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How close is Ukraine to joining the EU?
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- How close is Ukraine to joining the EU?
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- 13:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Diplomats are racing against time to open negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union before Hungary takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 July. Hungary, whose leader Viktor Orban has close ties to Russia, might try to kill or stall the deal. Will EU member states succeed? Global Europe’s editor Alexandra Brzozowski analyzes the scenarios ahead.
Today in the EU
Episode 56
May 31, 2024
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- On the campaign trail with socialist frontrunner Nicolas Schmit
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- 16:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The current EU Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Luxembourg's Nicolas Schmit, is touring EU member states to rally support for national socialist parties and strengthen his party's standing ahead of June's EU elections.Our politics reporter Max Griera, who followed Schmit on the campaign trail, joined us to explain what happened during the tour and what main positions the Socialists’ lead candidate wanted to communicate.
Today in the EU
Episode 55
May 30, 2024
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- EU’s climate action - What's the way forward?
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- 1:23:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The European Union stands as a leader in global efforts to combat climate change, driven by a commitment to secure a sustainable future for all. At the heart of EU climate action lies the European Green Deal, a framework for transforming the EU into a carbon-neutral and circular economy by 2050.
The European Commission set different milestones that are essential to achieve in order to reach the climate-neutral economy objective by 2050. In that context, the 2030 climate and energy framework sets different key targets for the year 2030, notably in terms of emission reductions, the share for renewable energy, and improvement in energy efficiency. Achieving the EU's long-term climate objectives depends on the successful implementation of the 2030 framework.
Among the challenges, a successful transition needs to go hand in hand with economic growth, competitiveness and security of supply, and will also depend on public acceptance. In that context, the next Europea...
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- The future of the far right in Europe, viewed from France
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- 14:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In the face of a deeply divided left, the French National Rally's grab for power is easier than many might expect. How is the party reshaping the influence of the far-right at the European level?We sat down with Paris correspondent Theo Bourgery-Gonse to put French dynamics into the European context.
Today in the EU
Episode 54
May 29, 2024
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- Greens position themselves as alternative to far-right, focus on security and defence
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- 11:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- As the European Parliament elections approach, the Greens are broadening their focus beyond environmental policies to address issues that resonate more with the general electorate, like security, defence, and housing.They are also positioning themselves as the sole alternative to the far-right, which has heavily politicised climate change in a bid to gather more support and secure additional seats in Parliament. But how can the Greens distinguish themselves from the other parties that focus on the same policies and are also battling with the far-right surge? To break down this topic, we spoke with Donagh Cagney, Euractiv’s energy and environment editor.
Today in the EU
Episode 53
May 28, 2024
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- 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.
Today in the EU
Episode 52
May 27, 2024
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- Will the new Dutch coalition fight the EU or seek solutions?
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- 16:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Four Dutch parties, including Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom, have agreed on a government programme emphasising nationalism and a tougher stance on Europe. They plan to seek opt-outs from some European policies, particularly migration, despite knowing these efforts will likely fail. Does this mean they’re going for a strategy of confrontation with Europe or one of cooperation? And will their Eurosceptical approach damage the country’s credibility in the EU? To understand better the essence of Dutch politics, I’m joined by a special guest who knows the ins and outs of this topic, Euractiv's publisher René Moerland.
Today in the EU
Episode 51
May 24, 2024
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- Building a sustainable future - The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
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- 1:21:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The European Commission identifies buildings in the EU as the primary energy consumer, accounting for 40% of our energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions. In December 2021, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to revise the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, as part of the so-called ‘Fit for 55’ package.
In March, MEPs adopted the proposed revision of the Directive. It aims to progressively decrease greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sectortowards climate neutrality by 2050.
Specifically, all new buildings should be zero-emission as of 2030, while Member States must enact measures for energy consumption reduction and renovate a portion of poorly performing non-residential buildings. Additionally, there is a focus on decarbonising heating systems.
