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Season 3, Ep. 103

On today’s episode of Europe Today, Méabh Mc Mahon and Jorge Liboreiro break down the major political fault lines shaping the EU this week. EU foreign ministers approve sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank after Hungary’s new government lifts its veto, while divisions deepen over whether Europe should engage directly with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. We hear from Irish Defence and European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne as Ireland prepares to take over the EU Council presidency.

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