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Euractiv TalksBeyond the stigma - How can Europe improve support for women and postpartum mental health?Launched in 2023, the European Commission’s Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health is a holistic EU-wide strategy promoting prevention, access to care, and social inclusion, aiming to embed mental health across all policies and support well-being through early detection, assistance for vulnerable groups, and improved workplace mental health.Women’s health is also gaining attention at the European level. This year, the European Parliament’s health committee is set to launch an own-initiative report on a strategy for women’s health, while the European Commission has published a Roadmap for Women’s Rights calling for gender-sensitive healthcare to address he...
2025-12-051h 17Euractiv TalksMedia Partnership - Delivering on Economic Competitiveness: Digitalization as Driver, Investments as LeverUnder the framework of the Spain Digital Week, the first-ever initiative in Brussels that activates policy convenings (both public and private) on the role of the Spanish community in shaping the European Union’s economic and digital policy agenda, Adigital -the Spanish Association for the Digital Economy-, through its Permanent Office in Brussels, organizes this public policy conference on the relevant issue of economic competitiveness and digitalization as the main driver, with EURACTIV as its European Media Partner.This Policy Conference focuses on boosting economic competitiveness through digitalization and strategic investments. It explores the connections between the Mu...
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Today in the EUWhat Roswall’s Clean Industrial Deal means for environmental policyToday, 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?
2025-02-2618 minEuractiv TalksTech and the new mandate – What are the opportunities and challenges?The last European Parliament mandate introduced the first-ever legal framework on artificial intelligence through the AI Act. This act addresses the risks associated with AI and positions Europe to play a leading role globally.In line with this, the development of the new European AI Office ahead of the new mandate will centralise AI expertise across the EU and play a key role in implementing the AI Act.Looking ahead, a shift to the right following the European Parliament elections may result in fewer regulatory initiatives in tech, a weaker push for market integration, but...
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Today in the EUHow are Chinese exports putting Germany’s top industries on collision course?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.
2024-08-2714 minToday in the EUSummit with focus on Iran’s attack and EU's competitivenessIn 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.
2024-04-1615 minToday in the EUEurope’s industry declines as China 'de risks' from the WestIn the latest episode of Euractiv’s 'Today in the EU', we are looking at how China's drive to reduce reliance on the West is worsening Europe's industrial decline.Beijing’s push to achieve greater strategic independence from the West comes amid rising tensions between China and the West, while Europe is pushing for greater strategic independence from China.To get a better insight into how this affects Europe’s industry, we invited Thomas Moller Nielsen, Euractiv's economy reporter.
2024-03-2912 minToday in the EUNature restoration law: Is it really the end for flagship Green Deal policy?In the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, we’re focusing on the nature restoration law, which has been at the forefront of discussions among national governments in the Council, while the European Parliament has seen its fair share of drama.Despite the compromise reached between Parliament and national governments in February, which notably diluted the Commission's original proposal, there is now not enough support amongst member states.To break down what is happening with one of the last key pieces of legislation in Ursula von der Leyen's flagship Green Deal policy and...
2024-03-2714 minToday in the EUFrom Ukraine to Gaza, EU foreign ministers face tough discussionsIn the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, with Alexandra Brzozowski, Euractiv’s Global Europe editor, we look into the intricacies of the EU's foreign affairs summit.EU foreign affairs ministers are meeting in Brussels today to discuss a number of pressing issues at the very borders of the European Union. But what can we expect from this meeting?
2024-03-1813 minToday in the EUAI Act voted in Strasbourg, military security issues omittedOn the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, we’re looking into the AI Act vote in Strasbourg - and why the lack of reference to how AI will be used in the defence sector is causing some concern.It’s plenary week in Strasbourg and MEPs are gathering to vote on the last files left for this mandate before EU citizens head to the polls in June. Still to be finalised is the Artificial Intelligence Act. Although the EU’s legislative text was adopted in mid-February, it still needs to be ratified by the Parl...
2024-03-1312 minToday in the EUNATO new era: Who’s fit for its top job?On the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, all eyes are on the NATO military alliance, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary with two new members: Finland and Sweden. Lying ahead in 2024 is a mission to maintain unity and find a new secretary general, all while navigating through the hot waters of helping Ukraine without being dragged into a war with Russia.To break down who are the top candidates for the alliance's top position and assess what lies in store for NATO in the future, we spoke with Aurélie Pugnet, Euractiv’s Globa...
2024-03-1215 minToday in the EUPolitical manoeuvring intensifies ahead of June EU electionsOn the very first episode of our daily podcast Today in the EU, we are looking at the upcoming European elections.Campaigns are heating up, with the political parties showing their claws ahead of polls opening in June. According to Euractiv’s polling provider, Europe Elects, the national-conservative ECR group is set to overtake the liberal Renew Europe group as the fourth-largest political force.We sat down with Euractiv’s network journalist Max Griera to break down the numbers and trends and take a deep dive into the political manoeuvring as it starts to take shap...
2024-03-1114 min
Today in the EUToday in the EU: Euractiv launches a daily podcastThis is Today in the EU!The first daily podcast exclusively dedicated to politics and policy in the EU, brought to you by Euractiv’s newsroom.Subscribe and start your day with a fresh perspective on European politics and policy.
2024-03-0500 minToday in the EUThe starting gun in the race for EU’s top jobsIn this episode of EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast, we look into European Council President Charles Michel’s recent announcement that he will step down from his current position and run in the European parliamentary election in June.The prospect of Michel's potential election as an MEP introduces a complex timeline for selecting his successor and raises concerns about a potential power vacuum during Hungary's EU Council presidency.We ask Euractiv's Global Europe Editor Alexandra Brzozowski, and comparative political analyst Catherine Fieschi: What can we make out of this surprise announcement? With the race unde...
2024-01-1115 minToday in the EUEU's divisions on Gaza: Heading towards a change of tone?This week, Euractiv’s Beyond the Byline podcast takes a look at the division sweeping across the EU amid mixed signals from officials on the Israel-Hamas war.EU leaders held a virtual conference on Tuesday (17 October) to decide their common stance regarding the conflict that has exploded between Israel and Hamas in recent days. The talks came in the wake of criticism that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen overstepped her remit with her unequivocal support for Israel.We asked Ricardo Borges de Castro, Associate Director and Head of Europe in the World Programme at...
2023-10-1916 minToday in the EUEU's sex work report: Key omissionsThis week, Euractiv’s Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the hotly contested report on the regulation of sex work.EU lawmakers adopted a report advocating the decriminalisation of people engaged in sex work, while suggesting the 'punishment' but not criminalisation of those who use their services.The report, although lacking direct legislative impact, sparked controversy as it initially proposed the Nordic model, criminalising sex buyers, but later opted for a milder stance.It also called for support and exit programmes for sex workers, highlighting a division among MEPs on the issue of wh...