Improving building energy efficiency not only reduces bills and energy poverty but also enhances Europe's energy independence, s...
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- EU elections candidates clash over what’s best for European economy
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- 15:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Candidates across the political spectrum are meeting twice this week to confront their adversaries and share on a public stage,their vision for Europe.So, what did they have to say about the state of the EU economy, and what are their priorities for the next mandate?In the latest episode of Today in the EU, we sat down with Euractiv’s Economy Reporter, Thomas Moller Nielsen, who attended the debate.
Today in the EU
Episode 50
May 23, 2024
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- Media Partnership - CODE Talks: A More Competitive Europe Starts with Open Digital Ecosystems
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- 2:24:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- On 22 May the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE) will bring together policymakers, academics, consumer advocates and business representatives to share perspectives on how open digital ecosystems can drive competition in Europe.
New technologies have a profound impact on our lives, the economy and overall productivity. CODE believes the EU must take the lead in encouraging and embedding the principles of openness that will spur growth and innovation both within Europe and around the world.
This event hopes to foster discussion around the principles of openness, including concepts like interoperability, consumer choice and open access, and how they contribute to a thriving European digital economy.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon will be our special guest and will share his ideas on the latest evolutions in technology, including AI, and the importance of embedding the principle of openness into policymaking.
The fireside chat will...
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- FIA European Bureau - Mobility Manifesto 2024
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The FIA European Bureau's manifesto for the 2024 European Parliament Elections. We are committed to working with the next Members of the European Parliament to foster affordable, sustainable and safe mobility for all.
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- How Fico’s assassination attempt sparked debate on political violence
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- 11:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times on 15 May in an assassination attempt that shocked Europe.The attack has brought the issue of violence against politicians back into the discourse and raised some questions about Slovakia as well: What is the current state of the Slovak political scene and how can stability be achieved?To understand better what is happening with Slovak politics, we are joined by Radovan Geist, publisher of Euractiv Slovakia.
Today in the EU
Episode 49
May 22, 2024
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- Which European states stand with Palestine?
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- 11:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- As Israel widens the scope of its invasion of Gaza to the southern city of Rafah, four EU countries might soon officially recognize the state of Palestine, in line with the long-touted proposal for a 'two-state solution' to the Israel-Palestine conflict. It is hard to tell whether the move will have any positive effect on ceasefire negotiations. Euractiv's Global Europe editor Alexandra Brzozowski explains the likely scenarios in the latest episode of Today in the EU.
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Episode 48
May 21, 2024
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- Albert Bourla: Who is the man behind the Pfizergate?
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- 13:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Pfizergate scandal broke in 2021, revealing that during the pandemic, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had negotiated a contract for 1.8 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla via mobile phone texts that remain undisclosed to this day.Today, the case returns to the Belgian courts but the lingering questions remain: Who is the man behind Pfizergate, and what really happened? To look into this topic, we spoke with Clara Bauer-Babef, Euractiv’s health reporter.
Today in the EU
Episode 47
May 17, 2024
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- Four days with Ursula von der Leyen
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- 14:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has started touring member states to rally support for her second mandate and strengthen relationships with national centre-right leaders. The latest visits were to Split, Croatia, and the Italian capital Rome. Our politics reporter Max Griera, who followed von der Leyen across Europe for four days, joined us to explain what happened during her tour and what main messages VDL wanted to communicate ahead of the EU elections in June.
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Episode 46
May 16, 2024
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- Power-to-heat - How can it decarbonise district heating?
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- 1:18:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Decarbonising the heating and cooling sector is central to achieving the energy transition. This is recognised in the European Green Deal and the ‘Fit for 55’ package, as without increasing the share of renewables in this sector, our energy and climate targets cannot be achieved cost-effectively.
Within the heating sector, district heating is proving particularly difficult to decarbonise, as district heating systems operate mostly on fossil fuels. However, some stakeholders argue that power-to-heat technologies could be a good solution, as they use renewable energy for heating.
