Podcasts about EURACTIV

The rise and integration of AI in our daily lives is not a futuristic fantasy, and of course, journalism is not exempt. The last few years have seen newsrooms experiment with and integrate AI for various purposes, while the debate whether this leads to better journalism carries on.In this podcast, host Xhoi Zajmi and Euractiv's tech reporter, Jacob Wulff Wold, discuss the state of AI in journalism, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

On Tuesday, March 25th, Tech Policy Press hosted a webinar discussion to talk shop with others on the tech and democracy beat. We gathered seven colleagues from around the world to explore how tech journalists are grappling with the current political moment in the United States and beyond. In this episode, you'll hear the first session of the day, which features Tech Policy Press Associate Editor Ramsha Jahangir in discussion with​ Rina Chandran, Rest of World; Natalia Anteleva, Coda Story; Anupriya Datta, Euractiv; and Anisha Dutta, an award-winning investigative reporter.​This discussion delved into the global implications of these developments and key lessons from reporting in various political contexts. Questions included:​What key narratives are emerging globally from recent shifts in US policy?​How is the rise of a tech oligarchy shaping technology coverage outside the US?​What practical lessons can journalists learn from reporting on technology and politics in non-Western contexts?

Slovensko sa nachádza v období výraznej spoločenskej neistoty, politickej polarizácie a napätia. Decembrová návšteva premiéra Roberta Fica v Moskve, kde sa stretol s ruským prezidentom Vladimirom Putinom, vyvolala kritiku zo strany verejnosti aj opozície, ktorá túto cestu označila za zradu národných záujmov a podkopávanie súdržnosti Európskej únie. Následné obvinenia premiéra Fica voči opozícii z pokusu o štátny prevrat po stretnutí lídra Progresívneho Slovenska Michala Šimečku s ukrajinským prezidentom Volodymyrom Zelenským, ako aj útoky na LGBTI+ komunitu či mimovládne organizácie, zdôrazňujú prehlbujúce sa rozpory v spoločnosti a príklon súčasnej vládnej moci k politike krajnej pravice.Napriek turbulentnému vývoju na domácej aj medzinárodnej scéne je nevyhnutné dôkladnejšie skúmať súčasné politické javy a vyvarovať sa zjednodušeným súdom, ktoré môžu viesť k nesprávnym záverom. Rýchle a povrchné analýzy politickej situácie totiž nemusia odrážať komplexnú podstatu problémov spoločnosti. Mnohé politické javy odohrávajúce sa na Slovensku nie sú izolované, ale sú súčasťou širších globálnych trendov, prejavujúcich sa posilňovaním krajne pravicových síl, ktoré sa stávajú dominantnými v rôznych častiach sveta, vrátane Európy a USA.Je reálna hrozba vystúpenia Slovenska z EÚ?V akej kondícii sa nachádza EÚ z pohľadu geopolitiky, najmä v kontexte nástupu Donalda Trumpa do funkcie prezidenta USA?Existujú dôvody obávať sa možnej postupnej marginalizácie úlohy EÚ a jej možného rozpadu?Čo potrebujú EÚ a Slovensko, aby dokázali čeliť výzvam v podobe nárastu krajnej pravice a geopolitických tlakov z východu aj USA?Diskutujú: Zuzana Gabrižová - šéfredaktorka portálu Euractiv.sk, ktorý sleduje dianie v EÚ Peter Weiss - podpredseda združenia Reštart, bývalý politik a bývalý veľvyslanec SR v Českej republike a v Maďarsku. Dramaturgia a moderovanie debaty: Bohdan SmieškaTvorbu podcastu z verejných zdrojov podporil Fond na podporu umenia a Nadácia mesta Bratislavy.

Cyprus, with its complex geopolitical position and historical ties to Russia, faces unique challenges in the fight against disinformation. In this episode of Truth Talks, Loukia Taxitari of Neapolis University Pafos and Fact Check Cyprus explores the dominant false narratives spreading on the island. From exaggerated claims about migration and threats to national identity to Russian propaganda aiming to weaken support for Ukraine, Cyprus has become a battleground for disinformation. How is the far right exploiting these narratives? Tune in to uncover the truth about Cyprus' disinformation landscape.

In this episode of TruthTalks, Dr Péter Krekó, Executive Director at Political Capital and Associate Professor at ELTE PPK, dives into the dominant disinformation narratives shaping Hungary's political landscape. From the “peace narrative” on Ukraine to attacks on the EU, migration, and green policies—what's driving these manipulations, and how are they affecting public opinion?

