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The conservative European People's Party (EPP) is meeting in Valencia for the party's triennial congress. During this two-day event, Manfred Weber, who has been leading the EPP party since 2022 and the EPP group since 2014, is expected to be re-elected. What is behind Weber's longevity at the helm of the EU's most powerful political family? And as he is running unopposed, does this vote constitute unanimous support? Euronews' Sandor Zsiros travelled to Valencia to put these questions to Weber himself. Meanwhile, we spoke with our European Parliament reporter Vincenzo Genovese about how to interpret this result.We also look at a closed-door meeting of the EU Ministers for Environment and Climate, focusing on climate disinformation, and the top European countries for property investors in 2025.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Lauren Walker. Audio editing by Georgios Leivaditis. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday's Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting has laid bare the stark shift in EU member states' approach to migration, as right-wing politics gain ground across the bloc.While ministers are due to discuss issues related to Schengen and security, the focal point will be a working lunch where ministers will explore new migration deals with third countries and how to make the return of irregular migrants more efficient.The obvious harder line that is being taken on both asylum and irregular migration comes as member states face increasing pressure at the EU's external borders, pushing for the adoption of tougher measures and possible deals with new countries.To break this down host Evi Kiorri spoke with our Paris-based reporter, Théo Bourgery-Gonse.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 257-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,514 on turnover of 7.8-billion N-T. The market plunged more than 600-points on Monday as selling was seen among large cap stocks across the board following the news that U-S President Joe Biden will not be seeking re-election. Government Employees to Get 3% Wage Hike in 2025 Premier Cho Jung-tai says the Cabinet has approved a pay rise for civil servants, military personnel and public school teachers. According to the premier, the public sector workers will be getting a 3-per cent hike next year. Cho said the Cabinet believes that civil servants, military personnel and public school teachers should benefit from the growth in Taiwan's economy - which is in recovery mode (模式). Cho also said he hopes the wage hike by the government will prompt the private sector to raise salaries for employees and strengthen Taiwan's competitiveness. EU Rep Receives Presidential Honor Outgoing top European Union representative Filip Grzegorzewski has been awarded a presidential honor for his contribution to promoting relations between the bloc and Taiwan during his five-year tenure. Speaking at a ceremony after being presented with the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon by President Lai Ching-te, Grzegorzewski described Taiwan as "a land of good fortune." According to the outgoing E-U envoy, his top memories from his five-year stint included participating in the 13-hour Ironman triathlon in Penghu, summiting Jade Mountain, swimming across Sun Moon Lake and biking around Taiwan's coastline. Lai said he awarded Grzegorzewski the honor to highlight (強調) the envoy's "outstanding contribution to deepening Taiwan-EU relations." US Biden Condemns Police Shooting of Black Woman US authorities have released a video showing a white police officer fatally shooting a Black woman, in a case sparking outrage across the country. The video includes body-cam footage (一段影片) from the sheriffs who responded to Sonya Massey's home in the US state of Illinois on July 6. It has reignited national debate about police use of force and racial discrimination. Sally Patterson reports. EU Ministers' Meeting in Brussels The EU's top diplomat says Hungary won't be allowed to host a strategic EU meeting next month. EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said the upcoming foreign and defense ministers' meeting would take place in Brussels instead of Budapest. The change may be due to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's surprise, self-proclaimed (自稱) “peace mission” trips to Moscow and Beijing aimed at brokering an end to the war in Ukraine. EU partners overwhelmingly (壓倒性地) saw that as undermining their support for Kyiv. Hungary , which currently holds the rotating EU presidency, blasted the decision. It had expected to host the annual late August gathering. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 城揚建設新推出的「陽明第一廳」 緊鄰三民區的明星學府-陽明國中 46~52坪，每層四戶兩部電梯 最適合有換屋與置產需求的你 讓生活中充滿書香、運動風，滿足食衣住行的消費需求 城揚建設 陽明第一廳 07-384-2888 https://bit.ly/3YvDjc7

Yvonne Murray, RTE Gobal Security reporter, looks at how the UN has reacted to the war in Ukraine as it approaches its second year.

