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Brussels watches as Barnier reveals government to navigate political crisis
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- Brussels watches as Barnier reveals government to navigate political crisis
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- 15:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Newly-appointed French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has revealed his government, keeping much of the pro-Macron agenda while making key concessions to the far-right Rassemblement National (RN).
With a no-confidence vote looming, Barnier faces immense pressure to balance urgent budget reforms amid rising deficits and demands from conservative and far-right parties. The next few weeks are crucial for France’s political stability, as delays in presenting the 2025 budget raise concerns within the European Commission.
Which French ministries is Brussels keeping an eye on, and what’s left of Macron's influence both domestically and within the EU? To look into these questions, we’re joined by our Paris based reporter Théo Bourgery-Gonse.
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- UN Future Summit hoped to be 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity despite key leaders missing
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- 14:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN Summit of the Future, which UN Secretary-General António Guterres described as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to reshape international institutions, even though leaders of the so-called Permanent Five will be absent.
With the Summit taking place just before the high-level week of the General Assembly, discussions are expected to be lively.
However, given the vague language of the documents under discussion and the absence of key leaders of the P5 - the US, UK, France, China, and Russia - many question the possibility of meaningful reform or whether the UN's future can be reshaped at all.
In this episode, host Giada Santana is joined by Brenda Mofya, head of Oxfam in New York, to explore the key takeaways, challenges, and hopes from the Summit of the Future.
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- Germany's border crackdown fuels EU divide on migration policy
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- 13:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- More and more EU member states are moving away from the notion of a united EU front on migration, opting for individual solutions instead. Germany's recent decision to ramp up border controls at all nine of its borders has been criticised by EU countries like Poland, Austria, and Greece.
With the European Commission warning that such actions should only be reserved for exceptional cases, what does this mean for the future of the EU's highly anticipated migration pact? Why are member states increasingly pursuing their own migration policies?
We spoke with our Berlin-based politics reporter, Nick Alipour, to answer these pressing questions.
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- The climate ambitions of the next EU Commission
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- 14:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- All eyes are on Teresa Ribera, after President von der Leyen tasked the Spanish politician with steering Europe's green transition while ensuring its competitiveness. Despite the prestige attached to the role, Ribera sits as one of the few socialists among predominantly conservative colleagues, with whom she might have to compromise during the next mandate. Who will she collaborate with, and what can we expect from the incoming environment and energy commissioners?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and Environment hub editor Donagh Cagney discuss the commissioner nominees and the future of EU energy and environment policy.
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- Von der Leyen launches new EU Commission with surprising picks
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- 14:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her proposed team of European Commissioners, highlighting significant leadership changes. Six executive vice presidents, including Finland's Henna Virkkunen and Italy's Raffaele Fitto, will oversee key policy areas.
Von der Leyen emphasised gender parity, increasing female representation to 40%. But who are the new names, what are the newly created roles and what happens if the team fails to achieve parliamentary confirmation before taking office?
To break down what this means for the new College of Commissioners and their portfolios, Evi Kiorri talks to politics reporter Nicoletta Ionta.
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- Breton out, Séjourné in: What triggered the resignation?
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- 12:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Thierry Breton, the EU's Internal Market Commissioner, announced his resignation from the European Commission on 16 September, citing tensions with President Ursula von der Leyen. In a public letter, Breton accused von der Leyen of requesting that France replace him in a political trade-off for a more influential portfolio, and criticised her "questionable governance".
Just hours later, President Emmanuel Macron nominated Stéphane Séjourné as France’s new Commissioner. But does the new French commissioner-designate have what it takes for the job, and when can we expect the full list of portfolios?
To look into these questions, we’re joined by our Defence Editor, Aurélie Pugnet.
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- Ukraine seeks Western ammunition as Putin threatens NATO-Russia war
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- 12:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- NATO's Military Committee met in Prague on Friday and Saturday to discuss stepping up NATO's support package for Ukraine, after Russia warned NATO that a strike with Western-made missiles would be considered an act of war.
