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Join The European Correspondent as we unpack the drama, details, and daily chaos of EU policy. Every month, we peel back the layers of Brussels bureaucracy to offer expert analysis and sharp commentary to help you understand what’s really happening inside the European Commission.

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Housing is becoming one of the defining issues across Europe right now — with cities struggling to balance affordability, sustainability and ageing building stock. Tonight we’re looking at a question more governments are starting to ask: instead of t... more

After years of discussion, Bulgaria has finally joined the eurozone— but what does that actually mean for the country and the EU?

In the first CTRL + EU of 2026, TEC journalist Ana Fota sat down with MEP Radan Kanev about the opportunities, challeng... more

This month on CTRL+EU we’re breaking down the growing trade relationship between the EU and India — from supply chains to geopolitics, and what it means for Europe’s economic future. TEC video journalist Ana Fota is joined by EU/India journalist and ... more

This month on CTRL + EU, we’re asking: what role do art and culture play in our lives?

Aside from being nice to have, culture is essential for health and wellbeing. With the new EU Culture Compass as a roadmap to make culture a bigger priority and c... more

This month on CTRL+EU, we unpacked the power of the European Citizens’ Initiative and how democracy starts with our signatures. TEC’s Ana Fota sat down with Marlene Englehorn from My Voice My Choice and MEP Abir Al-Sahlani to discuss how effective th... more

On this month's CTRL + EU, Ellen Morgan guides you through Europe’s top stories this month, and TEC's Health Editor Amalie Holmgaard Mersh reveals the unseen sway of alcohol lobbying over EU decision-making.

Available on YouTube and as a podcast on ... more

We've been keeping a little something from you... We're launching a monthly talk show!

In our first episode, Ellen Morgan talks to our EU correspondent about what’s at stake for Europe if it sits on the sidelines watching other countries resolve glo... more

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Dali Malnoury
Representative, Community Land Trust Brussels
Community Land Trust Brussels
Episode: When is affordable housing becoming a reality again? | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Josiane Schmidt
Campaign manager for European Citizens Initiative focused on the right to affordable housing
House Europe / European Citizens Initiative
Episode: When is affordable housing becoming a reality again? | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Rahul Venkit
EU-India commentator
The European Correspondent Office
Episode: Why the EU and India need each other | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Radan Kanev
Member of the European Parliament (Bulgaria)
European Parliament
Episode: What does joining the eurozone mean for Bulgaria? | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Hanna Eli
Participant in Creative Europe program, Culture Moves Europe
Culture Moves Europe / Creative Europe
Episode: What role do art and culture play in our lives? | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Lars Elbert
Director of Culture Action Europe
Culture Action Europe
Episode: What role do art and culture play in our lives? | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Abir Al-Sahlani
Member of the European Parliament
European Parliament
Episode: Why citizen participation matters more than ever | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Marlene Englehorn
Activist leading My Voice My Choice initiative
Activist, My Voice My Choice
Episode: Why citizen participation matters more than ever | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Amalie Mersh
Help editor researching Europe's relationship with alcohol
The European Correspondent
Episode: The Last Round: Europe and Alcohol | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent

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What role do art and culture play in our lives? | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Q: Why is 2% of the EU budget being discussed for culture, and what could that mean in practice?
It would elevate culture as a core economic and social priority, enabling broader access, more stable funding for artists, and stronger cultural ecosystems across member states.
What role do art and culture play in our lives? | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Q: What is the Culture Compass supposed to be, legally and practically?
It's a strategic framework, not a law, designed to guide member states and influence policy development across the EU without imposing legal constraints.
Why citizen participation matters more than ever | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Q: Could you tell us a bit about how that went and whether you were surprised with the outcome?
Abir describes ongoing concerns about forming majorities in the current Parliament, notes the partial victory of the FEM Committee vote, and emphasizes that while not all goals were achieved, the process signals important momentum toward gender equality and pro-European stances.
The Last Round: Europe and Alcohol | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Q: Why is there resistance to European-wide health warnings for alcohol, and what examples illustrate this challenge?
Resistance stems from a combination of economic concerns and cultural norms, with examples like Ireland delaying cancer warnings until 2028 and Latvia adjusting sales hours showing how policy changes can be politically contentious and industry-influenced.
The Last Round: Europe and Alcohol | Ctrl+EU by The European Correspondent
Q: Can you summarize what your original article found about industry lobbying against health policies targeting alcohol?
The article highlighted how industry lobbyists meet with politicians, fund research, and push back against health-focused measures, aiming to shape policy in ways that protect profits while downplaying health risks.

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A monthly deep-dive into EU policy, Brussels power dynamics, and how European decisions ripple through business, culture, and daily life. The show balances on-the-ground field reports with expert analysis from policy researchers, MEPs, and industry insiders to unpack topics like affordable housing, EU-India trade relations, eurozone dynamics, culture funding, citizen participation, and public health policy. Noteworthy threads include practical solutions for housing affordability through communal land ownership, how culture and arts funding intersect with political agendas, and the strategic use of citizen initiatives to shape EU policy. The format blends on-location reporting, interviews with practitioners and policymakers, and clear explan... more

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