Dublin tests Europe's budget red lines
About this episode
The episode discusses the EU's budget negotiations, the upcoming German elections, and potential reforms in the EU's foreign policy.
At the informal General Affairs Council in Dublin today, the EU’s next 7-year budget is set to dominate the agenda. The talks are still in deadlock over the size of the money pot ... but the red lines of various capitals are starting to take shape. On today’s episode, host Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart explain why — counterintuitively — that’s actually a step forward for the negotiations. Next, the pivotal regional election in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt is just days away ... and the far-right AfD party is poised to win big. But just how big? And what would the party do if it manages to come to power? Finally, the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, is considering a council of elders to help with the reform of the bloc’s foreign policy arm, the EEAS. Who do you think should be part of an expert group like this? Get in touch on WhatsApp here, or at +32 491 05 06 29. This episode was produced by Dionis Sturis and Saga Ringmar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Zoya Sheftalovich
Guest: Ian Wishart
Topics covered
- EU budget negotiations
- German elections
- far-right politics
- foreign policy reform
- political deadlock
Keywords
- EU budget
- Dublin
- Saxony-Anhalt
- AfD
- Kaja Kallas
- foreign policy
- political negotiations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AfD, EEAS
Places: Dublin, Germany, Saxony-Anhalt
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