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Media Partnership - Competitiveness & Security Business Summit 2025 (CSBS’25) Morning Session
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- Media Partnership - Competitiveness & Security Business Summit 2025 (CSBS’25) Morning Session
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- 2:29:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Held 100 days after the inauguration of the new European Commission and following the publication of the Clean Industrial Deal, the Competitiveness & Security Business Summit 2025 (CSBS’25) provides a timely platform for high-level discussions on the future of European economy.
Under the official patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Summit will bring together policymakers, business leaders, and industry experts to explore the newly proposed EU approach to boosting competitiveness and strengthening security.
Key Discussion Areas
The event’s central theme – security and competitiveness – will frame debates across five key areas:
INNOVATION - ‘What does it take to innovate?’ (11:45 - 13:00)
This session will showcase innovation success stories and explore how regulatory frameworks, government incentives, and cross-sector collaboration can create a thriving innovation ecosystem in Europ...
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- Media Partnership: Rural Energy Dialogue: Advancing the Clean Industrial Deal in Rural Areas?
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- 1:33:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Rural communities are more than energy consumers—they are critical contributors to Europe’s industrial and energy ecosystem. These regions play a dual role by providing essential support for heating, cooking, and powering businesses while also serving as hubs for clean energy innovation and production. Energy-intensive industries, such as ceramics, food processing, and small-scale manufacturing, are often the backbone of rural economies and require sustainable energy solutions to remain competitive?
As part of this dialogue, Liquid Gas Europe will present its Outlook for the Production of Renewable Liquid Gases in 2040 and 2050, offering an in-depth analysis of how bioLPG and other renewable liquid gases will contribute to Europe's energy transition. This outlook will provide critical insights into production forecasts, market growth, and their role in achieving decarbonization goals?
The Clean Industrial Deal presents a transformative opportunity to decar...
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- Renewable carbon and the circular economy - Unlocking the role of woodbased value chains
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- 1:16:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Renewable carbon is carbon originating from a sustainably sourced renewable resource that can be naturally or artificially grown or replenished within aforeseeable time frame by processes found in nature. Unlike fossil carbon from the geosphere, renewable carbon does not reintroduce long-stored carbon into the atmosphere, making it a more sustainable option.
Sustainably sourced wood provides a reliable, renewable, material, offering various applications in construction, furniture, packaging, clothing, bio-chemicals and renewable energy. Renewable raw materials, such as wood, play a crucial role in developing a more circular economy. As losses and degradation always take place, no material can be reused or recycled forever. Virgin renewable raw materials can be supplied according to principles of circular economy, for example wood from regenerative forestry.
These wood-based solutions align with the objectives of the European Commission’s proposed EU Circular...
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- Turning Deforestation into Reforestation on European Land
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- 4:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Video created by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
Supported by LifeTerra
Deforestation is affecting our ecosystem globally. To counter its growing consequences, the European Union has legislation in place, such as its “Deforestation Regulation” or goals to reduce emissions by 2030.
This is why LIFE Terra, a tree-planting initiative that promotes reforestation in more than 25 European countries, tries to combat deforestation on European land.
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- Media Partnership: The digital imperative: Europe's path to innovation, security, and growth
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- 1:25:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Join us for a discussion exploring the critical role of the global technology industry in support of the EU's economic security, innovation and competitiveness goals, organised by ITI - the Information Technology Industry Council.
Europe faces a unique challenge: maintaining an open economy in an increasingly complex and hostile geopolitical landscape, while ensuring the technology industry remains a key resource for its competitiveness and resilience.
The European Commission will pursue an ambitious agenda to increase resilience of its technological base, and to enable innovation by focusing on technology adoption, investments and regulatory simplification. ITI will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the way forward for Europe and its international partners to advance key economic security goals while fostering innovation and competitiveness.
https://events.euractiv.com/event/info/media-partnership-the-digital-i...
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- What Roswall’s Clean Industrial Deal means for environmental policy
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- 18:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Today, the Commission unveils its rebranded Green Deal, signalling a new approach to industrial policy. The draft of the proposal obtained by Euractiv last week suggests a less-than-green path for Europe’s industrial revival, with a clear focus on slashing red tape. In doing so, however, it appears environmental safeguards may take a back seat.