2023-09-2815 minToday in the EUVon der Leyen's SOTEU: Key takeaways and reactionsThis week, EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast brings you a breakdown of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the European Union (SOTEU) speech on Wednesday (13 September). In her final SOTEU address under the current mandate, von der Leyen used the speech to lay out her achievements - and hopes for the future - for European citizens across areas such as the economy, climate change, and migration.As rumours swirl as to whether she intends to throw her hat into the ring for a second mandate as Commission president, von der Ley...
2023-09-1428 min
Euractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership: Beyond the 'Yes, But' idiom: Envisioning Serbia's Future in the EUThe accession of Serbia to the European Union has been on the current agenda for the future enlargement of the EU since 2012 when it became a candidate for accession. Serbia officially applied for European Union membership on 22 December 2009. Accession negotiations are ongoing.By December 2021, 22 out of 35 chapters have been opened (including all chapters under cluster 1 on the fundamentals of the process and cluster 4 on Green agenda and sustainable connectivity), two of which are provisionally closed.Just like other EU Member States, the Republic of Serbia strives to build a society whose key values are pluralism...
2023-07-051h 15Euractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership - Strategic Raw Materials: Europe’s industrial agenda for a sustainable and resilient futureEurope’s transition to a sustainable and digital society can only happen with a strategic approach to raw materials; from electric mobility and battery storage to renewable energy and energy-efficient buildings, all the way to defence applications, raw materials are essential/indispensable to achieve the EU’s 2050 climate-neutrality ambitions. Aluminium specifically is set to play a key role as the demand for electric vehicles, electricity transmission networks and solar panels increases. A study by KU Leuven shows that the EU energy transition will lead to a 30% increase in aluminium demand by 2040. In this scenario, increasing and preserving the capacity of E...
2022-11-301h 00Euractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership: The EU Methane Regulation after RePowerEU - How energy security and methane action go hand in handIn late 2021, the European Commission proposed the Methane Regulation, the first EU-wide legislation aimed at cutting methane emissions. As reducing methane emissions is crucial to slow down global warming, the EU should lead by the example and adopt ambitious requirements to address methane emissions in the energy sector. Since December 2021, however, the file has stalled in the European Parliament while ambitious measures found limited support or interest in the Council of the European Union. The Ukraine war also changed the energy discussions in Europe.Both institutions are set to release their preliminary approaches to the file soon...
2022-11-302h 25Today in the EUCorruption: the devil is in the detailThis week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are discussing how corruption affects people on the ground and why this is such a complex issue to address.For this episode, we spoke to our journalist colleagues from the EURACTIV network: Alice Taylor, who reports from Albania and Oliver Noyan, who is based in our Berlin office. We also reflect on input from Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, professor of Democracy Studies at the Hertie School in Berlin, and Pawan Kumar Sinha, director of Academic Programmes at the International Anti-Corruption Academy in Vienna.
2022-11-1728 minEuractiv TalksReducing industrial fossil gas demand in Europe - What are the next steps?Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the global energy market disruption has caused a sharp increase in EU energy prices. This is seen in European countries that were particularly reliant on Russian gas supply for residential heating and industrial production.In the run-up to winter, the European Commission is working on its newly released REPowerEU strategy. While Member States plan for a shortfall in gas during the colder months, the industrial sector is already reviewing which supplies will be available throughout the coming winter.Industrial processes requiring fossil gas, especially for heating and cooling, could ex...
2022-10-121h 18Euractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership - Winter is coming: How to shield the most vulnerable and preserve the consensus on the warSome of Europe’s poorest countries and communities would be hardest hit by disruptions of Russian energy supplies. With a difficult winter ahead, Europe’s ability to redistribute costs equitably and to shield the most vulnerable will determine whether it can preserve social cohesion and the consensus on the war in Ukraine. It will also be a test case for its commitment to climate justice in the long run.Which European countries and communities will be most affected by the deepening energy crisis and how well positioned are they to cope? What are the best approaches to miti...
2022-10-111h 19Today in the EUReactions to VDL's State of the Union speechIn a special episode of EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast, we bring you a breakdown of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the Union speech. The president addressed the key issues on the EU agenda and announced new measures, programmes, and plans.
So, how is the Commission planning to support Ukraine? What is the plan for energy? And how can the Union ensure financial stability?
2022-09-1433 minEuractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership - Seeing the wood for the trees: Implications of RED III on renewable energy development & EU energy securityBiomass is Europe’s largest source of renewable energy, currently accounting for almost 60% of our renewable energy mix and 11.5% of the EU’s final energy consumption. Sustainably sourced primary or woody biomass accounts for almost half of all biomass consumed in the EU, making it an essential feedstock for Europe’s energy security.The European Parliament and European Commission have proposed to increase Europe’s renewable energy targets to 45% by 2030, meaning that the EU must approximately double its renewable energy output in less than 10 years. RePowerEU also seeks to move away from Russian-sourced energy, with an immediate focus on...
2022-09-071h 32Today in the EUKosovo's frozen conflictEURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast is back, with a fresh structure and a fresh perspective on what’s beyond the news.For our first episode of the new season, we are taking an in-depth look at current events between Serbia and Kosovo. We ask: How did we get here? What is the impact of the ongoing conflict on the population of Kosovo, regardless of their ethnicity? What is to come, and how is the EU's diplomatic strategy panning out?
2022-09-0122 minToday in the EUEuro and dollar parity: what does it mean? / Turmoil and scandal in French politicsIn EURACTIV’s last episode of Beyond the Byline before the summer holidays, we are addressing the turmoil in French politics. With Emmanuel Macron struggling to set up a functioning government, we look at whether a coalition is a possibility and address the impacts of the Uber files scandal.But before that - the euro and the dollar reached parity this week for the first time in 20 years. With the possibility of the European economy heading towards a deep recession, we ask: what might this mean for the EU and how will it affect the citizens?
2022-07-1418 minEuractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership - Fit for 55: How can we REPower consumers for energy security and sustainability?Schneider Electric, in partnership with EURACTIV, invites you to a panel discussion on how REPowerEU can further empower consumers, so that they could play a key role in transforming Europe energy system in the next seven years. The combination of energy efficiency, demand-side flexibility and electrification can radically transform Europe’s energy system from a bottom-up perspective. The Fit for 55 package has identified ways to accelerate energy efficiency and electrification of critical segments of the EU economy such as building, industry and transport. Solar panels, heat pumps and EV charging stations on one hand; energy efficiency targets, minimum energy pe...