De migratieministers willen dat uitgeprocedeerde asielzoekers sneller uitgezet kunnen worden. Het thema is natuurijk extra actueel na de aanslag in Brussel vorige week: een man opende het vuur en bracht twee Zweden om het leven. De verdachte komt uit Tunesië, deed tevergeefs vier asielverzoeken en was in afwachting van uitzetting. Hoe sturen we zulke mensen sneller terug naar land van herkomst? Kan dat überhaupt? Presentatrice Margje Fikse leidt het debat met: * Ruben Brekelmans, VVD-kamerlid * Carolus Grütters, Centrum voor Migratierecht, Radboud Universiteit

The Washington Post looks everywhere but at the US health insurance system to try to figure out why Americans die so young.

Ministers from all EU states are working on how to deal with the tens of thousands of people seeking a better life in the bloc. But finding a consensus among all 27 members won't be easy. So, what are the challenges?  Join host Imran Khan.Guests:Ugochi Daniels - Deputy Director General for Operations at the International Organisation for Migration.Ferdinando Nelli Feroci - President of the Institute of International Affairs.Leila Bodeux - Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer at Caritas Europe.

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European Union interior ministers have met in Brussels to discuss options to ease the tension between Italy and France over the fate of illegal migrants.

"EU ministers must ‘welcome' Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen The European Commission has repeated its call for EU governments to admit Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia to the bloc's Schengen area, which allows passport-free movement, at a vote in December. Speaking at a press conference on" "--START AD- #TheMummichogblogOfMalta Amazon Top and Flash Deals(Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://amzn.to/3CqsdJH Compare all the top travel sites in just one search to find the best hotel deals at HotelsCombined - awarded world's best hotel price comparison site. (Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://www.hotelscombined.com/?a_aid=20558 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."""" #Jesus #Catholic. Smooth Radio Malta is Malta's number one digital radio station, playing Your Relaxing Favourites - Smooth provides a ‘clutter free' mix, appealing to a core 35-59 audience offering soft adult contemporary classics. We operate a playlist of popular tracks which is updated on a regular basis. https://smooth.com.mt/listen/ Follow on Telegram: https://t.me/themummichogblogdotcom END AD---" " Wednesday (16 November), EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johannsson said that following recent fact-finding missions by EU agencies, it was clear that “these three nations deserve to feel fully European”. “It is high time to say welcome […] they are ready to join,” the Commissioner added, unveiling a new report that states that all three countries have met the criteria for membership. The Schengen area is one of the EU's flagship policies and, of the remaining member states, only Cyprus and Ireland – both of which have complicated internal border situations – are not part of the area. In 2011, Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen status was voted on by national ministers, but accession requires unanimous approval by member states and was blocked by the Dutch and Finnish governments, prompting a delay of over a decade. Although Finland's opposition appears to have lifted, last month the Dutch parliament passed a resolution urging Prime Minister Mark Rutte to block approval citing concerns related to organised crime and corruption. Accession for Bulgaria and Romania would pose “a risk to the security of the Netherlands and the entire Schengen Area,” said Dutch lawmakers. The Czech presidency plans to put the matter on the agenda of the next home affairs ministers – likely to be the last under its six-month presidency – for a decision on 8 December. Ministers are expected to take two votes, one for Croatia and another for Bulgaria and Romania. “The wait has been long, I should say, too long. Expectations are high, rightly so, from authorities but not at least citizens,” said Commissioner Johannsson. Last month, the European Parliament backed a resolution by a 534 to 53 margin in favour of Croatian accession, while MEPs also repeated their own calls for Bulgaria and Romania to join the bloc, describing the continued delay as ‘discriminatory'. The two countries invited a fact-finding mission last month to assess their legal frameworks and governance relating to borders, sharing of security information and efficient police cooperation, in an attempt to assuage any remaining questions from member states. Bulgaria and Romania have “strongly proven” that they have met EU requirements on border control, said Johannsson, who added that there was an ongoing EU mission assessing the visa-issuing process and data protection in the two countries. [Edited by Nathalie Weatherald] https://www.euractiv.com/section/justice-home-affairs/news/eu-ministers-must-welcome-croatia-bulgaria-and-romania-to-schengen/?utm_source=piano&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9715&pnespid=5_B3FSdYJLNE1qiRvD__EYrRuUvzDpl9KbnlxOR2.xdmUtmzlKq6XI82HrEKxejwpBNAqkKQaw "

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European Union energy ministers discuss a possible EU agreement on energy prices in the Czech capital city of Prague (05:32). A senior health expert explains why China should continue with its "dynamic zero" anti-COVID approach (20:06). Many farmers in China are rolling up their sleeves to help ensure food security (22:15).

