The EU's Economy and Productivity Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis discusses efforts to tap frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, talks with China over rare earths and pressure over Europe's ESG rules. He spoke to Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll in Brussels.

The EU's Economy and Productivity Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis discusses efforts to tap frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, talks with China over rare earths and pressure over Europe's ESG rules. He spoke to 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.

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EU's Dombrovskis Talks Ukraine Support, ESG Rule Pressure

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

On today's podcast:

(1) US forces completed a round of offensive strikes against Iran, according to a post on X by Central Command. 

(2) The UK, France and Germany have launched a $50 billion NATO initiative to spur the development of long-range weapons without US involvement, aiming to close the gap in an area where Russia is well ahead.

(3) Greenland “should be controlled by the United States,” President Trump says ahead of a meeting with NATO leaders.

(4) Nigel Farage’s shock decision to quit as MP so he can fight again for the seat he won two years ago puts the poll-topping Reform leader back where he’s happiest: at the center of Britain’s attention.

(5) Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right leader for two decades, intends to make her fourth presidential run even after an appellate panel ordered her to wear an electronic-monitoring device when it upheld her conviction for misusing public funds.

Podcast Conversation: UK Economy Needs an England World Cup Win: Andrea Felsted

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) US forces completed a round of offensive strikes against Iran, according to a post on X by Central Command.&nbsp; (2) The UK, France and Germany have launched a $50 billion NATO initiative to spur the development of long-range weapons without US involvement, aiming to close the gap in an area where Russia is well ahead. (3) Greenland &ldquo;should be controlled by the United States,&rdquo; President Trump says ahead of a meeting with NATO leaders. (4) Nigel Farage&rsquo;s shock decision to quit as MP so he can fight again for the seat he won two years ago puts the poll-topping Reform leader back where he&rsquo;s happiest: at the center of Britain&rsquo;s attention. (5) Marine Le Pen, France&rsquo;s far-right leader for two decades, intends to make her fourth presidential run even after an appellate panel ordered her to wear an electronic-monitoring device when it upheld her conviction for misusing public funds. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-07-08/the-uk-economy-could-do-with-an-england-world-cup-win?srnd=phx-opinion#:~:text=Andrea%20Felsted%20is%20a%20Bloomberg,the%20nation%20better%20economic%20vibes." data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-07-08/the-uk-economy-could-do-with-an-england-world-cup-win?srnd=phx-opinion#:~:text=Andrea%20Felsted%20is%20a%20Bloomberg,the%20nation%20better%20economic%20vibes.">UK Economy Needs an England World Cup Win: Andrea Felsted</a>

 Major New Strikes On Iran, Trump Still Wants Greenland, Swiss Stun Colombia

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, testing a late-June deal with the US to halt attacks as the two sides work toward a peace agreement.

(2) Asian equities fell as renewed selling in technology stocks deepened concerns that the AI-driven rally may have run ahead of itself.

(3) The outcome of Marine Le Pen’s appeal of her conviction for embezzling public funds could shape French and European politics for years.

(4) A fledgling rebound in European defense stocks faces a test this week, as investors look to a NATO summit for further clarity on member states’ defense spending plans.

(5) Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next prime minister, faces competing advice from within his own camp on how to respond to the UK’s cost-of-living crisis, as he rushes to finalize his plans for government ahead of a Labour Party’s leadership contest he’s set to win.

(6) Team USA’s run in the World Cup came to an end on Monday as it failed to make the quarterfinals, while outrage over FIFA’s decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to play continued to simmer.

Podcast Conversation: The World’s Most Romantic Destinations Are Becoming Family Playgrounds

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, testing a late-June deal with the US to halt attacks as the two sides work toward a peace agreement. (2) Asian equities fell as renewed selling in technology stocks deepened concerns that the AI-driven rally may have run ahead of itself. (3) The outcome of Marine Le Pen&rsquo;s appeal of her conviction for embezzling public funds could shape French and European politics for years. (4) A fledgling rebound in European defense stocks faces a test this week, as investors look to a NATO summit for further clarity on member states&rsquo; defense spending plans. (5) Andy Burnham, Britain&rsquo;s likely next prime minister, faces competing advice from within his own camp on how to respond to the UK&rsquo;s cost-of-living crisis, as he rushes to finalize his plans for government ahead of a Labour Party&rsquo;s leadership contest he&rsquo;s set to win. (6) Team USA&rsquo;s run in the World Cup came to an end on Monday as it failed to make the quarterfinals, while outrage over FIFA&rsquo;s decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to play continued to simmer. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-07/family-travel-looks-different-as-more-kids-join-parents-at-luxury-resorts" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-07/family-travel-looks-different-as-more-kids-join-parents-at-luxury-resorts">The World&rsquo;s Most Romantic Destinations Are Becoming Family Playgrounds</a>

Oil Tanker Set Ablaze, Le Pen’s Judgement Day, Belgium Thrash USA 4-1

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv overnight into Monday that killed at least seven people, authorities said, hours after Ukraine’s president warned that another large-scale attack was imminent.

(2) The world must urgently develop guardrails to contain the threat posed by artificial intelligence, Britain’s foreign secretary is set to warn.

(3) The world must urgently develop guardrails to contain the threat posed by artificial intelligence, Britain’s foreign secretary is set to warn.

(4) Donald Trump’s war against Iran may be over, but the repercussions for global monetary policy are here to stay.

(5) Oil and gas shipping along a US-protected corridor in the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of recovering Sunday, a day after a batch of vessels performed unexplained U-turns and detours in the vital energy corridor.

Podcast Conversation: The Supertanker Tycoon Making Millions on Hormuz Shuttle Runs

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv overnight into Monday that killed at least seven people, authorities said, hours after Ukraine&rsquo;s president warned that another large-scale attack was imminent. (2) The world must urgently develop guardrails to contain the threat posed by artificial intelligence, Britain&rsquo;s foreign secretary is set to warn. (3) The world must urgently develop guardrails to contain the threat posed by artificial intelligence, Britain&rsquo;s foreign secretary is set to warn. (4) Donald Trump&rsquo;s war against Iran may be over, but the repercussions for global monetary policy are here to stay. (5) Oil and gas shipping along a US-protected corridor in the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of recovering Sunday, a day after a batch of vessels performed unexplained U-turns and detours in the vital energy corridor. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-05/the-supertanker-tycoon-making-millions-on-hormuz-shuttle-runs" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-05/the-supertanker-tycoon-making-millions-on-hormuz-shuttle-runs">The Supertanker Tycoon Making Millions on Hormuz Shuttle Runs</a>

Russia Pounds Kyiv, Trump’s World Cup Intervention, 10 Companies To Watch

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EU's Dombrovskis Talks Ukraine Support, ESG Rule Pressure

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