Inside Europe

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

Join Dana Scherler, Head of DW's Romanian Service, as she shares insights on Moldova's pro-EU election and the looming threat of Russian influence. Ben Bartke, a Tallinn-based reporter, dives into the emergence of innovative defense startups and Estonia's 'Drone Wall' concept. John Lawrenson discusses the political ramifications of Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction while investigative journalist Adnan Khan reveals the tragic consequences of plastic waste exports linked to refugee deaths in Turkey. A conversation rich with urgency and consequence!

Join John Lawrenson, DW's Paris correspondent, for a humorous take on Macron's whirlwind visit to New York. Terry Schultz dives deep into NATO's response to drone threats and airspace violations, revealing the tense landscape in Eastern Europe. Dana Scherler shares firsthand accounts from Moldova, emphasizing the critical nature of upcoming elections amid fears of Russian influence. Meanwhile, Gaida Lorne uncovers allegations of Serbian training camps fueling unrest, hinting at broader implications for regional stability.

Donald Trump’s controversial state visit to the UK, a closer look at how Spain and the Netherlands are keeping Palestine in the spotlight, and a Swedish Spy Church. Then: new recruits join a military bootcamp outside Paris, an audio-tour of the world of Czech composer Antonin Dvorak and why Turkey's opposition fear the worst. ++ link to the UN report on Gaza: https://shorturl.at/mVIVO ++?maca=en-podcast_inside-europe-949-xml-mrss

Anger on the streets across France, the National Rally's Trump problem, and a Danish political scientist's plan to fix "democracy's back door." Then: Lithuania steps up its border controls and an island special on Corsican autonomy, the Outer Hebrides' demographic struggle, and Greenland's tourism.

GPS jamming: how worried should Europe be? Pipeline wars: what does the bombing of Russian oil infrastructure mean for Hungary? Confidence vote in France: will this be the end of Bayrou’s government? Parliamentary elections in Norway: what’s on the ballot on September 8th?

Chronicle of a death live-streamed, all aboard the Alpbach Express, fear and loathing in the British provinces, Turkey cashes in on the Syrian reconstruction bonanza and an Inside Europe Sports Special featuring Slovenian cycling legend Tadej Pogacar (yes - you heard that right!). **Content warning: our first item contains reference to physical and psychological abuse**

Thomas Sparrow, a DW political correspondent, brings insights from Germany, while Alice Gambo, a researcher in Gender Studies, delves into masculinity. They discuss EU leaders' support for Ukraine amid complex security talks and the unexpected tariffs impacting Switzerland. Sparrow highlights the shifting dynamics of European geopolitics. Gambo dives into the troubling rise of incel-related violence in France, exploring misogynistic ideologies and their effects on mental health and young men's identity in today's world.

EU diplomacy on behalf of Ukraine, rapprochement between Turkey and Armenia, and European reactions to Israel's war in Gaza. Then: wildfire devastation in southern Europe, a Schindler factory becomes a museum, sustainable aviation and Italy's cartoon icon Pimpa turns 50.