Trump, diesel and Europe's new energy squeeze
Summary
The episode discusses the EU's response to soaring energy prices, including a meeting of energy ministers and the potential impact of a US diesel export ban. It also covers the European Commission's new "right to stay" strategy aimed at supporting rural communities and preventing depopulation. Finally, the hosts examine the crisis in EU civil service hiring, highlighting the overwhelming number of applicants and technical failures that may lead to the scrapping of the current recruitment system.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor, and today's headlines
Banter and spotting the NATO Secretary General
Energy ministers meet on affordability and gas storage
Trump's potential diesel export ban and EU reaction
EU Oil Coordination Group meeting and energy commissioner letter
Study links high energy prices to far-right support
Cohesion Commissioner's 'Right to Stay' strategy for rural areas
Chaos in EU civil service hiring and potential EPSO changes
Outro and teaser for tomorrow's sauna episode
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