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Nov 13, 2026 · 11:35
The EU goes into COP31 noticeably more muted than at previous events, which appears to be a sign of the times. Image montage : © JB'sArtWork/Shutterstock & COP31 logo
Nov 6, 2026 · 14:08
In our news this week: The European Commission’s latest enlargement assessment shows that several EU hopefuls are making progress in their journey towards EU membership. We are…
Oct 26, 2026 · 7:17
In the second instalment of our series on protests in Europe, we turn our attention to the role of young people in this somewhat disparate movement that is rapidly gathering…
Oct 23, 2026 · 12:15
As a wave of protests continues to spread around Europe, opinions are divided on what lies behind them – and how to respond to them. With national reporting sometimes seeming to…
Oct 16, 2026 · 11:05
In our network's news this week: gollowing a spate of recent drone attacks off the coast of Bulgaria and Romania, the Black Sea region is becoming a major new security front for…
Oct 9, 2026 · 13:25
The debate surrounding the development and risks of AI is becoming increasingly alarmist. What do Europeans think about this? Here's what some experts and commentators across…
Oct 2, 2026 · 13:19
Energy ministers met informally in Dublin on Monday and Tuesday to discuss the energy price crisis, innovation and energy security. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you…
Sep 25, 2026 · 12:45
Vladimir Putin is sitting pretty in Moscow after the United Russia party secured an increased supermajority. But what will he choose to do with it? An episode by Joanna Neville,…
Sep 18, 2026 · 14:26
It doesn’t feel like a year has passed, but here we are again, looking at reactions from our network, and across the political spectrum, to Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the EU…
Sep 11, 2026 · 15:00
A clear decline in educational performance among secondary school pupils has sent shockwaves around the globe this week. We also take a look at the outcome of Sunday’s election…
Sep 4, 2026 · 14:17
We asked our editorial teams across the network to highlight the key issues making headline news in their radio stations as we resume production after the summer recess. One…
Aug 28, 2026 · 11:11
Between 2010 and 2025, property prices in the EU rose by more than 60 per cent and rents by almost 30 per cent. Ensuring its citizens’ access to affordable, decent housing is…
Jul 17, 2026 · 10:13
So, this is our final Panorama before we break for the summer and we have a delectable smorgasbord of topics for you. An episode by Joanna Neville, voiced by Hermine Donceel &…
Jul 10, 2026 · 15:26
Europeans are once again facing two all-too-familiar summer scourges: deadly heatwaves and devastating wildfires. Our media network reports. An episode by Hermine Donceel,…
Jul 3, 2026 · 12:26
Ten years have passed since a deeply divided United Kingdom voted – by an extremely narrow margin – to leave the European Union. At the time, the ‘Leave camp’ promised greater…
Jun 19, 2026 · 12:50
The EU’s long-awaited, and much-debated, Pact on Migration and Asylum entered into force on 12 June. Whether it strikes the right balance, though, remains questionable. An…
Jun 12, 2026 · 17:11
Armenians went to the polls last Sunday, appearing to thumb their noses at Moscow’s threats, intimidation and hybrid-warfare tactics by re-electing their pro-European prime…
Jun 5, 2026 · 16:29
The Commission has presented its Tech Sovereignty Package, a series of measures to turn Europe into a leading technological force while strengthening its strategic autonomy. An…
May 29, 2026 · 13:25
With more and more people in need of humanitarian aid, and less and less cash available to provide it, the European Union attempts to plug some of the funding gaps while pushing…
May 22, 2026 · 12:14
Tensions are running high in the three Baltic states following an escalation of drone incursions in their airspace. These have become a daily occurrence. With Estonian, Latvian…
May 15, 2026 · 14:19
While Europe was celebrating Europe Day last Saturday, Moscow’s annual 9 May parade was radically scaled back. What, if anything, can we read into this? And we welcome back Linda…
May 8, 2026 · 12:26
The European Commission this week unveiled an “ambitious social plan” to eradicate poverty and boost social and economic inclusion. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you…
Apr 24, 2026 · 12:38
Forty years on from Chernobyl, the bloc is increasingly looking to ramp up its nuclear energy production once again to find a way out of its pressing energy predicament. An…
Apr 17, 2026 · 19:59
In this episode, Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, answers questions from moderator Aušra Jurgauskaitė and a panel of Euranet Plus journalists at…
Apr 10, 2026 · 13:57
Amid global turmoil, Brussels seeks to take back control over the EU’s relationship with China. And, ahead of the Hungarian elections this weekend, we look into the methods and…