This negligence comes on top of unresolved issues on the regulation of forever chemicals, EU-wide waste management, and the sourcing of critical minerals – all challenges at the core of Commissioner Jessica Roswall’s mandate. So, what are her true priorities?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and Euractiv’s environment reporter, Barbara Machado, explore the key elements of the proposal and what it means for environmental protection.
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- Why the German election is still not over
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- 22:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Yesterday, fifty-nine million voters cast their ballots in what is considered a defining election for Europe’s future.
It was a big night for the Christian Democrats, which came out on top. This is a good reason for Merz, the likely next chancellor, to celebrate – but maybe not too hard, as the far-right AfD is now the second force in parliament.
For the Social Democrats, it was more of an existential crisis, performing the lowest score ever in a result that Scholz himself described as a "defeat."
But what happens next? And what does Merz hold for the future of the EU?
Euractiv’s editor-in-chief Matthew Karnitschnig and German bureau chief Nick Alipour reacted to the results as they were coming in from our Berlin office.
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- Building a Fair Energy Future in Europe
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Video created by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
Supported by LOCATEE
A just energy transition in Europe depends on collaboration at all levels—from policymakers to local communities. Yet, energy poverty remains a pressing issue, affecting 40 million EU citizens due to high costs, poor housing, and limited access to energy-efficient solutions. Upgrading private multi-family buildings is crucial but comes with challenges like funding, regulations, and social barriers. How can we overcome these obstacles and ensure clean energy for all? Watch to learn more!
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- Civil society and the Green Deal: Is the European Commission listening?
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- 18:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In this Policy Triangle, supported by European Movement International, we delve into civil society and the Green Deal.
The European Green Deal emerged from a political landscape shaped by growing climate awareness and the electoral green wave. However, successive crises—from COVID to energy instability—have reshaped priorities, making the path forward more complex. As concerns over competitiveness, security, and strategic independence grow, how can the Green Deal adapt while staying on track?
This discussion explores whether the European Commission is truly listening to civil society, the role of disinformation in shaping public perception, and how to align environmental and economic goals for a just transition.
We’re thrilled to host three experts and hear their thoughts on this topic: Elina Bardram, Director, Adaptation & Resilience, Communication, and Civil. Society Relations, DG CLIMA, European Commission; Raquel García Hermida-van ...
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- EU top diplomat Kallas on 'Russian traps' and European red lines
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- 10:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The first round of US-Russia talks on a potential Ukraine peace deal kicked off yesterday in Riyadh – behind closed doors and without a single European or Ukrainian representative.
The meeting caps off a week of American shock therapy for the continent, from Trump’s call with Putin to tough talk from US top brass in Munich, which sent shockwaves to Brussels and Kyiv, leaving them wondering about their role – if any – in the deal.
Zelenskyy has insisted no deal happens without Kyiv while EU leaders met for an emergency meeting in Paris on Monday, though there was little they could agree on.
But if European leaders are not at the negotiation table, how will they make their voices heard? And how does Brussels guarantee Ukraine will only accept a deal that meets their demands?
To answer these questions, Euractiv...
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- Meta EU Innovation Day 2025
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- 4:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- On 4 February, Meta’s EU Innovation Day 2025 brought together policymakers, tech leaders, and businesses for a series of panel discussions and product demos. The event highlighted European SMEs, startups, and creators building with open source AI, and provided a platform for tech leaders and policymakers to exchange views on shaping Europe’s digital future in 2025 and beyond.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/tech/video/meta-eu-innovation-day-2025/
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- EU’s approach to advanced artificial intelligence – Time for a “CERN for AI”?
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- On 30 January, Euractiv hosted a discussion on the European Commission’s "CERN for AI" initiative and what a European AI Research Council could look like in practice. Panellists explored key questions, including how such an initiative would be funded and governed, its benefits for universities, the public and private sectors, and how it could scale up AI development in Europe. Given economic constraints and competing budgetary priorities, speakers also shared practical insights on making this ambitious vision a reality. Watch this video to hear expert perspectives from policymakers and AI researchers.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/tech/video/eus-approach-to-advanced-artificial-intelligence-time-for-a-cern-for-ai/
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- Europe’s desperate bid to shape Ukraine’s Trump deal in Munich
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- 12:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Last weekend, Munich hosted the world’s premier geopolitical forum amid shifting alliances and rising tensions across country lines. In the Bavarian capital leaders convened to debate on everything from global governance to climate security. But the real question for Europeans remains how the ongoing war in Ukraine will end, and on whose terms after Trump held a “lengthy and productive” call with Putin last week.