2022-07-121h 12Today in the EURussian espionage in Bulgaria/ Albania faces poverty and is tired waiting for the EUIn this week’s episode of EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline, we are talking about the worst inflation of the past decades and low-income countries like Albania being pushed into poverty. We also ask if accession to the EU remains citizens' biggest hope and why the country’s prime minister is lashing out at the EU.But first, we start our journey in Bulgaria, where the outgoing government decided to expel 70 Russian diplomats for espionage amidst pro and anti-government protests.
2022-07-0719 minToday in the EUNorwegian scientist: Speeding up the implementation of renewables is key to EU’s energy efficiencyThis week we discussed negotiations between the bloc's 27 environment ministers. In particular, their joint positions on five laws which are part of a broader package of measures to slash planet-warming emissions by the end of the decade. We also touched on what the EU needs to do more of and better, to achieve energy efficiency.To hear more on this spoke with Norwegian scientist Nils Rokke and EURACTIV’s Kira Taylor.
2022-06-3017 minToday in the EUUkraine and Moldova on a EU path/ Airport strikes inspire for ‘horror stories’This week the European Council will decide on Ukraine and Moldova’s application to accede to the EU. The decision will determine whether Ukraine and Moldova will be able to embark on the path toward full EU membership, after getting the status of EU candidates, and will draw trajectories for the region’s political development for years to come.To explain better what this means politically for the EU and the rest of the candidates, I’m joined by Alexandra Brzozowski and Cristina Papusoi, who is shedding some light on the Moldovan reality and its hope to join t...
2022-06-2328 minEuractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership - Rural futures: ensuring the EPBD leaves no one behindBuildings everywhere need to decarboniseIn its bid to be climate-neutral by 2050, the EU is revising the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) to be more ambitious towards renovating the EU’s building stock, almost 75% of which is energy inefficient. The recent REPowerEU plan adds further emphasis on the need to cut our energy demand in light of the global energy market disruption. One of priorities of the EPBD proposal is to modernise buildings and their heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. The challenge is to design smart policies to ensure the 130 million people living in rural areas ac...
2022-06-211h 17Today in the EUHungarian license plates on the black market / 'Putinism' on the rise in the BalkansThis week we are talking about a new entry into the black market: Hungarian license plates. EURACTIV's Network Editor Vlad Makszimov is here to help us understand why they are in high demand, the current gas prices in Hungary, and what is happening with the single market.We also spoke with Krassen Nikolov and Spiros Sideris about how Bulgaria and other Balkan countries are threatened by a strong anti-Western wave amid Russian propaganda. We ask: what is at stake? And - what is NATO’s role in this?
2022-06-1722 minEuractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership - The revision of the EU's packaging and packaging waste rulesThe upcoming revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) offers an opportunity for sustainable packaging solutions to advance the EU’s climate neutrality and circular economy objectives.The panel discussion gave the opportunity to stakeholders from all spectrums to explore what the new rules should focus on in order to achieve the objectives of the European Green DeaI. It is essential to rely on evidence-based solutions at a time when the European Union is working to make its economy truly circular. This is why Ramboll presented its latest study which challenges the common perception th...
2022-06-091h 29Today in the EUEU's compromise with Orbán over the Russian oil ban/why monkeypox isn’t the end of the worldThis week on our Beyond the Byline podcast, we're focusing on the extraordinary meeting of EU leaders in Brussels to discuss energy, Ukraine and food security. We'll ask: What sanctions were discussed as part of the meeting? What's happening with the ban on Russian oil? Who was opposed to it and how did the leaders find common ground? To discuss all these questions, I’m joined by EURACTIV’s Kira Taylor.And - while the leaders were negotiating indoors, environmentalist groups were protesting just outside. We also spoke to Fridays for Future's Dominika Lasota about the significance of t...
2022-06-0222 minEuractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership - Accelerating renewable energies in Europe: How to ensure a win-win for climate and biodiversity?This event examined how RePowerEU plans could be implemented in ways that ensure a ‘win-win’ for both climate and biodiversity. It examined the role of science and data to achieve this and draw on some existing examples to explore how best practice in renewable energy siting could be strengthened and scaled up in Europe to help make RePowerEU a success. It also looked at how Europe could harness the global interest and momentum behind RePowerEU to develop and help roll out best practice on renewable energy siting around the world, as part of its climate and biodiversity leadership for impl...
2022-05-311h 16Today in the EU€9bn assistance to Ukraine from the EU / Can electric cars harm our health?This week in our Beyond the Byline podcast, we are focusing on the European Commission's decision to increase the Ukrainian government's short-term budgetary aid by 9 billion and set up a reconstruction platform to help with financing the rebuilding of the country. To hear more on this, I’m joined by EURACTIV’s Economy and Jobs editor, Janos Ammann, who has been following the story.We are also taking a look at the state of the transport industry: what's happening with diesel and gasoline prices, and how, while electric vehicles might be beneficial for the environment, they could have...
2022-05-1918 minToday in the EUWhy is Eurovision so political and what is the new European Political Community?This week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on why the Eurovision Song Contest has become so politicised and whether this year's event is a good reflection of current European affairs.Who are the traditional allies that we will see supporting each other during the big final, which countries are not participating, and what political messages are conveyed with the songs?To break down the politics of Eurovision, I’m joined by two special guests from EURACTIV’s editorial team- Gerardo Fortuna, who is in Turin for the big final and Vlad Maksimov, who has a go...
2022-05-1335 minToday in the EUThe mental health impacts of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine/ The state of press freedom in EuropeIn recognition of the upcoming EU mental health awareness week (9-13 May), this week in our Beyond the Byline podcast we are asking: How has our mental health been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine? What support systems are in place for citizens facing mental health problems? Does stigma around the issue still exist, and how do we tackle it?Together with Laura Marchetti, policy manager at Mental Health Europe and Clara Babef from EURACTIV France, we looked into the situation in Europe and the initiatives currently underway.We also spoke...
2022-05-0523 minEuractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership: Initiatives for a sustainable industry in BrazilThis is the third event in the Brazil Talks webinar series: Sustainability, Innovation and Productivity.The transformation to a low carbon economy and adaptation to the climate crisis is one of the priorities raised in COP26 by all countries.Significant efforts have been made in the Brazilian industry, specially in the latest decade, towards greater efficiency and sustainability. Focus has been given in lower carbon emissions, and social and environmental responsibility. With this modern fashion, Brazilian industry has the potential to become an important player not only in South America, but also in the global...