EU energy ministers have reached a political agreement on emergency measures to mitigate the current high prices of electricity.

Vandaag komen alle Europese energieminister samen voor een spoedberaad over de energiecrisis in Europa. Met de enorme stijging van de energieprijzen, de naderende winter en de onzekere levering van gas moet er razendsnel een oplossing worden bedacht. Een prijsplafond op Russisch gas, extra belastingmaatregelen voor fossiele energiebedrijven en een besparingsplicht, dus allemaal zuiniger omgaan met energie: dat zijn een aantal maatregelen die vandaag besproken worden. Tot voor kort leken deze maatregelen echt onmogelijk erdoor te komen. Gaan deze plannen het wel redden?  Te gast is Bas Eickhout, Europarlementarier voor GroenLinks en vicevoorzitter van de commissie die zich bezighoudt met milieubeleid. In die hoedanigheid zit hij bovenop het energiedossier. Daarnaast is Eickhout binnen De Groenen de coördinator voor het hele klimaatpakket. Kortom, de man in Europa die we moeten spreken vandaag.

Johan Langerock, policy adviser in the European Parliament, discusses his visit to Washington, the future of the OECD two-pillar tax plan, and the EU's green initiative. For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:DSTs ‘Back on Table' if U.S. Doesn't Adopt Pillar 1, MEPs SayEU Stays Focused on Pillar 2 Despite Pillar 1 DelaysPressure Mounts for EU Ministers on Pillar 2 AgreementEU Lawmakers Back Climate Plans but Challenges RemainFollow us on Twitter:David Stewart: @TaxStewTax Notes: @TaxNotes**For more information about the Christopher E. Bergin Award for Excellence in Writing, visit taxnotes.com/students.This episode is sponsored by SafeSend. For more information, visit safesend.com.This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Paige JonesShowrunner and Audio Engineer: Jordan ParrishGuest Relations: Alexis Hart

Eamon Ryan, Minister for the Environment, discusses if the EU can agree a plan to reduce its dependence on Russian oil and gas.

The EU is divided over how to end its reliance on Russian oil and gas. EU Ministers have been meeting in Brussels to discuss how to reduce their dependence on Russian reserves. The German Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, says his country is ready to move ahead with an oil embargo on Russia. The energy minister says the country's not quite ready for a ban on gas. Other countries, like Hungary, remain opposed to a ban on either fuel. More detailed guidance is expected from the European Union in coming days on what companies are and aren't allowed to do under current EU sanctions. The EU's energy commissioner Kadri Simson says demands for European companies to open euro and ruble accounts at Russia's Gazprombank bank cannot be accepted. Brussels correspondent Rosie Birchard spoke to Corin Dann.

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The Danish Foreign Minister, Jeppe Kofod, tells Newshour that the EU has decided to to extend sanctions on Belarus, which is accused of creating the migrant emergency on Europe's border. We also hear from our reporter on the border and ask Russian analyst Konstantin Eggert about Russia's role in the stand-off. Also in the programme, Austria imposes a lockdown on unvaccinated people, and the Myanmar authorities release an American journalist, Danny Fenster. (Photo: Asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants walking toward the Bruzgi-Kuznica Bialostocka border crossing, near the Belarus-Polish border, Belarus, 15 November 2021. Credit: EPA/OKSANA MANCHUK/BELTA HANDOUT)

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Damien is joined by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue in the week that EU Ministers for Agriculture signed off on the new look Common Agricultural Policy.

