Zoya Sheftalovich
Chief EU correspondent at POLITICO and former editor of the Brussels Playbook newsletter; hosts the Brussels Playbook Podcast with short daily briefings on EU politics.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 42min
Notes on a scandal — will a fraud probe upend the EU?
Zoya Sheftalovich, POLITICO's new chief EU correspondent, discusses a shocking fraud probe into senior EU diplomats and its implications for Ursula von der Leyen. The panel, featuring defense editor Jan Cienski and trade expert Doug Busvine, evaluates von der Leyen’s first year, highlighting the Commission's shift towards defense amid the Ukraine war and critiques of the US-EU tariff deal. Senior climate correspondent Karl Mathiesen adds insights on the EU's climate performance amid global challenges. Together, they assess the risks to public trust in EU institutions.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 25min
What really happened after Trump blinked
Zoya Sheftalovich, a keen observer of EU politics, Nick Vinocur, an expert on transatlantic relations, and Tim Ross, who covers European Council dynamics, dive into the aftermath of Trump's unpredictable moves at Davos. They discuss how his tariff threats rattled EU leaders and prompted an emergency summit. The trio also reveals the challenges surrounding issues like the Gaza 'Board of Peace' and the stalled Mercosur deal, questioning Europe’s trust in diplomacy and emphasizing the need for strategic autonomy in the face of shifting global relations.