2022-04-291h 02Today in the EUWhy women have to fight for positions on boards and what will Macron face in France?This week in our Beyond the Byline podcast we are focusing on how companies are implementing initiatives to boost gender equality on corporate boards and in decision-making positions. Listen to our special guest Hedwige Nuyens, chair of European Women on Boards, explain why diversity in decision-making positions is so important, together with EURACTIV’s Silvia Ellena who has been covering the story.We are also taking a look at the aftermath of the French elections: asking why Western leaders were relieved by Macron’s win, what the country's future with Russia might hold, and what is facing the...
2022-04-2924 min
Expliquer l'UEL'abattage des animaux : la boîte noire de l’élevage industrielDepuis 2016 l’association L214 dévoile des vidéos insoutenables. Des vaches qui agonisent, des moutons qui souffrent dans leur sang, des porcs frappés… Ces films pris en caméra cachée ont mis en lumières des pratiques inacceptables et nous ont mis face à nos contradictions : derrière nos steaks bien emballés au supermarchés, à des prix défiant toute concurrence, se cache une vérité peu avouable.Comment en est-on arrivé là ? Agathe Gignoux, responsable des affaires publiques et juridiques pour CIWF France (https://www.ciwf.fr/) nous explique pourquoi la logique industrielle...
2022-04-2915 minToday in the EUThe West demands investigation of the crimes in Ukraine while EU’s energy policy has shiftedThis week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on how western leaders and human rights organisations like the OSCE are trying to investigate reports of war crimes committed in Ukraine by the Russian army. I talked to EURACTIV’s reporter Alexandra Brzozowski to hear more.
We are also talking about how the EU is trying to break away from Russia regarding energy. How has the bloc’s energy policy shifted, and what additional sanctions could follow? I was joined by EURACTIV’s Energy and Environment reporter, Kira Taylor, to learn more.
2022-04-1524 minToday in the EUPoland vetoes international tax agreement while all eyes are on France's presidential electionsThis week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on Poland’s veto of a proposal for an EU directive that would implement the internationally agreed 15% minimum effective tax rate for large multinationals. What were the reactions, and what are the next steps? I talked to EURACTIV’s economy and jobs editor, Janos Amman, to hear more.
We are also talking about the highly anticipated presidential elections in France. What can we expect, who leads the race, and how could the outcome influence the EU Council's rotating presidency? To answer these questions, I was joined by Davide Basso, who...
2022-04-0720 minToday in the EUEU membership candidates on the waiting list and can diplomacy stop the war in Ukraine?This week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on EU membership candidates, progress made, and the silence from the EU’s side. We looked at the instrument for pre-accession assistance and why there is a special process to join the bloc for the Western Balkans. To hear more on this, I talk to EURACTIV’s reporter Vlagyiszlav Makszimov.
We are also talking about how and if diplomacy can be the solution to the war in Ukraine. Diplomats from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul for another round of negotiations without a critical outcome. To see how Russia and...
2022-03-3121 minToday in the EUCoal and nuclear to manage energy crisis and a German state's unwillingness to aid UkraineThis week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on several EU countries' decisions to prolong using coal while others, like Germany, mull whether existing nuclear power plants should continue. So how does the European Commission plan to tackle the issue, and what is at stake for the Green Deal?
To hear more on this story, I spoke to Aneta Zachova from EURACTIV Czechia, Niko Kurmayer from EURACTIV Germany, and our Environment and energy reporter Kira Taylor from Brussels.
We also discuss why a proposal that regional political parties provide financial aid to Ukraine was halted i...
2022-03-1720 minToday in the EUEU meets in Versailles over Ukraine and Russian embassies 'retaliate' after EU sanctionsThis week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the informal summit of EU leaders this Thursday in Versailles. What can we expect from the meeting, and what options are the EU considering for the bloc’s defence? I spoke with EURACTIV’s Global Europe reporter Alexandra Brzozowski to hear more on this.
We are also talking about how some Russian embassies retaliated to Greece and Bulgaria after they followed EU sanctions. To learn more about the reactions, I was joined by Krassen Nikolov from EURACTIV Bulgaria.
2022-03-1013 minToday in the EUEU breaks 'taboo' to help Ukraine and wants to be independent from Russian gasThis week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the latest EU response to Russia’s war in Ukraine and the geopolitical 'taboos' involved in the EU's activation the European peace facility program through buying and sending weapons to Ukraine. We also tackle the country's fast-track EU membership application, and Germany’s foreign policy u-turn. I spoke with EURACTIV’s reporters Alexandra Brzozowski and Oliver Noyan to hear more.
On the bloc’s actions to become independent from Russia when it comes to energy supply, we ask: what are plans are on the table - and how feasible...
2022-03-0327 minToday in the EURussian invasion: How did we get here? And what are the next steps for the EU?This week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the Russian invasion in Ukraine. How did we get to this point? What will European leaders decide in terms of sanctions? And - what does the future hold for relations between the West and Russia? I spoke with EURACTIV’s senior editor Georgi Gotev and EURACTIV’s reporter on Global Europe Alexandra Brzozowski to hear more.
We also spoke about the cancellation of Nord Stream 2 and what the last nail on its coffin was. To break down the main points of the repercussions I’m joined by EURACTIV’s Niko K...
2022-02-2421 minToday in the EUPrices on the rise and the EU-African Union partnership of equalsThis week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on inflation in Europe, what is driving it and why, and what role the European Central Bank in ensuring stability. I spoke with EURACTIV’s Jobs and Economy Editor, Janos Amman, to hear more.
We are also talking about the EU African Union summit in Brussels. After two years of delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition over influence on the African continent is as strong as ever. The EU has put forth proposals for new investments to forge a prosperous and sustainable partnership. To break down the ma...
2022-02-1714 minToday in the EURevolt over EU energy taxonomy and issues with cookies and EU privacy lawsThis week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the EU’s proposed green investment label for nuclear and gas, which prompted several countries, including Germany, to consider legal action. EURACTIV’s energy journalists, Kira Taylor and Niko Krumayer joined me to break it down.
We are also talking about how and why Europe’s most used cookie consent system is deemed incompatible with EU privacy rules. How does it work now, and what should be changed in the future? I spoke to EURACTIV’s digital and media editor Luca Bertuzzi to get the answers to the main que...
2022-02-1013 minToday in the EURussia showers Budapest with money and the COVID certificate the only requirement for travelingThis week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on Viktor Orbán’s visit to Moscow amid Russia's tensions with the EU and the West in general. To break down what was discussed, how the visit was perceived, and what Putin and Orbán took away from their meeting, I spoke with EURACTIV’s Vlagyiszlav Maksimov.
