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Europe correspondent with The World. Formerly EU reporter with the BBC World Service and former broadcaster on Newstalk
Is Gianni Infantino still the right person to lead FIFA? Coming up shortly on @theworld.org with reflections from @leewellings.bsky.social @karimzidan.com @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
Every night at 7pm for the past month protesters gather in the Albanian capital of Tirana and call on PM Edi Rama to resign. What began as a protest against a Jared Kushner-backed tourism project has evolved into the "Flamingo Revolution". Find out more shortly on @theworld.org
It's ten years since the day Britain voted to leave the EU. Coming up on @theworld.org we look at how Brexit shaped Britain's economy, its politics and most significantly the impact of the vote on people's lives. My report also f/t reflections from @nickanstead.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
Britain is set to get its 7th Prime Minister in 10 years. Joining @carolynbeeler.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly to discuss what went wrong for Keir Starmer, why Andy Burnham is the favourite to succeed him, and the challenges facing whoever takes over at Number 10. Join us: theworld.org
The EU is rolling out the biggest overhaul of its migration and asylum policy in years. Human rights groups say the tough new measures will put vulnerable people in greater danger. Coming up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @theecre.bsky.social @migrationpolicy.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
World Cup diplomacy at its finest (most desperate) www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Switzerland becomes the first country in the world to hold a referendum proposing a population cap this weekend. Will it go through? Coming up shortly on @theworld.org Join us: theworld.org
Belfast is bracing for another night of anti-immigrant violence, which police and Northern Ireland politicians say is being stoked by far-right agitators online. Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly with the latest. Tune in: theworld.org
All it takes for dictators to survive is for good people to stand by and do nothing. We must not do nothing- says Yulia Navalnaya at the @oslofreedomforum.com #off
Spoke to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado a short time ago about her plan for a transition to democracy, her views on the US administration and that Nobel Peace Prize medal she gave away to President Trump. More coming up tomorrow on @theworld.org #off @osloff.bsky.social
I have a HK $1 million bounty on my head says Hong Kong activist Carmen Lau at the opening of the Oslo Freedom Forum but I still see hope. The theme this year is dismantling dictatorship #off @oslofreedomforum.com
An explosive TV documentary alleged corruption within the highest levels of Romania's justice system six months ago. What happened next? Coming up shortly on @theworld.org Join us: theworld.org
We have intelligence data indicating that Russia is preparing for a new massive attack- says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Boycotts, protests and rule changes rock Eurovision's 70th anniversary. How this year's contest became the most political ever. My report up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @eurotrippodcast.com @roryflynn.ie Tune in: theworld.org #eurovision
Britain's Keir Starmer remains defiant as over 80 MPs demand his resignation. How did it come to this? My report coming up on @theworld.org f/t Dr. Sam Power @bristoluni.bsky.social Dr. Tom Caygill @uniofnottingham.bsky.social Dr Alia Middleton @uniofsurrey.bsky.social Tune in theworld.org
Cruise ship at centre of hantavirus outbreak to dock in Tenerife - leading to political row in Spain. Joining @carolynbeeler.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly with the latest. Tune in: theworld.org
Transatlantic tensions rise once again over threats by President Trump to withdraw US troops from the bloc. But why are there and who suffers most from a US troop withdrawal. My report up shortly @theworld.org f/t @edrusi.bsky.social @sdavidwilp.bsky.social @gmfus.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
Peter Magyar plans to restore rule of law in Hungary. Just how challenging will that be. My report coming up @theworld.org features journalists, judges, human rights defenders and EU law experts 🙏 @martapardavi.bsky.social @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @profpech.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in the US for a landmark state visit. Can the 4 day trip smooth over tensions between the UK and the US? Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly to talk about the latest with reflections from @timbale.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
What now for Hungary? What does Peter Magyar's seismic win mean for Hungary and what signal does it send to populist movements globally. Joining @theworld.org shortly to chat about the latest with 🙏 @danielhegedus.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
Peter Magyar says on Facebook that Viktor Orban has congratulated him on his election win
JD Vance accuses Brussels of interfering in the upcoming Hungarian election while rallying for Viktor Orban in Budapest. But who is the man who is beating Orban in most polls and could this weekend's election spell Orban's defeat. Reporting on @theworld.org shortly. Join us: theworld.org
Could the Vatican change its mind on the celibacy rule for priests? A Belgian Bishop says he plans to ordain married men as priests within 2 years. But will he get the Pope's blessing..My report up shortly @theworld.org f/t @davidaquinn.bsky.social @massimofaggioli.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
Transgender women athletes will be excluded from competing in the female category at the Olympics, the IOC announced today. Talking to @theworld.org shortly about the latest ruling with reflections from Deekshitha Ganesan @tgeuorg.bsky.social Tune in theworld.org
Antisemitic attacks have surged in Europe over the past three weeks with a previously unknown group claiming responsibility for several of the explosions. But who are they? And how are Jewish communities in Europe responding? My report coming up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @icct.bsky.social
EU leaders continue to reject Trump's calls for military support in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war in Iran drags on. My report on the latest from today's EU summit f/t @edrusi.bsky.social Ellie Geranmayeh @ecfr.eu Louise Kettle @uniofnottingham.bsky.social Coming up shortly on @theworld.org
Four years after Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine, millions of Ukrainian refugees, many of them women and children remain displaced in Europe. But support from EU governments has started to fade. My report coming up on @theworld.org f/t @olgatokariuk.bsky.social @chathamhouse.org
The fall-out from the Epstein files in Europe continues with the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor today. Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly with the latest. Including reflections from former Chief Prosecutor @nazirafzal.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
The future of Viktor Orban's 16-year rule in Hungary looks uncertain as the country heads towards a pivotal election. My report up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @katalincseh.bsky.social @zecsaky.bsky.social @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org