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 and Israeli jets struck Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and other targets, hours after President Donald Trump had suggested negotiations with Tehran over an interim deal were progressing.

(2) Israel will intensify its strikes against Hezbollah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday, amid stepped-up negotiations between the US and Iran to bring an end to the conflict in the region.

(3) Bloomberg Economics has found that find that 27% of workers in advanced economies — more than 120 million in the 31 countries  — are likely to be meaningfully affected by AI. That's as Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should be “disarmed” to protect humanity from its dangers.

(4) Ebola is spreading faster in Democratic Republic of Congo than responders can contain it, the World Health Organization warned, as suspected deaths climbed above 220 and treatment centers came under attack in the country’s conflict-hit east.

(5) The first heat wave of the season continues to scorch Europe over the coming week, sending temperatures toward monthly records in the UK, France and Spain.

(6) Israel's economy slumped in the first quarter of the year due to the fallout of the war with Iran. The country has been in a near constant state of conflict over the past 2 years. It is seeing a brain drain, falling foreign direct investment and ballooning defense budgets -- all as Israel prepares to hold elections by October.

Podcast Conversation: Swiss Trader Had Lucrative Role Getting Iraqi Oil Through Hormuz

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) US and Israeli jets struck Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and other targets, hours after President Donald Trump had suggested negotiations with Tehran over an interim deal were progressing. (2) Israel will intensify its strikes against Hezbollah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday, amid stepped-up negotiations between the US and Iran to bring an end to the conflict in the region. (3) Bloomberg Economics has found that find that 27% of workers in advanced economies &mdash; more than 120 million in the 31 countries&nbsp; &mdash; are likely to be meaningfully affected by AI. That's as Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should be &ldquo;disarmed&rdquo; to protect humanity from its dangers. (4) Ebola is spreading faster in Democratic Republic of Congo than responders can contain it, the World Health Organization warned, as suspected deaths climbed above 220 and treatment centers came under attack in the country&rsquo;s conflict-hit east.
(5) The first heat wave of the season continues to scorch Europe over the coming week, sending temperatures toward monthly records in the UK, France and Spain. (6) Israel's economy slumped in the first quarter of the year due to the fallout of the war with Iran. The country has been in a near constant state of conflict over the past 2 years. It is seeing a brain drain, falling foreign direct investment and ballooning defense budgets -- all as Israel prepares to hold elections by October. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-25/swiss-trader-had-lucrative-role-getting-iraqi-oil-through-hormuz">Swiss Trader Had Lucrative Role Getting Iraqi Oil Through Hormuz</a>

US Bombs Iran Targets, Growing AI Job Fears, Israel’s Economic Strain

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

On today's podcast:

(1) One inflation spike in the 2020s might be an accident, the world’s biggest bond markets seem to have decided, but two looks like an alarming new trend.

(2) The euro area will slow markedly while suffering the fastest inflation since 2023 as it succumbs to the energy-cost surge from the Iran war, according to the European Commission.

(3) Confidence among the lowest-earning Britons plunged in May and even those on average pay are digging into savings to meet everyday expenses as the Iran energy shock hits household budgets, a key survey found.

(4) Iran said the latest proposal from the US partly bridged the gap between the warring sides, but comments from the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader about keeping Tehran’s uranium stockpile and a dispute over tolls in the Strait of Hormuz clouded the outlook for a breakthrough.

(5) President Donald Trump said he would send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, reversing course on a plan to suspend an Army deployment to the country amid a feud with other NATO nations over what he saw as their refusal to help in the Iran war.

