Inside Europe

The Netherlands honors international human rights defenders, whilst the Council of Europe moves to weaken the interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights. Then: the Dayton Peace Agreement at 30, and the 22-year-old tackling medical inequality one skin-pic at a time. + skinforall.co.uk +

Angelo van Schaik is a dedicated reporter known for his work on Italy's prison reform and the conditions at Secondigliano prison. Elenia Gostoli is a journalist focusing on the pressing issues surrounding environmental activism and journalism. They delve into Spain's innovative approach to migration, discussing its regularization plans and economic benefits. Van Schaik shares insights from an Italian prison's reform efforts, while Gostoli highlights the troubling circumstances surrounding the murder of journalist Hakan Tosun, revealing serious gaps in the investigation.

In this riveting discussion, Ben Bartke, a DW reporter based in the Baltics, delves into Europe’s drone innovations and support for Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions. Guy Delaunay, DW's Balkans expert, analyzes the political dynamics and voter apathy in Republika Srpska following recent elections influenced by Milorad Dodik. Meanwhile, John Lawrenson, reporting from Paris, critiques the backlash against Shein's fast-fashion practices and explores the impact of consumer choices on sustainability. This conversation uncovers the intersection of defense, politics, and consumerism in contemporary Europe.

Join Guy Delaunay, a DW correspondent reporting from Belgrade, and Ashish Sharma, a field reporter for DW, as they dive into Europe’s ambitious climate goals. They explore the controversial Jadar Valley lithium project in Serbia, facing protests over environmental concerns, and the community pushback against the Barroso lithium project in Portugal. Delaunay and Sharma discuss the balancing act between energy needs and local voices, highlighting the tensions in rural areas over land use and resources.

Svetlana Romanko, a Ukrainian environmentalist and founder of Razam We Stand, discusses the alarming loopholes allowing EU countries to import Russian LNG and the urgent need to cut off funding for the Kremlin. Meanwhile, Marco Sirotti, a researcher focused on cement emissions, shares insights on how to decarbonize the industry through innovative technologies and policy changes. Together, they highlight the intertwined challenges of climate security and defense, revealing crucial gaps in climate research exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.

Youth leaders meet in Munich for the One Young World Summit, the EU releases its annual Enlargement Report, and Serbia marks a year since the Novi Sad Railway Station disaster. Also: Italy's controversial Messina Bridge project, Spanish paternity leave and Estonian composer Arvo Pärt at 90.

General elections put the Netherlands back on a centrist course, Ireland elects a leftwing independent candidate as President, and why European leaders are keen to visit Turkey. Then: the world's largest dance music summit in Amsterdam, classical music's most prestigious prize in Stockholm, and 80 years of the Moomins.

Megan Williams, a DW reporter, explores the inspiring story of the Ceramiche Noi workers' cooperative in Umbria, where 11 workers revived a struggling factory through a successful buyout. They discuss their resilience, enhanced energy efficiency, and the emotional ties that motivated their cooperative formation. The conversation touches on European social democracy's unique approach to business ownership and community empowerment, highlighting how ethical and socially-oriented models are emerging, shifting the global conversation on labor and economies.

All you need to know about Laszlo Krasznahorka: the Hungarian winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize for Literature, a gloriously anarchic celebration of an Italian children’s classic, an Icelandic murder mystery set on the Spanish island of Tenerife, poet and musician Matthew McDonald, and a race up a Slovenian mountain, pursued by Tadej Pogacar.

Why France is stumbling from one political crisis to the next, a new report on homelessness across Europe, and a Housing First project in the UK. Then: Flotilla activists speak of abuse, what Czechia's political future holds, Dutch feminists reclaim the night, and a Fish and Chips shop with a twist. + FEANTSA report on homelessness: https://tinyurl.com/3uxmxf3t +?maca=en-podcast_inside-europe-949-xml-mrss