Méabh Mc Mahon

Brussels, My Love?

Celebrations and struggles this International Women’s Day

How are Iranian women coping with the conflict? Is the EU doing enough for gender equality?

6 March 2026

Europe Today

Plenković defends EU’s ‘clear, unified’ Iran stance as rifts emerge

Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Europe Today that his country stands ready to assist neighbouring member states who might be impacted by higher energy costs due to the events unfolding in the Middle East.

2 March 2026

Europe Today

'Unilateral' attack on Iran not backed by international law - Spain FM

Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares tells Europe Today that the US and Israel's military intervention in Iran is not backed by the UN Treaties or international law, while also condemning Iran's retaliation as 'unjustified.'

2 March 2026

Europe Today

‘Nobody understands’ Hungary's Orbán, Estonian PM says

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal criticised the Hungarian premier for blocking a €90 billion loan that had been approved by all 27 EU member states in December and was intended to cover Ukraine’s financial and military needs for 2026 and 2027.

27 February 2026

Brussels, My Love?

How activism is helping Ukrainians endure four years of full-scale war

A meeting in Kyiv marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Hungary’s vetoes on financial aid to Ukraine, and the resilience of Ukrainians: after four years of conflict, the end of the war seems nowhere in sight.

26 February 2026

The Ring

Ukraine in the EU - A question of when or if?

In this episode of The Ring, brought to you from the European Parliament in Brussels, we focus on Ukraine’s EU path, with MEPs Petras Auštrevičius (Renew Europe) and Aurelijus Veryga (ECR).

25 February 2026

Europe Today

EU–US trade deal stalled over legal uncertainty, MEP Andrews says

The Irish MEP told Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today that in the current circumstances, where nobody is sure whether Washington's new tariffs are fully compliant with the law, it would be more prudent to pause the EU–US trade deal.

25 February 2026

Europe Today

Delays to Russia sanctions 'failure for Europe,' Swedish FM says

The Swedish foreign minister told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that any delays to EU sanctions or support to Ukraine weaken pressure on Moscow at a critical moment in Russia's war on the eve of its four-year anniversary.

23 February 2026

Europe Today

UN Palestine Rapporteur says she won't resign despite French backlash

Francesca Albanese insists she has "the trust of the [UN] Human Rights Council" in an interview on Euronews' Europe Today show.

20 February 2026

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast: Can the EU ever become a superpower?

Will the EU ever become real power? Is the EU really facing an existential threat? What did EU leaders discuss in a medieval castle in Belgium’s Limburg province last week?

20 February 2026

Europe Today

Putin 'never wants' peace, Georgia's Zourabichvili tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, Salomé Zourabichvili said that Russian President Vladimir Putin "has to be brought to peace by constraint".

19 February 2026

Europe Today

Trump administration 'woke Europe up,' US ambassador to EU says

Ambassador Andrew Puzder told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that Trump and his team have helped stop Europe from “hitting the snooze button” and jolt the continent into action.

18 February 2026

Brussels, My Love?

From Brazil to Brussels: What's the beef with the Mercosur trade deal?

What are the pros and cons of the EU-Mercosur trade deal? Which EU leader would you choose for a Valentines dinner date? The questions we answer on this episode of "Brussels, my love?' the podcast.

13 February 2026

Europe Today

Choose to federalise or 'we can disband the euro,' Varoufakis says

The former Greek finance minister and economist told Euronews flagship morning show Europe Today that the EU is stuck between federation and disbanding, blaming weak fiscal and investment pillars for Europe’s disintegration.

12 February 2026

Europe Today

Tehran 'will continue to massacre people,' Iranian chess star says

In an interview for Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, Iranian chess grandmaster Mitra Hejazipour urged international action over Iran’s deadly protest crackdown, backed Reza Pahlavi and warned US-Iran talks are a dead end.

9 February 2026

Europe Today

Kallas: Russia must be forced into concessions as envoy talks grow

In an exclusive interview on Europe Today, the EU's chief diplomat says the Kremlin is not taking the Ukraine talks seriously as Brussels ponders appointing a special envoy to represent the 27 at the negotiating table.

9 February 2026

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast: Israel opens Rafah crossing: What does this mean for Gaza?

Buses have been slowly bringing Palestinians in and out of the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, which had been closed since May 2024. What does this mean for the Israel–Hamas ceasefire plan?

6 February 2026

The Ring

Can a social media ban protect children from online violence?

In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Axel Voss (EPP) and Christel Schaldemose (Socialists) engage in a deep debate over whether or not a ban on social media for under-16's is a good thing.

4 February 2026

Europe Today

Russia 'choosing to attack soft targets' – Moldova's foreign minister

In an interview for Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, Mihai Popșoi voiced cautious faith in US-led Ukraine peace talks, condemned Russia’s attacks and emphasised Moldova’s 2028 EU membership bid.

4 February 2026

Europe Today

Russia wants to continue war in Ukraine – Polish secretary of state

In an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today, Ignacy Niemczycki warned that "Russia is not negotiating with goodwill right now" despite ongoing peace talks.

2 February 2026