Among other security issues, Allies discussed the establishment of the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) and launching the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Centre (JATEC) as part of NATO's support package to Ukraine.
Despite the urgent need for the West to provide Ukraine with ammunition, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned NATO just before the Prague meeting that allowing Ukraine to use longer-range Western missiles to strike inside Russia would be considered an act of war.
Meanwhile, as the situation in Ukraine unfolds, the realities of war and the need for a strong defence remain at the centre of domestic discussions.
To get an insight in...
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- EU committee rejects double standards on pesticide levels allowed in food
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- 11:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- EU farmers must comply with strict production standards, and so should third-country producers if they want to export to the EU, according to the latest vote by Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI).
On Thursday (12 September), ENVI members rejected the European Commission's proposal to lower the maximum residue levels for certain pesticides and fungicides in imported food. The committee turned down the draft because these agricultural chemicals are not authorised within the EU, and, as such, imported products containing their residues should also be prohibited from entering the EU market. Does this approach signal the start of a new, more protectionist agricultural policy?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and Agrifood Hub Editor Angelo di Mambro explore the growing politicisation of agriculture in the EU and its potential impact on consumers.
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- EU antitrust chief Vestager to leave Commission with a bang
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- 13:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- EU antitrust head Margrethe Vestager is wrapping up her tenure at the European Commission with two major victories as the European court of Justice ruled against Apple’s Irish tax arrangements and Google’s anti-competitive practices.
These decisions reward her close-to-decade-long battles to tackle Big Tech’s dominance in Europe, marking a significant win for tax justice and fair competition.
But can these rulings influence future EU policy as the current Executive Vice-President for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age and Competition prepares to leave office in November?
To look into those two key court rulings, host Evi Kiorri is joined by our technology reporter, Théophane Hartmann.
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- Trump v Harris: The debate that defined the US presidential race
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- 13:26
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening (5 September) for their first – and likely their only – confrontation before the presidential election. With eight weeks to go, polls show candidates are running a neck-and-neck race that could easily swing both ways. Where do Trump and Harris stand on key policy files?
In this episode, host Giada Santana comments on the debate with Dr Liana Fix, political scientist and fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington.
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- Draghi: The EU to consider report's proposals or face 'slow agony'
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- 20:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Mario Draghi handed his highly anticipated report on European competitiveness to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, outlining the urgent need to boost productivity to achieve the EU’s political and economic goals.
Without significant progress, Europe risks falling further behind global competitors, particularly in the tech sector. The report highlights the importance of a well-coordinated transition to climate neutrality, ensuring that decarbonisation also supports growth. With calls for stronger EU regulation and investment in tech innovation and clean energy, Draghi outlines a path to secure Europe’s future on the global stage.
To break down the Draghi report, we are joined by our economy reporter, Thomas Moller-Nielsen.
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- All the President’s women: the candidates competing for the next EU Commission
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- 16:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- As Brussels raises concerns about the next European Commission resembling a 'men's club', President Ursula von der Leyen stands firm on the need for gender balance among the nominees.
While nine women have been proposed so far, von der Leyen suggested last week that the final count has reached double digits.Who are the remaining candidates, and which portfolios are female commissioners aiming for?
In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with Georgie Bradley, spokesperson for the European Institute for Gender Equality, and political Reporter Nicoletta Ionta on how gender equality may shape the upcoming College of Commissioners.
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- Why Macron chose Barnier as France's new prime minister
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- 12:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- After months of political deadlock, French President Emmanuel Macron appointed former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister on Thursday (5 September).
Barnier faces the challenge of forming a government in a fractured parliament, where the far-right party Rassemblement National holds key influence. His immediate tasks include avoiding a vote of no confidence and setting a unified policy agenda – marking the end of the political standoff but the start of new challenges.
To understand how Emanuel Macron reached this decision, who the new PM is, and what the reactions were, we spoke with our Paris-based reporter, Théo Bourgery-Gonse.
