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Brussels, My Love?

Is Europe's biggest political party shifting too far to the right?

Season 1, Ep. 21
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This week on the podcast, we examine the major scandal facing the European People's Party coinciding with its 50th anniversary. Party boss Manfred Weber has been accused of working with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent such cooperation. We also discuss France’s local elections where the far right is making gains and could take control of some cities in the South of France. Sophie Pornschlegel, Teresa Küchler, and Stefan Grobe are our guests this week.


Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU).


From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds.


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