By converting electricity into heat, power-to-heat technologies have the potential to help raise the share of renewable energy in the district heating sector. Power-to-heat could be particularly important in large heating systems which, due to their high heat demand, and with a lack of local renewables, are the most difficult to decarbonise.
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- Will North Macedonia jeopardise its EU accession process?
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- 12:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- North Macedonia, one of the six Western Balkans EU hopefuls, inched closer towards membership of the European Union after accession talks were launched in July 2020. But the country’s newly elected president, hailing from the nationalist VMRO party, which won the parliamentary election this month, refused to use the country's official name at her inauguration, setting it on a collision course with its neighbours and Brussels. Sarantis Michalopoulos, Euractiv's senior network editor, explains why in the latest episode of Today in the EU.
Today in the EU
Episode 137
May 15, 2024
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- Media Partnership:Transformative Power of Investment in Rural and PostIndustrial Areas Across Europe
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- 1:34:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Regional revitalization – driven by green policies and technological advancements – is a key priority across Europe, and it is clear that this transformation is most urgent in rural, post- industrial, and suburban areas adjacent to major cities.
The role of large companies that operate in these areas cannot be overstated. Their contributions, spanning job creation, upskilling of local workforces, and community investments, play an important role in transforming these areas. Moreover, private sector initiatives can serve as a model for a pan-EU strategy that would breathe new life into these areas.
“Regional Revitalization: The Transformative Power of Investment in Rural and Post-Industrial
Areas Across Europe” will highlight the experiences of these companies and serve as a platform to discuss effective models that EU leaders can look to when navigating regional revitalization. The event will feature insights from experts through roundtable discu...
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- EU elections: The influence of eastern Europe on Brussels politics
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- 12:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Much has changed over the past two decades: The EU has evolved and expanded, with thirteen new members. The 2004 Big Bang enlargement altered Europe's geopolitical landscape and, though its pace has slowed since then, new member states continue to influence and shape the EU's agenda and policies.In this episode, we’re looking together with Alexandra Brzosowski, Euractiv’s Global Europe editor, at what is happening in Eastern Europe and why the geopolitical weight of these countries is increasing.
Today in the EU
Episode 44
May 14, 2024
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- The struggle to put a price on climate change
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- 15:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Fossil fuel intensive industries will soon have to pay for their greenhouse emissions, according to the new Europe-wide carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS2). However, the design of ETS2 puts most of the financial burden on the shoulders of individual consumers.
In this episode of Today in the EU, Economy and Transport reporter Jonathan Packroff analyses this latest addition to the EU carbon market and what it means for the future of the union's citizens.
Today in the EU
Episode 43
May 13, 2024
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- The Czech fossil fuel magnate with a passion for media
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- 14:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Despite being at the head of a fossil fuel empire at a time when the union is traversing a green transition, Daniel Kretinsky has managed to stay off the radar. That was until the Czech billionaire started acquiring media through Europe, magazines such as Elle, Le Monde, Marianne, Czech tabloid Blesk and Czech News Center.
Paris correspondent Théo Bourgery-Gonse joined us in the studio to discuss Kretinsky’s far-reaching influence.
Today in the EU
Episode 42
May 10, 2024
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- A roadmap to EU forest resilience - Tackling climate change and forest disturbances
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- 1:20:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Forests play a vital role in climate change adaptation and mitigation. They act as carbon sinks and preserve biodiversity and ecosystems. Yet, climate change is increasingly causing extreme weather conditions, and damages such as wildfires, windstorms and floods are harming forests all over Europe.
To address these challenges, the European Commission introduced the Forest Monitoring Law in November 2023, a regulation on a monitoring framework for resilient European forests. This proposal is part of the EU forest strategy for 2030, which seeks to strengthen the protection, restoration and resilience of forests in the EU.
