Show Notes
Europe's united front on Ukraine is showing cracks.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have opened a direct line to Vladimir Putin, drawing criticism from some fellow European leaders — even as Ukraine backs their efforts. Nicholas Vinocur and Paul Dallison examine the fallout and the growing scramble over who gets to speak for Europe in peace talks.
Also on the pod: Brussels unveils a sweeping overhaul of Frontex, giving the EU border agency a much bigger role in deportations, new powers to monitor social media and plans for a major expansion.
And after a summer of devastating heatwaves and wildfires, the European Commission wants governments to prepare for a world that's three degrees hotter than preindustrial levels.
Finally, you can see the ghostly turnip that freaked Nick out here. And if you have someone spooky in mind for Paul's story on the figures haunting the EU bubble, please write in! Find us on WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
Leaders of Finland and Norway hold direct talks with Putin.
EU prepares for a grim future with new climate-proofing law.
Frontex gets power to track migration talk on social media.
Frontex set for new powers to deport beyond EU borders in latest overhaul.
This summer’s heat was Europe’s deadliest on record, scientists say.
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