Germany votes, Trump attacks, Europe reacts

Germany votes, Trump attacks, Europe reacts

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The US embassy's divisive birthday bash

The U.S. embassy’s mega 250th birthday bash in Brussels is one of the most sought-after events for the city’s top brass ... but it’s also drawing ire. Today on the show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart discuss why MEPs and environmental activists are growing increasingly frustr ...  Show more

When K-pop diplomacy hits Brussels

South Korea’s president is in Brussels for the first EU-South Korea summit in three years — a visit that starts with K-pop diplomacy but quickly moves to chips, trade, defense and China. Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart look at why Seoul has become such an important partner for ...  Show more

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