Apr 3, 2026 · 12:45
On 12 April, Hungarians will vote in what could prove to be an era-defining parliamentary election. But will they choose to stick or twist? An episode by Joanna Neville, brought…
Mar 27, 2026 · 12:11
The European Union is bracing for a tsunami of migrant arrivals triggered by the latest conflict in the Middle East, which began in late February. An episode by Joanna Neville,…
Mar 20, 2026 · 15:00
This week, we have a slightly different episode for you. We're kicking things off with some highlights from a special interview with Moldova's president, Maia Sandu about her…
Mar 13, 2026 · 14:53
After a short-lived period of relative stability, European businesses and consumers are once again facing pain at the petrol pump. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by…
Mar 6, 2026 · 13:34
The recent strikes against Iran have once again highlighted the difficulty Europe has in finding a unified position. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.…
Feb 27, 2026 · 11:38
Pro-choice campaigners from the citizens’ initiative "My Voice, My Choice" declare victory following Commission decision on cross-border abortion access. An episode by Joanna…
Feb 20, 2026 · 14:42
Driven by concerns over mental health, many EU member states are now proposing firm bans on social media use by minors. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet…
Feb 13, 2026 · 12:24
The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement has entered a state of legal limbo following a challenge by the European Parliament. We share comments and reactions from across Europe on…
Feb 6, 2026 · 15:59
In the face of global uncertainty and an increasingly tenuous relationship with the US, the EU's efforts to broaden its network of trading partners appear to be accelerating.…
Jan 30, 2026 · 13:35
Brussels has launched a new investigation into X after outrage over the use of its AI tool, Grok, to generate and distribute sexually explicit images of women and children. And…
Jan 23, 2026 · 12:04
The US president’s aggressive campaign for control of Greenland has plunged transatlantic relations into an unprecedented crisis. Denmark and its European neighbours remain on…
Jan 16, 2026 · 15:21
With all the recent talk about the importance of safeguarding European democratic values, we return this week to the subject of press freedoms across the bloc. An episode by…
Jan 9, 2026 · 13:24
Happy New Year from all of us at Euranet Plus! This seems a good moment to take a look at some of the key events and challenges ahead in 2026. An episode by Joanna Neville,…
Dec 19, 2025 · 13:00
As the year draws to a close, we take a little European tour to find out more about some of the festive traditions being played out across the bloc over the coming weeks. An…
Dec 12, 2025 · 11:59
The bloc’s interior ministers have this week thrown their collective weight behind a sweeping package of migration reforms. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by…
Dec 5, 2025 · 13:19
Following the Commission’s unveiling, in October, of its defence readiness roadmap, it is now full steam ahead for Europe’s defence industry. An episode by Joanna Neville,…
Nov 28, 2025 · 13:56
Radio stations across Europe have been busy this week producing special coverage to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. An episode by Joanna…
Nov 21, 2025 · 12:20
This week we bring you a melange of our usual Panorama, this time on electric vehicles, and a fact-checking piece on EU farming. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by…
Nov 14, 2025 · 12:42
The world waits to see if Trump's sanctions on Russian oil might finally turn the tide in Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. Image © Hamara / Shutterstock
Nov 7, 2025 · 14:52
Rising rents and the high cost of borrowing are continuing to reduce access to affordable housing across Europe, with young people and key workers hit the hardest. An episode by…
Oct 30, 2025 · 12:15
At Halloween, it's not just creepy clowns handing out balloons: it's also one of the many hybrid threats facing Europe right now. This week's episode looks into the growing…
Oct 17, 2025 · 13:37
Brussels' ‘Defence Readiness Roadmap’ sets out concrete milestones for achieving defence readiness by 2030. Because, says Ursula von der Leyen, the Commission chief, “only what…
Oct 10, 2025 · 14:02
Instead of agreeing on some concrete climate proposals, last month’s meeting of European environment ministers came to a close with a number of key decisions kicked on down the…
Oct 3, 2025 · 11:29
Last weekend, a small nation state of great symbolic importance went to the polls. The outcome of the election has left Europe beaming and Moscow with egg on its face. An episode…
Sep 26, 2025 · 13:21
Is the widely publicized killing of far-right activist Charlie Kirk in the United States a sign of a new ideological era? Our fact-checking team also examines the truth behind…
