The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says it's a "crucial" moment for Ukraine's future, as European leaders meet in Brussels to decide on how to financially support Kyiv. "Putin is banking on us to fail, and we shouldn't give them that," she told Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll in Brussels.

The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says it's a "crucial" moment for Ukraine's future, as European leaders meet in Brussels to decide on how to financially support Kyiv. "Putin is banking on us to fail, and we shouldn't give them that," she told Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll in Brussels.

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the daily morning podcast that helps you understand the stories shaping Europe and the world before the day gets going.

Produced in the early hours each weekday, the show delivers fresh reporting, sharp analysis and clear context on politics, business and global markets by 7am London time. From decisions made in Brussels and London to developments across the global economy, Daybreak Europe connects the dots between power, policy and money.

Hosted by Stephen Carroll in Brussels and Caroline Hepker in London, and powered by Bloomberg’s global network of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts, the podcast goes beyond headlines to explain what is changing, why it matters and what could come next.

Trusted by professionals, business leaders and investors, but made for anyone curious about how economics and politics shape everyday life, Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the essential way to start your morning informed and ahead.

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the daily morning podcast that helps you understand the stories shaping Europe and the world before the day gets going.
Produced in the early hours each weekday, the show delivers fresh reporting, sharp analysis and clear context on politics, business and global markets by 7am London time. From decisions made in Brussels and London to developments across the global economy, Daybreak Europe connects the dots between power, policy and money.
Hosted by Stephen Carroll in Brussels and Caroline Hepker in London, and powered by Bloomberg&rsquo;s global network of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts, the podcast goes beyond headlines to explain what is changing, why it matters and what could come next.
Trusted by professionals, business leaders and investors, but made for anyone curious about how economics and politics shape everyday life, Bloomberg Daybreak Europe&nbsp;is the essential way to start your morning informed and ahead.

Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

Bonus Interview: EU's Kallas Warns 'Putin Is Banking on Us To Fail'

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Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.

On today's podcast:

(1) Volkswagen's supervisory board backed a sweeping restructuring that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint, giving Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume his clearest mandate yet to overhaul Europe’s biggest carmaker.

(2) Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s hopes of using a keynote speech at his party’s annual convention to arrest a slide in opinion polls were upended after two of his closest allies were covertly filmed discussing avoiding electoral law to secure foreign donations.

(3) OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman says top artificial intelligence developers have fumbled at communicating the benefits of the technology, leaving the industry vulnerable to growing backlash from communities around the world.

(4) South Korea has begun preparations for a possible deployment of a naval support ship and troops to the Strait of Hormuz, local media reports said, as President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US ally over its lack of support for the war with Iran.

(5) At the Marché International de Rungis, the giant wholesale food market known as “The belly of Paris,” cheese supplier Philippe Ammiche finds it increasingly difficult to navigate the endless stacks of boxes from Italy.

Podcast Conversation: Gen Z’s Distaste for Bubbly Booze Remakes Canned Cocktail Market

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Volkswagen's supervisory board backed a sweeping restructuring that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint, giving Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume his clearest mandate yet to overhaul Europe&rsquo;s biggest carmaker. (2) Reform UK leader Nigel Farage&rsquo;s hopes of using a keynote speech at his party&rsquo;s annual convention to arrest a slide in opinion polls were upended after two of his closest allies were covertly filmed discussing avoiding electoral law to secure foreign donations. (3) OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman says top artificial intelligence developers have fumbled at communicating the benefits of the technology, leaving the industry vulnerable to growing backlash from communities around the world. (4) South Korea has begun preparations for a possible deployment of a naval support ship and troops to the Strait of Hormuz, local media reports said, as President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US ally over its lack of support for the war with Iran. (5) At the March&eacute; International de Rungis, the giant wholesale food market known as &ldquo;The belly of Paris,&rdquo; cheese supplier Philippe Ammiche finds it increasingly difficult to navigate the endless stacks of boxes from Italy. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-09-03/gen-z-favors-sun-cruiser-mom-water-lucky-one-lemonade-over-bubbly-drinks" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-09-03/gen-z-favors-sun-cruiser-mom-water-lucky-one-lemonade-over-bubbly-drinks">Gen Z&rsquo;s Distaste for Bubbly Booze Remakes Canned Cocktail Market</a>

VW Approves 50k Job Cuts, Reform Undercover Sting, France’s Food Reckoning

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Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.

On today's podcast:

(1) Europe is nearing the end of summer with a low natural gas buffer, threatening to intensify a global fight for supply.

(2) As Britain’s borrowing costs rise and hostilities flare between the US and Iran, the sums for Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey’s debut budget are getting trickier by the day.

