Inside Europe

Guy Delorne, DW's Balkans correspondent, analyzes Zoran Milanovic's shocking victory in the Croatian presidential elections, shedding light on public discontent and tensions with the Prime Minister. Charlie Shield discusses the groundbreaking ban on fossil fuel advertising in several cities, emphasizing its potential to shift consumer behaviors and promote sustainability. The conversation also touches on the deceptive marketing tactics of both the tobacco and fossil fuel industries, highlighting the urgent need for ethical advertising practices in combating climate change.

Trump eyes up Greenland and Musk courts the AfD, Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, Herbert Kickl tries to form a government in Austria, and Jean-Marie Le Pen dies in France. We also mark the 20th anniversary of one of Germany's most notorious deaths in custody, and delve into the marvellous secrets of a Spanish cork forrest.

Thomas Sparrow, a DW political correspondent, delves into the shifting political landscape in Germany as elections approach. He discusses the instability within the coalition government and the implications of international influences, like Trump's re-election. The conversation also highlights the far-right AFD party's rise, economic troubles, and the complexities of coalition-building. Additionally, Sparrow touches on the importance of art in addressing human rights and enhances understanding amidst Germany's socio-political challenges.

Join a lively Secret Santa speed dating event where correspondents swap quirky stories and insights about their countries in under four minutes! Discover the humor in an international couscous competition and reflect on the cultural significance of Notre Dame. Dive into the resonant issue of noise pollution affecting sperm whales in Norway, alongside personal tales of navigating friendships abroad. Enjoy a hilarious cultural dating game exploring odd culinary customs, wrapped up with playful audience engagement and year-end reflections!

A conversation with the wife of jailed Azerbaijani journalist Farid Mehralizada, another new Prime Minister in France, and Germany’s Chancellor loses a no confidence vote - on purpose. All that, plus an intensely Norwegian concession to Christmas!

Turkey's Syria connection, Finland prepares itself for Russian aggression, a football school in mafia country and Paris’ Notre Dame is back! Later in the show: a Freedom of Expression Special, and the untold stories of the female painters of the Italian renaissance.

The French government collapses, Georgia’s brutal police crackdown, and the UK bill to legalise assisted dying. Then a Justice Special, featuring 'The Future of War Crimes Justice' author Chris Stephen on the ICC, with reports on Sea-Watch's case against the Italian coastguard and a Norwegian miscarriage of justice. OC-Media website link: https://oc-media.org?maca=en-podcast_inside-europe-949-xml-mrss

Poland’s Donald Tusk fills a leadership vacuum, election shock in Romania, and has Ireland cracked the formula for political stability? In the second half: a special post-COP29 climate episode guest-produced by award-winning British environmental journalists Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor and featuring additional reporting by Ashish Sharma.

Azerbaijan’s human rights record, Hamburg's bid to clean up global shipping, Turkey's Acik radio is taken off air, Bulgaria's ill behaved caricaturists, NFL's brain damage problem and Spain's organ transplant success.

Taking a break from the news, we're sharing uplifting stories from our 'Other Europes' series this week: an Italian city granting every newborn citizenship, a British nursery bridging generations, and a young Irish filmmaker shining a light on marginalized voices. Plus, a sneak peek of New York’s “Kafka: Making of an Icon” exhibit. Join us for these stories of hope and resilience across Europe.