Will Europe play a role in shaping the outcome, or will it be forced to accept a deal dictated by Washington?
In this episode, producer Charles Cohen and Chief Diplomatic Correspondent Alexandra Brzozowski go through highlights and lowlights from the Munich Security Conference.
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- Why Valentine’s Day will taste more bitter this year
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- 12:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Are you looking forward to celebrating the day of love? You’re not the only one. For food producers, the day is a test of how far consumers are willing to stretch their budgets. After all, chocolate prices have been skyrocketing due to a perfect storm of supply chain disruptions, climate change, and energy crisis. Only in December 2024, cocoa bean prices surged by 250%. How is inflation shaping broader food trends in Europe? And what alternatives to cocoa beans chocolate could we soon see?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood reporter Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro explore how the food market is adapting to unprecedented costs.
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- What a supermarket boycott has to do with the Romanian election
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- 17:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Across the Western Balkans and beyond, the eye watering prices of food products have led citizens to successfully boycott supermarkets in the past two weeks. In Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro, sales were down to 30% or more.
This weekend, Calin Georgescu, polls’ frontrunner in Romania, called on people to boycott foreign-owned supermarkets, “to support Romanian producers.” In November, the relatively unknown independent politician turned Tiktok star. Georgescu won the first round of the presidential election. However, the country’s top court then annulled the result over alleged Russian interference.
How has Georgescu’s platform changed since? And what strategy is the government adopting against foreign interference ahead of the next elections in May?
In this episode, ...
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- What the EU can expect from NATO talks
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- 17:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- NATO members are meeting in Brussels today for the first time since Trump took office to discuss defence spending pledges, GDP targets, and weapons delivery to Kyiv.
The bloc is feeling the pressure. Trump infamously said he could end the war in 24 hours – yet in politics, 24 hours can change a lot.
This meeting is a chance to show the US that the EU countries are doing their part in the Alliance, but there is a nagging doubt this may not be enough to persuade Washington to stay on in Ukraine. So, what deliverables can we expect from NATO talks? And is Europe ready to assert its role in the Ukraine peace plan?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and defence editor Aurelie Pugnet talk about the NATO meeting ahead and MEP Virginijus Sinkevicius speaks about Ukraine's bargaining chips.
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- Macron’s plan to push Europe’s AI policy ahead
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- 15:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Eighty world leaders are in Paris for the final day of the AI Summit, a key forum for Europe’s renewed push to close the gap with AI powerhouses—the U.S. and China.
For years, the high cost of innovation kept Europe on the sidelines. That’s changing. French President Emmanuel Macron said the country has secured more than €100 billion in private funding to drive technological breakthroughs. Meanwhile, the European Commission is backing a €150 billion investment through a joint venture of private firms aiming to position the EU as a global AI leader.
Brussels wants rapid progress. But will that come at the expense of safety and oversight? And how is this summit reshaping the global AI conversation?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and tech reporter Jacob Wulff Wold discuss Europe's ambitions voiced at the AI summit.
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- Why the EU won’t stop the development aid decline
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- 22:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- How Brexit's legacy limits Starmer's EU relationship
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- 22:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Five years after the Brexit referendum, the UK has undergone its biggest change in a century. In Westminister, five prime ministers have tried – and failed – to stabilise the country's political and financial lifeline. Now, it is Starmer’s turn. In Brussels, hopes rest on his success, especially in rekindling diplomatic ties on trade, defence, and youth mobility.
Where are we at in negotiations? And how is Brexit still influencing London's decisions?
In this episode, host Giada Santana talks to Euractiv's editor Owen Morgan and BREXIT expert Joël Reland about the future of EU-UK relations.
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- How a budget bill could end the French left
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- 15:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- For the first time in 60 years, France started the year without a budget bill after December’s vote triggered the collapse of Prime Minister Barnier’s three-month-old government. But this week, new PM Michel Bayrou managed to push through the budget – avoid the New Popular Front alliance's no-confidence vote and secure his own job in the process.