We are also talking about another meeting during the last week of January. EU ministers decided on the general directive that EU countries must follow from the beginning of February regarding the digital COVID certificate. We wanted to know what was decide...
2022-02-0323 minToday in the EUThe escalation in Ukraine and the Italian presidency race explainedThis week, our podcast focuses on the escalation at the Ukrainian and Russian border, diplomatic efforts to maintain peace in the region, and what Russia wants from Ukraine and the West.
To understand the situation as it unfolds, I spoke with EURACTIV’s Alexandra Brzozowski and Krassen Nikolov from EURACTIV Bulgaria.
We are also talking about the presidential race in Italy. Why does it matter, who are the most credible names, how does the voting system work, and how can the election of the President influence Italian politics?
To break it down for us...
2022-01-2726 minToday in the EUEurope's mental health in decline and EU taxonomy 'under fire'This week our podcast focuses on the rise of the suicide rates amongst Europe's youth, the increase of depression among EU citizens, what has been done and what can we do better. To shed some light on how European countries are facing these issues, I spoke with EURACTIV’s editor, Alice Taylor and Laura Marchetti, policy manager at Mental Health Europe.
We are also talking about the new EU taxonomy, what it includes, the teething issues, and why we have had reactions from climate activists such as Dominika Lasota and Louisa Neubeur from Fridays for Future. To bre...
2022-01-2021 minToday in the EUKazakhstan’s unrest explained and the foreign defence ministers meet in BrestThis week our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on Kazakhstan, the demonstrations that caused significant unrest across the country, Russia’s involvement, and possible measures coming from the EU. To shed some light on the story, we spoke with EURACTIV’s Senior Editor, Georgi Gotev and Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili, associate professor of international affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.
We also discuss the first informal meeting of foreign and defence ministers under the French EU Council Presidency, including the hot topics on the agenda and the upcoming military strategy document. To hear more on that, I spoke with...
2022-01-1323 minToday in the EUEU observes tension on Ukrainian border and Spain counts dead migrants in the AtlanticIn the first episode of 2022, EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline focuses on the tension between Russia and Kyiv and the EU’s role in it. A story that started some months ago requires close attention and possibly action from the West. To shed some light on what is happening on the Russian and Ukrainian borders, I’m joined today by EURACTIV’s Alexandra Brzozowski.
Regarding another ongoing issue, this time in Spain, recently published reports show that the past year was the deadliest on the western Euro-African border. Over 12 months, 4,016 people lost their lives on the dangerous Canary R...
2022-01-0611 minToday in the EUBeyond the Byline’s 2021 wrap upIn the last episode of the year, our Beyond the Byline podcast revisits some of the stories that caught our attention in 2021.
From the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has changed our lives over the past two years to the new climate goals and legislation by the European Commission, the international tax regime, and the pushbacks against migrants in the Aegean, 2021 was an eventful year.
To wrap up what has happened in these 12 months, I spoke with EURACTIV’s reporters Giedre Peseckyte, Oliver Noyan, Kira Taylor, Janos Aman, and Mathew Tsimitakis.
2021-12-2318 minToday in the EULukashenko's jailed opposition leader and France's digital push in EU Council PresidencyThis week our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the imprisonment of an opposition leader in Belarus, the practices Alexander Lukashenko’s uses against his political opponents, and the EU’s position. To shed some light on the story, I am joined by EURACTIV’s Senior Editor, Georgi Gotev.
We are also talking about the upcoming French presidency of the EU, the hot topics on the agenda, the focus on digital regulation and tech sovereignty, and what changes to expect. To hear more on that, I spoke with Matthieu Pollet from EURACTIV France.
2021-12-1711 minToday in the EUEU minimum wage directive and COVID vaccinations of childrenThis week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the minimum wage directive agreed by the EU council. What is in the directive, which countries oppose it and what is the future of the minimum wages? To break down the components of this story, I’m joined by Janos Amman, EURACTIV’s Economy and Jobs editor.
We are also talking about the start of vaccinations for children aged between 5 and 11 years old in France and other EU countries. What’s the plan and which vaccine is the safest according to the European Medicines Agency? I spoke with Clara...
2021-12-1010 minToday in the EUFines on the unvaccinated and Merkel's 'biggest mistake'This week our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the fines Austria and Greece are proposing against unvaccinated people, the reactions so far, and the exceptions. Oliver Noyan joins me from EURACTIV Germany to hear more on this story.
We also talk about Donald Tusk's criticism of Angela Merkel's Nord Stream 2 deal with Russia, which the Polish politician called her "biggest mistake". To shed some light on this story, I spoke with Piotr Maciej Kaczynski, an expert of The Bronislaw Geremek Foundation in Warsaw.
2021-12-0313 minEuractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership: Healthy soils for sustainable agricultureProf. Ettore Capri from the OPERA research center, had the privilege of inviting policymakers, academia, industry and civil society to join us in a lively debate moderated by EURACTIV. Our panelists tackled questions including:- What is cadmium and why it is present in European soils?- What are the latest scientific findings on cadmium in phosphates?- What are the bottlenecks to achieving clean soils in the EU?- What can policymakers do to incite farmers to use cleaner phosphates while preserving the EU’s agriculture sector?- How can we make th...
2021-12-011h 31Expliquer l'UELa lutte contre le gaspillage alimentaire, de la ferme à l’assietteCe gaspillage alimentaire représente un triple enjeu - éthique, économique et environnemental. Dans ce podcast, EURACTIV explore des pistes pour lutter contre le gaspillage alimentaire, notamment au niveau de la production agricole.
10 millions de tonnes : c’est le volume de nourriture qui est gaspillé en France chaque année. Si les consommateurs sont responsables d’un tiers du gaspillage alimentaire, un autre tiers de ces aliments est déjà perdu au moment de la production agricole.
Alors que la France s’est engagée à réduire son gaspillage alimentaire de 50 % à l’horizon 2025, ce podcast fait la lumière sur...
2021-11-2914 minToday in the EUEnergy Crisis and Conference on the Future of EuropeThis week our Beyond the Byline Podcast focuses on the Energy Crisis and the effects that this is having on the economy of Europe, especially in terms of impact on the low-middle income classes. I'm joined by EURACTIV's Energy and Environment Senior Editor Frédéric Simon.
We are also talking about the Conference on the Future of Europe, six months after its official start, to shed some light on how it is going and where it is going. For this segment I've hosted our EURACTIV reporter Eleonora Vasques, who is following the work of the Conference.
2021-11-2617 minToday in the EUSwiss/EU misunderstandings and the dispute over the push backs in GreeceThis week our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the launch of a political dialogue between the EU and Switzerland, in an attempt by the two parties to resolve continuous misunderstandings regarding the single market. To shed some light on the story, I’m joined by EURACTIV’s Economy and Jobs Editor Janos Amman.