Today, 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?    In this episode, host Giada Santana and Euractiv's environment reporter, Barbara Machado, explore the key elements of the proposal and what it means for environmental protection.  

Hostia: Milan Nič (analytik) a Radovan Geist (vydavateľ portálu Euractiv.sk). | Kto je víťazom spolkových volieb, kto porazeným? Kto prekvapil, čo možno čakať v najbližšom období? Aké bude smerovanie krajiny na základe zvolených strán? Po prvýkrát sa volilo podľa nových pravidiel, v sneme bude menej poslancov – prejavilo sa to nejako v kampaniach a v postoji voličov? Hoci sa čakalo, že hlavnou témou volebných kampaní bude hospodárstvo, nakoniec to viac valcovala migrácia a posilňovanie hraníc, resp. bezpečnosť, iba opatrne sa hovorilo o pomoci Ukrajine (napriek turbulentným komentárom a vývoju v diplomacii). Tieto a ďalšie témy v tomto vydaní relácie Z prvej ruky. | Výsledky nemeckých volieb. || IBA PODCAST | Bonus podcastu: Nemecké spolkové voľby 2025 - mimoriadne štúdio. Hostia: Zuzana Lizcová (šéfka Katedry nemeckých a rakúskych štúdií na Karlovej univerzite v Prahe), Elena Seeber (reportérka Rádia Slovensko, Slovenský rozhlas, naživo z Berlína) a Miroslav Kunštát (Inštitút medzinárodných štúdií, Karlova Univerzita v Prahe). | V mimoriadnom štúdiu zhodnotíme výsledok nemeckých parlamentných volieb, v ktorých sa najviac darilo konzervatívcom, no oslavuje aj krajná pravica, ktorú možno oproti predchádzajúcemu parlamentnému hlasovaniu označiť za skokana volieb. Nemecké predvolebné prieskumy sú známe svojou relatívnou presnosťou. | Moderuje: Soňa Hagarová; | Diskusiu Z prvej ruky pripravuje Slovenský rozhlas, Rádio Slovensko, SRo1. Vysielame každý pracovný deň o 12:30 v Rádiu Slovensko.

Yesterday, fifty-nine million voters cast their ballots in what is considered a defining election for Europe's future. It was a big night for the Christian Democrats, which came out on top. This is a good reason for Merz, the likely next chancellor, to celebrate – but maybe not too hard, as the far-right AfD is now the second force in parliament. For the Social Democrats, it was more of an existential crisis, performing the lowest score ever in a result that Scholz himself described as a "defeat." But what happens next? And what does Merz hold for the future of the EU? Euractiv's editor-in-chief Matthew Karnitschnig and German bureau chief Nick Alipour reacted to the results as they were coming in from our Berlin office.

The centre right CDU party won the most seats in the German election yesterday with the far right AFD party second on just over 20% percent. Now the question is who the CDU leader Friederich Merz will form a coalition government with in order to kick start a moribund economy,Europe's most important. But the backdrop to this vote is the awful anniversary of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine exactly 3 years ago and the geopolitical upheaval of Donald Trump. So to discuss what all this means for the European economy Joe spoke to Monika Bickauskaite-Aleliune formerly with the German Marshall Fund and currently the public policy director at the Key Elements Group along with Matthew Karnitschnig The Editor In chief of Euractiv.

The first round of US-Russia talks on a potential Ukraine peace deal kicked off yesterday in Riyadh – behind closed doors and without a single European or Ukrainian representative. The meeting caps off a week of American shock therapy for the continent, from Trump's call with Putin to tough talk from US top brass in Munich, which sent shockwaves to Brussels and Kyiv, leaving them wondering about their role – if any – in the deal. Zelenskyy has insisted no deal happens without Kyiv while EU leaders met for an emergency meeting in Paris on Monday, though there was little they could agree on. But if European leaders are not at the negotiation table, how will they make their voices heard? And how does Brussels guarantee Ukraine will only accept a deal that meets their demands? To answer these questions, Euractiv's chief diplomatic correspondent, Alexandra Brzozowski, sat down with the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas.

Kam smeruje svetový poriadok s Trumpom? Opäť sa bude rozhodovať o nás bez nás? A prečo má z toho slovenský premiér radosť? So šéfredaktorom portálu Euractiv.sk Radovanom Geistom sa rozprával Mirek Tóda.

