The border that vanished overnight

July 21 is a national holiday in Belgium, so we decided to do things a bit differently on this long weekend. We recently celebrated our 100th episode with a live recording in front of an audience. Those in the room were lucky enough also to see an exclusive Q&A with Zoya and all ...  Show more

Europeans are traveling in huge numbers this summer — but the conflict in the Middle East, volatile fuel prices linked to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, and a troubled new border system are making journeys more complicated. Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO reporters Ben M ...  Show more

After the blow up with Trump at the White House, Ukraine's president gets a warmer welcome in Europe. Can relations between Ukraine and the US be repaired? Plus, Republicans face angry voters across the country. Can Democrats seize this moment? New Jersey Senator Andy Kim joins t ...  Show more

Europe is contending with a stagnating economy, political dysfunction in Germany and France, and Russia's relentless attacks on Ukraine, all while it looks to the return of Donald Trump. Will the continent's democracies hold together in the face of such challenges?

First: Zelensky joins a parade of European leaders at the White House this week, wheeling and dealing over the security of Ukraine and the whole continent. Then: With the future of the US-European alliance on the line, Britain’s former defense secretary, Ben Wallace, discusses w ...  Show more

Ursula von der Leyen was confirmed this week as the new European Commission president. Katie Martin discusses the challenges she faces, not least the Brexit negotiations, with Ben Hall and Mehreen KhanContributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Ben Hall, Europe editor and ...  Show more