Dr. Vivian Chan is the founder and CEO of Sparrho, a platform that democratizes science using augmented intelligence. Dr. Chan has a PhD in biochemistry, and degrees in biotech. She has addressed the EU Ministers of Research and Innovation and keynoted the "Next Unicorn" series at Mobile World Congress.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioWere there fines in UK for leaving lock down in early COVID? Are there now? Under current regulations, organisers and facilitators of large gatherings (more than six) can be fined up to £10,000.Brits who do not wear a face covering in places where it is mandatory, such as in shops, supermarkets and on public transport, could be issued with a fine. Police can also break up any gatherings larger than six and can issue a £200 fine if they do not comply. Sparrho - www.sparrho.comB to B to C - It's the very definition of the oft-cited CPG industry “b-to-b-to-c” (b2b2c) model, where the supplier sells its products to retailers, who in turn sell to consumers. ... Many CPGs are today claiming a new focus on consumer centricity; that it's their consumer who matters, who they care about, and who they serve. (www.briansolis.com) B to B - Business-to-business, is a process for selling products or services to other businesses. Biotechnology - a broad area of biology, involving the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products. (wikipedia)Biochemistry - the branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. (wikipedia)Maths C covers additional pure-maths topics (including complex numbers, matrices, vectors, further calculus and number theory). Maths C gives the students an understanding of the methods and principles of mathematics and the ability to apply them in everyday situations and in purely mathematical contexts; the capacity to model actual situations and deduce properties from the model. (wikipedia)Structural Biology - a branch of molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics concerned with the molecular structure of biological macromolecules (especially proteins, made up of amino acids, RNA or DNA, made up of nucleotides, membranes, made up of lipids) how they acquire the structures they have, and how alterations in their structures affect their function. (wikipedia)RNA - ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information. X-ray crystallography - the study of crystals and their structure by means of X-ray diffraction.Homeostasis - the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.Ligand - is an ion or molecule (functional group) that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex. The bonding with the metal generally involves formal donation of one or more of the ligand's electron pairs.

Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Donnerstag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.Fall Breonna Taylor: Polizisten bei Protesten in den USA angeschossen In der US-Stadt Louisville ist es erneut zu Protesten gegen Rassismus und Polizeigewalt gekommen. Auslöser war eine Entscheidung des Justizministers des Bundesstaates Kentucky, wonach es im Zusammenhang mit dem gewaltsamen Tod der Schwarzen Breonna Taylor vor einem halben Jahr zu keinen Anklagen gegen die drei beteiligten Polizeibeamten kommt. In der größten Stadt von Kentucky versammelten sich daraufhin Demonstranten. Vereinzelt kam es zu Zusammenstößen mit der Polizei. Nach deren Angaben wurden zwei Beamte angeschossen. Weitere Proteste gab es in New York, Washington, Atlanta und Chicago. Belarussische Polizei setzt Wasserwerfer gegen Demonstranten ein Tausende Menschen haben in der belarussischen Hauptstadt Minsk gegen die Vereidigung von Staatschef Alexander Lukaschenko demonstriert. Die Polizei setzte am Abend Wasserwerfer gegen die Demonstranten ein. Dutzende Menschen, die unter anderem "Lang lebe Belarus" riefen, wurden festgenommen. Die Menschenrechtsorganisation Viasna teilte mit, in mehreren Städten seien zusammen mehr als 140 Personen inhaftiert worden. Auch in Brest protestierten zahlreiche Menschen gegen Lukaschenko. Dieser hatte sich am Morgen ohne Vorankündigung in Minsk für eine weitere Amtszeit vereidigen lassen. Reisewarnungen für immer mehr Regionen in der EU Wegen steigender Corona-Infektionszahlen hat die Bundesregierung weitere Regionen in elf EU-Ländern zu Risikogebieten erklärt und entsprechende Reisewarnungen ausgesprochen. Wie das Robert-Koch-Institut mitteilte, sind unter anderem fast das gesamte Gebiet Tschechiens, das österreichische Bundesland Vorarlberg und die Provinz Utrecht in den Niederlanden betroffen. Neu hinzugekommen sind auch Regionen in Dänemark, Irland, Portugal und Slowenien. In Deutschland müssen sich Rückkehrer aus Risikogebieten auf das Coronavirus testen lassen, sofern sie kein aktuelles negatives Testergebnis haben. Frankreich verschärft Corona-Beschränkungen Wegen des ungebremsten Anstiegs der Corona-Neuinfektionen greift Frankreich zu noch schärferen Maßnahmen: In der am stärksten betroffenen Stadt Marseille müssen ab Samstag alle Bars und Restaurants schließen, wie Gesundheitsminister Olivier Véran sagte. Im Großraum um Marseille und Aix-en-Provence gilt nun die zweithöchste Corona-Warnstufe, ebenso wie für das Überseegebiet Guadeloupe in der Karibik. In Paris und anderen Großstädten werden Großveranstaltungen mit mehr als 1000 Teilnehmern untersagt. Bisher waren 5000 Menschen erlaubt. Zudem bleiben Fitnessstudios und Mehrzweckräume geschlossen. Minister Altmaier und Maas in Corona-Quarantäne Nach Außenminister Heiko Maas hat sich auch Wirtschaftsminister Peter Altmaier in Corona-Quarantäne begeben. Auf Twitter erklärte der CDU-Politiker, ein beim Handelsministerrat in Berlin anwesender Mitarbeiter eines EU-Ministers sei positiv auf Corona getestet worden. Daher habe er sich vorsorglich in häusliche Quarantäne begeben. Er sei am Freitag negativ getestet worden. Zuvor hatte das Auswärtige Amt erklärt, dass Maas in Quarantäne gegangen sei, weil einer seiner Personenschützer mit dem Virus infiziert sei. Ein erster Corona-Test bei Maas sei negativ ausgefallen. VW zahlt Entschädigung an Opfer von Brasiliens Militärdiktatur Volkswagen übernimmt Verantwortung für seine umstrittene Rolle während der brasilianischen Militärdiktatur. Der Konzern hat nach eigenen Angaben einem Vergleich zugestimmt, der Entschädigungszahlungen an ehemalige Mitarbeiter in Höhe von umgerechnet 5,5 Millionen Euro vorsieht. Hintergrund ist die Kollaboration von VW mit dem brasilianischen Militärregime von 1964 bis 1985. Eine von der Regierung eingesetzte Kommission hatte herausgefunden, dass der Autobauer dem Militär im Geheimen geholfen hatte, sogenannte Staatsfeinde sowie Gewerkschaftsaktivisten in der Belegschaft ausfindig zu machen. Kalifornien will ab 2035 nur noch emissionsfreie Neuwagen zulassen Der bevölkerungsreichste US-Bundesstaat Kalifornien will Autoabgase drastisch reduzieren und ab dem Jahr 2035 nur noch emissionsfreie Neuwagen erlauben. Das sei der wirksamste Schritt, den man im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel machen könne, sagte Gouverneur Gavin Newsom. Die Anordnung gilt auch für Lastwagen. Es sei schon viel zu lange zugelassen worden, dass Autos mit ihren Abgasen die Luft verpesteten. Der Transportsektor sei derzeit für mehr als 50 Prozent des Treibhausgasausstoßes in Kalifornien verantwortlich. Benziner und Dieselwagen sollen durch die Regelung nach und nach verschwinden.