Now, the opposition is pointing finger at one party in particular: the Socialists, who broke away from the NFP and decided not to rally behind the group’s vote. The party divisions in the NFP could mark the end of the alliance, and leave France’s left in limbo.
Could the socialists deal the final blow to NFP?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and Paris-based politics reporter Theo Bourgery-Gonse make sense of the french left's fragmentation and PM Bayrou's latest moves.
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- Making sense of Trump’s tariffs, what should the EU expect?
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- 19:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- After Canada, Mexico, and China, the EU could be next to face the threat of tariffs as Donald Trump’s latest remarks suggest levies on European goods may be imminent. Is Brussels prepared to retaliate? And how might the bloc get entangled in a global trade war?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and economy reporter Thomas Moller-Nielsen break down Trump’s strategy—and what it could mean for the EU.
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- After California, DeepSeek makes the EU nervous
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- 15:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The new Chinese AI model DeepSeek R1 is making waves worldwide as the start up behind it says it runs at a fraction of the cost of all existing models on the market.
That seems impressive. Or sort of.
In the EU, at least eleven member states have promptly reacted to the launch, demanding the platform clarification on its privacy policy. Brussels' investigation, on the other hand, has yet to reach conclusions.
What rules could the Chinese startup be in violation of? Where does the data go?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and tech reporter Claudie Moreau ask DeepSeek some of these questions directly and analyse what measures Brussels can implement to protect users.
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- Why the Commission is failing to ease farmers' worries over MERCOSUR
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- 15:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Concerns over the EU’s trade deal with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay have stalled negotiations for two decades. Now, the agreement is signed – but its opposition is far from sealed.
Farmers worry it means unfair competition and fear cheaper, less-regulated imports could threaten their livelihoods.
Economy Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen stepped in last week to ease tensions over Mercosur’s impact. Was it enough? And how is the Commission handling the pushback?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood reporter Maria Simon Arboleas analyse the fragmentation around the Mercosur agreement and the Commission's plan to move forward.
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- An interview with EVP Teresa Ribera, on the political tensions against the Clean Industrial Deal
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- 23:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Less than a month before the publication of the Clean Industrial Deal, executive commissioner Teresa Ribera speaks to host Giada Santana and EET editor Donagh Cagney about competitiveness, environmental NGOs lobbying and the hostile political climate standing in her way.
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- Industrial electrification - Ready to power Europe's green industrial future?
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- 1:11:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- As we approach the first anniversary of the landmark Antwerp Declaration’s ambitious goal-setting for European industrial competitiveness and the green transition, the challenge of industrial electrification remains at the heart of Europe's decarbonisation journey. The Declaration's vision for industrial transformation, coupled with the implementation of the Clean Industrial Deal and Electrification Action Plan, has set the stage for important discussions about Europe's industrial future.
With industrial electrification currently accounting for 33% of Europe's electricity consumption, the potential for expansion remains significant. The Antwerp Declaration's emphasis on streamlining industrial processes whilst maintaining competitiveness has created new opportunities for accelerating
electrification across sectors. However, key questions remain about implementation, financing, and maintaining European industrial competitiveness.
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- What the uprising toppling Serbia’s PM means for the country’s EU accession
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- 16:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Not many could have guessed that the 2024 railway accident in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city, would spark some of the largest protests in the country’s post-Soviet history, ultimately leading to Prime Minister Miloš Vučević's resignation.
While demonstrators are demanding accountability for the 15 lives lost in the railway ceiling collapse, they also want greater transparency and the rule of law enforcement. But Serbia’s political landscape offers little in the way of real opposition to President Aleksandar Vučić.
How did the country reach this breaking point? And what comes next?
In this episode, producer Charles Cohen speaks with Engjellushe Morina, a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, to unpack the roots of Serbia’s mass protests and what lies ahead.
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- Von der Leyen’s Competitiveness Compass explained
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- 15:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- European Commission's President von der Leyen unveils today her 'North Star' of economic strategy: the Competitiveness Compass. Beyond the motto of simplifying and unifying, the document has drawn praise from businesses and raised alarms among unions. What impact will it have on the Union's economic future?
In this episode, host Giada Santana talks to Euractiv's economy reporter, Thomas Moller-Nielsen, to unpack the Compass' key takeaways.
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- Financing the EU energy transition and European competitiveness - Can the two co-exist?
