Seamus Kearney

Europeans debate significance of Macron & Merkel's visits to see President Trump; big protests in Spain over sentences handed down to men accused of gang rape; and environmental groups welcome EU… Audio

Russia warns of 'consequences' while British and French leaders face political backlash over Syria airstrikes; and protesters take to the streets calling for release of Catalan independence leaders. Audio

The turnout will be crucial in the Russian elections, set to give Vladimir Putin a further six years in power; diplomatic crisis worsens between Russia and the UK over poisoning of spy; and the… Audio

Italians vote in elections that could see 81-year-old Berlusconi return as a kingmaker, or see a 31-year-old become PM, and the latest reactions in Europe over Trump's threats and outbursts over… Audio

Russia slams US election meddling charges as just 'blather'; British Prime Minister pushes for security pact with EU, separated from Brexit talks; and Kosovo marks its 10th anniversary of independence… Audio

A shooting spree against immigrants in Italy raises tension four weeks ahead of elections, the Polish president comes under pressure to veto a controversial holocaust law and Corsican nationalists… Audio

Protests expected in Switzerland this week as President Donald Trump attends the World Economic Forum in Davos; progress in Germany after months of deadlock in forming new government; and tension over… Audio

Germany headed for another "grand coalition" as way out of political crisis; France announces new measures to tackle sexual violence against women; and the election campaign of Catalonian separatists… Audio

Seamus Kearney on Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy's visit to Barcelona a day after a massive pro-independence rally - and the first time since imposing direct rule. Audio

The big pro-unity rallies in Spain as sacked Catalan leader calls for peaceful resistance to direct rule, with all eyes now on how supporters of Catalonia breaking away from Spain will react to the… Audio

The clock is ticking for the head of Spain's Catalonia region, amid pressure to clarify position on independence; and Austria is set to elect the European Union's youngest-ever leader and move to the… Audio

A showdown looms in Catalonia, Spain, as mayors defy threats of jail over a planned independence referendum and is 'the wind back in Europe's sails' ? Audio

The third round of Brexit talks are over but a big divide triggers bickering between UK and EU; questions in Barcelona over whether police missed the chance to prevent terrorist attacks; and tens of… Audio

Seamus Kearney discusses the European contaminated eggs scandal; heatwave and anti-tourist protests cause airport delays with the new EU regulations; and two Chinese tourists are arrested for making a… Audio

British Prime Minister Theresa May launches Brexit negotiations with the EU amid turmoil at home, and Portugal observes three days of national mourning after deadly forest fires fanned by a European… Audio

European diplomats and politicians are anxiously getting ready for their first official meetings with the US President this week. Audio