Last weekend, Munich hosted the world's premier geopolitical forum amid shifting alliances and rising tensions across country lines.  In the Bavarian capital leaders convened to debate on everything from global governance to climate security. But the real question for Europeans remains how the ongoing war in Ukraine will end, and on whose terms after Trump held a “lengthy and productive” call with Putin last week.  Will Europe play a role in shaping the outcome, or will it be forced to accept a deal dictated by Washington?  In this episode, producer Charles Cohen and Chief Diplomatic Correspondent Alexandra Brzozowski go through highlights and lowlights from the Munich Security Conference.  

Are you looking forward to celebrating the day of love? You're not the only one. For food producers, the day is a test of how far consumers are willing to stretch their budgets. After all, chocolate prices have been skyrocketing due to a perfect storm of supply chain disruptions, climate change, and energy crisis. Only in December 2024, cocoa bean prices surged by 250%. How is inflation shaping broader food trends in Europe? And what alternatives to cocoa beans chocolate could we soon see?  In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood reporter Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro explore how the food market is adapting to unprecedented costs.  

Across the Western Balkans and beyond, the eye watering prices of food products have led citizens to successfully boycott supermarkets in the past two weeks.  In Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro, sales were down to 30% or more. This weekend, Calin Georgescu, polls' frontrunner in Romania, called on people to boycott foreign-owned supermarkets, “to support Romanian producers.” In November, the relatively unknown independent politician turned Tiktok star. Georgescu won the first round of the presidential election. However, the country's top court then annulled the result over alleged Russian interference.  How has Georgescu's platform changed since? And what strategy is the government adopting against foreign interference ahead of the next elections in May?                                                                   In this episode, host Giada Santana and Bucharest-based Global Focus think thank director Oana Popescu – Zamfir analyse the supermarket boycott phenomenon, and the road ahead the Romanian election.  

NATO members are meeting in Brussels today for the first time since Trump took office to discuss defence spending pledges, GDP targets, and weapons delivery to Kyiv. The bloc is feeling the pressure. Trump infamously said he could end the war in 24 hours – yet in politics, 24 hours can change a lot. This meeting is a chance to show the US that the EU countries are doing their part in the Alliance, but there is a nagging doubt this may not be enough to persuade Washington to stay on in Ukraine.  So, what deliverables can we expect from NATO talks? And is Europe ready to assert its role in the Ukraine peace plan?  In this episode, host Giada Santana and defence editor Aurelie Pugnet talk about the NATO meeting ahead and MEP Virginijus Sinkevicius speaks about Ukraine's bargaining chips.

Eighty world leaders are in Paris for the final day of the AI Summit, a key forum for Europe's renewed push to close the gap with AI powerhouses—the U.S. and China.For years, the high cost of innovation kept Europe on the sidelines. That's changing. French President Emmanuel Macron said the country has secured more than €100 billion in private funding to drive technological breakthroughs. Meanwhile, the European Commission is backing a €150 billion investment through a joint venture of private firms aiming to position the EU as a global AI leader.Brussels wants rapid progress. But will that come at the expense of safety and oversight? And how is this summit reshaping the global AI conversation?In this episode, host Giada Santana and tech reporter Jacob Wulff Wold discuss Europe's ambitions voiced at the AI summit. 

Five years after the Brexit referendum, the UK has undergone its biggest change in a century. In Westminister, five prime ministers have tried – and failed – to stabilise the country's political and financial lifeline. Now, it is Starmer's turn. In Brussels, hopes rest on his success, especially in rekindling diplomatic ties on trade, defence, and youth mobility.  Where are we at in negotiations? And how is Brexit still influencing London's decisions?In this episode, host Giada Santana talks to Euractiv's editor Owen Morgan and BREXIT expert Joël Reland about the future of EU-UK relations. 

For the first time in 60 years, France started the year without a budget bill after December's vote triggered the collapse of Prime Minister Barnier's three-month-old government. But this week, new PM Michel Bayrou managed to push through the budget – avoid the New Popular Front alliance's no-confidence vote and secure his own job in the process.   Now, the opposition is pointing finger at one party in particular: the Socialists, who broke away from the NFP and decided not to rally behind the group's vote. The party divisions in the NFP could mark the end of the alliance, and leave France's left in limbo.   Could the socialists deal the final blow to NFP?  In this episode, host Giada Santana and Paris-based politics reporter Theo Bourgery-Gonse make sense of the french left's fragmentation and PM Bayrou's latest moves. 

After Canada, Mexico, and China, the EU could be next to face the threat of tariffs as Donald Trump's latest remarks suggest levies on European goods may be imminent. Is Brussels prepared to retaliate? And how might the bloc get entangled in a global trade war?In this episode, host Giada Santana and economy reporter Thomas Moller-Nielsen break down Trump's strategy—and what it could mean for the EU.

