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  • French riots: An early Christmas gift for Le Pen?

    October 22, 2026 · 54 min

    As young people hit the streets across Europe, we take stock of the protests and riots shaking France. Plus, we feature DW’s new 'Call Sign Condor' podcast, exploring why so many Latin Americans are fighting for Ukraine.

  • Attacked without warning: what did the US know?

    October 15, 2026 · 54 min

    Will the US still warn Ukraine of Russian attacks? Why is Ukraine's Hungarian minority so influential? Life in prison for phone theft? Is Serbia's Vucic on the way out? Where can Ukrainian abuse survivors turn in Poland?

  • Pupils vs Police: Macron’s teaching moment?

    October 8, 2026 · 54 min

    Why students are protesting across France and scientists are sounding the alarm over EU pesticide rules. Plus, Spain’s wildfire damage and efforts to restore affected areas, and a UK special on Burnham’s bid for Britain.

  • Maricarmen vs the real estate vultures

    October 1, 2026 · 54 min

    Spain's octogenarian housing hero, Trump's shadow over Bosnian politics and a word with Norwegian Death. Then: all things Euro-Canadian, an unusual Czech voter-push and Rome's viral graffiti remover.

  • The trials and tribulations of Friedrich Merz

    September 24, 2026 · 54 min

    A punishing week for Germany’s chancellor, Istanbul’s shipyards pivot from cereals to salvage, the UK plans a parliamentary hearing to establish why it kind of sucks at Eurovision and Oulu's climate clock keeps ticking.

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  • Russia's salsa-dancing spy handler

    September 17, 2026 · 54 min

    DW's investigation into disposable agents and why Russia won't let some of its own soldiers find rest. Then: could Berlin soon be governed by The Left? As well as Turkey's crackdown against the LGBTQ+ community—and more.

  • AfD debrief: after the election is before the election

    September 10, 2026 · 54 min

    Veteran journalist Hans Pfeifer on covering the AfD and what might be next. Then: from Norway's popular monarchy and Russia’s struggling coal industry to a macabre Berlin opera and the Women’s Basketball World Cup.

  • The divisions that outlived war criminal Mladic in the Balkans

    September 3, 2026 · 54 min

    The legacy of war criminal Ratko Mladic, and Icelanders reject EU entry talks. Also: Could the far-right AfD soon govern its first state? And why is an iconic moped part of its campaign? Plus, a data center special.

  • What's left of Russia's political opposition?

    August 27, 2026 · 54 min

    Ukraine marks 35 years of independence, the state of Russia's opposition ahead of elections, the debate about whether to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany party, and underground spaces in Rome to cool down. Then: Turkey's…

  • Is the European Commission a toxic golden cage?

    August 20, 2026 · 54 min

    Why a job at the European Commission is a dream for many, but a disappointment for some. Plus, why fast fashion audit reports often miss the reality of working conditions in factories. And a migration special starting with the Pope's…

  • Hungary's new president: reconciliation or revenge?

    August 13, 2026 · 54 min

    The controversy surrounding Hungary’s election of a new president and Turkey’s move to reintegrate Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants into society. Then, a brutal attack in Belgrade raises questions about political violence in…

  • AfD: Anatomy of a takeover

    August 6, 2026 · 54 min

    Germany's far-right AfD believes itself to be on the cusp of power in Saxony-Anhalt. What would the AfD's manifesto look like if put into practice? Then: Why Reform UK's Nigel Farage is spending his summer battling a bin and how a tragedy…

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About the show

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.