September 8, 2025: France's Budget Crisis & PM Ouster, EU's State Of The Union on Security, UK Labour's Deputy Leadership Fight, and Germany's Merz Under Russian Disinfo Attack

08/09/2025 16 min

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Episode Synopsis

It's Monday, September 8, 2025, and Europe is navigating a turbulent political landscape. From a looming government collapse in Paris to critical debates in Brussels and a fierce internal battle within the UK's ruling Labour party, our leaders are facing unprecedented challenges. Today, we'll unpack the "slow-motion car crash" in French politics, preview Ursula von der Leyen's pivotal State of the EU speech, analyze the UK's deputy leadership race, and explore how German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is battling relentless Russian disinformation. Join us as we connect the dots across the continent and examine the significant implications of these unfolding events for Europe and beyond.

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