EU má za sebou historicky první obranný summit evropských lídrů a Komise mezitím připravuje dokument, který má evropský bezpečnostní kurz přesměrovat. Jaká je budoucnost obrany EU? A kde na její posílení vzít peníze? V podcastu Evropa zblízka odpovídá redaktor EURACTIV.cz Ondřej Plevák. V podcastu zazněly teze z konference České priority v evropské politice: - v čase od 4:06 hovoří výkonný ředitel EDA Jiří Šedivý - v čase od 12:50 hovoří Radim Samek z Ministerstva obrany - v čase od 17:21 hovoří Kateřina Kočí z VŠE - v čase od 17:36 hovoří Jiří Šedivý - v čase od 17:50 hovoří Ondřej Kolář, europoslanec TOP 09

The new Chinese AI model DeepSeek R1 is making waves worldwide as the start up behind it says it runs at a fraction of the cost of all existing models on the market. That seems impressive. Or sort of. In the EU, at least eleven member states have promptly reacted to the launch, demanding the platform clarification on its privacy policy. Brussels' investigation, on the other hand, has yet to reach conclusions. What rules could the Chinese startup be in violation of? Where does the data go? In this episode, host Giada Santana and tech reporter Claudie Moreau ask DeepSeek some of these questions directly and analyse what measures Brussels can implement to protect users.

Concerns over the EU's trade deal with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay have stalled negotiations for two decades. Now, the agreement is signed – but its opposition is far from sealed. Farmers worry it means unfair competition and fear cheaper, less-regulated imports could threaten their livelihoods. Economy Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen stepped in last week to ease tensions over Mercosur's impact. Was it enough? And how is the Commission handling the pushback? In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood reporter Maria Simon Arboleas analyse the fragmentation around the Mercosur agreement and the Commission's plan to move forward.

Less than a month before the publication of the Clean Industrial Deal, executive commissioner Teresa Ribera speaks to host Giada Santana and EET editor Donagh Cagney about competitiveness, environmental NGOs lobbying and the hostile political climate standing in her way.

Not many could have guessed that the 2024 railway accident in Novi Sad, Serbia's second-largest city, would spark some of the largest protests in the country's post-Soviet history, ultimately leading to Prime Minister Miloš Vučević's resignation. While demonstrators are demanding accountability for the 15 lives lost in the railway ceiling collapse, they also want greater transparency and the rule of law enforcement. But Serbia's political landscape offers little in the way of real opposition to President Aleksandar Vučić. How did the country reach this breaking point? And what comes next? In this episode, producer Charles Cohen speaks with Engjellushe Morina, a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, to unpack the roots of Serbia's mass protests and what lies ahead.

European Commission's President von der Leyen unveils today her 'North Star' of economic strategy: the Competitiveness Compass. Beyond the motto of simplifying and unifying, the document has drawn praise from businesses and raised alarms among unions. What impact will it have on the Union's economic future?In this episode, host Giada Santana talks to Euractiv's economy reporter, Thomas Moller-Nielsen, to unpack the Compass' key takeaways.

Hostia: Richard Kvasňovský (výkonný riaditeľ SPNZ) a Radovan Geist (vydavateľ portálu Euractiv.sk). | Plyn z Azerbajdžanu - možná alternatíva pre SR? Ekonomické dôsledky zastavenia tranzitu z východu. Aké sú geopolitické súvislosti? Aké možnosti vyplývajú pre SR z diverzifikácie zdrojov? Čo prinesú plánované rokovania v Bruseli, je v hre aj obnovenie pôvodného tranzitu? | Je možné obnovenie tranzitu plynu z východu? | Moderuje: Nina Belicová Alžbetkinová; | Diskusiu Z prvej ruky pripravuje Slovenský rozhlas, Rádio Slovensko, SRo1. Vysielame každý pracovný deň o 12:30 v Rádiu Slovensko.

By becoming the moderate face of the AfD, Alice Weidel helped transform the party from a fringe movement into a dominant force, forcing its rivals to rethink their electoral strategy. However, Weidel's private life reveals contradictions some argue clash with the traditional values of the far-right movement.She has lived abroad, is openly in a same-sex relationship, and splits her time between Germany and Switzerland. But rather than hindering her rise, these complexities have fuelled Weidel's climb to power, positioning the 46-year-old as a contender for the chancellorship.In this episode, host Giada Santana is joined by Berlin-based politics reporter Nick Alipour to examine the AfD's transformation under Weidel's leadership.