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- 1:20:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- With the new legislative cycle, the need for a clean energy transition has never been greater. In this context, energy companies need to align their strategic objectives within the broader priorities of the European Green Deal. The Draghi report also emphasised competitiveness and the need for an increased number of public and private investments to support this transition.
As Europe shifts to greener energy, businesses are struggling with higher energy costs, making it harder to compete globally. Energy companies face several challenges: accessing and balancing investments in renewable energy and grid modernisation, with the need to ensure stable and affordable energy supplies.
With the EU’s multiannual financial framework and the Clean Industrial Deal on the horizon, the newly appointed European Commission will face the challenge of harnessing these tools for Europe's energy transition, while addressing the pressure of global competition.
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- How Alice Weidel redefined Germany’s far right
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- 14:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- By becoming the moderate face of the AfD, Alice Weidel helped transform the party from a fringe movement into a dominant force, forcing its rivals to rethink their electoral strategy. However, Weidel's private life reveals contradictions some argue clash with the traditional values of the far-right movement.
She has lived abroad, is openly in a same-sex relationship, and splits her time between Germany and Switzerland. But rather than hindering her rise, these complexities have fuelled Weidel's climb to power, positioning the 46-year-old as a contender for the chancellorship.
In this episode, host Giada Santana is joined by Berlin-based politics reporter Nick Alipour to examine the AfD's transformation under Weidel’s leadership.
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- Why the EU’s new crisis force won’t be deployed just yet
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- 11:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The European Union approved its first-ever crisis response unit, a 5,000-strong force designed to address threats outside its borders. However, as EU foreign ministers convene today to once again deliberate on Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, one thing seems clear: the newly minted crisis unit doesn't look set to be heading to Kyiv – or anywhere else – in the immediate future.
Why is the EU keeping its crisis response corps on standby during one of the most significant security challenges in its modern history? And if Ukraine is off the table, what types of crises or regions might eventually trigger their first mission?
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- Everybody wants Greenland, but what does Greenland want?
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- 19:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Greenland has come into the limelight after Donald Trump suggested buying the island in late December. (https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-previews-combative-foreign-policy-with-threats-panama-greenland-2024-12-23/) The controversy reignited a wish for independence in the world's largest island, and thrown the government in Copenhagen into a political quagmire.
In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with politics reporter Magnus Lund Nielsen, who has been covering the latest developments in Greenland on the ground for the past two weeks.
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- Von der Leyen's Davos economic vision for Europe
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- 22:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- As European leaders and the world's most powerful companies descended upon Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum this week, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used the summit to unveil plans aimed at boosting the EU’s competitiveness, expanding trade, and attracting much-needed talent.
But is the market buying into it? Business leaders might see the EU blueprint short on specifics, as sluggish growth continues to weigh on the bloc, and the potential effects of US tariffs remain difficult to gauge. Can Brussels steer Europe through mounting global challenges? And how robust is its economic playbook for the future?
In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with economy reporter Thomas Moller Nielsen about the EU’s stance on innovation, competitiveness, and tariffs as publicised in Davos.
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- How a spy scandal exposed EU's failure to protect its officials
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- 18:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The EU is facing some serious questions about the lack of robust counter-intelligence measures after an investigation revealed that Hungarian secret forces spied on the European Anti-Fraud Office between 2015 and 2017. During this time, the office investigated corruption linked to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's son-in-law.
How could the espionage go unnoticed for three years? And what does it say about the EU’s counter-intelligence efforts – or lack thereof?
In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with Szabolcs Panyi, the lead Hungarian journalist who uncovered the spy scandal, and Greens MEP Daniel Freund about the EU's failure to shield its civil servants from foreign espionage.
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- Action Plan for European Aluminium: Strategic Metal, Strategic Action
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Video provided by European Aluminium
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
Aluminium is a strategic raw material for the EU’s green transition and a key enabler for critical sectors such as automotive, aerospace, construction, packaging, and clean energy technologies. NATO has also classified aluminium as a defence-critical raw material, highlighting its significance in defence applications.
Europe is a global leader in sustainable aluminium production, with advanced recycling facilities and one of the lowest carbon footprints worldwide. However, the industry is under significant pressure from rising energy costs, Chinese overcapacity, carbon leakage risks, and the urgent need to accelerate decarbonisation. Without swift and strategic intervention, Europe stands to lose this critical industry and, with it, its strategic autonomy.
