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Europe’s new challenges: defense, energy, and trade with Trump’s return
In today’s episode of Long Story Short, we explore how President Donald Trump’s return to the global stage shakes Europe’s delicate balance. From his bold calls...
Over 100 Slovak psychiatrists urge Fico to change or exit politics
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is facing sharp criticism from 155 mental health professionals, who’ve signed an open letter accusing him of authoritarian tendencies, divisive rhetoric,...
Polish prosecutors ask to lift immunity to charge former PM Morawiecki
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is under fire for his pandemic-era push for a mail-in election that cost millions and broke the rules. In today’s...
France’s no-confidence vote: Bayrou struggles to tackle €53B deficit
Today on Long Story Short, we focus on the political drama unfolding in France as Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a no-confidence vote in parliament. With...
Ceasefire in Gaza: hope or illusion as Europe watches
In today’s episode of Long Story Short, we look into the potential ceasefire in Gaza and the high-stakes negotiations surrounding the release of Israeli hostages. With...
Europe’s toxic crisis: Plastics industry lobbying to shield ‘forever chemicals’
Forever chemicals, the toxic, indestructible substances hiding in our everyday lives are threatening Europe’s environment and public health. From their staggering cleanup costs to the plastics...
Croatia’s Milanović wins big: EU critics take charge… again
Zoran Milanović has been re-elected as Croatia’s president in a landslide victory, but what does this mean for Croatia and Europe? Join Evi Kiorri as she...
Musk’s bizarre livestream with AfD’s Weidel, EU’s DSA and Martians fantasies
Elon Musk had a chaotic livestream with Alice Weidel, co-chair of Germany’s far-right AfD party, ahead of Germany’s 2025 election. From awkward moments to bizarre claims...
Cecilia Sala freed, Meloni’s diplomatic triumph
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has returned home being arrested in Tehran on December 19, Sala’s harrowing 3-week detention in the notorious Evin prison took a surprising...
What makes Greenland so important for Trump and for Europe?
Greenland, a remote island with a population of just 60,000, has become the unexpected focus of a global power struggle. U.S. President Donald Trump’s audacious idea...
Austria’s far-right politics, Musk’s meddling, and the EU’s silence
Austria is on the brink of a historic political shift as the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) positions itself to lead the government. Meanwhile, Elon Musk stirs...
Ukraine war deepens EU’s energy crisis
On our very first episode of the Long Story Short, we dive into the critical crossroads of 2025, where Ukraine’s fight for freedom meets Europe’s energy...