More resilient and diverse forests are essential to cope better with environmental disturbances and to adapt to climate change. This strategy also calls for adequate monitoring of EU forests to help forest owners and managers adjust management practices to forest disturbances.
While stakeholders generally support this proposal, som...
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- Agrifood: Biggest climate change contributor, urgent investment needed
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- 12:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A recent report from the World Bank highlighted that middle-income countries are leading contributors to global emissions from the agrifood system. The study underscored the urgent need for more investments in reducing agrifood emissions, suggesting that investments should surge 18-fold, to approximately €240 billion annually. This substantial increase is deemed crucial to halve emissions and propel the world towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050. For a deeper analysis of the report, I invited in our studio Maria Simon Arboleas, Euractiv's agrifood reporter.
Today in the EU
Episode 41
May 8, 2024
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- General Purpose AI Models can`t ignore copyright in the EU
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Artificial intelligence has posed serious challenges to our understanding of copyright. Broadly speaking, general-purpose models are trained on massive amounts of text and images in order to produce handy tools that can generate answers to a vast array of prompts.
That data could very well be other people’s work. When you ask ChatGPT a question, it is putting to use this “education” to come up with a result. But the result isn’t an exact copy of the curriculum, only a reflection of it. What does that mean for the artists, writers and academics whose work has been put into the curriculum? Should they receive some sort of compensation for their work?
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- What will happen to the EU's 119 pending legislative files?
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- 14:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- After the European Parliament elections in June, the fate of 119 legislative files unfinished in this mandate will hang in the balance.The new parliament must decide whether and how to address these pending issues. This decision is expected to fuel political debates and shape the direction of EU policymaking in the upcoming five-year term, as indicated by recent polls.But are all these files to be affected? To look into the fate of the unfinished files we are joined by Max Girera, Euractiv's Network journalist.In this episode you will find more about:
* Fate of 119 unfinished legislative files uncertain after European Parliament elections
* New Parliament must decide whether and how to address these pending issues
* Decision expected to fuel political debates and shape EU policymaking in upcoming term
* Files include child sexual abuse material regulation, lobby transparency, genetically modified crops, and animal welfare rules
* Some files pending due to ...
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- Revival of EU Single Market - Defining the road ahead
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- 1:20:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The European Single Market - one of the EU's greatest achievements - is stuttering, according to several industry stakeholders. Their concerns include too much fragmentation, excessive bureaucracy, and lack of harmonised rules. Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta was tasked with preparing a report on the future of the Single Market, set to be discussed by European heads of government in the coming months.
In today's geopolitically tense landscape, the Single Market is designed to ensure European economic power and industrial strength. But the impact of this varies across EU Member States and European companies, particularly SMEs. Recognising these disparities is crucial, especially when considering the cost burden of the green and digital transitions.
With the upcoming EU elections and a new European legislature on the horizon, significant shifts are anticipated in the Single Market and its development. Some industries, like the mechanical and plant eng...
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- China’s Xi Meets Macron and Von der Leyen to mend bilateral relations
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- 14:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Today in Paris, Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on a rare visit, where he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This meeting occurs against a backdrop of mounting trade disputes between China and the EU, sparking interest in the agenda. As the three leaders convene, each side enters these talks with specific objectives, aiming to secure outcomes that serve their respective national interests.To understand better what is at stake we spoke with Thomas Moller Nielsen, Euractiv’s economy reporter.
Today in the EU
Episode 39
May 6, 2024
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- Net Zero Industry Act and the future of green industrial strategy
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- 13:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- EU countries generally agree that green technologies are a crucial piece of the puzzle to meet climate targets and stay competitive in the renewable energy market. They agree less on how to boost their competitiveness vis-à-vis the United States and China. In this episode we discuss the Net Zero Industry Act and what’s next for the energy industry with Donagh Cagney, Euractiv's energy and environment editor.
