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Title: Finding a new #nato Secretary-General
Runtime: 0:50
Date posted: 3 years ago
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EU's de-risking strategy in the face of China

Title: EU's de-risking strategy in the face of China
Runtime: 18:04
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week on Beyond the Byline, EURACTIV digs into the new economic security strategy presented by the European Commission on Tuesday (20 June).The plan seeks to persuade all 27 EU member states to implement stricter regulations for the export and transfer of technologies that could potentially be used for military purposes by third countries, through stronger export controls and screening of outbound investments related to critical technologies.While the document does not explicitly mention China, it highlights the importance of collaborating with compatible nations and implementing a "de-risking" strategy to reduce dependence on China in economic matters.

Beyond the Byline
Episode 102
June 22, 2023

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Food for Thought - How can we reshape our food systems for a sustainable future?

Title: Food for Thought - How can we reshape our food systems for a sustainable future?
Runtime: 1:40:11
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: The Farm to Fork Strategy is at the heart of the Green Deal, addressing the challenges associated with establishing sustainable food systems. It aims to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly.

Food systems are significant contributors to climate change and environmental degradation. Many agrifood stakeholders believe there is an urgent need to reduce dependency on pesticides and antimicrobials, reduce excess fertilisation, increase organic farming, improve animal welfare, and reverse biodiversity loss.

According to the European Commission, there are currently 33 million people in the EU who cannot afford a nutritious meal every other day. This suggests food assistance is essential. Creating a supportive food environment that promotes healthy and sustainable diets will benefit consumers’ health and quality of life, and reduce health-related costs for society.

One of the flagship initiatives of the Farm to Fork Strategy is th...

“Human trafficker are to blame” #migration

Title: “Human trafficker are to blame” #migration
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 3 years ago
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Title: What's the EU’s 2040 climate target?
Runtime: 3:17
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: All eyes are on Brussels where the European Commission is hard at work deciding the EU's 2040 climate target, where the executive must balance demands for restraint by leaders with calls for extra ambition by civil society. EURACTIV analyses why the debate matters and what Green Deal Frans Timmermans has got to do with it!

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Why does Poland want to ban the migration pact?

Title: Why does Poland want to ban the migration pact?
Runtime: 18:18
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Last week, EU member states finally reached a consensus on the New Pact on Asylum and Migration, which seeks to streamline the management of incoming asylum seekers and distribute responsibility for hosting newcomers more evenly across the bloc.This week on Beyond the Byline, we dig into the controversy around the bill. Whilst many 'frontline' migration countries, such as Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Spain and Malta, hailed it as a historic agreement, the vote passed with a majority, not unanimity. Two countries - Hungary and Poland - voted against it.Warsaw's main opposition to the pact centres around the so-called solidarity mechanism, which implements a quota-based system for hosting refugees, with financial penalties if member states refuse. Now, Poland is seeking to build a blocking coalition in the European Parliament to halt the pact's approval.

Beyond the Byline
Episode 101
June 15, 2023

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How the European Union is advancing its agenda in Central Asia

Title: How the European Union is advancing its agenda in Central Asia
Runtime: 1:23:51
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: In light of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the nations of Central Asia have gained renewed importance for the European Union.

For the EU, the chief imports from the region are energy and raw materials, including oil from Kazakhstan. The EU seeks to increase its engagement in these sectors and in October 2022 signed a memorandum of understanding with Kazakhstan on access to critical raw materials. Oil and gas are crucial for European countries to diversify their supplies away from Russia. An increase in Kazakh oil may be an attractive option for the EU.

Central Asia has historically developed close political, security, economic and human ties with Russia but also with China, Turkey and Iran.

Recently, the region’s countries have found themselves “sandwiched” between some of its key economic partners. Transit countries have been subjected to sanctions from their other major trade and investment partners in the West.

Generative AI - What is the cost for the information industry?

Title: Generative AI - What is the cost for the information industry?
Runtime: 1:28:17
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Generative AI has garnered significant attention recently due to its unique ability to create novel content designed to mimic humans.