(6) Jennifer Zabasajja joins the show to discuss how the Ebola outbreak in Africa compares with previous ones, the impact of aid cuts and how serious the crisis could get. You can hear more of Jennifer's reporting on the topic on this week's Next Africa Podcast

Podcast Conversation: Come for the Biking, Stay for the Otters

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) One inflation spike in the 2020s might be an accident, the world&rsquo;s biggest bond markets seem to have decided, but two looks like an alarming new trend. (2) The euro area will slow markedly while suffering the fastest inflation since 2023 as it succumbs to the energy-cost surge from the Iran war, according to the European Commission. (3) Confidence among the lowest-earning Britons plunged in May and even those on average pay are digging into savings to meet everyday expenses as the Iran energy shock hits household budgets, a key survey found. (4) Iran said the latest proposal from the US partly bridged the gap between the warring sides, but comments from the Islamic Republic&rsquo;s supreme leader about keeping Tehran&rsquo;s uranium stockpile and a dispute over tolls in the Strait of Hormuz clouded the outlook for a breakthrough. (5) President Donald Trump said he would send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, reversing course on a plan to suspend an Army deployment to the country amid a feud with other NATO nations over what he saw as their refusal to help in the Iran war. (6) Jennifer Zabasajja joins the show to discuss how the Ebola outbreak in Africa compares with previous ones, the impact of aid cuts and how serious the crisis could get. You can hear more of Jennifer's reporting on the topic on this week's<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/are-aid-cuts-making-ebola-outbreak-worse/id1441452921?i=1000768993762"> Next Africa Podcast</a> Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-21/how-cardiff-bike-lanes-are-doing-more-with-less?srnd=homepage-uk" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-21/how-cardiff-bike-lanes-are-doing-more-with-less?srnd=homepage-uk">Come for the Biking, Stay for the Otters</a>

A $50 Trillion Problem, Poland Troops U-Turn, Ebola Aid Cuts Impact

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Nvidia facing more investor skepticism, used its latest quarterly report to tout progress in diversifying the company, which aims to rely less on the giant data center operators that have fueled its runaway growth.

(2) Standard Chartered Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters sought to reassure staff after his remarks on using artificial intelligence to replace “lower-value human capital” triggered a sharp backlash on social media and from a former head of state.

(3) The way Unilever Chief Executive Officer Fernando Fernandez starts every meeting at the consumer products maker says a lot about the mindset of corporate bosses who fear their companies have lost their edge.

(4) The US and Iran traded threats of escalation as the weeks-long standoff in the Middle East dragged on without resolution.

(5) The JPMorgan banker named in a graphic sexual harassment suit that went viral last month hit back at her accuser with a defamation counterclaim, calling his allegations “entirely false” and “malicious.”

Podcast Conversation: Spa Weekends Have Found a Crucial New Attraction in Mahjong

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Nvidia facing more investor skepticism, used its latest quarterly report to tout progress in diversifying the company, which aims to rely less on the giant data center operators that have fueled its runaway growth. (2) Standard Chartered Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters sought to reassure staff after his remarks on using artificial intelligence to replace &ldquo;lower-value human capital&rdquo; triggered a sharp backlash on social media and from a former head of state. (3) The way Unilever Chief Executive Officer Fernando Fernandez starts every meeting at the consumer products maker says a lot about the mindset of corporate bosses who fear their companies have lost their edge. (4) The US and Iran traded threats of escalation as the weeks-long standoff in the Middle East dragged on without resolution. (5) The JPMorgan banker named in a graphic sexual harassment suit that went viral last month hit back at her accuser with a defamation counterclaim, calling his allegations &ldquo;entirely false&rdquo; and &ldquo;malicious.&rdquo; Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/new-york-brief/spa-weekends-have-found-a-crucial-new-attraction-in-mahjong#:~:text=Spa%20Weekends%20Have%20Found%20a%20Crucial%20New%20Attraction%20in%20Mahjong,-May%2019%2C%202026&amp;text=Whatever%20you%20do%2C%20don't,in%20New%20York's%20Hudson%20Valley." data-destination="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/new-york-brief/spa-weekends-have-found-a-crucial-new-attraction-in-mahjong#:~:text=Spa%20Weekends%20Have%20Found%20a%20Crucial%20New%20Attraction%20in%20Mahjong,-May%2019%2C%202026&amp;text=Whatever%20you%20do%2C%20don't,in%20New%20York's%20Hudson%20Valley.">Spa Weekends Have Found a Crucial New Attraction in Mahjong</a>

Nvidia Fails To Excite, SpaceX IPO Revelations, Booze Firms'  Sobering Times

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EU's Dombrovskis Talks Ukraine Support, ESG Rule Pressure

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