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The Ring
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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.
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Close vs Vanden Borre – Is Belgium becoming a narco-state?
3w ago00:27:38Tap to summarizeBelgium has become a key battleground in Europe's fight against organised crime. With the Port of Antwerp serving as one of the continent's main entry points for cocaine from Latin America, drug trafficking is fuelling violence, corruption and growing concerns about public security. As authorities step up their response, one question remains: is Belgium doing enough to tackle the drug trade? This question sparks this debate between Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, from Socialist Party, and Brussels MP Mathias Vanden Borre from the opposition party N-VA. Close and Vanden Borre debate whether Belgium's current approach is working, clash over the balance between law enforcement and public health, and discuss how to curb the influence of organised crime while making the country's cities safer. Listen to this special edition of The Ring, brought to you from our studios in Brussels.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Mulloly vs Toveri – Can Europe still afford to protect its farmers?
3w ago00:27:53Tap to summarizeFor two years, farmers have taken to the streets across Europe, protesting against rising production costs, environmental regulations and growing competition from abroad. While Brussels has responded with concessions and financial support, the debate over the future of European agriculture is far from over.Can the EU keep providing a political shield to farmers as it shifts its focus to defence and global trade? This question is at the heart of this edition of The Ring, with Irish Renew MEP Ciaran Mullooly and Finnish EPP MEP Pekka Toveri. As the EU prepares its next long-term budget, Mullooly and Toveri debate whether the Common Agricultural Policy should remain a political priority, clash over the future of CAP funding, and discuss how rising geopolitical tensions, trade agreements and climate pressures are reshaping Europe's farming sector.Listen to this edition of The Ring, brought to you from the European Parliament studios in Strasbourg.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Scuderi vs Wechsler - Is Europe prepared for a hotter future?
4w ago00:27:43Tap to summarizeA record-breaking heatwave is baking Europe - have politicians failed to protect citizens? Is air-conditioning the answer? As temperatures continue to rise, a critical question emerges: is Europe prepared for a hotter future? This question is the centre of this edition of The Ring, featuring Italian Green Benedetta Scuderi and German EPP Andrea Wechsler. Scuderi and Wechsler discuss the political consequences of a (failed?) climate policy and clash repeatedly over the EU's Green Deal and the lessons learnt from the current heatwave. Listen to this edition of The Ring, brought to you from the European Parliament studios in Brussels.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Andrews vs Smit - Will the UK ever rejoin the EU?
Jun 2600:27:29Tap to summarizeWhat has Brexit taught Europe about sovereignty, migration, and disinformation? Has it strengthened the case for deeper European integration? And will the United Kingdom ever rejoin the EU? Ten years after the UK voted to exit the European Union, the debate over Brexit's legacy is far from over. MEPs Barry Andrews (Renew Europe) and Sander Smit (European Conservatives & Reformists) go head-to-head on whether Brexit has strengthened or weakened Europe—and whether Britain could or should one day return to the bloc. Listen to this edition of The Ring, brought to you from the European Parliament studios in Brussels.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Gálvez vs Warborn - Can Europe compete with the US and China economically?
Jun 1900:27:47Tap to summarizeCan the EU reinvent its economy for a new era of global competition? Is deeper integration the answer, or does Europe need fewer rules and more risk-taking?From Artificial Intelligence to rare minerals, from Trump's tariffs to China's cheap exports - in this edition MEPs Jörgen Walborn (EPP) and Lina Gálvez (S&D) debate about the global economic challenges that lie ahead and that impact all of us in Europe.The European Union likes to see itself as an economic superpower — a market of 450 million consumers, home to some of the world's biggest companies and the largest trading bloc on the planet. But can the bloc remain a global economic heavyweight while balancing climate goals, social protections and strategic autonomy?Listen to this edition of The Ring, brought to you from the European Parliament studios in Strasbourg.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Andresen vs Mandl - FIFA World Cup: Has Trump already ruined the vibes?
