The Ring

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. Join us every Thursday on your favourite podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ring is a news podcast hosted by Euronews, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #38

  Europe’s biggest debates – Migration, Mercosur, and housing on The Ring

  Aug 7, 202628 minS1

  From migration and trade to the rising cost of housing, Europe continues to face complex political challenges with far-reaching consequences. As the migration debate returned to the EU Parliament, who decides who belongs in Europe? Will the EU-Mercosur agreement boost Europe's economy or put farmers and environmental standards at risk? How can Europe help tackle the housing crisis and make homes more affordable? These questions sparked some of this season’s debates between EU lawmakers, including Ciaran Mullooly (Renew Europe), Juan Fernando López Aguilar (Socialists & Democrats), and Maria Ohisalo (Greens), as well as centre-right MEPs Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, and Dirk Gotink from the European People’s Party. As Members of the European Parliament take a break from Brussels, we look back at some of the debates that made headlines. Listen to this special summer edition of The Ring , brought to you from the European Parliament in Brussels and 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.

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  Episode #37

  Europe’s biggest debates on The Ring - EU’s security… at what cost?

  Jul 31, 202628 minS1

  From energy security to migration and foreign policy, the current geopolitical context raises difficult questions about Europe's role in a changing world. Who will pay for Europe’s defence spending? How should Europe respond to growing tensions and instability in the Middle East?   These questions sparked some of this season’s debates on The Ring between EU lawmakers, including left MEPs Marc Botenga, Martin Schirdewan, and Özlem Demirel, Socialist MEP Hana Jalloul, as well as EPP MEPs Riho Terras, Lukas Mandl, and Reinhold Lopatka. As Members of the European Parliament take a break from Brussels, we look back at some of the debates that made headlines. Listen to this special summer edition of The Ring , brought to you from the European Parliament in Brussels and 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.

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  Episode #36

  Richmond vs Conway-Walsh – Can Ireland shape Europe's future?

  Jul 24, 202628 minS1

  Can a country of fewer than six million people steer the European Union through some of its biggest challenges? What will Ireland's priorities be during its six-month presidency of the Council of the EU? And can Dublin leave a lasting mark on the bloc's agenda?   These questions sparked this week's debate between Irish lawmakers Neale Richmond (Fine Gael) and Rose Conway-Walsh (Sinn Féin).   Both politicians clash over the opportunities and challenges facing the country at a pivotal moment for Europe. From negotiations on the EU's long-term budget to defence, technological sovereignty, and economic competitiveness, the Irish presidency will have to navigate a packed political agenda.   Listen to this edition of The Ring , brought to you from Europe House in Dublin. 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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  Episode #34

  Close vs Vanden Borre – Is Belgium becoming a narco-state?

  Jul 11, 202628 minS1

  Belgium 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.

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  Episode #33

  Mulloly vs Toveri – Can Europe still afford to protect its farmers?

  Jul 10, 202628 minS1

  For 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.

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