The European Union approved its first-ever crisis response unit, a 5,000-strong force designed to address threats outside its borders. However, as EU foreign ministers convene today to once again deliberate on Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, one thing seems clear: the newly minted crisis unit doesn't look set to be heading to Kyiv – or anywhere else – in the immediate future.Why is the EU keeping its crisis response corps on standby during one of the most significant security challenges in its modern history? And if Ukraine is off the table, what types of crises or regions might eventually trigger their first mission?

Greenland has come into the limelight after Donald Trump suggested buying the island in late December. The controversy reignited a wish for independence in the world's largest island, and thrown the government in Copenhagen into a political quagmire. In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with politics reporter Magnus Lund Nielsen, who has been covering the latest developments in Greenland on the ground for the past two weeks.  

As European leaders and the world's most powerful companies descended upon Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum this week, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used the summit to unveil plans aimed at boosting the EU's competitiveness, expanding trade, and attracting much-needed talent.But is the market buying into it? Business leaders might see the EU blueprint short on specifics, as sluggish growth continues to weigh on the bloc, and the potential effects of US tariffs remain difficult to gauge. Can Brussels steer Europe through mounting global challenges? And how robust is its economic playbook for the future?In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with economy reporter Thomas Moller Nielsen about the EU's stance on innovation, competitiveness, and tariffs as publicised in Davos.

Matthew Karnitschnig, Editor-in-Chief of Euractiv and Cliff Taylor, Columnist with the Irish Times

The EU is facing some serious questions about the lack of robust counter-intelligence measures after an investigation revealed that Hungarian secret forces spied on the European Anti-Fraud Office between 2015 and 2017. During this time, the office investigated corruption linked to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's son-in-law. How could the espionage go unnoticed for three years? And what does it say about the EU's counter-intelligence efforts – or lack thereof? In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with Szabolcs Panyi, the lead Hungarian journalist who uncovered the spy scandal, and Greens MEP Daniel Freund about the EU's failure to shield its civil servants from foreign espionage.

For his first full day in office as 47th president, Donald Trump is expected to sign as many as 100 executive orders on climate, tariffs and national security. Meanwhile, the European Union remains without clear leadership, as member states such as France, Germany, and Austria grapple with domestic political challenges. What did Trump pledge in his inauguration speech? And what could his presidency mean for Europe?In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with Peter Rough, Director of the Center on Europe at the Hudson Institute, and Jeremy Shapiro, Research Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations, to explore the implications of Trump's return to the White House.

German carmakers are under pressure. They must meet new EU carbon emission targets. Chinese manufacturers are gaining ground with cheaper, subsidized electric vehicles. A new German government could bring policy changes for the industry.How are German carmakers trying to save the EV market?In this episode, host Giada Santana talks to Jasper Steinlein, a reporter covering energy, the environment, and transport. They discuss the crisis facing German carmakers and how political parties are promising to fix it.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks are hanging by a thread, despite months of brokering from Qatar, Egypt and the United States. Talks are stalling over how far Israeli troops should withdraw, according to what an informed US official told the Associated Press.Despite contributing over €500 million in humanitarian aid to Palestinians over the past 25 years—and pledging another €120 million—the EU still doesn't have a seat at the table.So, why isn't Brussels be part of the peace process?In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with Relief International Gaza Program Manager Yara Mowafy about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. To analyze the EU's involvement, she interviews ECFR Middle East expert Hugh Lovatt.

The incoming Trump presidency is changing the rules of the game for big tech compliance with digital EU regulation. Meta axed its fact-checking team in the United States, while Google did similarly in the EU. On X, Musk now wields the platform as a political megaphone.The potential political ramifications – particularly in terms of misinformation and political interference – are hard to gauge. What tools does the world's most powerful regulatory force have to shield online users from harm?In this episode, host Giada Santana and tech reporter Anupriya Datta discuss X and Meta's latest developments and whether the DSA can hold them accountable.

For the next six months, Poland will chair the Presidency of the Council of the EU and coordinate the 27 member states under the motto ‘Security, Europe!'. But even just convincing countries to agree on what security means will be extremely difficult. So, how is the Polish presidency preparing for its mandate?   "The big task for the Polish presidency will be to foster unity in terms of sending support, money, and equipment to Ukraine," said Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, Poland's EU affairs undersecretary. But looking at the last years, not all members are on the same page. In this episode, host Giada Santana interviews Sobkowiak-Czarnecka to find out how Poland plans to steer its presidency.