Today in the EU
Episode 38
May 3, 2024
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- Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, ALDE's unconventional candidate
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- 14:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Controversial and popular in Germany but relatively unknown in Brussels, Marie Agnes Strack Zimmermann's nomination as the lead candidate of the liberal party ALDE has taken many by surprise. But who is she, and what does she have in store for the European Union?We invited Euractiv’ Germany's politics reporter Nick Alipour to understand Strack-Zimmermann's power and influence better.
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Episode 37
May 2, 2024
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- Farmers take centre stage in parties' EU election campaigns
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- 13:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- After years of neglect in the public debate, agriculture has become a hot topic at the EU level in the past year, with issues like food inflation, farmers' protests, and climate change impact on crops.Consequently, agriculture features heavily in the electoral manifestos and campaigns of many political parties ahead of June's EU elections. I'm joined by our Agrifood reporter, Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro, to discuss this.
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Episode 36
April 30, 2024
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- What would a Europe without Sanchez look like?
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- 14:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In this episode of our daily podcast ‘Today in the EU, we are talking about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who will announce today whether he will step down from office or continue to lead the country. Sanchez's possible departure, just weeks before the EU elections in June, could shake up Europe's political landscape. The abrupt decision came in the wake of allegations of influence-peddling against his wife, Begoña Gómez. But what impact will his decision have on the EU? We’re analysing the situation with Max Griera, Euractiv's politics reporter who also closely follows Spain.
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Episode 35
April 29, 2024
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- Fear of espionage seeps through EU institution after new Afd scandal
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- 14:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In this episode of our daily podcast ‘Today in the EU’, we talk about espionage in Europe.Across Europe, more and more politicians have been accused of having ties with foreign governments in the past month. At the centre of the latest scandal is the German far-right AfD party and its leader, Maximilian Krah, around whom the Afd’s European political campaign revolves.Kjeld Neubert, Euractiv’s Berlin correspondent, joined us in the studio to discuss the latest developments.
Today in the EU
Episode 34
April 26, 2024
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- Generational renewal, the EU’s unfinished business
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- With farmers under the age of 40 accounting for only 11.9% of farm managers in the EU in 2020, the need to ensure generational renewal is becoming a key issue in the agricultural sector.
EURACTIV interviewed Peter Meedendorp, a young farmer from the Netherlands and President of the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA), to find out more about the challenges young farmers face when trying to make a living in agriculture.
According to Meedendorp, the EU should do more to ensure that young farmers have access to investment, land and high quality services in rural areas.
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- Arianna, the other Meloni
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- 14:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In this episode of our daily podcast ‘Today in the EU’, we talk about Fratelli d'Italia, whose most influential members are gathering at a two-day conference in central Italy that begins tomorrow.It’s there that we will learn whether Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will lead her party in the European elections. Many think it can’t be anyone else but her, but there is another option, her right hand in the party: her sister, Arianna Meloni.To delve into her background and influence in more detail, we sat down with Euractiv’s reporter in Rome Alessia Peretti.
Today in the EU
Episode 33
April 25, 2024
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- European AI Roundtable on Copyright
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- 8:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In March 2024, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) hosted the inaugural edition of the European AI Roundtable in Brussels, bringing together representatives from academia, leading AI firms, the wider tech industry, the creative sector, national expert bodies, European Commission, European Parliament, and national governments.
The expert panel discussed the complex relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright, as well as the need to strike the right balance between protecting intellectual property and fostering innovation.
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- EU election insights: Polls, projections, and political dynamics
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- 14:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- With slightly more than a month to go till the European parliamentary elections, surveyors from our polling partner Europe Elects, are focusing on the performance of the political groups, the seats they may get in the parliament, and what are the main concerns of EU citizens.With anticipation of a higher voter turnout than in previous years, according to the last Eurobarometer before the elections, EU citizens appear more aware and engaged than ever with EU affairs.To get a better understanding of the new data from our polling partner, Europe Elects, with us is Max Griera, Euractiv’s network journalist.
