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Talking Europe

FRANCE 24 English
European Union
Ukraine
Russia
Donald Trump
NATO
European Parliament
France
United States
China
Ursula Von Der Leyen
European Commission
Germany
Climate Change
Human Rights
Belgium
Georgia
Hungary
Covid-19
Gender Equality
Cohesion Policy

Politicians, activists and researchers debate the issues facing the EU and a 'guest of the week' offers their insight in a long-format interview that gets to the heart of the matter. Saturday at 7:15pm.

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The European Parliament declared a climate emergency in 2019, yet the EU still appears to be caught off guard by increasingly severe heatwaves and heat domes. With temperatures this summer set to break records and expose millions of Europeans to dang... more

Our guest this week is Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European Commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism.

Cancellations, delays and unventilated trains… Europe’s recent heatwave exposed some of the weaknesses of the bloc’s rail network. Desp... more

The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech.... more

FRANCE 24’s Europe editor-in-chief Caroline de Camaret hosts Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova. This in the context of an EU-Moldova summit held on June 22, 2026, in Brussels. The ex-Soviet republic of nearly 3 million people that borders Ukraine ... more

EU leaders have cautiously welcomed Donald Trump's signing of an interim agreement with Iran, after nearly four months of war in the Middle East. But it is only a Memorandum of Understanding, and Europeans know the US president too well to celebrate ... more

It has been a decade since British voters made the momentous decision to leave the European Union. The EU referendum result on June 24, 2016 led to a profound transformation of British politics, and to Brexit-related infighting that refuses to go awa... more

With Europeans sizzling in a record-breaking heatwave in May, and lands and rivers facing severe drought conditions in April, the effects of extreme climate-related events are becoming increasingly obvious. We sit down with the EU's Commissioner for ... more

The EU Parliament and EU Council have provisionally agreed to simplify and speed up the return of migrants staying in the bloc unlawfully. Backers of the deal say it is urgent to do something about the low enforcement of deportation orders: 27 percen... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Jorgensen
Danish social democrat, EU Commissioner for energy and housing
European Commission
Episode: Treating energy crisis with fossil fuels is like giving a diabetic sugar: EU Commissioner Jorgensen
Ammika Aaltola
Finnish MEP, European People's Party, deputy chair of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership delegation
European Parliament
Episode: EU-UK relations, 10 years after the referendum: Brexit or Regrexit?
Sandro Godzi
Franco-Italian politician, Renew Europe, chair of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership delegation
Renew Europe, European Parliament
Episode: EU-UK relations, 10 years after the referendum: Brexit or Regrexit?
Wopke Hoekstra
EU Commissioner for Climate Net Zero and Clean Growth; Dutch politician
European Commission
Episode: 'We need more clean, homegrown, cheap European energy': EU Climate Commissioner
Cecilia Strada
Italian MEP from the Socialists and Democrats; shadow rapporteur on returning and safe origin lists
European Parliament
Episode: EU reaches provisional deal on migrant returns: An effective and fair system?
Charlie Vemes
Swedish MEP from the European Conservatives and Reformists; vice chair of LIBE
European Parliament
Episode: EU reaches provisional deal on migrant returns: An effective and fair system?
Velislava Petrova
Bulgarian Foreign Minister
Bulgarian government
Episode: EU should not miss an opportunity on Ukraine diplomacy: Bulgarian FM Velislava Petrova
Cynthia Niworehu
Irish MEP from Renew Europe, Committee for the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Renew Europe
Episode: Negotiations on air passenger rights hit turbulence: EU Parliament takes on airlines
Virginia Sinkeavichos
Lithuanian Green MEP, Vice President of the Transport Committee, former European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
Greens/European Parliament
Episode: Negotiations on air passenger rights hit turbulence: EU Parliament takes on airlines

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Host of Talking Europe

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EU should not miss an opportunity on Ukraine diplomacy: Bulgarian FM Velislava Petrova
Q: How is Bulgaria balancing fiscal reform with competitive growth while addressing concerns about Ukraine and defense?
Bulgaria aims to maintain fiscal discipline, push reforms to improve institutions, and invest in future-oriented defense technologies to preserve competitiveness while contributing to European strategic autonomy.
EU should not miss an opportunity on Ukraine diplomacy: Bulgarian FM Velislava Petrova
Q: What does the statement about diplomacy on Ukraine mean for EU talks with Russia?
It signals that Europe must lead with a united stance, engaging Russia through coordinated EU channels and ensuring Ukraine is at the center of any negotiations, rather than relying solely on external actors or ad hoc approaches.
EU-UK relations, 10 years after the referendum: Brexit or Regrexit?
Q: What does a closer relationship with the single market look like in practical terms, and is it worth pursuing given political divisions?
The guests suggest that a constructive path would build on shared interests in defense, research, and harmonizing standards, with a calibrated approach that avoids re-creating the full single market status while still improving interoperability and trade facilitation.
EU reaches provisional deal on migrant returns: An effective and fair system?
Q: What is your take on this deal?
I do have a lot of criticism, of course. First of all, this is not bringing more harmonization to Europe since the most steps and most part of the procedures will be defined at the national level. This will lead to a different application of the pact in different member states. Also, the return regulation, only a small part will enter into force now, while the vast majority of articles will enter into force after 12 months.
EU facing 'second big wake-up call' on energy, Irish Minister Darragh O'Brien says
Q: First of all, how is Ireland fairing and how resilient is your country when it comes to crises like the one we have in Hormuz?
Ireland is not immune to price shocks but has robust reserves and has implemented targeted supports, including subsidies and reduced excise duties, while emphasising a program of electrification and renewables to strengthen resilience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Europe

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

The show centers on high-level policy discussions about the European Union, featuring long-format interviews with politicians, policymakers, and researchers. Episodes frequently tackle energy policy, defense and security, EU governance, and the regulatory environment, often with multiple guests including ministers, MEPs, and European Commission officials. The format tends to blend personal anecdotes with policy analysis, offering listeners practical perspectives on how EU decisions affect markets, industry, and everyday life. A notable strength is its ability to bring diverse political viewpoints together in a structured debate, providing both critical and pragmatic takes on current EU issues. This makes it a compelling listen for professio... more

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2. Ammika Aaltola
3. Sandro Godzi
4. Wopke Hoekstra
5. Cecilia Strada
6. Charlie Vemes
7. Velislava Petrova
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