Look Left
By The Left
What are the people calling out loud on the streets of Europe? Is the European Union listening to their demands? In this new podcast series, we will look to the left of today’s challenges and listen to those speaking out for their rights to bring their voices to the European Parliament. Listen now to Look Left -EU Politics under the Lens, a podcast by The Left in the European Parliament. You can find out more at left.eu.
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Latest episode
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EU policies fuelling the housing crisis
Europe's housing crisis is marked by soaring rents, unaffordable homes, and rising homelessness. In this episode, we discuss a new study exposing how EU policy is exacerbating the problem and how community movements across the continent are mobilisin… -
Five turbulent years - A recap
From landmark legislation to heated debates, we explore the highs and lows, victories and setbacks that have shaped the political landscape in Europe since 2019. Co-President of The Left in the European Parliament, Manon Aubry, rec… -
The war on Gaza: unmasking Europe’s complicity
EU leaders' reactions and inaction in response to the ongoing war on Gaza have proven controversial, not just on Europe's streets, but also in the halls of power. In this episode, we speak to Ahmed Abofoul from Palestinian NGO Al-Haq an… -
The EU’s AI Act: a big win for Big Tech
From the start, Big Tech was involved in the EU’s flagship law on artificial intelligence. But when the European Parliament tried to rein these giants in, the CEOs of Google, Open AI, and Microsoft descended upon Brussels. The result? A rush job a… -
Democracy at stake: What’s changed since Qatargate?
Suitcases of cash, police raids, arrested politicians - it had the makings of a Netflix thriller. If Qatargate shone a light on the murky waters of corruption, conflicts of interest and lobbying, 12 months later can the EU honestly say it’s cleane… -
Being anti-fascist today
Victory for Geert Wilders in the Netherlands. Riots on the streets of Dublin. A neo-fascist government in Italy. In the EU support for the far-right is on the rise. Where once these parties were united by their opposition to immigration, Islam and… -
Tax the rich! They can afford it
While millions of people have been hit by the cost of multiple crises, the richest of the rich are travelling into space and spending billions on ultra-luxurious and environmentally harmful activities. Now more than ever, it's time to tackle this … -
Between borders: voices of migration
For many people, a passport can draw the line between being a “migrant” or an “expat” - a line made of barbed wire. The fourth episode of Look Left is for all those who left their homes and started from zero in a new country, and for all those who… -
Abortion: from taboo to global struggle
Stigma and scapegoating, civil disobedience and international solidarity. We dedicate the third episode of Look Left to all women who lost their lives because they were denied the right to choose and to all those who stand up for their right to de… -
Clearing the air: Kick big polluters out EU Climate Policy
The climate crisis is one of the biggest challenges of our time. And yet, we see big polluters and the fossil fuel lobby comfortably sitting at climate talks, presenting themselves as “green” solutions experts.In the second episode of L…