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Episode 33
April 24, 2024
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- Les rencontres européennes de la Fepem : l’emploi à domicile à l’heure des élections
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- 2:06:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- "Les rencontres européennes de la Fepem" se présentent comme un rendez-vous au cœur des préoccupations européennes. Organisé par la Fepem, cette rencontre d'une demi-journée, prévue pour le 22 avril dans les locaux du Think Tank EuropaNova et sous le patronage de la Commission Européenne, réunira une soixantaine de participants, dont des candidats tête de liste ou leurs représentants aux élections européennes, des acteurs majeurs du secteur de l'emploi à domicile, ainsi que des représentants des institutions européennes.
Cet événement a pour ambition de mettre en lumière les enjeux cruciaux liés à l'emploi à domicile, en particulier dans le contexte de la prochaine législature européenne. Face au vieillissement démographique, aux défis du care et aux métiers en tension, il s'agit de sensibiliser les décideurs politiques et les acteurs du secteur aux défis et opportunités de ce domaine souvent méconnu mais essentiel pour l'avenir de nos soci...
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- Elections in focus: The Vote
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- 12:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- If you are a citizen from one of the 27 countries that are members of the European Union, you have less than seven weeks before you are called to the polls for the European Parliament election, the first after Brexit. Today, we are getting into the practicalities of the voting process, and looking at the impact this vote will have on the future of the EU. What are the key dates we need to keep in mind and what can we expect from this election?
In our studio, we invited Aurélie Pugnet, politics hub coordinator at Euractiv, to discuss this matter.
Today in the EU
Episode 31
April 23, 2024
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- Title
- What’s in store for the last Strasbourg plenary before June's European Elections
- Runtime
- 11:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In this episode of our daily podcast ‘Today in the EU’ we’re all about the last European Parliament plenary session in Strasburg.The Members of the European Parliament are convening for a last session from 22 April until 25 April, to focus on some remaining files before dissolving this parliamentary mandate. All this in the shadow of French President Emmanuel Macron’s upcoming speech, about crucial issues affecting the EU.To look ahead to this last plenary we spoke with Euractiv's Paris-based reporter Theo Burgery Gonse, who is in Strasbourg.
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Episode 30
April 22, 2024
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- Title
- The EU's economic destiny, according to the Letta report
- Runtime
- 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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Episode 29
April 19, 2024
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- Title
- Organic farming in the EU - What role for a greener Europe?
- Runtime
- 1:16:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Expanding organic farming and agricultural lands in the EU is at the heart of the European Green Deal’s initiatives. Organic farming uses natural substances and processes to produce food and brings environmental, economic and social benefits.
To support European green ambitions, the European Commission launched the Farm to Fork Strategy in 2020. One of its aims is to bolster organic food sales and production with a focus on a fair and sustainable supply chain. This initiative was reinforced through the Organic Action Plan which seeks to achieve 25% of organic agricultural land by 2030. However, currently, only 10% of EU agricultural land is organic.
Organic farming is more labour-intensive and produces lower yields than conventional farmers, while generating similar income. Despite receiving economic support through the CAP, organic farmers feel they remain inadequately remunerated because their selling prices are lower than the retail prices.
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- Title
- Is fear of June EU elections the glue holding the German coalition together?
- Runtime
- 15:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- More divided than ever, Germany’s coalition government still has many battles to tackle, internally and externally. The main bone of contention is the country’s constitutional ‘debt brake’, exposing the growing rift between the country’s three ruling parties.Externally, the coalition is losing ground in the race for the upcoming June elections. One of ruling parties, the liberal FDP, fears that it may not meet the required 5% threshold.To break down what’s happening with the governing coalition in Germany, I spoke with Jonathan Packroff, Euractiv’s Berlin-based economy reporter.