This video highlights the urgent need for an Aluminium Action Plan. By focusing on 6 essential steps, policyma...
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- What the EU stands to lose from Trump 2.0
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- 21:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- For his first full day in office as 47th president, Donald Trump is expected to sign as many as 100 executive orders on climate, tariffs and national security. Meanwhile, the European Union remains without clear leadership, as member states such as France, Germany, and Austria grapple with domestic political challenges. What did Trump pledge in his inauguration speech? And what could his presidency mean for Europe?
In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with Peter Rough, Director of the Center on Europe at the Hudson Institute, and Jeremy Shapiro, Research Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations, to explore the implications of Trump’s return to the White House.
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- What makes 2025 the lucky year for EV buyers
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- 17:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- German carmakers are under pressure. They must meet new EU carbon emission targets. Chinese manufacturers are gaining ground with cheaper, subsidized electric vehicles. A new German government could bring policy changes for the industry.
How are German carmakers trying to save the EV market?
In this episode, host Giada Santana talks to Jasper Steinlein, a reporter covering energy, the environment, and transport. They discuss the crisis facing German carmakers and how political parties are promising to fix it.
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- Why Brussels is excluded from the Israel-Hamas peace talks
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- 19:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks are hanging by a thread, despite months of brokering from Qatar, Egypt and the United States. Talks are stalling over how far Israeli troops should withdraw, according to what an informed US official told the Associated Press.
Despite contributing over €500 million in humanitarian aid to Palestinians over the past 25 years—and pledging another €120 million—the EU still doesn’t have a seat at the table.
So, why isn't Brussels be part of the peace process?
In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with Relief International Gaza Program Manager Yara Mowafy about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. To analyze the EU's involvement, she interviews ECFR Middle East expert Hugh Lovatt.
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- The EU’s next move as Big Tech gets behind Trump
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- 15:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The incoming Trump presidency is changing the rules of the game for big tech compliance with digital EU regulation. Meta axed its fact-checking team in the United States, while Google did similarly in the EU. On X, Musk now wields the platform as a political megaphone.
The potential political ramifications – particularly in terms of misinformation and political interference – are hard to gauge. What tools does the world’s most powerful regulatory force have to shield online users from harm?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and tech reporter Anupriya Datta discuss X and Meta's latest developments and whether the DSA can hold them accountable.
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- Unpacking the Polish Presidency with diplomat Sobkowiak-Czarnecka
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- 11:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- For the next six months, Poland will chair the Presidency of the Council of the EU and coordinate the 27 member states under the motto ‘Security, Europe!’. But even just convincing countries to agree on what security means will be extremely difficult.
So, how is the Polish presidency preparing for its mandate?
"The big task for the Polish presidency will be to foster unity in terms of sending support, money, and equipment to Ukraine," said Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, Poland's EU affairs undersecretary. But looking at the last years, not all members are on the same page.
In this episode, host Giada Santana interviews Sobkowiak-Czarnecka to find out how Poland plans to steer its presidency.
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- Why Russia wants to leave the Baltics in the dark
- Runtime
- 24:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Leaders meet today to coordinate on how to better defend the Baltic Sea after the latest incident saw the cutting of four internet and one power transmission cable on Christmas day. EU officials suspect Russia is behind the sabotage. If they are right, this attack marks a step up in the Kremlin’s hybrid warfare strategy.
"Towards the end at least of the Cold War, everyone learned the rules. Now, we are much less certain of what the other side wants to communicate”, said historian Vladislav Zubok,"and that for me, is rather disconcerting".
In this episode, host Giada Santana analyzes the latest cable-cutting incident with defense editor Aurelie Pugnet and energy & climate reporter Niko Kurmayer. Expert Vladislav Zubok chimes in to draw parallels between now and the Cold War
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- How Austria’s new leader could test the EU and what Brussels can do to push back
- Runtime
- 16:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The bloc of populists within the European Union might soon expand to include Austria. Herbert Kickl is likely to become Austria’s next Chancellor. Until recently, even his own party thought he was too extreme for the job. Now, his rise comes at a crucial time for Europe’s security concerns, especially given the politician’s favorable stance towards the Kremlin. But Brussels has more than one tool to retaliate.
