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This episode explores a historic milestone in Spain’s labor market as unemployment drops to 9.93% by the end of 2025. Driven by the creation of more than 600,000 jobs—mainly from the private sector—total employment has surpassed 22 million for the first time. We discuss the strength of growth in services and industry, the remaining regional inequalities, and why youth unemployment, despite improving, continues to lag behind the rest of Europe.

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This episode examines NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s defense of Donald Trump’s role in boosting the alliance and pushing European countries to increase military spending. Rutte argues that Europe’s security is impossible without U.S. support and rejects the idea of full strategic autonomy from America’s nuclear umbrella. We also discuss tripartite talks over Greenland to curb Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic, and NATO’s call for flexible use of Ukraine aid to purchase U.S. weapons due to limits in Europe’s defense industry.

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This episode examines Ukraine’s urgent appeal for stronger air defense as Russian attacks intensify with waves of drones, bombs, and missiles targeting civilian and energy infrastructure. We discuss the humanitarian impact on Kyiv, where thousands face power and heating shortages during extreme winter conditions, and the mass evacuations underway. The episode also looks at ongoing diplomatic talks in Abu Dhabi and why President Zelensky insists that protecting Ukraine’s airspace is essential for civilian survival.