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“No more compromise”: Wilders forces Dutch Government collapse

Dutch government collapses, ECHR power grab, Macron censors social mediaMCC Brussels exposes the political battles shaping the future of Europe.Executive Director Frank Furedi and Brussels Report Editor-in-Chief Pieter Cleppe join Jacob Reynolds to unpack:Why Geert Wilders pulled the plug on the Du…

How much influence does the EU really have on Israel?

The German leader and EU commission president were quick to back Israel as the conflict began with Iran. The EU has since called for de-escalation, reflecting growing anxiety over what might happen next. So what's the thinking in European capitals? And how much influence does Europe really have? I…

Ursula Blames the World and Ignores Brussels’ Failures

This week: Ursula von der Leyen tries to tighten her grip on Brussels, Macron loses control of France, and Mario Draghi is crowned Europe’s next saviour.Jacob Reynolds, Head of Policy at MCC Brussels, is joined by Pieter Cleppe (Editor, Brussels Report) and MCC Brussel’s Richard Schenk to take apar…

EU Chat Control: Surveillance Masquerading as Security

Register now for Europe’s most important conservative gathering: Battle for the Soul of Europe — 3–4 December in Brussels: https://soulofeurope.co This week, Jacob Reynolds is joined by Richard Schenk and  Pieter Cleppe to tackle the EU’s revived chat control plan, the cold shower of COP30, and yet…

Why are European farmers protesting the EU-Mercosur agreement?

European farmers protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement. That's as signing has been postponed until January, due to disagreements in Europe. The European-South American deal planned for more than 25 years, would create the world's largest free-trade zone. So why is there division?  In this epis…

2025: The year the people found their voice | MCC Brussels Christmas Special

This week, Jacob Reynolds is joined by Pieter Cleppe and Anthony Gilland to review 2025 – the populist surge, the elite fightback on speech and elections, and Europe’s growing weakness from Washington to Ukraine.Populists surge – and the public stops whisperingThe conversation opens on the mood-shi…

How will an EU loan to Ukraine play out on the battlefield?

Ukraine reopens a pipeline, enabling the delivery of Russian crude to some EU countries. In return, it gets a multibillion-dollar loan, while Moscow rakes in oil revenue. How will this complex deal play out on the battlefield? In this episode:  Marina Miron, Researcher in Defence Studies at Kin…

Germany Is Becoming Ungovernable I MCC Brussels Podcast

Germany’s governing centre is cracking, Europe’s energy follies are becoming impossible to ignore, and Brussels is spending millions telling citizens it protects democracy. In this episode, we ask whether Friedrich Merz survive Germany’s deepening political and economic crisis. Is Belgium’s nuclear…

What does the EU's migration pact mean?

The European Union's new migration pact is now in force,, tightening border controls and overhauling asylum rules. Will it reduce migration to Europe? And what does it reveal about the political forces shaping the bloc? In this episode:  Marta Welander - EU Advocacy Director, International Resc…

Discussion with the the US Ambassador to the EU

At a Brussels Report event on July 14, jointly hosted with the Tholos Foundation, US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder praised the transatlantic relationship while defending the recently negotiated US-EU trade agreement and warning that the EU's biggest economic challenges are largely self-inflict…