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Jun 5, 2025 • 55min

Inside Europe 5 June 2025

Political earthquakes in Poland and the Netherlands, France’s crypto entrepreneur kidnappings, Russia doubles down on traditional gender roles, Ian Urbina feels the pull of the ocean, a haven for migrants near Rome’s central station, and the uplifting story of the Spanish Refugee National Football Team.
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May 29, 2025 • 55min

Inside Europe 29 May 2025

Released RFE journalist Alsu Kurmasheva on her colleague Farid Mehralizada, who is facing a 12 year prison sentence in Azerbaijan. We meet some of the young people on trial in Turkey following the recent crackdown on dissent, and take a look at the Franco-US relationship in the run up to D-Day.
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May 22, 2025 • 55min

Inside Europe 22 May 2025

Michał Goskiewicz, an EU correspondent for DW's Polish department, discusses the polarization in Polish politics ahead of the presidential elections. Stefan Boss, DW's Budapest correspondent, dives into the Hungarian espionage allegations and rising political tensions. Meanwhile, Jessie Jazewska-Stevens, a US journalist in Switzerland, shares her insights on the country's extensive bunker system, revealing shifting perceptions of safety amidst modern geopolitical challenges. Together, they paint a vivid picture of Europe's complex political landscape.
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May 15, 2025 • 55min

Inside Europe 15 May 2025

Romania goes to the polls in the final round of high-stakes presidential elections, Albania's Edi Rama sails to victory once again, and the PKK disbands. Later: Pope Leo XIV, Russian volunteers help Ukrainians in Armenia, Eurovision attempts a reset in politically neutral Switzerland, and an adult toy craze that’s perhaps more “constructive” than most…
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May 9, 2025 • 55min

Inside Europe 8 May 2025

Germany’s new chancellor gets off to a bumpy start. Is Google helping Turkey to strangle independent media? And Malta is forced to abandon a lucrative business model. Then a VE Day Special: Nathalie Tocci on Europe, a look at Britain and France’s “coalition of the willing”, and a very personal tour of synagogues in the Netherlands.
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May 1, 2025 • 55min

Inside Europe 1 May 2025

Light in the dark - how people came together during Spain’s energy blackout, plus a very special story of faith, loss and renewal on the ancient Catholic pilgrimage known as “the way”. Later in the show: Could Rome’s colosseum be considered the antecedent to modern day reality TV? And what can the world learn from the Swedish concept of “lagom”?
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Apr 24, 2025 • 55min

Inside Europe 24 April 2025

Kate's away this week, so we're sharing another podcast we love: The Europeans. They've got a veritable smörgåsbord in this episode, from human rights in Hungary to the sorry tale of two Danish sustainability influencers whose eco-resort business went spectacularly wrong. Plus, how an army of volunteer online sleuths is helping Ukraine use open-source intelligence to fight back against Russia.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 55min

Inside Europe 17 April 2025

In this engaging discussion, Sarah Jaffe, a journalist and author known for her focus on street and workplace politics, delves into the profound impact of grief on society. She reflects on how personal losses from COVID and historical events shape collective memory and activism. Jaffe emphasizes the political shifts spurred by grief, the emotional landscape of deindustrialization, and the evolving definitions of masculinity amidst change. Through personal stories, she illustrates the resilience and hope emerging from tragedy, prompting a deeper understanding of our shared humanity.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 55min

Inside Europe 10 April 2025

A coalition deal is reached in Germany, France sees opportunities in US academic flight, Turkey’s opposition change tack, and Slovakia gets tough on bears. Also on the show: an iconic opera house fights for survival amidst Berlin’s culture cuts, plus a conversation with Patrick Strickland, author of ‘You Can Kill Each Other After I Leave: Refugees, Fascism, and Bloodshed in Greece.’
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Apr 3, 2025 • 55min

Inside Europe 3 April 2025

Hungary announces it will withdraw from the ICC, Berlin moves to deport four foreign national Gaza protesters, and a French court finds Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement. Also: Why aren’t European leaders finding tougher words on Turkey? Can Europe really go it alone? Who will save Radio Free Europe? All that, plus the craziest spy story you ever heard!

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