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.

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Jan 30, 2025 · 54 min
Inside Europe 30 January 2025
Has Germany’s firewall against the right just fallen? We’ll be taking you through an historic week in the German parliament, with wide-reaching implications for both German, and European democracy. Expect expert legal opinion, political analysis, and a beginner’s guide to democracy prepping: https://fragdenstaat.de/aktionen/prepping/&maca=en-podcast_inside-europe-949-xml-mrss#upgrade
Jan 23, 2025 · 54 min
Inside Europe 23 January 2025
Intrigue and betrayal in the German Green Party, Europe reacts to Trump, and President Erdogan’s delicate balancing act. Later in the show: a personal story of survival and friendship - 80 years after the liberation of Auschwitz. Finding empowerment and hope in the ranks of a UK climate choir, and what an epiphany: Serbian men in Speedos take the plunge. All will be explained - we promise!
Jan 16, 2025 · 54 min
Inside Europe 16 January 2025
Stealth fleets and underwater sabotage, a landslide victory for the man they call the Croatian Trump, a peek inside the atelier of the tailor to the Vatican’s Swiss Guard, and Turkey’s double game when it comes to wine consumption.
Jan 9, 2025 · 55 min
Inside Europe 9 January 2025
Trump eyes up Greenland and Musk courts the AfD, Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, Herbert Kickl tries to form a government in Austria, and Jean-Marie Le Pen dies in France. We also mark the 20th anniversary of one of Germany's most notorious deaths in custody, and delve into the marvellous secrets of a Spanish cork forrest.
Jan 2, 2025 · 55 min
Inside Europe 2 January 2025
Looking forwards, looking back with our correspondents in Brussels, Paris, Kyiv and Berlin. Plus a special feature-length focus on The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra at 25.
Dec 26, 2024 · 54 min
Inside Europe 26 December 2024
The Inside Europe Secret Santa Speed Date Extravaganza! Consenting correspondents have their names drawn out of a hat in pairs. They then have four minutes before the buzzer goes to find out as much as possible about each other as they can. What could possibly go wrong?!
Dec 19, 2024 · 54 min
Inside Europe 19 December 2024
A conversation with the wife of jailed Azerbaijani journalist Farid Mehralizada, another new Prime Minister in France, and Germany’s Chancellor loses a no confidence vote - on purpose. All that, plus an intensely Norwegian concession to Christmas!
Dec 12, 2024 · 55 min
Inside Europe 12 December 2024
Turkey's Syria connection, Finland prepares itself for Russian aggression, a football school in mafia country and Paris’ Notre Dame is back! Later in the show: a Freedom of Expression Special, and the untold stories of the female painters of the Italian renaissance.
Dec 5, 2024 · 55 min
Inside Europe 5 December 2024
The French government collapses, Georgia’s brutal police crackdown, and the UK bill to legalise assisted dying. Then a Justice Special, featuring 'The Future of War Crimes Justice' author Chris Stephen on the ICC, with reports on Sea-Watch's case against the Italian coastguard and a Norwegian miscarriage of justice. OC-Media website link: https://oc-media.org?maca=en-podcast_inside-europe-949-xml-mrss
Nov 28, 2024 · 55 min
Inside Europe 28 November 2024
Poland’s Donald Tusk fills a leadership vacuum, election shock in Romania, and has Ireland cracked the formula for political stability? In the second half: a special post-COP29 climate episode guest-produced by award-winning British environmental journalists Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor and featuring additional reporting by Ashish Sharma.
Nov 21, 2024 · 54 min
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.
Nov 14, 2024 · 55 min
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.
Nov 7, 2024 · 55 min
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!
Oct 31, 2024 · 54 min
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.
Oct 24, 2024 · 55 min
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.
Oct 23, 2024 · 54 min
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!
Oct 17, 2024 · 55 min
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: Witch hunts: the medieval conspiracy that just won’t die.
Oct 3, 2024 · 55 min
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.
Sep 26, 2024 · 55 min
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.
Sep 19, 2024 · 54 min
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!