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The Ring

Euronews
European Union
Migration
Russia
Ukraine
EU Enlargement
France, Paris
European Green Deal
EU Migration Policy
Mercosur
Social Media Ban For Minors
Returns
Tehran
United States
Nuclear Energy
Middle East
India
Oil and Gas Market
Social Standards/workers' Rights
Defence Spending
Social Model (france)

The Ring is Euronews’ weekly political showdown, where Europe’s toughest debates meet their boldest voices.

In each episode, two political heavyweights from across the EU face off to propose a diversity of opinions and spark conversations around the most important issues of EU affairs and the wider European political life.

Join us every Thursday on your favourite podcast platforms.

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Latest Episodes

In this special football edition of The Ring, we deconstruct a Champions League game that will go down in history as one of the best ever. Nine goals - can top quality football really be any better? Our experts also weigh in on what else is moving Eu... more

Should governments impose strict rent controls to limit price increases? Should foreign investors face limits or bans on buying residential property? Can the EU play a stronger role, or should housing remain primarily a national responsibility?

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Ist Deutschland wieder einmal der kranke Mann Europas? Angesichts der wachsenden Herausforderungen könnte man das meinen.

Was sind die Ursachen der Wohnungsnot? Bewältigt Deutschland den Reformstau? Was bedeutet das für die EU?

Im „Ring“ stehen sic... more

What does Orbán’s defeat mean for the future of the EU? Beyond potential improvements in relations with Hungary, the EU still faces a broader question: Does it need radical reform to avoid being sidelined on the global stage?

German MEP Daniel Freu... more

Can the EU balance stricter migration policies with growing human rights concerns?

The European Parliament has adopted a reform enabling member states to set up “migration return hubs” in third countries for rejected asylum seekers. The measure all... more

As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week, Europe finds itself at a crossroads — balancing calls for restraint with mounting pressure to take a clearer stance. While EU leaders continue to urge de-escalation and the protection of civilians... more

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the impact is being felt far beyond the region — especially on global energy markets. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have tightened supply routes, pushing prices higher and adding new uncertainty for Euro... more

Europe is facing spiralling healthcare costs, driven by an ageing population and the growing burden of chronic diseases. At the same time, demand for cutting-edge treatments is rising — bringing a fundamental question into focus: who should pay for h... more

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Eve Geddy
Director of Amnesty International's EU office
Amnesty International
Episode: Düpont vs López Aguilar — “Out of sight?” MEPs clash over migrant return hubs
Fabrice Leggeri
French MEP from Patriots for Europe
Patriots for Europe
Episode: Leggeri vs. Saramo — Energy crisis hits Europe - Who pays the price?
Jussi Saramo
Finnish MEP from The Left
The Left
Episode: Leggeri vs. Saramo — Energy crisis hits Europe - Who pays the price?
Stine Bosse
Danish MEP from the Liberal Renew Europe Group
European Parliament
Episode: Metz vs. Bosse — Who should pay for healthcare innovation in Europe?
Tilly Metz
Luxembourgish MEP from the Greens European Free Alliance Group
European Parliament
Episode: Metz vs. Bosse — Who should pay for healthcare innovation in Europe?
Antonio López-Istúriz
Spanish MEP, European People's Party
European Parliament
Episode: Attard vs. López-Istúriz — How should Europe respond to the Iran war?
Daniel Attard
Maltese MEP, Socialists & Democrats
European Parliament
Episode: Attard vs. López-Istúriz — How should Europe respond to the Iran war?
Hana Jalloul
Spanish MEP from the Socialist and Democrats Group; political scientist and former Secretary of State for Migration in Spain
European Parliament (Socialist and Democrats Group)
Episode: Jalloul vs. Lopatka - Is the EU being dragged into war in the Middle East?
Reinhold Lopatka
Austrian MEP from the European People's Party; Chair of the Delegation for Relations with the Arab Peninsula
European Parliament (European People's Party)
Episode: Jalloul vs. Lopatka - Is the EU being dragged into war in the Middle East?

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Düpont vs López Aguilar — “Out of sight?” MEPs clash over migrant return hubs
Q: Should rejected asylum seekers be returned to safe third countries?
Yes, with conditions that ensure safety and adherence to fundamental rights rather than dumping responsibility outside the EU.
Düpont vs López Aguilar — “Out of sight?” MEPs clash over migrant return hubs
Q: Should EU countries set up return hubs abroad?
Yes, as part of a broader, européenne approach to streamline returns while ensuring rights protections within the framework.
Düpont vs López Aguilar — “Out of sight?” MEPs clash over migrant return hubs
Q: Are current EU returns too slow?
Yes, the respondents agree that the process needs speed and improved efficiency, though they differ on how to achieve it and which tools to rely on.
Terras vs. Demirel — Escalation in the Middle East - Not Europe's war?
Q: What would you have done differently to remove the regime without relying on military means?
The response stresses rejecting foreign military interventions and focusing on internal pressures and diplomacy, while acknowledging regional complexities.
Terras vs. Demirel — Escalation in the Middle East - Not Europe's war?
Q: So first question, Riho Terras, do you support Trump and Israel's war in Iran?
The speaker argues the regime change is not clearly defined as a political end state and emphasizes the need to know the political end state before endorsing military action.

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What is The Ring about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show is a biweekly battleground for Europe-wide policy debates, featuring high-profile European Parliament members, ministers, and other political insiders. Episodes pit two senior voices against each other on timely EU affairs—ranging from enlargement, trade, and digital regulation to migration, defense, and climate policy—often triggering sharp exchanges about strategy, values, and practical impact. Notable strengths include the diverse ideological spectrum, live-format contrasts between center-left and center-right perspectives, and a habit of weighing macro-level interests against national concerns. Listeners likely gain nuanced viewpoints on how EU institutions translate political goals into policy, with recurring themes around go... more

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1. Eve Geddy
2. Fabrice Leggeri
3. Jussi Saramo
4. Stine Bosse
5. Tilly Metz
6. Antonio López-Istúriz
7. Daniel Attard
8. Hana Jalloul

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