Alessandro Ford, POLITICO's agriculture reporter known for his insights into European food politics, discusses how the Mediterranean diet has become a political battleground in Europe amidst rising gastro-nationalism. Topics include Italy’s resistance to EU dietary regulations and the cultural identity tied to traditional foods. Pieter Haeck, a tech reporter at POLITICO, highlights the challenges faced by European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen in regulating Big Tech, especially with rising online meddling and Elon Musk's influence on EU policies.

Nicholas Vinocur, POLITICO editor-at-large, joins German MEPs Katarina Barley and David McAllister to discuss how Trump’s election victory is reshaping Europe's political landscape. They delve into Hungary's enthusiastic alignment with Orlando, the fracturing of Germany's government, and the implications for transatlantic relations. Pieter Haeck brings insights on the upcoming European Commission nominees, focusing on youth representation and the need for modernized military capabilities in response to shifting global dynamics.