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Episode 28
April 18, 2024
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- Title
- Everything you need to know about Brussels' most controversial conference
- Runtime
- 14:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Far-right leaders from across Europe are supposed to gather today in Brussels for the National Conservatism Conference after the event was disrupted by the police on Tuesday following a shut-down order by the socialist mayor of Saint Josse. Since its inception, Natcon has evolved into a powerhouse event, drawing significant attention and hundreds of thousands of euros in funding. As controversial conservative ideologies gain traction, let’s look at how this conference intersects with the future of the European Union. We talked to Max Griera, Euractiv’s politics reporter who has been covering the event.
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Episode 27
April 17, 2024
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- Title
- Nature Restoration Law
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Green Deal is a comprehensive plan that sets ambitious targets to transform economies towards sustainability, yet there is a long way to go to achieve these goals. Time is running out as the impact of climate change continues to worsen, and urgent action is needed. The S&Ds have already achieved significant progress in promoting sustainable policies, such as improving energy efficiency, supporting renewable energy, and reducing carbon emissions – and all of this with a red heart!
However, there is still much work to be done to fully achieve the Green Deal's targets. We are working towards implementing policies that will drive the transition to a sustainable and carbon-neutral future, such as investing in clean energy and promoting sustainable agriculture. By taking action now, we can ensure a better future for ourselves and future generations.
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- Title
- The Huawei Global Talent Summit at MWC
- Runtime
- 6:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- At this year's MWC in Barcelona, Huawei showcased its latest 5G and upcoming 5.5G technologies, emphasising their transformative potential for both users and businesses.
The second Huawei Global Talent Summit, held during MWC, highlighted the importance of talent development, particularly in fields like AI, to address the needs of the digital age. Prioritising gender equality within the industry is crucial for inclusive innovation and advancement.
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- Title
- Policy Triangle on the PPWR
- Runtime
- 32:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In this first discussion, supported by ACE, we delved into the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWR). We're thrilled to host three experts on this file, Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea from the European Commission, Larissa Copello from Zero Waste Europe, and Annick Carpentier from ACE.
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- Title
- Summit with focus on Iran’s attack and EU's competitiveness
- Runtime
- 15:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In this episode of our ‘Today in the EU’ podcast, we’re looking into this week's EU summit and the pressing topics on the agenda.EU leaders are meeting in Brussels on 17-18 April for an informal EU summit to hammer out the Union’s common reaction to Iran’s attack on Israel and discuss the bloc's competitiveness and economy.To understand better what to expect from the discussion, we spoke with Alexandra Brzozowski, Euractiv’s global Europe editor, and Thomas Moller-Nielsen, Euractiv’s economy reporter.
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Episode 26
April 16, 2024
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- Title
- Our achievements
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The S&D Group has been unwavering in its efforts throughout the 2019-2024 mandate, a five-year span marked by pivotal decisions and significant milestones that reverberated across the European political landscape.
As one of the largest political groups in the European Parliament, we have played an instrumental role in shaping policies and legislation aimed at addressing pressing issues, advancing social progress and championing a more inclusive and sustainable future.
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- Title
- Unpacking the EU's crackdown on Big Tech
- Runtime
- 11:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The European Commission is ramping up its oversight of major tech firms. Google’s parent company Alphabet, META, Tiktok, and Apple are all in the Commission's crosshairs. But experts say that fines might not be enough to halt bad behaviour.As the mandate of many European regulators comes to an end, they are racing against time to leave a lasting mark. Will they succeed in making digital spaces safer before the European elections in June?We’re joined by our tech reporter Julia Tar, who has been following the latest events.
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Episode 25
April 15, 2024
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- Title
- Panama tackling illicit trade
- Runtime
- 12:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Panama is increasingly becoming the hub of illicit tobacco trade, costing the country massive loss of public revenues and at the same time, raising questions over the policy response to this phenomenon.
Meanwhile Europe particularly France, is facing a rising trend of illicit tobacco trade. According to a recent study, in 2022 most EU
member states experienced a decline or at least steady illegal tobacco
consumption, with France bucking the trend.
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