Brussels, My Love?

Is politics taking the focus off the pitch at this year's World Cup?

Brussels, My Love?

Show Notes

As the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact comes into force, debate is already shifting to new proposals aimed at increasing migrant returns. Meanwhile, the FIFA World Cup has kicked off amid growing controversy over travel bans, immigration enforcement and the role of politics in sport. In this episode of Brussels, my love? Méabh Mc Mahon is joined by Virginie Jacob, Petros Fassoulas and Adnan Leal to discuss what the migration pact means for Europe and whether politics is overshadowing the World Cup games. Brussels, My Love? is Euronews' weekly podcast hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon, giving you all the context you need to make sense of the European Union (EU).

From plans to transition from an economic trading bloc to a military powerhouse to bans on tofu sausages, you’ll discover how EU laws are debated and created, along with sharp analysis from some of Brussels’ brightest minds.

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