Leaders meet today to coordinate on how to better defend the Baltic Sea after the latest incident saw the cutting of four internet and one power transmission cable on Christmas day. EU officials suspect Russia is behind the sabotage. If they are right, this attack marks a step up in the Kremlin's hybrid warfare strategy.  "Towards the end at least of the Cold War, everyone learned the rules. Now, we are much less certain of what the other side wants to communicate”, said historian Vladislav Zubok,"and that for me, is rather disconcerting".In this episode, host Giada Santana analyzes the latest cable-cutting incident with defense editor Aurelie Pugnet and energy & climate reporter Niko Kurmayer. Expert Vladislav Zubok chimes in to draw parallels between now and the Cold War

The bloc of populists within the European Union might soon expand to include Austria. Herbert Kickl is likely to become Austria's next Chancellor. Until recently, even his own party thought he was too extreme for the job. Now, his rise comes at a crucial time for Europe's security concerns, especially given the politician's favorable stance towards the Kremlin. But Brussels has more than one tool to retaliate. How did Austria get here? And what might Kickl's leadership mean for the future of the country—and the EU? In this episode, host Giada Santana interviews Karnitschnig to discuss Austria's political shift and its implications for Europe.

In this episode, we revisit a significant development in the transatlantic tech landscape: Elon Musk's controversial appointment as head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its potential impact on EU-US relations.Host Giada Santana and Euractiv's Eliza Gritski explore the EU's probe into X, the implications of Musk's new role, and what this means for the future of EU digital policy and transatlantic relations.[Note: This episode was originally published on Nov 18th.]

In this episode, we look back at a critical development in Europe's green agenda: Teresa Ribera's appointment by President von der Leyen to steer Europe's green transition while ensuring its competitiveness.Host Giada Santana and Environment hub editor Donagh Cagney delve into the commissioner nominees and discuss the future of EU energy and environment policy.[Note: This episode was originally published on Sep 19th.]

In this episode, we revisit a pivotal moment in EU politics: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's unveiling of her proposed team of European Commissioners.Host Evi Kiorri speaks with politics reporter Nicoletta Ionta to unpack the implications of these changes for EU governance.[Note: This episode was originally published on Sep 18th.]

In this episode, we revisit an important discussion from November 21st, when EU economy ministers convened to tackle the future of EU-US trade relations.With the prospect of a protectionist, pro-tariff Trump administration looming, the talks were anything but straightforward. Key industries like Germany's automotive sector are already under significant pressure, and the risk of a broader trade war remains a serious concern. How is Europe preparing to adapt to a potentially shifting US trade agenda?In this episode, host Evi Kiorri speaks with Euractiv's economy reporter Thomas Nielsen Moeller to explore the strategies at play.[Note: This episode was originally published on Nov 21st.]