We are also talking about the reaction of Greek Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to a question asked by Dutch journalist Ingeborg Beugel about the pushbacks against migrants in the Aegean, and the journalist’s subsequent decision to flee Athens to protect herself, which is als...
2021-11-1817 minEuractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership: Leading-edge semiconductors: a cornerstone for Europe’s digital futureThe future of Europe’s digital economy, be it in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, communications infrastructure or autonomous driving, will have an leading-edge semiconductor at its heart.The EU has set forward an ambitious goal to produce 20% of the world’s cutting-edge semiconductors by 2030, up from 9% today. The current chip shortage and its effects on European industry have demonstrated how important a reliable and resilient supply of semiconductors is today. At the same time, Europe’s consumption of leading-edge semiconductors is expected to skyrocket in the next decade.The global management consultancy Kearney has produced a repo...
2021-11-121h 33Euractiv Partner ContentMedia Partnership - Cracking the decarbonization code: How to put buildings at the core of the Fit for 55 package?Buildings are at the center of our daily lives, where we work, live and rest. On average, people spend 80% of their lives inside buildings – from office buildings, schools, hospitals, to homes. With the Covid 19 crisis, we have never spent so much time indoors since the last 18 months.
At the same time, around 11% of the EU population is living in inefficient homes and affected by energy poverty; the annual renovation rate of the building stock varies from 0.4 to 1.2% in the Member States; more than 220 million existing buildings are energy-inefficient, with many relying on fossil fuels for heating and co...
2021-11-121h 00Today in the EUCOP 26 summit and the French/ UK dispute over fishing rightsThis week our Beyond the Byline podcast travels to Glasgow, where the United Nations climate change conference is being held. We focused on its importance for the future of climate and teething issues the leaders have to discuss. To break down the most critical components of COP26, I am joined by Kira Taylor, EURACTIV’s Energy and Environment reporter.
We are also talking about the fishing dispute between France and the UK, the planned punitive measures and the discussion behind closed doors of the two leaders. What did Macron and Johnson talk about, and what can we ex...
2021-11-0412 minToday in the EUCOVID-19 fourth wave and China’s Cosco under fire in GreeceThis week our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the COVID-19, the fourth wave the European countries try to avoid, the offered third vaccine dose and the new measures decided by the EU members. To explain what we know about what is happening in Europe right now, I’m joined today by EURACTIV’s health reporter Giedre Peseckyte.
We’re also discussing the Chinese company that controls 67% of the Piraeus port, the working conditions that are leading to strikes there, the deals signed by the Greek government, and the reaction of environmentalist groups.
To break down t...
2021-10-2817 minToday in the EUPolexit, Kurz resignation and the ''historic" international tax regimeThis week our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the potential Polexit and the tension between the EU and the Polish government over the EU treaties that were considered unconstitutional. To find out more on what is happening between the EU and Poland I’m joined by Piotr Macej Kaczynski from EURACTIV Poland.
We’re also discussing about the resignation of Austria’s chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, the reasons behind it and the political instability in the country. To break down the components of this story I spoke with EURACTIV’s Oliver Noyan.
Finally, we are talking...
2021-10-1417 minEuractiv TalksDigital Inclusiveness: How to ensure no European is left behindThe second event of a EURACTIV - GIGAEurope Digital Debate Series
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the role and perception of digitalisation in our societies, and accelerated its pace. Consequently, there is increasing focus on the importance of the infrastructure that enables large numbers of people to work, communicate, educate, shop and socialise wherever they are. This focus has also led to more questions about the 'digital divide’.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee says too many young people do not have internet access and the digital divide has widened during the pandemic. He called on governments to in...
2021-10-1258 minToday in the EUThe who's who of the Pandora Papers and ministers discussing energyThis week our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the Pandora papers. The massive leak of financial documents revealed the wealth of the world’s most powerful people, allegedly including 27 EU politicians and global leaders. To find out who was on the list, what the reactions were, and if there would be action, I was joined by EURACTIV’s Senior Editor Georgi Gotev.
We’re also discussing the meeting of the EU environment ministers in Luxembourg, the topics on the table, concerns over energy prices at the COP26 Summit, and the Fit for 55 climate package. I spoke with E...
2021-10-0813 minToday in the EUEnergy prices spike and Poland is asked to protect human livesThis week the Beyond the Byline podcast is focusing on the spike of energy prices, the Commission’s monitoring of the evolution of the electricity prices, and its attempt to come up with long-term fixes like investments in energy savings and renewables as the main answer at European level. To break down the components of the Commission's plans to combat the spike in energy prices, I’m joined today by EURACTIV’s senior editor for energy and environment, Frederic Simon. We are also talking about the situation on the Polish and Belarusian borders, where migrants and refugees have been trappe...
2021-10-0117 minEuractiv TalksEU-US relations – What does a re-set mean in practice? A G7 meeting in the UK, a NATO summit in Brussels, followed by an EU-US summit, and a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva. The message of US President Biden's first overseas tour is clear: America is back and Western alliances are not broken. The EU-US Summit marked the return of EU-US collaboration on fighting climate change, after former President Trump pulled the United States out of the Paris Agreement. The US and EU are the world’s second- and third-biggest emitters of CO2, respectively, after China. A joint EU-US summit statement, ou...
2021-09-281h 09Today in the EUGermans to decide on a future without Angela MerkelAll eyes are on Berlin this week as Germans vote on a new government on Sunday (26 September). The final result is difficult to predict but the new government will be one without Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has been in power for 16 years and will step down from politics altogether.
This week's Beyond the Byline podcast takes us to Germany with a special episode focusing on the possible political changes in the EU’s biggest country and their possible impact on EU affairs. To shed some light on the upcoming elections, the electorate’s behaviour, and the exit poll...
2021-09-2315 minToday in the EUThe State of the Union speech explained by EURACTIVThis week our Beyond the Byline podcast is coming to you with a special episode focusing on the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the Union speech.
The president addressed the key issues on the EU agenda, and announced new measures, programmes, and plans. To break down the most important components of the speech I am joined today by no less than six EURACTIV reporters, who will share their expertise on health [Giedre Peseckyte], digital [Luca Bertuzzi], transport [Sean Goulding Carroll], environment/energy [Kira Taylor], rule of law/democracy [Vlad Makszimov], and economy...
2021-09-1523 minToday in the EUPoland to pay daily fines over judicial reforms; Russia discredits the EU in MaliThis week our podcast focuses on the European Commission’s decision to step up its legal feud with Warsaw by asking the top EU court to impose a daily financial penalty on Poland for its’ non-compliance with temporary measures European judges put in place this past July. To hear more on this story, I’m joined today by EURACTIV’s Vlad Maksimov.