Sep 19, 2025 · 12:28
Brussels is on the brink of unveiling a new strategy for a high-speed rail network connecting major cities right across the EU. In other news, Europe’s eastern flank has…
Sep 12, 2025 · 13:38
Commission president von der Leyen’s 2025 State of the Union speech was a pivotal moment of this plenary week – and her comments on Gaza a pivotal moment of the speech. Tune in…
Sep 5, 2025 · 13:15
As the Commission sets out the remainder of its thinking on its big budget rebuild, Brussels braces for a fight. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.…
Aug 29, 2025 · 10:34
EU member states struggle with prison overcrowding following sharp increases in the bloc’s prison population over recent years. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by…
Jul 18, 2025 · 10:39
As Southern Europe braces for a summer of searing heat and wildfires, Brussels prepares to get stuck in. And we also fact-check the digital euro. An episode by Joanna Neville,…
Jul 11, 2025 · 13:11
With an acknowledgement that the world is “changing”, Denmark charts its course towards a stronger Europe. Our network's coverage. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by…
Jul 4, 2025 · 11:31
On Wednesday, Brussels unveiled a new climate target: a 90 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, accompanied by a series of flexibility measures to ease the burden on…
Jun 27, 2025 · 12:57
Trump pats himself on the back after NATO leaders agree to increase defence spending to five per cent of GDP by 2035. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet…
Jun 20, 2025 · 11:01
Online platforms must do better, says tech policy chief, but education and regulation are also key to keeping democracy alive in the age of AI. At this week’s special Euranet…
Jun 13, 2025 · 14:21
Last week, the European Union Drugs Agency released its 2025 report on drugs in the EU. It makes for uncomfortable reading... listen to our network's reports. An episode by…
Jun 6, 2025 · 11:23
It’s been a big week for water in Brussels, with the Commission unveiling its Water Resilience Strategy and its European Ocean Pact… all in the run-up to next week’s UN Ocean…
May 29, 2025 · 11:04
Brussels intends to make the EU’s farm policy not only better suited to future challenges, but also lighter and more palatable. But will its budget also be going on a diet? And…
May 23, 2025 · 16:01
In a world so reliant on technology, that technology can also trip us up… This week, we take a look at the challenges facing Europe (and the world) in the realm of cyber…
May 16, 2025 · 12:19
From this summer onwards, more than half of EU member states may be permitted to increase their debt in order to boost their defence spending. An episode by Joanna Neville,…
May 9, 2025 · 11:24
It’s all about votes around the network this week, be they political or papal : the eyes of the world are trained on the Vatican following Thursday night’s announcement.…
May 2, 2025 · 13:12
Some 100 days after Trump’s inauguration and with Ukrainian cities under continued Russian bombardment, the image of Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky sitting face to face in…
Apr 25, 2025 · 15:39
The arrest last month of Erdoğan's main political rival, the mayor of Istanbul, on dubious charges has strained relations between the EU and Turkey. Our radio stations take a…
Apr 18, 2025 · 8:13
In this episode: 2024 is the year of superlatives for Europe's climate, according to the EU's new Copernicus climate report. And in our fact check this month, we look at claims…
Apr 11, 2025 · 14:16
Last week, the EU presented its new internal security strategy, one that is intended to help the bloc circumnavigate the choppy waters ahead over the next five years. An episode…
Apr 4, 2025 · 9:48
EU-US relations are at something of an all-time low right now, as Trump celebrates his first 10 weeks back in the Oval Office by pressing the red trade button. Listen to the…
Mar 28, 2025 · 7:45
A certain EU-UK ‘rapprochement’ seems to be underway, with Donald Trump installed across the pond and Europeans increasingly aware of their own (in)security. The Euranet Plus…
Mar 21, 2025 · 12:01
Perhaps counterintuitively, loneliness is no longer the preserve of the elderly. Indeed, Europe’s youth seems to be facing a surge in mental health issues, including those…
Mar 14, 2025 · 11:49
It’s been a while, but we’re back! Since we were last on air, there has been a seismic shift in global politics and many Europeans are feeling decidedly on edge. An episode by…
Dec 18, 2024 · 9:58
S&D chair Iratxe García Pérez calls for “more Europe” as a challenging year draws to a close. A special episode from our Euranet Plus summit. An episode by Joanna Neville,…
Dec 13, 2024 · 13:49
In this final regular-format Panorama of the year, we pose two questions: does the fall of Assad signal the end of the Syrian exodus, and will the Polish presidency give the EU…
Dec 6, 2024 · 14:13
