini
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, we speak to Roxana Minzatu, the EU Commission executive vice president for social skills. She gives us a sneak preview of her new proposal for quality jobs. We also get the latest news from the Ukraine peace talks with our correspondent Shona Murray and travel all the way to China for Emmanuel Macron's visit. Our episode ends with the conundrum facing the future of the famous Eurovisions' song contest. 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.
Dec 3, 2025 · 14 min
"We over regulate in Europe" - 2025 Nobel economics prize winner tells Euronews
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, we speak to the 2025 Nobel prize in economics co-winner Philippe Aghion on what can Europe do to boost innovation. We also have the latest details on the alleged fraud scandal involving the former EU's foreign chief Federica Mogherini and take you to the NATO headquarters with our correspondent Shona Murray. 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.
Dec 2, 2025 · 14 min
"We need to have our own plan", EU defence commissioner Kubilius
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, we speak to Andrius Kubilius, EU commissioner for defence after his first year in office. We are also joined by our Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina and our EU editor Maria Tadeo to discuss the latest attempts to end the war in Ukraine. We also hear about a major controversy in Belgium over the Christmas crib in the city centre and have some bad news for British pensioners enjoying the good life in France. 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.
Dec 1, 2025 · 14 min
Americans want money, not peace -former top US General warns
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, we speak to General Ben Hodges, a former Commanding General of US Army Europe and hear from our Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina on the peace talks in Florida. For any frequent flyers in Europe, we have an update on the negotiations on EU's passengers rights law and we have a question for our listeners: should there be a social media ban for under 16 year olds? 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.
Nov 28, 2025 · 14 min
EU top police woman takes on the war on drugs and Black Friday bonanza thrills consumers
On Europe Today, your daily Euronews podcast, we have an exclusive interview with Europol's chief, Catherine de Bolle. Our EU editor, Maria Tadeo, brings us the latest news over Viktor Orbán's visit to Moscow and we have an update on the blackouts in Ukraine from EU ambassador Katherina Mathernova. We also have some tips for the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday. 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.