(3) European officials vowed to boost Ukraine and penalize Russia as tensions flared following Germany’s accusation that Moscow tried to sabotage a local airport.

(4) Broadcom predicted a boom in artificial intelligence chip sales over the next two years, helping renew optimism that it can challenge Nvidia Corp.’s dominance in the lucrative market.

(5) Driverless taxis have been operating in US cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles for a while now, but the higgledy-piggledy, rainy streets of London present a far greater challenge.

Podcast Conversation: Does Splurging on Joy Give You a Guilt Hangover?

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Europe is nearing the end of summer with a low natural gas buffer, threatening to intensify a global fight for supply. (2) As Britain&rsquo;s borrowing costs rise and hostilities flare between the US and Iran, the sums for Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey&rsquo;s debut budget are getting trickier by the day. (3) European officials vowed to boost Ukraine and penalize Russia as tensions flared following Germany&rsquo;s accusation that Moscow tried to sabotage a local airport. (4) Broadcom predicted a boom in artificial intelligence chip sales over the next two years, helping renew optimism that it can challenge Nvidia Corp.&rsquo;s dominance in the lucrative market. (5) Driverless taxis have been operating in US cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles for a while now, but the higgledy-piggledy, rainy streets of London present a far greater challenge. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESqAEB6zswFRDiDmHha8dYr1Gk1I_QIg1ZZi9AoacruGcYoTFsacPxUAs3Efb-oMUETxieIeslWuA4v-SJgpXWjly6zXa_3HYWa_T_6CyHwqtkm3JE5L2XWuSviO-QlwKxGSf09WWWOiVonmY-eqRBPI-Tu8hObfNeE1l1h4MfeW1WCwHQXcm7PnLKs-TMeqUtWl9lCQwHKC8XKtnbCMSVGAE_jkElMfkHm34" data-destination="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESqAEB6zswFRDiDmHha8dYr1Gk1I_QIg1ZZi9AoacruGcYoTFsacPxUAs3Efb-oMUETxieIeslWuA4v-SJgpXWjly6zXa_3HYWa_T_6CyHwqtkm3JE5L2XWuSviO-QlwKxGSf09WWWOiVonmY-eqRBPI-Tu8hObfNeE1l1h4MfeW1WCwHQXcm7PnLKs-TMeqUtWl9lCQwHKC8XKtnbCMSVGAE_jkElMfkHm34">Does Splurging on Joy Give You a Guilt Hangover?</a>

Global Gas Supply Fight, Robotaxis On UK Streets, Homes Sell Electricity 

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Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.

On today's podcast:

(1) The yield on 30-year US government bonds climbed back to levels seen just before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded a buyback program in an effort to contain long-term borrowing costs.

(2) UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was confronted by the harsh reality of Britain’s weak public finances on his return to parliament on Tuesday as the global selloff in government bonds left him facing a £12 billion problem

(3) The conflict between the US and Iran escalated sharply, with American forces carrying out a fresh wave of strikes and Iran saying it had retaliated.

(4) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China prevented the Group of 20 from issuing a joint communique after a gathering of finance and central bank chiefs this week due to a dispute over its giant trade surplus.

(5) Nvidia is in advanced talks to acquire artificial intelligence startup Hugging Face in a transaction that may total about $14 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. 

Podcast Conversation: Dyson Debuts $499 AI-Powered Toothbrush With a Built-In Camera

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The yield on 30-year US government bonds climbed back to levels seen just before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded a buyback program in an effort to contain long-term borrowing costs. (2) UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was confronted by the harsh reality of Britain&rsquo;s weak public finances on his return to parliament on Tuesday as the global selloff in government bonds left him facing a &pound;12 billion problem (3) The conflict between the US and Iran escalated sharply, with American forces carrying out a fresh wave of strikes and Iran saying it had retaliated. (4) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China prevented the Group of 20 from issuing a joint communique after a gathering of finance and central bank chiefs this week due to a dispute over its giant trade surplus. (5) Nvidia is in advanced talks to acquire artificial intelligence startup Hugging Face in a transaction that may total about $14 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-01/dyson-announces-499-camerajet-smart-toothbrush-with-ai-built-in-camera" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-01/dyson-announces-499-camerajet-smart-toothbrush-with-ai-built-in-camera">Dyson Debuts $499 AI-Powered Toothbrush With a Built-In Camera</a>

Bessent's Gains Wiped Out, Gilts Lead Global Selloff, Putting AI in Your Mouth

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Bonus Interview: EU's Kallas Warns 'Putin Is Banking on Us To Fail'

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