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- Strategic Dialogue calls for big changes in EU farm funding
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- 10:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Strategic Dialogue on the future of agriculture concluded on 4 September after almost eigth months of negotiations involving 29 key players in the agrifood sector. The stakeholders have now presented their recommendations, suggesting that the EU's agricultural policy needs a fundamental overhaul to create a more equitable industry. What form should this shift take?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood hub editor Angelo di Mambro analyse the freshly published report and the future of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), with comments from an exclusive interview with Strategic Dialogue's chair Peter Strohschneider.
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- The EU's plan to reshape its defence policy
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- 16:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- As the EU gears up for a new era in defence, the focus is shifting to how the Commission and Parliament will align their differing interests. The new subcommittee's upgrade signals a stronger push for a unified strategy, but uncertainties persist.
With a new Commissioner set to take office, how will their approach influence the EU’s defence policy? And with the Mario Draghi report on the horizon, should we anticipate bold suggestions on defence?
To dive into what the future holds for EU's defence policy we spoke with our security and defence reporter, Aurélie Pugnet.
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- Far-right election success pushes Germany towards political instability
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- 14:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won about one-third of the votes in the state elections in eastern Germany. This prompted parties across the political spectrum to rule out coalitions with the extremist group. Enforcing a domestic cordon sanitaire, however, could result in unlikely alliances and fuel discontent among voters.
In this episode, host Giada Santana and Berlin-based reporter Nick Alipour examine eastern Germany’s history of far-right extremism, the country’s uncertain political landscape, and reactions from leaders across the European Union following Sunday’s vote.
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- How the French political impasse is undermining Macron in Europe
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- 11:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Two months after snap elections, France remains without a coalition or prime minister-elect, despite five days of government consultations. For President Macron, the deadlock means spending vital political capital at a time when the country faces a deficit of around 5.1% of GDP. What are the reasons for the delay, and which names are in the mix for the PM job?
To better understand what is happening with the turmoil in France, we are joined by our Paris based Politics and economy reporter, Théo Bourgery-Gonse.
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- Who is the Telegram CEO and why is he being prosecuted in France?
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- 11:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Paris prosecutors have opened a formal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov as part of a probe into organised crime-related activities on the messaging app, in what is a rare case of a tech executive being held personally accountable for illegal activities on a digital platform.
But who is the Russian-born founder of the popular messaging app, and what is the French investigation about? And can the European Commission have a say on the role of tech companies in regulating online content?
To break down everything that is happening in the Pavel Durov case, we're joined by our Paris-based technology reporter, Théophane Hartmann.
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- Germany's role in the uncertain future of the Schengen area
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- 14:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The nearly 40-year-old treaty that established the border-free travel zone in Europe is under strain as countries like Austria, France, and Germany increasingly flout its rules.
While several countries have been criticised for reintroducing controls at their borders, German politicians are now advocating tighter checks at the borders with Poland and Czechia - measures that could be beefed up if the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which is currently leading the polls, wins regional elections in eastern Germany this weekend.
In this episode, host Giada Santana and Euractiv's energy and environment reporter Niko Kurmayer explore Schengen's uncertain future and Germany's pivotal role in shaping it.
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- Why climate NGOs are taking the EU commission to court
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- 11:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Yesterday and today two NGO groups announced the launch of two climate lawsuits against the EU Commission, challenging both the EU’s taxonomy framework and its 2030 carbon emission targets.
These legal actions are part of a growing global movement where activists are holding governments accountable for their environmental pledges.
In this episode, host Giada Santana and Energy & Environment Editor Donagh Cagney examine the vulnerabilities in the EU’s Green Deal and discuss how recent climate litigations may reshape its future. The discussion features insights from Climate Action Network Europe spokesperson Romain Didi and LSE Policy Fellow Catherine Higham.
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- How are Chinese exports putting Germany’s top industries on collision course?
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- 14:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- China’s aggressive industrial strategy, which has China flooding global markets with heavily subsidised exports, is increasingly placing it on a collision course with Germany’s leading export-driven sectors.
With experts warning that the practice threatens the viability of Germany's economy, particularly in the automotive and industrial sectors, Euractiv looks at how this would affect the German and even the EU economy.
