Méabh Mc Mahon

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Why far-right movements are simmering across Europe

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss the recent anti-migrant riots in Dublin and the different far-right movements across Europe.

02/12/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU states juggle their interests with climate goals

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss rumours to keep the financial sector out of corporate sustainability regulations and examine the EU’s proposals to combat child abuse online.

18/11/2023

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Brussels, my love? European Jews and Muslims on edge as racism rises

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we ask if the Israel-Hamas war is turning European societies into breeding grounds for antisemitism and Islamophobia.

04/11/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU parks plans to promote animal welfare

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we hear how the European Commission is juggling multiple files in the context of geopolitical turmoil.

28/10/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? MEPs condemn horrific Hamas attack on Israel

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love?, we hear how MEPs have been reacting to the horrific Israel-Hamas war and about a possible new government in Poland.

21/10/2023

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Brussels, my love? The EU's disunited response to the Israel-Hamas war

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love?, we discuss if the EU should play a role in the war between Israel and Hamas and President Zelenskyy's visit to Brussels.

14/10/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Europe's housing dilema highlighting inequalities

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love?, we dive into the complex housing crisis touching most EU countries today and hear about a new media law to protect journalists against interference.

07/10/2023

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Brussels, my love? Poland rocks the boat of support to Ukraine

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love?, we dive into the grain spat threatening good relations between Poland and Ukraine and discuss the future of the car industry in Europe.

30/09/2023

Europe News

Critics accuse EU-funded Belgian Beer World of big brewery collusion

Despite having as many as 98 bottled beers and 49 draught ones, most come only from the country's biggest producers.

26/09/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Déjà vu - Europe's migration muddle

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love?, we discuss the EU's response to the migration crisis on the Italian island of Lampedusa and the EU's dream to have zero pollution by 2050.

23/09/2023

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Brussels, my love? Ursula von der Leyen looks back on policy promises

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love, we pick apart the EU Commission president's State of the Union speech and discuss a European Parliament report that calls prostitution a form of abuse and not a job.

16/09/2023

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Brussels, my love? Is Turkey the best mediator in the Ukraine war?

In this edition of Brussels, my love? we discuss the unsuccessful Sochi summit between Turkish and Russian leaders and a new plan to clean up corruption in the EU institutions.

09/09/2023

Europe News

Russia-North Korean arms talks show 'Putin's failure': US Ambassador

Reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un plans to visit Russia this month to discuss arms supply with President Vladimir Putin are causing concern among Western allies.

05/09/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU Climate commissioner steps down

On this edition of Brussels, my love? we ask what problems EU climate plans could face following the departure of Commissioner Frans Timmerman and whether Spanish regional languages including Catalan, Galician and Euskera can become official EU languages.

02/09/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Relive the best bits of the season with our special

Brussels, my love? Watch or rewatch the best bits of the season including the fights over the nature restoration law and the French baguette making global news.

05/08/2023

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Brussels, my love? Brussels disects the Spanish elections

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss the recent Spanish elections that ended with what appears to be a political stalemate with the lack of an absolute majority leaving the nation and the continent asking, what happens next?

29/07/2023

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Brussels, my love? EU & Latin American leaders gather in Brussels

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we break down the EU-CELAC summit that saw 60 leaders from the two continents gather in Brussels. The forum focused on trade, Ukraine and rejuvenating relations after an eight-year hiatus.

22/07/2023

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Brussels, my love? Draft EU nature law survives major hurdle

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss the closely-watched vote on the Nature Restoration Law, which would work to rehabilitate damaged ecosystems.

15/07/2023

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Brussels, my love? Riots in France & EU rule of law report card

In this edition of Brussels, My Love?, we discuss the recent French protests and ask if Europe is really doing all it can to promote integration and inclusion.

08/07/2023

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Brussels, my love? EU reactions to an unstable and dangerous Russia

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we hear how the EU capital is digesting the attempted Wagner mutiny and preparing for the Spanish presidency.

01/07/2023