ChatGPT is a form of generative AI currently gaining popularity. It is designed to generate human-like text in a chatbot context. This AI-powered chat tool is an example of how generative AI can automate content creation, in this case, by generating responses to user input in a chatbot.

It has the potential to revolutionise many industries by automating the creation of content, analysing large amounts of data and overall improving efficiency, which frees up workers' time. However, generative AI’s potential impact on the work landscape of the information industry has led to scepticism. There are concerns about job displacement and a loss of human perspective and voice.

Another drawback of generative AI is that it reflects society's biases on issues such as gender and race. It can generate fake news, such as ‘deep...

Education for a sustainable future - Empowering individuals to tackle climate change

Title: Education for a sustainable future - Empowering individuals to tackle climate change
Runtime: 1:20:22
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Education plays a critical role in addressing climate change as it raises awareness and builds the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to a low-carbon, sustainable future. Some of the ways in which education can contribute to tackling climate change include climate literacy, sustainability education, green skills training, and community building.

Educational programmes that provide climate literacy encompass the knowledge and understanding of the science of climate change, its impacts, and the ways in which individuals and communities can take action to address it. Being better educated about climate change means that citizens are far more likely to understand the problem and are empowered to make changes in their own lives.

Sustainability education aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to create a more sustainable future. This includes teaching about the causes and consequences of climate change, as well as practic...

Can a global treaty stop plastic pollution?

Title: Can a global treaty stop plastic pollution?
Runtime: 28:57
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week on the 100th episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, we dive into the negotiations on a potentially groundbreaking global treaty to end plastic pollution.Eirik Lindebjerg, Global Plastics Policy Lead at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Willemijn Peeters, CEO & Founder of Searious business, a company that aims to prevent plastic pollution, join us in conversation to discuss what has been done so far, what we can expect from the treaty, what a global, legally-binding plastics treaty would mean in practice.

Beyond the Byline
Episode 100
June 8, 2023

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Title: Setting in motion the 2024 EU Elections
Runtime: 9:46
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: It is now exactly a year until the next European elections.

In this explainer, we give you the lowdown on what to expect in the coming months as Europe's leaders define their campaigning lines and top candidates ahead of the June 2023 polls.

EURACTIV has also interviewed the leaders in the European Parliament, asking them how they will shape their campaign.

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Cluj-Napoca’s experiments with participatory budgets

Title: Cluj-Napoca’s experiments with participatory budgets
Runtime: 4:58
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: In Cluj-Napoca, Romania, both young and senior citizens can take part in participatory budgeting processes implemented by the municipality and local organisations. These processes allow residents to propose and vote initiatives which are then funded through the local budget.

To learn more about these experiences, EURACTIV travelled to the Romanian city and spoke with local decision-makers, experts and citizens involved in the process.

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Why is Europe becoming more conservative?

Title: Why is Europe becoming more conservative?
Runtime: 13:04
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: On this week’s episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, EURACTIV looks at the reasons behind the growing trust in conservative and right-wing parties by citizens across Europe and beyond. According to experts, there has been a notable shift in many countries towards conservative political parties, with voters increasingly placing their trust in traditional ideas and practices.We ask Harris Mylonas, professor of political science at George Washington University, which factors are driving the rise of conservative and right-wing parties.

Beyond the Byline
Episode 99
June 1, 2023

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How can patients navigate the transplant journey in the best possible way?

Title: How can patients navigate the transplant journey in the best possible way?
Runtime: 1:13:30
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Transplantation is a life-saving procedure in the case of organ failure (e.g. end-stage renal disease). While there is an established clinical practice, the overall number of transplants performed is limited by the availability of organs. The European Union has been working towards improving the organ transplantation process and addressing the shortage of organs for transplantation.

In 2019, the EU passed a directive on the quality and safety of human organs intended for transplantation. The directive sets out common quality and safety standards for the procurement, testing, preservation, and storage of organs across the EU Member States. The aim of this directive is to ensure that all organs used for transplantation meet high safety and quality standards.

