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Inside Europe

DW
Ukraine
European Union
Russia
Germany
Turkey
Hungary
NATO
France
Climate Change
Donald Trump
European Parliament Elections
Democracy
Afd
Greenland
Norway
Azerbaijan
Serbia
Georgia
Press Freedom
Spain

The original European current affairs podcast from Germany’s international broadcaster. Bringing you expert analysis and on-the ground reporting from the European capitals and beyond. Join host Kate Laycock and DW’s network of seasoned correspondents for your weekly dose of euro-politics and culture. Published every Thursday.

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Latest Episodes

An exclusive DW interview with Albanian PM Edi Rama, a crackdown on Turkey's opposition ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, and a spat about who gets to lead the Czech delegation. The US celebrates 250 years of independence: two journalists detained ... more

Keir Starmer resigns, 10 years of Brexit, postcards from a heatwave. Plus: Spanish corruption, DW's Freedom of Speech Award, Czech media strike and a banned Russian ballet.

The removal of German citizenship and its history, the UK's Palestine Action ban, and an exclusive interview with the EU's Culture Commissioner. Then: a dark week for Norwegian royalty, Albania's flamingo protests, a check-in with post-election Hunga... more

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Switzerland's knife-edge referendum, Kosovo's former president on the country's post-election malaise, and questions over Irish exports to Russia. Then: a night and dream special featuring a Berlin-based sleep doctor, Amsterdam’s night mayor, DW's sl... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Fielding
Professor of political history specializing in the Labour Party
University of Manchester
Episode: Why the UK can't keep calm and carry on
Michael Mansfield Casey
KC; senior UK lawyer known for landmark cases
Nexus Chambers, London
Episode: Law or politics? Citizenship and Palestine Action
Glenn Mikaleff
EU Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport
European Commission
Episode: Law or politics? Citizenship and Palestine Action
Jesse Stevens
Author of a New Yorker long-form essay on Switzerland
The New Yorker
Episode: Immigration debate, Swiss-style
Guy de Lornay
DW correspondent in the Balkans
DW
Episode: Immigration debate, Swiss-style
Cory Doctorow
Digital rights activist, science fiction author
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Cory Doctorow's digital jail-break
Martina Potáčkova
Czech kickboxing champion running anti-bullying project
Czech Combat Federation / Shikana Dokletse
Episode: Turkish democracy – the endgame?
Daniela Marcheschi
Professor and president of Edizione Nazionale delle Opere di Carlo Lorenzini
Collodi Foundation
Episode: Turkish democracy – the endgame?
Alexander Heffner
Host of PBS The Open Mind
PBS
Episode: Who is Andy Burnham, the man with his eye on Britain's top job?

Hosts

Kate Laycock
Host of Inside Europe, DW (Deutsche Welle)
Laura Kabelka
Host of Inside Europe, DW (Deutsche Welle)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 805 ratings
  • very biased

    very biased. not worth listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    韓国の行末を憂う
    Japan5 months ago
  • Love the podcast

    Love this informative podcast. Don’t like Kate Laycock’s annoying voice. Will sadly be unsubscribing because of it :(

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    sciencepyar
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful, relevant, topical

    Good journalism at its finest, human storytelling that almost anyone can appreciate. Keep up the good work 💚

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ari_Safari
    Australiaa year ago
  • Love it but have to say some things

    As a person in his early 20s from saudi, this podcast sounds pretty far-left to me. Anyways, I genuinely enjoy hearing different opinions than mine. I just wish they focus more on non-political topics like the food, music and cultural heritage in general.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    urBuddy_Abdulov
    United States2 years ago
  • Kate’s great!

    Kate puts on a master class in broadcasting, she’s born to speak into the microphone. In an age of thousands of amateur podcasters mucking up the scene, it’s so nice to hear a pro. Thank you Kate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captain Ledford
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the balanced, well-researched European focus and on-the-ground reporting.
Guests and topics are described as diverse and highly informative, contributing to a nuanced view of European affairs.
Producers are commended for maintaining high production quality and engaging storytelling across episodes.
Some critics note perceived bias or strong editorial slant from time to time; others praise the depth of coverage across multiple countries.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#118
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Apple Podcasts
#222
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#104
Germany/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#153
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#221
Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#234
Germany/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cory Doctorow's digital jail-break
Q: Is enshitification simply capitalism or something deeper in how digital platforms operate?
Doctorow explains that the distinction is between rents and profits, arguing we are witnessing a shift where rents dominate due to control of platforms, data, and ecosystems, which reshapes incentives and harms competition.
Of Trump and Europe whisperers
Q: How would an artisanal approach to geopolitics differ from traditional strategic planning?
It would emphasize adaptive, incremental changes that repurpose existing institutions and skills to respond to rapid global shifts, rather than relying on grand, future-building plans that may no longer be relevant.
Extendend interview: Dr Roham Alvandi on Iran, Britain, and the futures that might have been
Q: Can you explain the moment leading up to 1979 and why it's understood differently from outside Iran?
The guest outlines that the rise of discontent in the 1960s and 1970s, fueled by modernization without democratic legitimacy, culminated in the Islamic Revolution, and emphasizes that Western audiences misread Iran because they focused on external narratives rather than Iran's internal dynamics and aspirations.
Extendend interview: Dr Roham Alvandi on Iran, Britain, and the futures that might have been
Q: What happened in 1953 that altered Iran's political course, and why is it significant?
The line describes how Britain and the United States covertly orchestrated the ouster of Mossadeq to restore the Shah's power, an action that severed Iran's early constitutional trajectory and bred deep-seated mistrust toward the West that persisted for decades.
Why did 15 migrants die in Greece — again?
Q: What happened off the Greek island of Chios?
A migrant boat carrying 39 individuals collided with a Greek Coast Guard vessel, resulting in the deaths of 15 migrants and raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside Europe

What is Inside Europe about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A European current affairs program offering on-the-ground reporting from multiple capitals paired with expert analysis on politics, policy and culture across the continent. Episodes frequently cover elections, party dynamics, EU governance, and regional security, often weaving in cross-cutting segments on technology, environment, and social issues. Noteworthy elements include on-site reporting from cities like Vienna, Berlin, and Paris, plus in-depth interviews with political scientists, historians, journalists, and policy advocates. The show stands out for its breadth across topics and its emphasis on connecting domestic European politics to transnational trends, making it a strong fit for listeners who want a nuanced, Europe-wide perspect... more

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1. Stephen Fielding
2. Michael Mansfield Casey
3. Glenn Mikaleff
4. Jesse Stevens
5. Guy de Lornay
6. Cory Doctorow
7. Martina Potáčkova
8. Daniela Marcheschi

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