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EU foreign ministers on Monday agreed in principle on a new mission — which would include naval assets — to monitor Libya's UN arms embargo,  German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said. It was later confirmed by his Italian and Austrian counterparts. Monday's decision includes measures to address concerns that the presence of European ships in the Mediterranean Sea would create a "pull factor" for migrants looking to reach the European Union from Libya. The new mission will replace Operation Sophia, which was initially launched in 2015 to stop human trafficking from North Africa to Europe, while also enforcing a UN arms embargo. The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, expressed hope of it being in place by the end of next montheu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diplomatic Brief: First Nations National Chief urges Canada to press Brazil over native violence, and Qatari charities launches relief campaign for flood victims in Sudan, Nepal and more

I sit with Rebecca Hubbard in the Thon Hotel EU in Brussels. it’s a peak lobbying day of the year! EU Ministers decide on (over)fishing quotas for European waters and the Thon Hotel EU is where most of the shady meetings happen and where deals get made, just besides us, as we record this interview. Rebecca specialises in campaigning for ocean issues. I hope you can use Rebecca’s energy and wisdom to advance on your own battles. Dance, do more, be cosmic! Camille

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US mid-term election will affect tax in Congressional lame-duck and 2019 – Treasury sends TCJA’s BEAT and FTC proposed regulations to OMB for review -- EU Ministers meet on proposed Digital Services Tax

