Méabh Mc Mahon

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

Brussels, My Love?

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

Brussels, My Love?

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

Brussels, My Love?

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

Brussels, My Love?

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

Brussels, My Love?

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

Brussels, My Love?

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

World

Europe a 'fantastic' place to invent tourism AI, says Thierry Breton

EU Commissioner Breton tells Destination Europe Summit that regulated use of technology will help the tourism sector.

28/06/2023

Europe News

'No one will leave' the EU market because of new AI rules, says Breton

"Don't worry. No one will leave. No one," Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner for the internal market, told Euronews on Tuesday.

27/06/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Concern around EU migrant pact & EU cash problems

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we break down the EU asylum and migration pact currently being negotiated.

24/06/2023

Europe News

Belgium lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections

Belgium and Germany have joined Austria, Greece and Malta in allowing 16 and 17-year-old to vote in the European elections.

12/06/2023

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Brussels, my love? Industry vs. nature - who needs to breathe more?

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss a proposal for a nature restoration law that hit a roadblock this week when centre-right politicians called on the European Commission to go back to the drawing board.

10/06/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? How are EU funds being spent?

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss all things EU money with our special guest, the president of the European Court of Auditors, and we explore how EU conversations on spending have now moved into the field of defence.

03/06/2023