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Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, My Love?

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Brussels, My Love? is Euronews's weekly news podcast hosted by Euronews' chief anchor Méabh Mc Mahon. In just 20 minutes, you will be up to speed on all the stories breaking in the de facto EU capital and what they mean for you.


From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to controversial proposals to bans tofu sausages, we will fill you in on how on how European leaders make decisions. From the fights to the friends, the red lines to the compromises - we bring you sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds. After 15 years reporting from Brussels, host Méabh Mc Mahon shares her wealth of knowledge and anecdotes on the Belgian capital that people either love or loathe. Find us also on Youtube: @euronews or drop us a comment on brusselsmylove@euronews.com



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Episodes
  • What to know about the EU-India trade deal
    Jan 30 2026

    Earlier this week, the European Union (EU) and India announced the signing of a landmark free trade agreement, which Ursula von der Leyen described as the “mother of all deals.”

    What does this pact mean for both countries? And why did the president of the European Commission’s outfit go viral?


    To answer these and more questions, Euronews’ weekly podcast Brussels, My Love? talked to CEPS expert Stefania Benaglia, correspondent Teresa Kuchler, and EU-India commentator Rahul Venkit.





    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


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    21 mins
  • What a dramatic Trump U-turn in Davos means for EU-US relations?
    Jan 23 2026

    After weeks of escalating tension, including threats of tariffs and even military force, the US president has backed down in the row over Greenland. Following talks with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte in Davos, Trump says a “framework for a future deal” is now in place that would allow the US expand its military presence on the strategically vital territory. But has the damage already been done? And what does this episode reveal about the state of EU-US relations? We are joined by Euronews US politics expert Stefan Grobe, Euronews trade correspondent Peggy Corlin and senior researcher Eoin O'Drea from the Wilfried Martens Centre for European studies.




    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 for more information.

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    21 mins
  • Iran under fire: Protests, Repression and the EU’s Response
    Jan 16 2026

    Iran is in crisis — and the world is watching. As protests intensify and the regime tightens its grip, this week we ask what role the EU can realistically play here Euronews journalists Stefan Grobe, Marta Pacheco and Babak Kamiar from Euronews' Persian news desk look back at the last week of internet blackouts, shifting U.S. policy, EU sanctions, and whether diplomacy alone can make a difference.

    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 for more information.

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    24 mins
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