The highest number of transplants are kidney transplants, followed by liver and heart transplants. According to data from the European Union, in 2021, there were over 36,000 organ transplants carried out in ...

Irrigation irritation: Spain's battle for water in Doñana

Title: Irrigation irritation: Spain's battle for water in Doñana
Runtime: 6:29
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: The National Park of Doñana emerges in between the Spanish Southern cities of Huelva and Sevilla. For decades, it was an oasis of biodiversity, lagoons, and marshes.

Today, it is a battleground for the scarce water available. Europe's largest strawberry hotspot also sits by the National Park and a controversial proposed law to regularise more irrigated hectares of crops has put producers in the spotlight. EURACTIV visited the area of Doñana and spoke to local actors involved ahead of the municipal elections (28 May).

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The Critical Raw Materials Act – What opportunities for EU technology providers?

Title: The Critical Raw Materials Act – What opportunities for EU technology providers?
Runtime: 1:31:14
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: In March 2023, the European Commission presented its Critical Raw Material Act (CRMA) which aims at securing the supply of critical raw materials, mitigating risks to supply chains and reducing the EU´s strategic dependencies while boosting European autonomy, for example by promoting refining, processing and recycling of raw materials in Europe.

The new regulation sets benchmarks for domestic capacities and for critical and strategic raw materials supply chains to diversify EU supply by 2030. At the same time, the CRMA includes a strong international component by focussing on international cooperation as an essential element of a successful raw materials supply strategy. Where do we go from here? And what do Parliament and the Council need to do so that concrete projects can start?

The first reaction from European industry was rather positive. The fact that critical raw materials are on the political agenda has been welcomed. On the one hand, critical raw mat...

Title: Sarkozy's appeal denied: What’s next?
Runtime: 17:55
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: On this week’s episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, EURACTIV looks at the case of Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French president who recently lost his appeal against a conviction for bribery and corruption. The court of Paris upheld the lower court's decision, resulting in a one-year prison sentence for Sarkozy.However, the former president maintains his innocence and his legal team is determined to continue their efforts to overturn the ruling, including planning to file an appeal with France's highest court.We ask - what are the implications of the decision? And what does it show us about the French judicial system and the task of financial prosecutors?

Beyond the Byline
Episode 98
May 25, 2023

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Title: Mental health matters in the Parliament
Runtime: 14:09
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: From psychedelics and mental health literature to having pets in EU institutions - EURACTIV’s health reporter Giedrė Peseckytė is talking with three MEPs - Maria Walsh from Christian Democrats, Mikuláš Peksa from the Greens and Karen Melchior from Renew - about mental health.

The Health Brief
Episode 13
May 24, 2023

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Title: The EU's Anti-Drug Crusade
Runtime: 3:05
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: The new agency, which will start working in January 2024, will assess the health and security threats related to illicit drugs across the European Union.

What exactly will be its responsibilities and how will it work?

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Title: Young farmers and animal welfare label
Runtime: 20:04
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week, EURACTIV's agrifood team brings you to a young farmers' conference discussing sustainability in agriculture, where EURACTIV also spoke to EU's Green Deal chief Frans Timmermans. EURACTIV's Julia Dahm walks you through the potential voluntary animal welfare labelling system in the context of the upcoming revision of the Commission's animal welfare rules.

Agrifood Brief
Episode 47, Season 3
May 22, 2023

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The global prospects for data protection

Title: The global prospects for data protection
Runtime: 35:44
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: The UK is discussing a data protection reform that would distance its regime from the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Meanwhile, the US has been working on an alternative standard for international data flows. We discuss these developments and how GDPR enforcement trends are influencing the global conversation on data protection with Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna, Vice President for Global Privacy at the Future of Privacy Forum, and Rafi Azim-Khan, Head of Data Privacy at Pillsbury Law.