To discuss this, we’re joined by Jonathan Packroff, Euractiv’s Berlin-based economy and transport reporter.
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- Why forming the next EU Commission might be harder than expected
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- 10:50
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- With the deadline to submit candidates for the next EU Commission approaching this Friday (30 August), time is running out for the selection process. The mix of rumoured and confirmed candidates is complicating the task for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as member states seem to be interested in only a few key portfolios, and prioritise respective domestic agendas at the expense of gender balance.
In this episode, hosts Giada Santana and Magnus Lund Nielsen dive into the hurdles hindering the formation of the new EU Commission.
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- What are the controversies around novel foods
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- 12:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The term “novel foods” is becoming more popular by the day. But to make it to the European supermarkets it needs to be assessed by the EU food safety authority and then get the greenlight from the European Commission. Novel foods include innovative products like cricket flour and UV-treated vegetables, as well as traditional foods from other regions, such as chia seeds.
While some novel foods are embraced by the agriculture industry, others, particularly alternative proteins, have sparked heated debates and political tensions. But why do these novel foods provoke such strong reactions and how is Europe navigating this culinary evolution.
To understand these controversies, we spoke with our Agrifood reporter Sofía Sánchez Manzanaro.
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- ECB's high-stakes balancing act amid economic turmoil
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- 16:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The European Central Bank (ECB) is a powerhouse in the EU, wielding influence over financial supervision, foreign exchange reserves, and economic forecasts. The ECB’s main goal is to keep inflation at 2% by adjusting interest rates. Its massive quantitative easing program from 2015 to 2022 aimed to tackle low inflation with trillions of euros.
With current economic stagnation and geopolitical tensions, the ECB’s decisions are sparking heated debates. But how do these decisions affect everyday life and economic growth?
To dive into the ECB’s role and responsibilities, we are joined by our economy reporter Thomas Moller-Nielsen.
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- Getting Europe's rail system back on track
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- 13:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Railways are the most environmentally sustainable mode of transport, compared to cars or planes, yet, they remain chronically underfunded and underdeveloped in Europe. High prices, complex booking systems, and a lack of cross-border coordination are just some of the problems making it harder for Europeans to consider trains a reliable and safe option.
What are the hurdles railways face in becoming the greener choice and what is the EU doing to overcome them?
Host Nicoletta Ionta discusses with Barbara Machado, Euractiv’s energy, environment and transport Journalist, the current state of EU railways, the issues, and the proposals aimed at addressing them.
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- Why the European Union became the drug market's next big target
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- 15:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The European Union is increasingly in the crosshairs of international drug lords, according to the latest data from the European Drugs Agency (EUDA) - a growing focus that has led to an increase in drug-related deaths and violence over the past five years, affecting communities across the EU.
In this episode, host Giada Santana explores the issue in depth with Euractiv health editor Catherine Feore and discusses possible policy responses with EUDA director Alexis Goosdeel.
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- Inside the world of lobbying
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- 12:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Brussels ranks second only to Washington in the number of lobbyists, with nearly one public affairs representative for every person employed in the European institutions, according to recent data by Lobbycontrol.
In the wake of Qatargate, the largest corruption scandal in EU history, that tarnished the credibility of EU institutions, the upcoming mandate offers a critical opportunity to enhance transparency around the influence of lobby groups on political actors. But what are the loopholes that remain?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and Bram Vranken, a researcher at the Corporate Europe Observatory, dive into the murky waters of lobbying politics.
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- Summer Top10: The EU Commissioners guessing game
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- 11:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- With the EU elections just days away, speculations about the identity of Commissioner candidates are growing louder. If the new European Commission president is selected by July, they will have the whole summer at their disposal to form their College of Commissioners. But who is staying, who is leaving, and who are the new entries?
To understand better the situation at steak, host Evi Kiorri talked to Euractiv's politics editor Aurélie Pugnet.
