Seamus Kearney

Seamus Kearney discusses the serious divisions opening up in the EU over how to deal with the Israel-Hamas conflict and how it's playing out in Gaza. Some countries have been calling for a ceasefire… Audio

Seamus Kearney looks at at the PR disaster in Brussels over the response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, after the EU Commissioner responsible for enlargement announced all money to Palestinians would… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney talks about the protests that faced European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen during her visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa over the surge in… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the Rugby World Cup fever hitting the continent a week out from the opening match between France and New Zealand. Meanwhile… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about Spain's victory in the Fifa Women's World Cup, with fans saying they hope the win will boost the profile of the sport and put them on… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Susie to look at talks aimed at finding a path toward peace in Ukraine that have taken place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the surprise inclusion of China… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at why the Dutch government collapsed after just 18 months in office. Conservative PM Mark Rutte has been one of the EU's longest serving… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the silence from Vladimir Putin following the weekend's extraordinary armed mutiny and march on Moscow by Wagner mercenaries. Leader… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the early successes being reported by Kyiv, as Ukraine launches its long-awaited counteroffensive against Russian forces. Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at the success of Turkey's president Erdogan in the second presidential run-off held overnight New Zealand time. What will it mean for… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the close eye being kept on Turkey as President Erdogan faces a tough election fight, Volodymyr Zelensky is in Paris for talks with… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the Pope's three-day visit to Hungary, where he delivered a pointed message to the right-wing nationalist leaders on immigration. And… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about Germany switching off its last three nuclear power plants as it pushes ahead with promises to become a full user of renewable energy by… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Paris is a burning rubbish tip as residents protest plans to raise the retirement age to a level that would still be below ours. Why aren't we agitating for change?  Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about French President Emmanuel Macron's refusal to budge over a plan to raise the pension age, even as demonstrations and strike action… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at the first face-to-face summit between the French and British leaders in five years, as Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron put the spotlight on… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to recast the war in Ukraine as a battle for Russia's survival, and just days after Italy… Audio