The Tech Brief
Episode 139
May 19, 2023

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Title: Greek elections: What to expect?
Runtime: 17:45
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Beyond the Byline
Episode 97
May 18, 2023

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Title: The Importance of early testing
Runtime: 21:26
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: As this week is European Testing Week, a European campaign that aims to increase testing efforts and promote awareness of the benefits of earlier hepatitis and HIV testing, EURACTIV's health team is talking with Jens Lundgren, Professor of infectious diseases at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. He has been involved with clinical HIV research for the last 30 years and in this interview he talks about the importance of early diagnosis for HIV patients.

The Health Brief
Episode 12
May 17, 2023

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The centre-right's anti-Green Deal 'crusade'

Title: The centre-right's anti-Green Deal 'crusade'
Runtime: 23:33
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week, EURACTIV's agrifood team brings you all you need to know on the centre-right's attack on the agricultural parts of the EU Green Deal, including the EU's plans to slash the use and risk of pesticides and the EU's nature restoration law, and EURACTIV's Natasha Foote speaks to liberal MEP and chair of the European Parliament's environment committee, Pascal Canfin, to hear his take on the development.

Agrifood Brief
Episode 46, Season 3
May 15, 2023

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Title: The state of the AI landscape
Runtime: 27:25
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: The discussion around AI and its impact on society has accelerated following the release of ChatGPT. But what is really new about these AI models? What the societal problems they could lead to and how can they be mitigated? We try to go beyond the hype with Mark Surman, Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation.

The Tech Brief
Episode 138
May 12, 2023

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Title: Turkish Elections: what lies ahead?
Runtime: 26:05
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week, can Turkey still experience a change of government or has it passed the Rubicon to the extent that democratic elections do not mean much and the regime is very strong and united around Erdogan?

Beyond the Byline
Episode 96
May 11, 2023

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Discovering Monderna's new landscape for vaccines in Europe

Title: Discovering Monderna's new landscape for vaccines in Europe
Runtime: 11:26
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week, EURACTIV’s health team talks with Chantal Friebertshäuser, Senior Vice President at Moderna for Europe, the Middle East and Canada. They discuss the end of COVID and the new vaccine they are developing against cancer.

They also talk about the new facility the biotechnology company recently opened in Madrid, Spain. This new laboratory, equipped with the latest technology, is the biggest end-to-end production hub for Moderna outside the United States.

The Health Brief
Episode 11
May 10, 2023

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PastEUs de nata, year of sustainable food

Title: PastEUs de nata, year of sustainable food
Runtime: 25:21
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week, EURACTIV’s agrifood team tells the story of a Portuguese delicacy that has a strong, unsuspecting link with a foundational moment of the EU’s integration process. We also spoke with French liberal MEP Irène Tolleret about a proposal filed by a coalition of EU lawmakers to proclaim 2024 as the European Year devoted to ‘sustainable and resilient food systems’.

Agrifood Brief
Episode 45, Season 3
May 7, 2023

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Title: The first five years of the GDPR
Runtime: 19:45
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Andrea Jelinek has been the first Chair of the European Data Protection Board since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation came to life. We discussed with her the first five years of GDPR enforcement, the progress that still needs to be done in terms harmonisation and the data protection challenge posed by disruptive Artificial Intelligence like ChatGPT.

The Tech Brief
Episode 137
May 5, 2023

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Technological advances in healthcare - The key to fighting health inequalities?

Title: Technological advances in healthcare - The key to fighting health inequalities?
Runtime: 1:21:50
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Europe is facing serious healthcare challenges. Ageing and the increase in chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and brain conditions are increasing costs to potentially unsustainable levels, raising the risk of unequal access to care for patients across the EU. And losing our ability to protect ourselves against infectious diseases is exposing us to new risks and threats.

The Covid-19 pandemic underlined the widespread impact of inequalities on health outcomes. Factors such as age, race, socio-economic group, geography, and pre-existing health conditions all contributed to a vastly unequal 'experience' of the pandemic. But it became clear during the pandemic that coordinating health research and innovation among European countries can help reduce health inequalities.

