ALDE and Renew in the spotlight as they kick off their June election campaign
In this episode of the Today in the EU podcast, we look at the ALDE congress and the launch of the Renew platform. As European parties wrap up 'Congress Season', Renew Europe is the last to go, convening today, 20th of March in Brussels to unveil its platform and electoral program. Who will step up as candidates, and what lies ahead for a party that looks set to lose major ground in the upcoming European election?To break down the nitty-gritty of the Congress, Max Griera Euractiv’s network journalist, joins us.
20 Mars 202413min
EU leaders meet at a “summit of rural anger”
In this episode of the Today in the EU podcast: As the EU summit on 21-22 March looms, farmers take centre stage at the discussion table. Will EU leaders approve their requests and what hangs in the balance for the agrifood sector this week?We invited Angelo Di Mambro, Euractiv’s Agrifood editor, to our studio to break this down.
19 Mars 202412min
From Ukraine to Gaza, EU foreign ministers face tough discussions
In 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?
18 Mars 202413min
Bulgaria and Romania to partially join Schengen - a bit too late?
On the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, we invited senior editor Georgi Gotev to take a deep dive into Bulgaria’s and Romania’s Schengen admission.From 31 March, Bulgaria and Romania will partially join Europe’s Schengen Area, ceasing border checks for all air- or sea-based travel between Bulgaria, Romania and other Schengen Area countries.But how are the travelling of citizens and the trade of goods affected? And why did it take so long for these countries to join the Schengen Area?
15 Mars 202412min
Final push for the EU's corporate due diligence law with compromises
On this episode of our daily podcast Today in the EU, we’re diving into the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive - or CSDDD - as legislators gear up for a key vote Friday (15 March), the last push to get it over the line.The due diligence law has faced rising opposition since the provisional agreement of a final draft in December. It has subsequently been fighting for its survival, after a last-minute change of heart from a number of member states who have feared a negative impact on businesses.To break down the importance of this legislation and what the voting scenarios could hold, we invited Euractiv’s Economy editor Anna Brunetti into the studio.
14 Mars 202413min
AI Act voted in Strasbourg, military security issues omitted
On 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 Parliament. But is this truly the endgame, and what are the concerns expressed regarding the use of AI in military defence?To dive into this topic, I’m joined by Elisa Gkritsi, Euractiv’s technology editor and Aurélie Pugnet, Euractiv’s Global Europe and Defence reporter.
13 Mars 202412min
NATO 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 Global Europe and Defence reporter.
12 Mars 202415min
Political manoeuvring intensifies ahead of June EU elections
On 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 shape.
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