Fermierii spanioli se așteaptă la pagube de milioane de euro, după inundațiile catastrofale și furtuna care au lovit estul și sudul Spaniei la sfârșitul lunii octombrie. Potrivit datelor preliminare furnizate de reprezentanții organizației de fermieri COAG, 35.000 de hectare de viță de vie și 5.000 de hectare de livezi de migdali au fost inundate în regiunea Requena-Utiel, în timp ce producția de curmale și de mandarine din Valencia ar putea fi pierdută în totalitate, transmite agenția de presă EFE. COAG estimează, de asemenea, pierderi de sută la sută în toate livezile din jurul Valenciei. Ploile abundente au afectat nu doar culturile, ci și infrastructura, mai scrie sursa citată. Drumurile, depozitele, sistemele de irigații au fost distruse după ce furtuna devastatoare a trecut prin provincia Valencia. În alte zone agricole din sud-estul Spaniei, mii de hectare de plantații de măslini, citrice și viță de vie au fost, de asemenea, compromise.În Franța, tensiuni între producătorii de lapte și procesatoriCrește tensiunea pe piața franceză a produselor lactate, după eșecul negocierilor privind reînnoirea contractului de furnizare a laptelui între Asociația Organizațiilor de Producători, Sunlait, și grupul francez de produse lactate Savencia.Aceasta este cea mai recentă lovitură pe care o primesc producătorii locali de lapte de vacă, după ce un alt gigant al lactatelor, Lactalis, a anunțat că își reduce cu 450 de milioane de litri pe an achizițiile de la furnizorii săi francezi, gradual, până în 2030, potrivit publicației Euractiv. Rezultatul acestei mișcări de piață este că 270 de fermieri își vor vedea contractele pentru livrările de lapte oprite în 2026.Grupul Savencia, al doilea ca mărime din Franța în industria lactatelor și al cincilea din lume, este acuzat de reprezentanții Sunlait că evită să se aprovizioneze de la organizațiile de producători, preferând să încheie contracte individuale cu fermierii.Lactalis dorește să se concentreze mai mult pe produse cu valoare adăugată mai mare pentru piața de consum franceză, cum ar fi brânza sau iaurturile, și mai puțin pe livrările de mărfuri vrac pe piața mondială.Prognoză: producția agricolă, revizuită în scădere în UEPrognozele Comisiei Europene privind randamentul principalelor culturi de vară – porumb, floarea-soarelui și boabe de soia – au fost revizuite în scădere la nivelul UE, în principal ca urmare a înrăutățirii perspectivelor pentru Bulgaria, România, Ungaria, Croația și Italia. Potrivit ediției din octombrie a Buletinului MARS al Centrului Comun de Cercetare (JRC) al Comisiei, precipitațiile abundente din acest an au afectat negativ recoltele și lucrările de cultivare a cerealelor de iarnă pentru noul sezon.În nordul și centrul Italiei, condițiile excesiv de umede au influențat culturile de vară, în special porumbul și boabele de soia, diminuând așteptările privind randamentele la nivelul țării. În Bulgaria, România, Ungaria și Croația, ploile intense de la jumătatea lunii septembrie au contribuit la reducerea randamentelor, în special pentru floarea-soarelui și porumb, afectate deja de vremea foarte caldă și uscată din lunile precedente. De asemenea, ploile torențiale și excesul de umiditate ridică preocupări privind calitatea cerealelor.La nivelul Uniunii Europene, mai multe linii de finanțare ajută statele membre să prevină dezastrele legate de climă și să se redreseze în urma acestora. În data de 21 octombrie a.c., Comisia a propus noi măsuri care permit țărilor UE să dispună de o mai mare flexibilitate în acordarea sprijinului pentru fermieri.Schimbările climatice și degradarea mediului, pericole pentru securitatea internaționalăFostul președinte al Finlandei, Sauli Niinistö, în calitatea sa de consilier special al președintei Comisiei Europene, avertizează asupra vulnerabilităților sectorului alimentar, în raportul său privind întărirea pregătirii blocului comunitar pentru provocările de securitate, pe fondul tensiunilor geopolitice și al fenomenelor meteorologice extreme tot mai frecvente. Documentul, solicitat de președinta Comisiei, Ursula von der Leyen, abordează securitatea alimentară în contextul mai larg al pregătirii civile și militare în Uniunea Europeană, atrăgând atenția asupra amenințărilor de mediu, precum degradarea terenurilor sau accesul limitat la apă, și asupra riscurilor de perturbare a lanțurilor globale de aprovizionare și recomandă stocarea de resurse esențiale la nivelul UE, inclusiv de alimente. „Schimbările climatice și degradarea mediului reprezintă amenințări la adresa păcii și securității internaționale”, subliniază Niinistö.Raportul, care prezintă aproximativ 80 de recomandări pentru acțiuni pe termen scurt, mediu și lung, va contribui la activitatea Comisiei prin furnizarea de orientări pentru diverse inițiative, inclusiv pentru elaborarea strategiei Uniunii privind viitorul apărării europene.CETA, în evaluarea Comisiei EuropeneComisia Europeană evaluează în prezent implementarea acordului CETA dintre UE și Canada. Analiza acoperă toate aspectele acordului, inclusiv comerțul agroalimentar, și va folosi contribuția oricărei persoane afectate de CETA care dorește să-și împărtășească opiniile. În acest scop, în luna mai a.c., Executivul blocului comunitar a lansat o consultare publică deschisă până la 30 noiembrie, amintește platforma online Agri-Press. Pentru a realiza o evaluare mai cuprinzătoare a rezultatelor acordului, Comisia încurajează părțile interesate să-și exprime punctele de vedere până la termenul limită al perioadei de consultare, prin completarea unui chestionar dedicat, disponibil pe site-ul instituției.