The European Union's investment in research, technology and innovation is leading to improvements in the generation of harmonised data for risk assessment, advancement of technol...

Press freedom in decline: can we turn the tide?

Title: Press freedom in decline: can we turn the tide?
Runtime: 23:59
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: On this week’s episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, we celebrate World Press Freedom Day, and we take a closer look at why press freedom is in demise in several European countries. We asked Oliver Money-Kyrle, Head of Europe Advocacy and Programmes at the International Press Institute, and Laurens Hueting, Senior Advocacy Officer at the European Centre for Press & Media Freedom: what can be done to turn the tide on the worsening climate for press freedom.

Beyond the Byline
Episode 95
May 3, 2023

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Unwrapping the new pharmacetucial legislation

Title: Unwrapping the new pharmacetucial legislation
Runtime: 13:51
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week, EURACTIV’s health team dives into the proposal for a new pharmaceutical legislation and the complicated way ahead. For that, they talk with stakeholders working on health policy at the EU level about their priorities and main concerns.

The Health Brief
Episode 10
May 3, 2023

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Title: Ukraine refugee crisis, one year on
Runtime: 3:36
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: The EU has opened its doors to millions of Ukrainian refugees since Russia invaded Ukraine — even as member states tighten restrictions against economic migrants and asylum seekers from elsewhere. EURACTIV went on the ground to Rzeszów, Poland and Lviv, Ukraine to examine what results Europe's crisis response has brought and what current needs are.

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Title: Both sides of the import ban story
Runtime: 18:46
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week, EURACTIV’s Natasha Foote explores the fallout of the unilateral decision of frontline EU countries to ban agricultural imports from Ukraine with the help of Ukraine’s deputy agricultural minister, Markiyan Dmytrasevych, who explains the impact of the decision on Ukrainian farmers and how he sees it playing into Russia’s hands.EURACTIV also speaks with Romanian agricultural expert, Cezar Gheorghe, who talks us through the lead up to this decision and what he thinks the future holds.

Agrifood Brief
Episode 44, Season 3
May 2, 2023

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Bogus or genuine? The EU's plan for platform workers

Title: Bogus or genuine? The EU's plan for platform workers
Runtime: 3:11
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: In this video, we take a closer look at the European Commission's draft directive on platform work, which aims to ensure platform workers have the contractual relationship that best encapsulates the work they actually do for platforms.

The directive also looks to regulate algorithmic management in the workplace. With up to 5.5 million of these workers potentially in "bogus" self-employment, we notably discuss the introduction of a new ‘legal presumption of employment’, and explore the political intricacies of the Commission’s regulatory changes.

Tune in to learn more about what the Commission has in store for platform workers, and the impacts this may have on platforms across the EU.

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What does solidarity mean for Europe’s cybersecurity?

Title: What does solidarity mean for Europe’s cybersecurity?
Runtime: 30:10
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Last week, the EU Commission presented a proposal for a Cyber Solidarity Act. We discuss the draft law and how it fits within the European cybersecurity strategy with Iva Tasheva, cybersecurity lead at CYEN, and Francesco Bordone, manager for cybersecurity policies at the European Cyber Security Organisation.

The Tech Brief
Episode 136
April 28, 2023

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Building a competitive Europe - What can the EU Swedish Presidency do?

Title: Building a competitive Europe - What can the EU Swedish Presidency do?
Runtime: 1:15:06
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union kicked off in January and it is clear that European competitiveness will be an important focus over the next six months.

In order to address the long-term problems facing the EU, promoting economic growth is one of the top priorities for the incoming Presidency. The economic output of Europe is what determines its strength, resilience, and global standing. Therefore the EU should continue to create the ideal conditions for a sound and open economy built on private investment, free competition, and successful digitalisation.

