EU energy prices — Curtains for Kurz — Poland courts controversy

<p>On the agenda this week: The EU's plans to tackle soaring energy prices, Sebastian Kurz's resignation as Austrian chancellor and a Polish challenge to the primacy of EU law.</p><p>POLITICO's Zosia Wanat joins Andrew Gray to explain a <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-european-union-constitution-justice-treaties/">bombshell decision</a> by a top Polish court, which rejected the primacy of EU law over the national constitution in key areas. Zosia explains why it's a big, big deal and explores the repercussions for Warsaw and <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/european-commission-president-ursula-von-der-leyen-pressure-poland-ruling-rule-of-law/">the EU</a>. Rule-of-law reporter Lili Bayer talks through the EU's possible responses.</p><p>Zosia also reports on an effort by Poland and Hungary <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-rejected-eu-court-now-wants-eu-assistance/">to get</a> the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to strike down a new measure that allows the EU to cut off funds to countries considered to be breaching the rule of law.</p><p>In Vienna, POLITICO's Matthew Karnitschnig speaks with independent Austrian analyst Thomas Hofer about Sebastian Kurz's resignation as chancellor amidst <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/sebastian-kurz-austria-schallenberg-chancellor-ovp/">stunning corruption allegations</a>. We dive into the details of the scandal, as well as its implications for Austria and Europe's conservatives.</p><p>And finally, energy prices are top of mind for Europeans struggling to pay record-high bills. POLITICO's Aitor Hernández-Morales explains the causes of the price surge and unpacks <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-energy-crisis-policy-guide/">the European Commission's plan</a> to help the bloc address the crisis.</p><p>You can send feedback or ideas directly to the podcast team at <a href="mailto:podcast@politico.eu">podcast@politico.eu</a>.</p>