As winter approaches, many in Europe are concerned about what the coming months will mean for their pockets. Will they be forced to choose, for example, between heating and…
Nov 29, 2024 · 10:37
The protracted process to form a new college of commissioners under Ursula von der Leyen concluded this week - with more of a whimper than a bang. Radio stations of the Euranet…
Nov 22, 2024 · 14:29
Tuesday 19 November marked a thousand days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This has provided pause for thought across the European Union. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought…
Nov 15, 2024 · 14:25
Lithuania’s new governing coalition includes a populist party whose leader has made antisemitic remarks. This has sparked a new row in the Baltic state, amid a groundswell of…
Nov 8, 2024 · 13:28
Thumbs up or thumbs down? The hearings of Ursula von der Leyen’s 26 commissioners-designate are now well underway in the respective committees of the European Parliament. And is…
Oct 18, 2024 · 13:09
Like the proverbial boomerang, the subject of migration is back taking centre stage at this week’s European Council summit in Brussels. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to…
Oct 11, 2024 · 10:59
When Hungary's Viktor Orbán took to the hemicycle floor to give his Council Presidency address, the routine event turned into a boisterous affair. There was even a musical…
Oct 4, 2024 · 11:24
The outcome of last weekend’s general election in Austria illustrates a growing trend throughout Europe: the failure of governing parties to convince their electorates. Our…
Sep 27, 2024 · 13:28
Agriculture is never far from the spotlight in the sphere of European politics. And farmers are doing their utmost to keep it there with a continuing wave of protests. An episode…
Sep 20, 2024 · 13:17
After months of delicate discussions, Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday presented member states with their prospective Commissioner portfolios. An episode by…
Sep 12, 2024 · 12:40
In Brussels, Draghi urges Europe to pull together and reform so it can compete in the global economic race. And in Eastern Europe, alarm bells are ringing over Russian drones. An…
Sep 6, 2024 · 11:28
Elections in two of Germany's eastern states went much as anticipated, with the far-right AfD taking first place in Thuringia and second in Saxony. In this episode, our…
Aug 30, 2024 · 11:36
Member states were given until Friday 30 August to submit their nominations for the new College of Commissioners. President von der Leyen’s goal of gender parity seems to be…
Jul 19, 2024 · 12:56
This week has seen the formal inauguration of the new European Parliament and the re-election of the presidents of the two main EU institutions. An episode by Joanna Neville,…
Jul 12, 2024 · 11:07
A new right-wing force emerged in the European Parliament. But will this wannabe powerhouse have any real power? An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.…
Jul 5, 2024 · 9:47
Although Ukraine and Moldova’s accession processes have now formally been launched, is enlargement really an imminent prospect? And are there other ways in which the shape of…
Jun 28, 2024 · 10:01
This Monday, 1 July, Budapest takes over from Brussels at the helm of the presidency of the Council of the EU. But can it be trusted to drive the common legislative agenda and…
Jun 21, 2024 · 10:49
Discussions are ongoing over member states’ nominations for the top EU jobs. The question on everybody’s lips is which person, political group and country will land which job?…
Jun 14, 2024 · 14:14
Election night has come and gone, with sighs of relief – even celebrations – in certain quarters, and a wailing and gnashing of teeth in others. But how much has really changed?…
Jun 7, 2024 · 12:07
With its Artificial Intelligence Act, the EU has placed itself at the forefront of digital regulation. But is it bringing up the rear in terms of investment? An episode by Joanna…
May 31, 2024 · 12:43
There is a general sense of dissatisfaction among younger members of Europe’s electorate with both the political system and its representatives. An episode by Joanna Neville,…
May 27, 2024 · 13:12
From Estonia to France, and Germany to Poland, journalists from our network of radio stations offer insights into the intensity and progress of the campaign leading up to next…
May 24, 2024 · 11:14
Is there a way of protecting our elections against external influence? EU ministers have this week paved the way for a kind of ‘rapid reaction force’ to tackle such threats. An…
May 16, 2024 · 10:11
It has been a week of extremes in Europe: a big party in Sweden and a political assassination attempt in Slovakia. We take a snapshot of the news from around the network. An…
Apr 26, 2024 · 12:12
This week, MEPs gathered in Strasbourg for the last plenary session of this legislature. They faced a voting marathon – with some 90 legislative dossiers and seven resolutions up…
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