We are also talking about a dispute the EU is having with Russia, this time over the EU multinational military training mission in Mali. What is Russia accusing the EU of and what are the Russian...
2021-09-0915 minToday in the EUAustria wants to limit refugee influx from Afghanistan and Parisians could swim in the SeineThis week our podcast focuses on a security conference organised by Austria with the Central Asian states to discuss further strategy regarding Afghanistan. Austria and other EU countries are asking Afghanistan’s neighbours to manage migrations flows and prevent a potential migration crisis like the one Europe faced in 2015.
To connect the dots on this unfolding story, I’m joined today by Oliver Noyan from EURACTIV Germany.
We are also talking about the promise made by the Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo that swimming in the Seine will be possible in the coming years. According to the...
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2021-08-3100 minToday in the EU'Fit for 55,' Belarus migrant stand off and Whatsapp complaintsIn our last episode of the season, the Yellow Room brings you all the reaction to Europe’s “Fit for 55” climate package unveiled this week. To break down the components of this story, we spoke with EURACTIV energy and environment reporter Kira Taylor.
We’re also looking into the latest stand off between Belarus and the EU, after Lithuania accused Minsk of using migrants to put pressure on the EU. How is the bloc reacting? EURACTIV reporter Alexandra Brzozowski sheds some light on the matter.
And finally, we're exploring the latest consumer complaints about Whatsapp's new priv...
2021-07-1520 minToday in the EUFar right leaders want to reform EU, and the promising Sanofi vaccineThis week our podcast focuses on the document signed by the leaders of 16 far-right parties across the EU asking for a deep reform of the Union in order to preserve its heritage. To shed some light on what this new “coalition” brings, and whether it could have an impact on the upcoming national elections in several EU countries, I spoke with EURACTIV’s Senior Editor Georgi Gotev.
We’re also talking about the new cool kid on the EU’s block - a new vaccine that comes from France, where the pharma giant Sanofi has started phase 3 clinical t...
2021-07-0813 minToday in the EUDelta fears and the EU's 'politically suicidal' carbon marketThis week our podcast focuses on the spread of the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant and the threat it poses to Europe's long-awaited return to normality after almost 18 months of restrictions and lockdowns.
What is the World Health Organisation so worried about? What are the plans to shield the EU from another wave of infections and what does Delta mean for the bloc's new COVID-19 digital certificate? We spoke with EURACTIV’s health reporter, Giedre Peseckyte, to find out.
We’re also talking climate legislation and the proposal to extend the EU’s carbon market, a plan...
2021-07-0116 minToday in the EUIreland’s green light for medical cannabis and calls to ban AI face recognitionThis week our podcast focuses on a milestone move by Ireland: approving medical cannabis prescriptions and giving patients the right to have access to medical cannabis and be reimbursed for it. To hear more on that story, we spoke with EURACTIV’s Agrifood and health reporter, Natasha Foote.
We’re also talking about the EU’s data protection agency's call to ban the use of artificial intelligence to identify people in public spaces, the legislative proposal by the Commission and the company that may own your photos. To find out more on that we were joined by EURACT...
2021-06-2414 minToday in the EUThe Hungarian Bill against the LGBTQI+ minority and North Macedonia’s policy win with UEFAThis week, the Yellow Room takes us to Budapest, where the government passed a new bill introducing tougher penalties for paedophilia, in the wake of several cases of child abuse.
However, the new amendments associate the LGBTQI+ minority with pedophiles and bans the portrayal of the homosexual and trans identity to underaged. To shed some light on these new amendments we spoke with EURACTIV’s Vlad Maksimov.
And remaining outside Brussels, we are talking about the Euro football championship and why North Macedonia asked UEFA to intervene after the inappropriate comments of an Austrian player to...
2021-06-1715 minToday in the EUTransatlantic summits and a Bulgarian organ scandalNext week, all the lights will be shining over Brussels, where a double summit is taking place. World leaders are hoping to set a key milestone in renewing the transatlantic partnership and maintaining economic ties between the EU and the US. To find out more about what we can expect from the NATO and the EU-US summits, I spoke with EURACTIV’s Alexandra Brzozowski.
We are also going to Sofia to shed some light on the controversy that still follows the former government of Boyko Borissov and the shady findings on the organ transplant scandal. To hear mo...
2021-06-1119 minToday in the EUSpying on Germans and avoiding Belarusian airspaceThis week our podcast takes us to Berlin, where a spying deal between Denmark and the US is shaking German politics ahead of elections in September. To find out more we spoke with Oliver Noyan and Niko Krumayer from EURACTIV Germany.
Back in Brussels we are talking about what the EU ban on airlines entering Belarusian airspace means in practice, from pilot safety concerns, to the isolated Belarusians and unintended environmental and economic impacts. To hear more on this story, I spoke with Sean Golding Carrol, EURACTIV's transport editor.
2021-06-0313 minToday in the EUEU fury with Belarus and the Turów coal mine disputeThis week, our podcast takes us to Belarus, where a Ryanair plane was forced to land so the Belarusian authorities could detain one of the passengers, the dissident journalist Roman Protasevich.
The event provoked furious reactions from the EU, which described it as an act of state terrorism and slapped fresh sanctions on the rogue state. To shed some light on the story, I’m joined today by EURACTIV senior editor Georgi Gotev.
And back in Brussels, we’re talking about the European Council summit and the outcome of the talks on climate - more spec...
2021-05-2712 minToday in the EUTruce calls over Israeli-Palestinian violence and fake EU jobs controversyThis week our podcast focuses on the Israeli- Palestinian violent clashes, the EU’s position in the peace-making process and the political obstacles and differences among the bloc’s members. To shed some light on the latest developments I’m joined today by Euractiv’s Senior Editor Georgi Gotev.
And going to Paris, we’re talking about how the fake EU jobs controversy and the misappropriation of EU funds brings Marie Le Pen back in the spotlight, her reaction to it and how this case could affect the upcoming French elections. To hear more on this story I spoke wi...
2021-05-2013 minToday in the EUPress freedom crisis in Greece and COVID-19 travel certificatesThis week our podcast takes us to Athens, where things are getting quite shady when it comes to press freedom. Last month we had the mafia-style execution of an investigative reporter, Giorgos Karaivaz, and shortly after that another reporter Kostas Vaxevanis reported to the police that he is receiving death threats. To shed some light on what is happening in Greece I’m joined by Luca Bertuzzi, EURACTIV's digital and media editor.