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- Summer Top10: Why authoritarian leaders are on the rise, according to the latest UN report
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- 15:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Around the globe, the number of citizens who show unwavering support for democracy is on the rise but there are also more and more of those voting for leaders who may undermine democracy.
Today, for the first time ever, more than half of the global population supports such leaders. We spoke to United Nations Development Programme's Pedro Conceiçao and Euractiv's politics hub editor Aurelie Pugnet to zoom in on the implications for the upcoming European Union elections.
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- Summer Top10: Ursula von der Leyen: round two
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- 14:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Ursula von der Leyen convinced 401 members of the European Parliament to vote in her favour, out of 707. This time, she was re-elected as Commission President with a 41-vote lead, emerging from the first plenary with a stronger mandate.
Before the vote, von der Leyen delivered a lengthy speech reaching out to centrist and left-wing parties, while excluding the far-right. She outlined the priorities for her next mandate, appearing more confident than ever, but also raising some questions.
To break down what happened during the vote for the President of the European Commission, we are joined by our politics editor Aurélie Pugnet.
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- Summer Top10: What do the UK elections mean for the EU?
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- 12:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- UK citizens head to the polls today for a general election widely expected to end the 14 years of Conservative rule and return the Labour Party to power, prompting questions about what it will mean for the EU-UK relations and why - while Europe is shifting to the right - the UK is turning left.
To understand the implications of the vote, the major players, and the European consequences, we're joined in the studio by Catherine Feore, Euractiv’s editor, with insights from Mathew Nicolson, Europe Elects deputy team leader and UK correspondent.
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- Summer Top10: Can Meloni always get what she wants?
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- 10:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has successfully leveraged her exclusion from the EU top job talks to reinforce her party's Eurosceptic narrative and position herself as a champion against the EU's elitism. But how is her strategy playing out in Brussels?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and Euractiv Italy's Alessia Peretti discuss what Meloni wants from the European Council’s meeting and what she obtained.
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- Summer Top10: Hungary’s plan to 'make Europe great again' begins
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- 11:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" is a saying that feels particularly relevant in Brussels as Hungary prepares to take over the presidency of the European Council—one of the EU's most crucial brokering positions—in less than a week.
From the choice of a provocative motto to its declared priorities, Budapest appears unafraid of escalating tensions with Brussels, disappointing those who hoped this role might prompt a Hungarian realignment with EU values.
In this episode, host Giada Santana and politics hub editor Aurelie Pugnet discuss the direction in which Hungary intends to take the union and the history of bad blood between Orbán and the EU.
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- Summer Top10: A French non to the far right
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- 11:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Defying expectations the French left-wing coalition, the New Popular Front, overtook Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, coming first during the second and final round of France’s snap elections on Sunday (7 July).
The left-wing coalition, however, has not secured an absolute majority, therefore questions arise about who will be the country’s next prime minister, and which parties could collaborate to form a government.
To break down what the future holds for French politics, I’m joined by our Paris-based reporter Théo Bourgery-Gonse.
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- Summer Top10: Unpacking the European Commission’s Political Guidelines
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- 11:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As Ursula von der Leyen worked to get re-elected for a second mandate at the European Commission's helm, she offered concessions across the political spectrum and these tactical negotiations have largely shaped the Commission's next mandate. But what does her manifesto entail, and which points will von der Leyen truly prioritise?
In this episode, host Giada Santana and politics reporter Magnus Lund Nielsen delve into the next European Commission's political guidelines, informed by exclusive documents reviewed by Euractiv.
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- Summer Top10: Von der Leyen battles for Parliament support, Orbán forms far-right group
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- 15:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Ursula von der Leyen is campaigning to secure a second term as Commission president after her party's success in the European Parliament elections and her nomination by EU leaders. She is negotiating with key groups, including the Socialists, the liberals, and the Greens, to secure the 361 votes needed for her confirmation in Parliament.
At the same time, far-right leaders across Europe, including Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, are forming a new alliance with nationalist parties from Austria and the Czech Republic.
To understand the motives behind the talks, the reshuffling, and the ongoing powerplay, our politics reporter Max Griera is here with us today.
