Seamus Kearney
EU welcomes Biden win, hopes for better relations
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at Europe's reaction to Joe Biden's election - leaders were quick to congratulate him, even though Donald Trump hasn't conceded. There's hope… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Many nations are starting to reimpose Covid-19 restrictions as a second wave of infections hits. A Russian-brokered ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia looks close to collapse and what was behind… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Fears of a new war between Armenia and Azerbaijan the Swiss reject a plan to stop free movement of EU citizens and the man accused of attacking two people with a meat cleaver in Paris has told police… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the rise in Brexit tensions after the UK's moves to break the Brexit agreement signed in January. Audio
Protesters defy regime in Belarus, 300 arrested in German anti-Covid protest
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at what's happening on the streets of Belarus, where tens of thousands defied threats of a crackdown to call for the resignation of Alexander… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
A heatwave adds to Europe's coronavirus misery, with record temperatures recorded in many places, with the mercury rising to 40 degrees celsius. And Europe mulls over a big US troop withdrawal from… Audio
Europe Correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the first in-person meeting for EU leaders since the Covid-crisis began, which has failed to reach agreement on a financial recovery… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how fears are returning of new lockdowns across Europe, as Spain announces the return of restrictions in a second region. Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
The EU travel bank looks likely to include Americans and the US Kosovo plan that sidelined the EU falls apart. Audio
EU states open borders, shock after rioting in German city
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how travel is possible within the EU, as borders reopen. But some careful planning is needed - there are different rules in place for… Audio
Europe Correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about Europe joining the global response to the killing of George Floyd, with European cases of alleged abuse and discrimination back under… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
The EU grapples with how to reopen its internal borders. The European Commission has a plan, but there are fears people will simply stay at home, putting further pressure on the summer tourist season… Audio
EU leaders call for global Covid response
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how Europe is hoping to lead the way in bringing world leaders together to fight Covid-19, arguing a global crisis needs a global… Audio
EU look to ease lockdowns, Putin - Russia 'under control'
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney looks at cautious moves by some EU nations to ease lockdown restrictions, while others say it's too early. Russia's President Vladimir Putin says the government has… Audio
Ugly Divisions As The Eu Debates Covid-Struggling Countries
urope correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn for the latest on Italy, Spain and France's coronavirus tolls and how lockdowns there are being extended, as Russia orders everyone to take a week off… Audio
European nations under strict lockdown
Correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the shock reverberating around Europe as governments moved rapidly to impose unprecedented, strict lockdowns on millions of citizens, closing… Audio
Strict measures in Europe to tackle Covid-19
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney looks at how European nations have toughened their public health measures in response to the outbreaks of coronavirus cases, with Italy and France the first… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Tough talks in Ireland after Sinn Fein election shock, Switzerland is at centre of 'intelligence scandal of the century' and there's an uproar in France as a President Macron ally quits in sex video… Audio
After 'Brexit Day' - now what?
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how the UK's divorce from the EU is far from done and dusted. Audio
Can European leaders save the Iran nuclear deal?
Europe Correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Lynn to discuss hopes by EU leaders that they can find a way to keep the Iran deal alive, despite officially launching a dispute mechanism against Tehran… Audio