From Nicosia to Dublin: Cyprus passes baton to Ireland

From Nicosia to Dublin: Cyprus passes baton to Ireland

On 1 July 2026, Cyprus will hand over the presidency of the Council of the EU to Ireland.    From the long-term EU budget to the crisis in the Middle East and the bloc’s defence, what have been the highlights of Cyprus’s presidency of the Council of the EU? And what priorities will Ireland set?   To answer these and more questions, Brussels, My Love? sits down with Irene Kostaki, EU correspondent for the Cyprus News Agency, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Irish MEP for Renew Europe, and Micheal O Conchuir, secretary general for the European Alliance Group at the Committee of the Regions. Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU). From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds. Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ten years on, Brexit ghosts still linger

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the EU, the political and economic consequences of Brexit remain a subject of debate. On this episode of Brussels, My Love?, we mark the anniversary with an exclusive interview with the co-hosts of The Europeans podcast, alongside analysis and debate from our panel: corporate lobbyist Connor Allen and Euronews correspondent Shona Murray. Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU). From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds. Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is politics taking the focus off the pitch at this year's World Cup?

As the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact comes into force, debate is already shifting to new proposals aimed at increasing migrant returns. Meanwhile, the FIFA World Cup has kicked off amid growing controversy over travel bans, immigration enforcement and the role of politics in sport. In this episode of Brussels, my love? Méabh Mc Mahon is joined by Virginie Jacob, Petros Fassoulas and Adnan Leal to discuss what the migration pact means for Europe and whether politics is overshadowing the World Cup games. Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU). From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds. Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The economic battle between Brussels and Beijing

As tensions between Brussels and Beijing escalate, the EU is stepping up efforts to tackle Chinese overcapacity and pursue a strategy of "de-risking" its economic relationship with China. But what does de-risking actually mean? Could it lead to higher prices for consumers? And how close are the EU and China to a full-blown trade war? This week, Méabh Mc Mahon is joined by EU-Asia relations expert Stefania Benaglia, PPF Group's Chief External Affairs Officer Jan Růžička, and Euronews political correspondent Jorge Liboreiro to unpack the growing trade dispute. From industrial policy and economic security to Europe's competitiveness and global ambitions, the panel explores what is at stake for businesses, policymakers, and citizens across Europe.   Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU). From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds. Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

An unusual heatwave with a sinister twist

From blistering heatwaves sweeping Europe to rising security tensions along the Baltic border, this week’s episode dives into the stories keeping officials in Brussels awake at night. We unpack the climate warnings behind Western Europe’s record-breaking temperatures, the growing pressure on Europe’s food systems, and the intensifying hybrid threats facing NATO’s eastern flank. Our panel includes Ionela Maria Ciolan, research officer at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, Angela Skujins, Euronews defence correspondent and Jeremy Wilks, Euronews science correspondent. Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU). From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds. Do you want to get in touch? Email us at brusselsmylove@euronews.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.