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- Summer Top10: The EU's economic destiny, according to the Letta report
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- 13:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In today's episode of Today in the EU, we decrypt the core messages of the 147-page long report by former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta that all EU institutions have been waiting for. Letta's analysis of the EU's single market was commissioned by the European Council a year ago.
The document offers some answers to the unprecedented challenges facing the European Union: the energy crisis prompted by the war in Ukraine, the aftermath of an historic surge in prices, and increased competition from China and the United States.
To find out what impact Letta’s report could have on the EU's economic future, we analysed its overarching gist with Anna Brunetti, Euractiv’s economy editor.
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- Summer Top10: All that changed on election night
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- 11:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- More than 360 million European citizens had the right to vote in this weekend's European Parliament elections. Across Europe, the overall turnout was around 51%, and the results had knock-on effects on individual countries.
Who were the big winners according to the latest exit polls, who were the losers, what happens with the non-affiliated, and in which EU countries were these make-or-break elections?
To talk about what happened during the election night we’re joined by Aurelie Pugnet, Euractiv’s Politics Editor, with comments from Bas Eickhout (Greens/EFA), Manfred Weber (EPP), and Assita Kanko (ECR).
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- Summer Top10: Everything we know about the Draghi report
- Runtime
- 16:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The forthcoming report by former Italian prime minister and former European central bank president, Mario Draghi, on the future of European competitiveness is a valuable opportunity to shape the EU policy agenda for the coming EU legislative term and beyond.
The report will focus on the EU's aim to leverage its numerous strengths and competitive advantages while also tackling existing challenges and facilitating the twin transition towards a sustainable and digital economy.
But why has Draghi’s report been delayed and what reactions can we expect to it? To understand this better we spoke with Euractiv's economy reporter Thomas Moller-Nielsen.
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- What it takes to halt mass tourism in the EU
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- 16:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The European Union is expected to welcome 758 million tourists this year, a number equivalent to about 70% of the entire European population, according to the European Travel Commission. Despite tourism’s pivotal role in contributing to the GDP of several countries across the union, more and more communities are exhausted from bearing the brunt of tourism’s costs.
In this episode, host Giada Santana and tourism researcher Stefan Gössling exchange views on how the EU can lead the way toward sustainable tourism.
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- Wildfires: The prevention tactics the EU must focus on
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- 17:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Wildfires are once again raging in the south of Europe. With rising temperatures and global warming, wildfires have become a prominent issue for Europe, particularly in the summer, showing that the need for effective prevention and management is critical.
But what lessons have we learned in recent years, what is the effectiveness of existing measures, and what are the future steps necessary to mitigate these destructive events?
To break down these questions, we are joined by Balazs Ujvari, spokesperson for the EU's Budget and Human Resources, Humanitarian Aid, and Crisis Management, and Lindon Pronto, a senior fire management expert at the European Forest Institute and a former firefighter.
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- How Scholz's government stabilises despite European instability
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- 15:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Germany's domestic politics has recently stabilised after a turbulent spring. While Europe faces fresh instability, Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government in Germany has taken steps to solidify its position.
What measures have been implemented, and how is Germany preparing to take on more responsibility amid potential challenges from the political instability in France and changes in NATO duties?
To look into these pressing questions, we’re joined by our Berlin-based politics reporter Nick Alipour.
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- Paris Olympic games amid political turmoil and protests
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- 10:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As Paris buzzes with preparations for today's opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games, there's palpable excitement in the air. However, Parisians seem to have mixed feelings about hosting the 2024 Olympics, with murmurs of protests adding an element of tension.
The Olympics are set against a backdrop of almost unprecedented political instability in France: After the snap elections in June, the country has a technical government in place until a new one is agreed. How have these tensions impacted the event?
In this episode, we’re joined by our Paris-based reporter Clara Bauer-Babef to break down the intricacies of these Olympics.
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- How are beverage cartons recycled?
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- How are beverage cartons recycled and what happens to the fibres afterwards? Watch below!