On February 1st, Brussels presented its ‘Green Deal Industrial Plan’ to boost Europe’s clean industries. The strategy follows the US’s recent announcement of its 'Inflation Reduction Act' to subsidise US industries to the tune of €400 billion, and China’s ongoing industrial policy that has seen the country become a leader in solar energy. "Europe is determined to lead t...

What's changing for platform workers in the EU?

Title: What's changing for platform workers in the EU?
Runtime: 19:11
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Have you ever ordered food on an app from the comfort of your home, or booked an Uber to take you home after a party? If the answer is yes then you’ve participated in the gig economy and you’ve used services offered by the platform workers.
This week, we look at the platform work directive proposed by the European Commission. But what are platform workers? Are they independent or fully employed? Why is the European Commission looking to regulate this sector - and what does the platform work directive entail?

Beyond the Byline
Episode 94
April 27, 2023

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The 'Sustainable Use of Pesticide Regulation' - Navigating the path to a greener EU

Title: The 'Sustainable Use of Pesticide Regulation' - Navigating the path to a greener EU
Runtime: 1:16:02
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: In June 2022, the European Commission adopted proposals for a new Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products, which includes the new Sustainable Use of Pesticide Regulation (SUR). This SUR regulation could be the first step towards an effective and coherent pesticide reduction policy in the EU.

The regulation involves EU-wide targets to reduce by 50% the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 2030, in line with the EU’s Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies. New measures will ensure that all farmers and other professional pesticide users practise Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This is an environmentally friendly system of pest control which focuses on pest prevention and prioritises alternative pest control methods, with chemical pesticides only used as a last resort.

However, these plans have not been popular among some Member States, who officially requested a further impact assessment from the European Commission on 27 December. ...

Title: Out of REACH
Runtime: 11:11
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week, EURACTIV’s health team dives into endocrine disruptors and the effect these chemicals can have on our hormonal system. They talk with Doctor Angel Nadal, professor of physiology at the University Miguel Hernandez in Spain, about the current framework and what else can be done at the EU level.

The Health Brief
Episode 9
April 26, 2023

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Participatory Budgeting: How can it strengthen democracy and empower communities in the EU?

Title: Participatory Budgeting: How can it strengthen democracy and empower communities in the EU?
Runtime: 1:14:28
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Fostering greater and more informed civic engagement is deemed to be an effective way to strengthen democracy and democratic values in the EU. The concept is gaining traction given the rise in populist voting patterns and the perceived democratic deficit in the EU.

Participatory budgeting, a process in which community members directly decide how to allocate a portion of a public or community budget, is an innovative solution to overcome this perceived democratic deficit and dissatisfaction among citizens. It is especially relevant when the process involves individuals who feel excluded from political and policy processes. It also serves to increase civic engagement and promote transparency and accountability.

Participatory budgeting is becoming an increasingly popular democratic tool in Europe. Globally, Europe is the region with the most participatory budgeting projects.

Whilst active citizen engagement, such as participatory budgeting, can bring...

How can better regulation strengthen the knowledge of probiotics for consumer health?

Title: How can better regulation strengthen the knowledge of probiotics for consumer health?
Runtime: 1:09:50
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Probiotics in Europe - How can better regulation strengthen the knowledge of probiotics for consumer health?

Climate change and evolving trends in consumer behaviour have redirected the EU´s attention toward new ways of producing and consuming food to improve its safety, quality and sustainability. The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy aims at providing those fundamental changes through the use of innovation and technologies and by promoting new production models.

In this perspective, microorganisms can play an important role. Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be formulated into many different types of products, including foods and dietary supplements. [url=null]Scientific evidence[/url] points to the positive functions that microbes perform as probiotics for a sustainable and healthy diet, while contributing to a low environmental impact. It is recognised that diet can modify the intestinal microbiome, which in turn has a positive impact on overall heal...