And back in Brussels, we’re talking about the roll-out of the COVID-19 travel certificates. The Commission aims to put the digital green certificates by the...
2021-05-0612 minToday in the EUThe EU/UK trade deal and Czech PM slams EU auditors as 'mafia'This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the ratification of the EU’s post-Brexit trade agreement with the UK. At last, we may be seeing the turning of the page on economic and diplomatic relations between the two parties. To break down the components of the deal, we spoke with EURACTIV’s Benjamin Fox.
We are also off to the Czech Republic, where a storm was sparked by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, who referred to the European Commission’s auditors as “mafia.” His comment came after a report linked him with one of the largest a...
2021-04-2916 minToday in the EUClimate law decisions and the phantom paper rocking the Western BalkansThis week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the outcomes of the climate law negotiations that took place on Wednesday - the EU and US goals, the reactions, and what the future has in store. To find out more on what happened during the negotiations we spoke with EURACTIV’s energy and environment reporter, Kira Taylor.
We are also touching upon a sensitive topic from last week's news that caused a wave of reactions within the EU and the Western Balkans. The phantom non-paper that proposed the “peaceful dissolution” of Bosnia Herzegovina. To break down the...
2021-04-2216 minToday in the EUMillions spent on consultancy firms and the Northern Ireland crisisThis week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about how some EURACTIV digging led to discussions and examinations over the Commission’s 462 million-euro contracts with several consultancy firms. We are focusing on the Parliament’s next steps and the MEPs' actions. To break down the main components of this story we spoke with EURACTIV’s economy and jobs editor, Jorge Valero.
We are also travelling to Northern Ireland to gain a better understanding on what is happening with the new crisis in the country and what actions the EU and the UK are planning to take to...
2021-04-1514 minExpliquer l'UEUrbanisme vert, l’équilibre entre réalité et futurAvec le défi environnemental et les problématiques de logement, les villes doivent prendre de plus en plus de paramètres en compte dans leurs choix urbanistiques. Il faut veiller à construire des bâtiments les moins énergivores possibles et à ne pas trop s’étaler en surface. Il faut aussi veiller à loger les catégories les plus pauvres, sans commettre à nouveau les erreurs du passé, avec des constructions vieillissantes et aucune mixité sociale .
À Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, la métropole a réhabilité d’anciens sites militaires et requalifié des espaces d’entrée d’agglomération pour en faire l'Éco-quartier Biancam...
2021-04-1219 minToday in the EUThe EverGiven effect and the "controlled vote" in BulgariaThis week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the EverGiven cargo ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal for nearly one week. The impact it had on transport and the economy, before it was freed on Monday.
To dive into the background story, we’re joined by EURACTIV’s transport editor Sean Goulding Carroll.
We are also talking about the very important elections in Bulgaria, where the citizens will head to the polls for a parliamentary election amid a surge of Covid 19 virus cases and after months of anti-government protests.
To break do...
2021-04-0115 minExpliquer l'UELa nouvelle PAC : Entre rêve et réalitéAgir contre le changement climatique, protéger l’environnement, garantir des denrées alimentaires saines et de qualité – la Commission européenne a formulé des objectifs ambitieux pour le monde agricole de demain. La nouvelle Politique agricole commune (PAC) va devoir y répondre – tout en assurant des revenus équitables à celles et ceux qui la font vivre sur le terrain.
EURACTIV vous emmène en voyage, à la découverte d’un lieu en France où ces aspirations ne sont pas qu’un rêve d’avenir, mais une réalité : la Ferme du Pilat, magasin de producteurs à Pélussin (Loire), au cœur du...
2021-03-2914 minToday in the EUThe EU’s frustration over AstraZeneca and the Hungary’s new Chinese jabThis week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the Commission’s frustration over the AstraZeneca vaccine deliveries and the next steps planned by the EU. To analyse the components of the latest developments on the topic, we are joined by EURACTIV’s health team, Gerardo Fortuna and Gierde Pesecktye.
We are also talking about the new Chinese jab approved in Hungary, what do we know or don’t know about the new player on the market and how are the vaccines affecting the political stability of the country. To shed some light on what is happe...
2021-03-2616 minToday in the EUEU climate law negotiations and official ban of bird hunting practiceThis week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the EU climate law negotiations, the progress made but also the obstacles to reaching an agreement.
To analyse the different components of the negotiations, we are joined by EURACTIV’s energy and environment journalist, Kira Taylor.
We are also talking about the official ban of a controversial French bird hunting practice by the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg. To shed some light on the latest developments on the topic we spoke with Anne Damiani from EURACTIV France.
2021-03-1912 minToday in the EUSlovak vaccine-induced political crisis and “green” footballThis week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are “bringing” our international network to Brussels and we are focusing on Slovakia’s current political situation and how it is affected by the purchase of the Russian sputnik vaccine. To break down the main components of Slovakia’s political crisis we spoke with the editor-in-chief of EURACTIV Slovakia, Lucia Yar.
We are also talking about how French football teams are trying to become sustainable and their initiatives to contribute to the upcoming green transition. To find out more about these initiatives we are joined by EURACTIV’S France, Magdalena Pi
2021-03-1213 minToday in the EUVaccine "travel pass" and French trial over data protection risksThis week on EURACTIV’s Yellow, we are talking about the proposed vaccine “travel pass” and the controversy around it. EU countries, whose economies depend on tourism, seem to be eager to adopt the proposed solution, while others are more skeptical about it. To shed some light on these concerns we are joined by EURACTIV’S transport editor Sean Goulding Carroll.
We are also dissecting the reason why the French health ministry is going to court and the controversy over the data protection regulations that seem to be challenged by the use of a health app. To break do...
2021-03-0512 minToday in the EUStrategic Compass and the EU’s €440 million failed gas projectsThis week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about Friday’s summit, where the EU leaders are expected to discuss security and defence issues. During the first part of their meeting, they will be joined by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg for an exchange of views on EU-NATO cooperation. Afterward, they will focus on the EU strategic autonomy and the EU’s new and shiny work in progress - the EU Strategic Compass. To break down the components of the summit we are joined by EURACTIV’S Alexandra Brzozowski.
We are also talking about the findings of a resear...
2021-02-2516 minToday in the EUAviation sustainability and concerns over the implementation of the recovery fundIn the first edition of EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the European airline industry’s sustainability plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The aviation sector is facing the challenge of coming up with alternative solutions and recovering from the crisis caused by the COVID 19 pandemic. To shed some light on the latest developments we are joined by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV's Transport and Environment editor).
We are, also, talking about the concerns among the EU members regarding the delays in the implementation of the EU’s recovery plan by the pandemic. We are dissecting the pr...
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