Veronika Melkozerova, a POLITICO correspondent in Kyiv, shares firsthand insights on Ukraine's challenges amid shifting U.S. diplomacy led by Trump and Putin. Clea Caulcutt, a senior correspondent in Paris, discusses how these developments impact EU politics and trade tensions. Robert Biedroń, a Member of the European Parliament and LGBTQ rights activist, provides a personal look at his partnership with Krzysztof Śmiszek, highlighting the intersection of love and political activism in an evolving landscape.

Predicting the impact of upcoming elections in Europe, US, and UK. Discussing EU elections, Belgian presidency, and conflicts in Ukraine and Israel-Palestine. Focus on finalizing negotiations, EU enlargement, Olympic Games, and Notre Dame reopening. Criticism of Macron's New Year's address and concerns about Paris' readiness for the Olympics. Speculation about bed bug infestations as Russian propaganda. Winter weather in Northern Europe. Exploring the border conflict and challenges faced by Donald Tusk's government in Poland.