Jun 1200:27:35Tap to summarizeThe World Cup is on, the single biggest sport event of the year, followed by millions of people around the world. But so far, the vibes of the tournament are strangely subdued. Has the world’s most popular sport finally reached the upper echelons of global politics? Is football no longer “just a sport”? Is it first and foremost a private event that brings joy and entertainment to people's lives? MEPs Lukas Mandl (EPP) and Rasmus Andresen (Greens) debate about the future of the World Cup in the latest edition of The Ring. Listen to this edition of The Ring, brought to you from the European Parliament studios in Brussels.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Juknevičienė vs Kyllönen- Russian drones over Europe — Deterrence or restraint?
Jun 500:27:37Tap to summarizeShould the EU and NATO strengthen their air defence posture and adopt a tougher deterrence strategy? Or is there a risk that further military escalation could make Europe less secure? As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth summer, Europe faces a growing security dilemma. Russian drones continue to violate EU and NATO airspace, raising concerns about the continent's readiness to respond to an increasingly assertive Moscow.Two members of the European Parliament, Rasa Juknevičienė from Lithuania of the European People's Party and Merja Kyllönen from Finland of The Left, joined The Ring to discuss how Europe should respond.Listen to this edition of The Ring, brought to you from the European Parliament studios in BrusselsThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Borghi vs Scotto — La svolta di Meloni: L'Italia cambia rotta su Stati Uniti e Israele?
May 2900:27:53Tap to summarizeI rapporti del governo italiano con Stati Uniti e Israele sembrano molto più tesi, in particolare dopo la richiesta di sanzioni europee contro il ministro della Sicurezza Nazionale israeliano Itamar Ben-Gvir. Si tratta di azioni di facciata o di un cambiamento radicale in politica estera? In questa edizione speciale di "The Ring", dai fori imperiali di Roma, partecipano al dibattito Claudio Borghi, senatore della Lega, e Arturo Scotto, deputato del Partito democratico. "Se uno si comporta come un cameriere, poi il padrone ti tratta da cameriere. È successo questo a Giorgia Meloni. A un certo punto, quando ha dovuto prendere un pochino le distanze perché aveva perso il referendum dopo quell'abbraccio mortale con Donald Trump, lui gli ha ricordato chi comanda", ha detto Scotto durante il dibattito, fermo sostenitore anche della necessità di rompere gli accordi commerciali con Israele. "Le sanzioni economiche tendono a essere un boomerang", gli ha risposto Borghi. "Il problema è che noi siamo in surplus commerciale con Israele quindi in realtà saremmo noi i sanzionati", ha detto l'esponente leghista.Ascoltate questa edizione speciale di The Ring, in diretta dal cuore di Roma. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Botenga vs Mandl — More money for the military - to do what?
May 2200:27:49Tap to summarizeIs higher defense spending in Europe a strategic investment or a random act to please Donald Trump?Europe finds itself at a moment of profound uncertainty, caught between wars on its borders, growing geopolitical rivalry, economic anxiety and questions about the future of the transatlantic alliance. What should Europe's answer be? Two members of the European Parliament, Lukas Mandl from the European People’s Party from Austria and Marc Botenga, from The Left group from Belgium, got into a heated debate over this. Does the newfound sense of European vulnerability that has triggered a historic shift in European defense policy justify spending billions of euros on new weapons? An unconditional no from Botenga and an evenly clear yes from Mandl. Listen to this edition of The Ring, brought to you from the European Parliament studios in Strasbourg. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Boeselager vs Brandstätter — Will Canada join the EU someday?
May 1800:27:50Tap to summarizeThe European Political Community’s first meeting in the South Caucasus last week reflects the stretching contours of Europe, geographically, politically and strategically. Is Europe truly becoming an independent global power? Should the EU respond to external pressure with deeper integration? Will Canada join the EU someday?In this edition of our weekly debate show The Ring, Damian Boeselager (Volt/Greens) and Helmut Brandstätter (Renew) discuss whether Europe can lead in a changing world order. Listen to this edition of The Ring, brought to you from the European Parliament studios in Brussels.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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