Podcast: Brussels in shock over fraud probe into former EU foreign affairs chief

WorldPolitics
29 Jan 2026 • 5:59 PM MYT
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For the fifth episode of our podcast, "Brussels, my love?", we are joined by Irish author and professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Swedish correspondent with Svenska Dagbladet Teresa Küchler and Euronews' own Mared Gwynn Jones.

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We dive straight into the corruption scandal that shocked the EU capital this week that saw the former foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini arrested as a suspect in probe into procurement fraud. Donnacha Ó Beacháin said that depending on how it ends, this could be a good news story for the EU as it could serve as a trigger for more fundamental reforms.

We also reflect on the ongoing peace talks to end the war in Ukraine and discuss the Christmas crib scandal that caused a major stir in Brussels this week.

Get in touch with us by writing to @brusselsmylove@euronews.com