As Thailand looks to elect a new prime minister, could the country be facing more chaos?
Thailand’s House of Representatives convenes on 3 September to elect a new prime minister – but who is vying for leadership?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The EU’s plan for peace in Ukraine: European troops and US support
Ursula von der Leyen says that Ukraine’s security guarantees could include thousands of European troops and an American ‘presence’. But is there real consensus in the EU on sending soldiers to Ukraine? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Will the Franco-German jet rift overshadow Europe’s rearmament push?
We discuss the progress and friction of Europe’s rearmament drive. As Germany opens its largest munitions plant, Merz and Macron meet in Toulon to rescue a stalled fighter jet project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Time for Macron to start prime-minister shopping?
French president Emmanuel Macron risks losing his fourth prime minister in just two years with François Bayrou facing a crucial confidence vote. As France’s political and economic crisis deepens, what’s Macron’s next move? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The cost of concession: what’s at stake in Russia-Ukraine peace talks?
Could a deal requiring Ukraine to cede territory set a dangerous precedent for international law and embolden future aggression? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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