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- Title
- Our life with specialty food ingredients
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Can you imagine a world without variety in food and grocery? Without specialty food ingredients, countless products would lose their characteristic colours, textures, flavours or nutritional value.
Many foods would expire quicker and various solutions for special dietary regimes like fat-, sugar-, and salt-reduced products, products enriched with vitamins, fibres or proteins, and many lactose- and gluten-free variants as well as milk and meat alternatives would be impossible to produce.
This new video shows how the specialty food ingredients’ industry innovates to allow food manufacturers to produce food and drinks that meet consumers’ demands and societal needs, including for healthier and more sustainable diets.
For more information on specialty food ingredients and their benefits, please visit: https://www.specialtyfoodingredients.eu/ingredients-and-benefits/
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- Quantum technologies - How can we lead in the industries of the future?
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- 1:14:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Quantum technologies are one of the emerging technologies deemed by experts to have the potential to radically transform the world. Quantum opens possibilities to process data that are too complex for today’s fastest computers. As a result, quantum technologies have strategic importance for the scientific and industrial competitiveness of the EU, as well as for security and defence investments.
As quantum is a highly strategic field, all major world regions are investing in it. For example, China has committed to invest around $15 billion, while the US has pledged $5 billion in the next decade. On the other hand, the EU has so far committed around $8 billion (around €7.5 billion).
The EU’s Digital Decade strategy aims for Europe to have its first supercomputer with quantum acceleration by 2025, paving the way to being at the cutting edge of quantum capabilities by 2030.
The European Chips Act also includes measures to foster the low-cost, high-volu...
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- Inspiring Energy Solutions Powering our Cities, Homes and Businesses
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- 2 years ago
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- From successful agrivoltaic projects to football stadiums powered entirely by rooftop solar, from wind turbines co-owned by local communities to innovative energy recycling systems for grocery stores, Beyond Fossil Fuels' new Local Energy Solutions map highlights over 250 local renewable energy projects across Europe.
These projects are doing much more than just providing clean power. They’re improving air quality, lowering energy bills, creating jobs, revitalising old industrial sites, and addressing energy poverty. They are true solution multipliers.
We must end our reliance on fossil fuels, and this transition offers more than just a shift from one energy source to another. It’s a chance to redesign our energy system with a focus on community, innovation, shared prosperity, and environmental stewardship. By accelerating the deployment of renewable energy solutions at the local level, communities throughout Europe are demonstrating that clean power generation and soci...
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- Media Partnership: Win-wind solutions in the Baltic Sea region
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- 2 years ago
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- The offshore wind potential in the Baltic Sea region is estimated to be close to 100 GW by 2050. The first Baltic offshore projects will come online in the next few years and will gradually contribute to the decarbonisation of the Baltic energy systems. However, in order to take full advantage of the favourable geographical conditions in the Baltic Sea region and to meet the ambitious EU climate targets, it is important to keep pace with the next projects in the pipeline.
Two important documents adopted by the European Commission in the final phase of the last political term - the Grid Action Plan and the European Wind Power Package – can act as a tailwind for the offshore wind projects. However, both need to be translated into legislation and need to be fully implemented.
This conference will take stock of the current state of offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea region two years after the historic Marienborg Declaration. It will discuss how policy m...
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- Join the 10th European Sustainable Cities Conference in Aalborg 2024
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- 2 years ago
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- Lasse Frimand Jensen invites you to Aalborg for the 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns, which we like to call #Aalborg2024. This year's conference marks thirty years since the first edition of the event, also held in Aalborg in 1994. We will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Aalborg Charter (1994) and the 20th anniversary of the Aalborg Commitments (2004)
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- Making EU digital environments safer
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- 2 years ago
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- To foster trust in today's evolving digital landscapes, users require a cutting-edge strategy that ensures the delivery of reliable and accurate information while actively combating online disinformation and eliminating harmful content.
Introducing AI-Code: a groundbreaking three-year interdisciplinary initiative designed to leverage the power of artificial intelligence and develop future-proof technological solutions tailored to meet pressing real-world demands.
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