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Méabh Mc Mahon

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Paris rolls out the red carpet for Trump

In our 100th episode of 'Brussels, my love?', we discuss the delicate diplomacy and political turbulence behind the spectacular reopening of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, and the fate of Syrian asylum-seekers after the fall of Assad's regime.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Do TikTok algorithms sway elections?

In this edition, we look at whether TikTok's algorithms could have swayed the Romanian presidential elections, and ask if Europe should ban under-16s from social media.

Brussels, My Love?

Parliament gives Commission green light to start work

In this edition, we look at how Ursula von der Leyen gained approval for a second term in office by the narrowest of majorities, and dissect Hungary's child protection act.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU reacts to German government collapse

In this edition, we look at why the German coalition government fell apart, and investigate if Brussels is becoming a hotspot for spies.

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Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU fears trade war and climate crisis under Trump

In this edition, we ask how the EU will navigate a second Trump presidency and if chaos in Germany could shake the stability of the Union.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Instability in Georgia overshadows EU enlargement

In this edition, we discuss how Georgian authorities have been moving the country away from the European Union and how the Western Balkans feel about an EU growth plan.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Could return hubs solve the EU migration conundrum?

In this edition, we shed light on Italy's Albanian model for processing asylum seekers, and hear how the victory plan of Ukraine's President Zelenskyy went down in Brussels.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU forest law on hold: tragedy or relief?

In this edition, we discuss the impact of a delay in the EU's deforestation law, and break down Viktor Orbán's feisty speech in Strasbourg.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Austrian elections again shake the establishment

In this edition, we dissect a recent Austrian poll that saw the far-right Freedom Party claim victory, and hear why the Union Jack was flying again in the EU institutions.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Middle East horror unfolds from afar

After the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell called the situation in Lebanon "extremely dangerous and worrying", is the world now witnessing another fullscale war?

Europe News

How do you make Europe's rail network faster?

On Monday, rail sector specialists spent a six-hour train ride attempting to figure out how to fix a network that's fragmented, expensive and arguably holding back European growth.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Migration pact at risk before it starts

In this edition, we hear how Sweden wants to pay migrants to return to their countries of origin in a bid to improve integration.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Can 'Super Mario' get the EU economy on track?

In this edition, we ask why the EU economy lags the US and China, and hear of the Commission's bitter battle with Big Tech.

Europe News

Brussels’ first consumption centre aims to keep drugs off streets

GATE, launched in 2022 to tackle drug problems in Brussels, will expand with a new centre next year due to its success and high demand.

Brussels, My Love?

Ursula von der Leyen cracks the whip on gender parity

In this edition, we look at the far right's victory in German local elections, and the EU's efforts to get more women in top jobs

Belgium

'Democrats Abroad' cheer Kamala Harris from across the pond

Key pledges made by Harris will be welcomed by many in Europe, but there is still plenty to play for in the US presidential elections.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Orbán's trip to Kyiv and Moscow

In this edition, host Méabh Mc Mahon asks what difference a Hungary-led EU Council presidency could make, and hears why Vienna's the place to be.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? What EU elections mean for climate change

In this edition, we learn why scientists reckon current southern European heatwaves are a direct consequence of climate change, and how recent elections might affect EU environmental targets.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? All eyes on Paris

In this edition, we break down what the results of the EP elections will mean for the EU's future.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Special live edition ponders Europe's big questions

In this special edition, we dive into the big issues dominating the European elections and ponder whether voters will bother to turn out.

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