This one hour radio documentary charts the amazing 21 year history of The Cross Border Orchestra Ireland, who are based in Dundalk, whilst following them through their Peace Proms 2017 concerts in Liverpool, Dublin, Belfast & Limerick. Founded in 1995 as a peace initiative, the Orchestra has graced some of the most well-known stages across the world. Over the past 21 years, the Orchestra have performed for President McAleese at Áras an Uachtaráin; for the Queen at Hillsborough Castle; at special gathering of EU Ministers in Slane Castle; in Armagh to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Belfast agreement and at the Battle of the Boyne site to celebrate the European Union's contribution to Cross-Border Cooperation, amongst others. Internationally, the Orchestra has toured extensively throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. In addition, they were chosen by the Government to open the 2016 Commemorative Programme Year with a special Peace Proms in the National Convention Centre on New Year’s Day 2016. Featuring interviews with Sharon Treacy-Dunne, Founder of the CBOI, and Greg Beardsell, Musical Director, along with soloists Patricia Treacy, Eoin Hynes, Zena Donnelly, Lauren Murphy and Cormac Keegan, we also hear from members of the orchestra from North and South, including the Colmcille Pipe Band, Harris Piping, the Michelle Johnston School of Highland Dance and the Rooney O'Malley Maguire School of Irish Dancing. Teachers and pupils involved in the Peace Proms from all across Ireland & from Liverpool are also featured, talking about how taking part in the Peace Proms has been a major event for them over the last number of years. The documentary highlights the important role the Orchestra has played not only in building and nurturing vital cross-border and cross-community relations, but in offering young Irish musicians the chance to perform on stage to audiences of thousands across the globe. ‘The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland: 21 Years On’ was produced by Little Road Productions Ltd. and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television License Fee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen in as MLex Senior Energy Correspondent Laurel Henning and Brussels Managing Editor James Panichi discuss new proposals by EU energy ministers to create new energy efficiency laws.

On 14 December 2020, Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner for Agriculture, attended the 3781st meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council chaired by Julia Klöckner, German Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, in Brussels, Belgium.During the Council meeting, the EU Ministers kicked off negotiations on the three regulations fixing fishing opportunities for 2021 in certain areas of Atlantic and North Sea, Mediterranean and Black Seas as well as for certain deep-sea stocks (the latter also for 2022). They also approved Council conclusions on an EU-wide animal welfare label. Finally, 23 member states supported presidency conclusions on front-of-pack nutrition labelling, nutrient profiles and origin labelling.This video shows a joint press conference given by Janusz Wojciechowski and Julia Klöckner on this occasion.

On 29 January 2021, Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice, attended the Informal videoconference of Ministers for Justice and Home Affairs chaired by Francisca Van Dunem, Portuguese Minister for Justice.During the Council, the EU Ministers for Justice and Home Affairs exchanged views on three main areas: protection of vulnerable adults in Europe, criminal law and protection of intellectual property rights, as well as the digitalization of justice.This video shows a press conference given by the two Officials following the Council meeting. 

On 14 December 2020, Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy, attended the videoconference of Ministers for Energy - meeting n°VC-ENERGY-141220 chaired by Peter Altmaier, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy. During the meeting, the EU Ministers held an exchange of views on Energy system integration. Under any other business, the Commission presented Ministers with information on recent developments in the field of external energy relations. Lithuania informed Ministers about the commissioning of the Ostravets nuclear power plant in Belarus and its coherence with the implementation of nuclear safety recommendations. Finally, the incoming Portuguese Presidency presented its work programme for the first half of 2021.This video shows the press conference given by Kadri Simson and Peter Altmaier on this occasion. 

On 4 June 2020, Adina Vălean, European Commissioner for Transport, attended the videoconference of Ministers for Transport - Meeting n°VC-TTE-040620 chaired by Oleg Butković, Croatian Minister for Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure. During the meeting, the EU Ministers for Transport discussed the future of the transport sector in the EU and the need for a sustainable and digital recovery of the sector. Ministers pointed out the necessity to ensure the full recovery and viability of the transport sector in the medium and longer term. Any additional measures for the greening, digitalisation and liberalisation of the transport sector, including measures to promote the uptake of alternative fuels and renewable energy, should be based on a sustainable, efficient and digital approach, whilst considering social, health and economic aspects. Furthermore, Ministers recognized the need for a continued coordination within the sector in order to achieve harmonization and uniform application of the various COVID-19-related measures in order to achieve minimization of health risks, non-discrimination and a level playing field between transport operators in the EU, continuation of free movement of essential goods in the Union, cross-sectoral coordination of the measures proposed in the Tourism and Transport package and restoration of the citizens' trust in transport operations.