Today in the EU

Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte will assume the role of NATO Secretary-General on Tuesday (1 October), marking the start of a new chapter for the North Atlantic Alliance as he takes over from Jens Stoltenberg.
A seasoned leader with over a decade of experience, Rutte is expected to face significant challenges and manage high expectations in his new role.
NATO allies, while grateful for Stoltenberg’s steady leadership during turbulent times, are eager for change and look to Rutte for guidance on critical issues.
To shed some light on the challenges and expectations, we spoke to our defence and security reporter, Aurélie Pugnet.

What is Today in the EU?

Today in the EU is the first daily podcast dedicated to politics and policy in the European Union. Every morning at 6 am, hosts Evi Kiorri and Giada Santana, in conversation with Euractiv’s specialised journalists, discuss the latest in the EU bubble. Tune in to be informed about what is going on in the EU, in less than fifteen minutes.

The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including EU politics and institutions, elections, shifts in political power among EU parties (EPP, PES, ALDE, GUE, Greens), G7, EU enlargement, member states, economics, finance, tech regulations, environmental policy, climate change, agrifood, agriculture policy, health, and pandemic treaties.

Featured guests include international political leaders and EU regulators like Ursula Von Der Leyen, Josep Borrell, Pedro Sanchez, Emmanuel Macron, Giorgia Meloni, Marine Le Pen, Geert Wilders, Donald Tusk, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Joe Biden.

Euractiv’s analysis is enriched with the latest reports from esteemed international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and European institutions.

The production team includes producers Nicoletta Ionta and Miriam Saénz de Tejada, along with hosts Evi Kiorri and Giada Santana.