Inside Europe is a weekly radio and podcast program produced by Deutsche Welle, Germany's public international broadcaster. Launched around 2005, it delivers a one-hour English-language magazine focusing on topical issues across the European continent, from politics and security to culture and society. Hosted by journalists like Kate Laycock, it draws on DW's network of correspondents for interviews, background reports, and on-the-ground dispatches, airing every Thursday.
Deutsche Welle, which oversees the program, traces its roots to 1953, when it began shortwave broadcasts from West Germany as a counter to Cold War divisions. Headquartered in Bonn with major operations in Berlin, DW employed 1,668 staff on average in 2020, operating in 32 languages and reaching global audiences via radio, TV, and digital platforms until scaling back shortwave by late 2025. Its 2016 budget stood at 301.8 million euros, funded by the federal government under strict independence rules.
Inside Europe covers pan-European stories with a sharp eye on current tensions. Recent episodes dissected Gen Z protests toppling Bulgaria's government, Denmark's strict asylum policies, and the Dutch housing crisis. Others probed Greenland's EU membership debate amid U.S. threats, Berlin's five-day blackout, and Serbia's oil disputes. The program also features cultural portraits, such as Austro-Mexican artist Tamara Flores or a young Polish disability advocate, alongside previews of events like Italy's Winter Olympics preparations and Oulu's 2026 Capital of Culture bid. With over 20 years of episodes, it remains a steady voice for Europeans navigating regional shifts.