Antonio Sampaio, an expert on Brazilian politics, joins Stefan de Vries, a European affairs correspondent, along with Google’s Renee Lowe and economist Vicky Price. They dive into the recent US-China tensions emerging from the APEC summit and analyze Biden and Xi's critical discussions on Taiwan and cybersecurity. The conversation shifts to Brazil's rising diplomatic influence and the internal political strife in the Netherlands. They also touch on the impact of natural disasters in the Philippines and explore the evolution of the French language through a historic dictionary.

In this conversation, Joshua Kucera, a journalist in Tbilisi, analyzes Georgia’s pivotal parliamentary elections and its potential alignment shifts amid heightened Russian tensions. Maya Sharma offers insights on the burgeoning India-Germany partnership, while Paul Walde discusses international news dynamics. The episode also touches on the Royal Netherlands Navy’s deployment of unmanned warships and addresses Venice's tourism tax situation against the backdrop of changing travel trends towards indigenous experiences.

Stefan de Vries, Bernard Hammelburg en Geert Jan Hahn bespreken de Europese verkiezingsuitslagen, politieke ontwikkelingen en kritiek op Ursula von der Leyen. Ook analyseren ze de rol van het Europees Parlement, benadrukken het belang van onderwijs over de EU en reflecteren op de verkiezingen en toekomstige stappen binnen Europa.