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French far-right politician Jordan Bardella allegedly made antisemitic remarks in a private chat in 2013. But is this news enough to make a dent in Marine Le Pen’s presidential campaign? 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + Ian Wishart unpack it on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇 🔗 pod.link/1244862657/e...

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 23/09/2026

Lobillo Borrero has become Ursula von der Leyen’s new adviser on the Clean Transition. What does that say about the European Commission president’s relationship with her No. 2, Teresa Ribera? 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + Ian Wishart unpack it on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇 🔗 politi.co/4y6z2KT/

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 22/09/2026

Denmark, the U.S. and Greenland are preparing to sign a security deal at the U.N. General Assembly. Will it be enough to ease months of tension between Donald Trump and the Danish territory? 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + Ian Wishart discuss on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇 🔗 #[bit.ly/4xHA2nM

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21/09/2026

Two state elections have piled more pressure on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. That raises fresh questions about his leadership and what a weaker Germany could mean for the rest of Europe. 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + @nicholasvinocur.bsky.social discuss on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇

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Merz’s election nightmare continues

Listen to Merz’s election nightmare continues from Brussels Playbook Podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

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RoundMidnight1926 @roundmidnight1926.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📍Brussels, Belgium.. Autumn in the city, a lone pigeon strolling amidst the fallen leaves 🍂🍃 #brussels #belgium #autumn #fall #urbangaze #photography

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 09/09/2026

Relations between Brussels and Israel have been deeply strained over the war in Gaza. But the bloc is struggling to withstand the allure of the country’s tech and missile defense prowess. 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + Ian Wishart discuss it on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4xKwDW2

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 08/09/2026

The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, wanted a group of heavyweight ex-leaders to develop fresh ideas to address Europe’s defense gaps. But the initiative was killed before it even launched. 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social and Ian Wishart unpack it on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇 🔗 bit.ly/46JT4Pf

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 07/09/2026

After victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right Alternative for Germany could be in a position to govern the state. What would it mean for Berlin and Europe? 🎙️ On #BrusselsPlaybookPod, @zoyashef.bsky.social and @nicholasvinocur.bsky.social discuss it with @vonderburchard.bsky.social 👇

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Germany's far-right bombshell

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 03/09/2026

The EU’s next seven-year budget talks are deadlocked over the size of the money pot. But the capitals’ red lines are starting to take shape. 🎙️ On #BrusselsPlaybookPod, @zoyashef.bsky.social and Ian Wishart explain why that’s actually a step forward for the negotiations 👇 🔗 #[bit.ly/46CHk0T

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 27/08/2026

Canada is taking a much harder line against Donald Trump. Brussels is watching closely. 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + @kcarlsonjourno.bsky.social look at Canadian PM Mark Carney’s gamble, and whether Europe is ready to follow his lead on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇

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Can Canada teach Europe how to stand up to Trump?

Canada is taking a much harder line against Donald Trump — and Brussels is watching closely. As the U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, Zoya Sheftalovich and Kathr

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 26/08/2026

France and Germany are clashing over how far the EU should go to protect its industry: Paris is pushing for “Made in Europe” rules and Berlin is warning against sparking new trade fights. 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + Ian Wishart unpack it on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇

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France and Germany collide over Europe’s industrial future

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 25/08/2026

On #BrusselsPlaybookPod, @zoyashef.bsky.social + Ian Wishart discuss: 💶 António Costa’s battle to get an EU budget deal 🛃 Europe’s socialist family is arguing over migration 🇬🇷 Greece is hoping for a tourism bonanza from Christopher Nolan’s “Odyssey” Listen 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4xVlwct

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 24/08/2026

Ukraine’s key backers are meeting in Kyiv to talk about new pledges of support. What is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy looking to secure from the Coalition of the Willing ahead of another difficult winter? 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + @nicholasvinocur.bsky.social discuss on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇

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What Ukraine needs to survive another winter

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 14/08/2026

Does Europe really have what it takes to quit American Big Tech? 🎙️ @swheatonjourno.bsky.social and @marietjeschaake.bsky.social discussed it in June on #BrusselsPlaybookPod. Give it a listen while the pod is on holiday 👇

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Week Ender archives: Can Europe quit American Big Tech?

This week and next, the Brussels Playbook Week Ender podcast is away for the summer holiday. So, we thought we’d re-up this popular installment on Europe’s quest to become independe…

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 07/08/2026

If you need a book to read this summer, #BrusselsPlaybookPod has you covered. 🎙️ @swheatonjourno.bsky.social shares some of our newsroom’s and listeners’ top recommendations. + We talk to @guyverhofstadt.bsky.social about his new book, “Defeating Trumpism.” Listen 👇

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Week Ender: Verhofstadt on “Trumpism”, plus summer must-reads

It’s August in Brussels, which means it’s vacation time. Whether you’re heading off to the beach or holding down the fort in town, this episode is brimming with book recommendations from our news…

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/08/2026

Working at the European Commission is one of the most coveted civil service jobs in Brussels. Yet officials describe high pressure, bureaucracy and burnout. 🎙️ On #BrusselsPlaybookPod, @zoyashef.bsky.social + @swheatonjourno.bsky.social unpack their testimony 👇 🔗 politi.co/4q9n683/

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 05/08/2026

Europe is trying to untangle itself from American data analytics firm Palantir. The problem? The company’s tools are already deeply embedded across critical sectors in the bloc. 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + Ian Wishart discuss on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 03/08/2026

🎙️ On #BrusselsPlaybookPod, @zoyashef.bsky.social + Ian Wishart discuss: 🇪🇸 Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez under pressure amid the migration crisis 🤐 The European Ombudsman speaks on the EU’s secrecy 🎢 Emmanuel Macron’s team seeks Saudi funding for a manga theme park Listen 👇 pod.link/1244862657/e...

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 31/07/2026

This year’s wildfires in France and Spain are among the worst the two countries have ever seen. 🎙️ On #BrusselsPlaybookPod, @swheatonjourno.bsky.social examines what made the blazes so hard to control. Ft. @ziaweise.bsky.social @mariannegros.bsky.social @agnesroenberg.bsky.social Listen 👇

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Week Ender — Searing Contradiction: Wildfires and climate politics

Listen to Week Ender — Searing Contradiction: Wildfires and climate politics from Brussels Playbook Podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 30/07/2026

Officials are scrambling to save Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech in September. There are some policy areas she might want to emphasize … and others she may want to avoid. 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + @swheatonjourno.bsky.social discuss on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇

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The race to save von der Leyen’s big speech

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/07/2026

Poland’s once-dominant Law and Justice party has split. Does the rupture offer PM Donald Tusk a lifeline ahead of the 2027 election? 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social and Ian Wishart discuss on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇 🔗 pod.link/1244862657/e...

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 28/07/2026

🎙️ On #BrusselsPlaybookPod, @zoyashef.bsky.social + Ian Wishart discuss: 👨‍🚒 Brussels is helping fight wildfires in southern Europe 🇺🇸 The MAGA movement may be warming to Kyiv 🦙 How llamas could help produce a safer alternative to chemical pesticides Listen 👇 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 27/07/2026

🎙️ On #BrusselsPlaybookPod, @zoyashef.bsky.social + @kcarlsonjourno.bsky.social discuss: 🇮🇸 Iceland votes on whether to restart EU accession talks 💰 Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs 💶 Europeans get a say on the next generation of euro banknotes Listen: pod.link/1244862657/e...

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