How did Austria get here? And what might Kickl’s leadership mean for the future of the country—and the EU?
In this episode, host Giada Santana interviews Karnitschnig to discuss Austria’s political shift and its implications for Europe.
- Title
- Top10. How Musk’s White House appointment could test the EU
- Runtime
- 16:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode, we revisit a significant development in the transatlantic tech landscape: Elon Musk’s controversial appointment as head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its potential impact on EU-US relations.
Host Giada Santana and Euractiv's Eliza Gritski explore the EU’s probe into X, the implications of Musk’s new role, and what this means for the future of EU digital policy and transatlantic relations.
[Note: This episode was originally published on Nov 18th.]
- Title
- Top10. The climate ambitions of the next EU commission
- Runtime
- 14:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode, we look back at a critical development in Europe’s green agenda: Teresa Ribera’s appointment by President von der Leyen to steer Europe’s green transition while ensuring its competitiveness.
Host Giada Santana and Environment hub editor Donagh Cagney delve into the commissioner nominees and discuss the future of EU energy and environment policy.
[Note: This episode was originally published on Sep 19th.]
- Title
- Top10. Von der Leyen launches new EU commission with surprising picks
- Runtime
- 14:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode, we revisit a pivotal moment in EU politics: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s unveiling of her proposed team of European Commissioners.
Host Evi Kiorri speaks with politics reporter Nicoletta Ionta to unpack the implications of these changes for EU governance.
[Note: This episode was originally published on Sep 18th.]
- Title
- Top10. EU-US trade: what EU economy ministers fear about second Trump term
- Runtime
- 17:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode, we revisit an important discussion from November 21st, when EU economy ministers convened to tackle the future of EU-US trade relations.
With the prospect of a protectionist, pro-tariff Trump administration looming, the talks were anything but straightforward. Key industries like Germany’s automotive sector are already under significant pressure, and the risk of a broader trade war remains a serious concern. How is Europe preparing to adapt to a potentially shifting US trade agenda?
In this episode, host Evi Kiorri speaks with Euractiv's economy reporter Thomas Nielsen Moeller to explore the strategies at play.
[Note: This episode was originally published on Nov 21st.]
- Title
- Top10. Why the EU is divided over the Mercosur trade deal
- Runtime
- 17:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- As we reflect on the key milestones of the past year, we revisit the conclusion of a historic trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) on December 6th. After 25 years of negotiations, the deal will create one of the world’s largest free trade zones.
In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood reporter Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro delve into the details of the EU-Mercosur deal and explore the controversies surrounding it.
[Note: This episode was originally published on Dec 9th.]
- Title
- Top10. The vote that might end EU anti-deforestation law
- Runtime
- 17:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As the year winds down, we revisit a critical moment in the EU’s environmental efforts: the European Parliament’s decision on the landmark anti-deforestation law, the EUDR, back on November 14th.
In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood reporter Sofia Sánchez Manzanaro examine the supporters and detractors of the EUDR and discuss the potential outcomes of the vote.
[Note: This episode was originally published earlier this year.]
- Title
- Top10. The future of the EU budget behind the leak
- Runtime
- 14:50
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Top10. Niinistö report: How the EU must gear up for future crises
- Runtime
- 15:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As the year comes to a close, we revisit a pivotal conversation on how the EU can brace itself for the challenges ahead. A landmark report by outgoing Finnish president Sauli Niinistö offers a sobering reality check, spanning recommendations from climate change management to intelligence sharing.
In this episode, host Giada Santana and politics reporter Nicholas Wallace explore the report’s key proposals, including EU-NATO competition, Niinistö’s intelligence unit concept, and lessons from Finland’s approach to resilience.
[Note: This episode was originally published on Oct 31st]
- Title
- Top10. German coalition collapse: what European leaders fear
- Runtime
- 15:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As we reflect on the events that shaped Europe this year, we’re revisiting one of the most dramatic moments in German politics: the collapse of Germany’s coalition government.
This political upheaval has left European leaders concerned about its impact on European cooperation, especially as the continent braces for Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House. But how do European leaders view Germany’s instability, and what are the broader implications for Europe?
To explore these questions, host Evi Kiorri speaks with Berlin-based reporter Nick Alipour.
[Note: This episode was originally published on Nov 8th]