Ukraine's import ban, animal transport and a leak

Title: Ukraine's import ban, animal transport and a leak
Runtime: 30:46
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week, EURACTIV’s agrifood editor Gerardo Fortuna walks you through the key issues around the controversial ban from Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia on the import of agricultural goods from Ukraine.EURACTIV’s Paula Andrés talks about a leaked impact assessment on the ongoing animal welfare legislation revision and interviews Eva Lindström, a member of the European Court of Auditors who led a new review on live animal transport in the EU.

Agrifood Brief
Episode 43, Season 3
April 24, 2023

★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/2dd0ed16

★ Additional episodes: https://www.euractiv.com/sections/agriculture-food/?type_filter=podcast

Title: Germany’s quest for data skills
Runtime: 16:36
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: With continuous technological developments, companies seeking to jump on the digitalisation train increasingly face a talent shortage for data-related skills. We discuss how this trend is playing out in Germany with Jan Büchel, an economist at the German Economic Institute who recently researched the demand for data skills in German companies by analysing online job advertisements.

The Tech Brief
Episode 135
April 21, 2023

★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5022120

★ Additional episodes: https://www.euractiv.com/sections/digital/?type_filter=podcast

EU pressures Twitter to comply with DSA as media leave platform

Title: EU pressures Twitter to comply with DSA as media leave platform
Runtime: 12:51
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: On this week’s episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are taking a closer look at Twitter's current troubles with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), why journalists and media companies are turning their back on the platform and what its future looks like in the European market.The once-pioneer of social media has become the black sheep since October, when Elon Musk took over and became the CEO of Twitter, or self-appointed 'Chief Twit'.

Beyond the Byline
Episode 93
April 20, 2023

★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7aa3c482

★ Additional episodes: https://www.euractiv.com/podcast/

Fact checking The Whale’s obesity portrayal

Title: Fact checking The Whale’s obesity portrayal
Runtime: 12:08
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week, EURACTIV’s journalist Marta Iraola talks about the movie ‘The Whale’ with Jacqueline Bowman-Busato, head of policy at the European Association for the Study of Obesity. They focus on the controversies about its portrayal of obesity and the reception among the patient community.

The Health Brief
Episode 8
April 19, 2023

★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/db59bed8

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What to watch in Strasbourg and Spanish water politics

Title: What to watch in Strasbourg and Spanish water politics
Runtime: 25:00
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: This week, EURACTIV’s agrifood team talks you through the main things to keep an eye on in the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, and EURACTIV’s Paula Andrés explores the water politics of the Spanish National Park of Doñana, which has recently become the epicentre of a clash between local fruit producers, environmentalists, and national and regional authorities.

Agrifood Brief
Episode 42, Season 3
April 17, 2023

★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7719156d

★ Additional episodes: https://www.euractiv.com/sections/agriculture-food/?type_filter=podcast

The EU's 2035 Fossil-Fuel Car Ban Explained

Title: The EU's 2035 Fossil-Fuel Car Ban Explained
Runtime: 4:23
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: To cut carbon emissions in the transport sector, new EU legislation will see petrol and diesel cars phased out on EU roads. This will be achieved through a de facto ban on the sale of new fossil-fuel powered passenger vehicles from 2035.

However, a last minute intervention by Germany means that we haven’t seen the end of combustion engine cars. The automotive powerhouse ensured that in addition to electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, consumers will be able to buy cars and vans running on “e-fuels” after the 2035 cut off date.

So what are e-fuels? And what does the EU legislation mean for consumers?
Let's take a closer look.

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Title: The computing power behind AI
Runtime: 30:15
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Behind great Artificial Intelligence, there is great computing power. Computing capacity is a much under-discussed aspect of the AI race, on which we tried to shed some light with Vili Lehdonvirta, professor at the Oxford Internet Institute.

The Tech Brief
Episode 134
April 14, 2023

★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/723a8b62

★ Additional episodes: https://www.euractiv.com/sections/digital/?type_filter=podcast

Rzeszów, the city in Poland where West's support for Ukraine takes shape

Title: Rzeszów, the city in Poland where West's support for Ukraine takes shape
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description

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