Reprezentanții statelor membre în Comitetul Special pentru Agricultură susțin propunerea Comisiei Europene de a le permite țărilor UE să folosească fondurile de dezvoltare rurală neangajate din perioada 2014-2020, pentru a sprijini de urgență fermierii, deținătorii de păduri și întreprinderile mici și mijlocii care au înregistrat pierderi din cauza fenomenelor climatice extreme din acest an. Resursele disponibile ar trebui să fie direcționate de statele membre către beneficiarii afectați de distrugerea a cel puțin 30% din producția potențială și în funcție de sprijinul pe care aceștia l-au primit în cadrul altor instrumente, ca răspuns la impactul dezastrelor naturale.Propunerea Comisiei va modifica Regulamentul care stabilește cadrul de funcționare a Fondului European pentru Dezvoltare Rurală (FEADR) și ar trebui să intre în vigoare până la sfârșitul anului curent, potrivit unui comunicat emis de Consiliul Uniunii Europene. Urmează votul în Parlamentul European, adoptarea în mod oficial de către Consiliu și publicarea în Jurnalul Oficial.Comisia Europeană lansează observatorul de piață pentru măsline și uleiul de măslineComisia Europeană lansează un observator de piață pentru sectorul uleiului de măsline și măslinelor de masă. Observatorul va servi drept platformă pentru discuții și colaborare între experți care acoperă întregul lanț de aprovizionare, de la producători la exportatori, și va fi modelat după observatoarele de piață deja existente pentru mai multe sectoare agricole, în special lapte, culturi, fructe și legume. Platforma va produce rapoarte și va oferi informații de piață accesibile publicului, transmite DG Agri.Prima reuniune a grupului de experți a avut loc săptămâna trecută la Bruxelles. Pe agenda discuțiilor s-au aflat teme precum situația pieței, proiecții ale producției pe termen mediu, provocări și oportunități comerciale în sector. Perspectivele pentru producția de ulei de măsline se îmbunătățesc în anul de comercializare 2024/2025, însă provocările actuale vor mai menține probabil prețurile ridicate timp de câteva luni, mai arată sursa citată.Carrefour Franța pune accent pe valorile nutriționale ale alimentelorRetailerul francez Carrefour le solicită furnizorilor săi de alimente să aplice sistemul de etichetare nutrițională Nutri-Score pentru produsele destinate vânzărilor online. Cererea a fost transmisă către 550 de producători, printr-o scrisoare semnată de directorul general al lanțului comercial, Alexandre Bompard. „Dacă nu fac acest lucru, vom calcula Nutri-Score pentru ei și îl vom publica pe site-ul nostru, cu excepția cazului în care se opun în mod oficial”, a scris Bompard pe rețeaua LinkedIn.Nutri-Score, sistemul cu coduri de culori ușor de înțeles de către consumatori, a fost lansat în Franța în 2017. Mai multe state europene l-au introdus pentru a ghida consumatorii către alegeri alimentare sănătoase, precum Belgia, Țările de Jos, Luxemburg, Germania, Spania și Elveția, altele au rămas adversari înverșunați, cum ar fi Italia. Producătorul de lactate Danone a fost printre primele companii alimentare care au adoptat sistemul în 2017, dar după revizuirea algoritmului a anunțat că va elimina treptat eticheta de pe toate produsele sale lactate de băut și alternativele pe bază de plante, motivând că sunt asimilate în mod nejustificat categoriei băuturilor răcoritoare.Folosirea etichetei Nutri-Score nu este obligatorie, producătorii o folosesc în mod voluntar.Gripa aviară, pe agenda Comitetului PAFFDatele înregistrate la Organizația Mondială pentru Sănătatea Animalelor indică focare de gripă aviară înalt patogenă în cel puțin nouă state membre: Ungaria, care înregistrează cea mai mare creștere a cazurilor, Austria, Bulgaria, Franța, Italia, Polonia, România, Slovacia și Republica Cehă, scrie Euractiv. În perioada epidemică din 2021 și 2022, 48 de milioane de păsări au fost sacrificate în Uniunea Europeană, dintre care 21 de milioane doar în Franța. Virusul gripei aviare afectează în primul rând păsările de curte și păsările sălbatice, dar ocazional a fost transmis la mamifere. Anul acesta, Statele Unite ale Americii au raportat 45 de cazuri de muncitori agricoli infectați cu virusul contractat de la bovine sau păsări de curte, potrivit sursei citate. În perioada 18 – 19 noiembrie a.c., în cadrul Comitetului permanent pentru plante, animale, alimente și furaje, Comisia Europeană și statele membre discută despre gripa aviară și despre alte afecțiuni ale animalelor din blocul comunitar.Restricții mai puțin dure pentru țările UE angajate în dezvoltarea fondului forestierParlamentul European a votat propunerea Executivului blocului comunitar de amânare cu un an a intrării în vigoare a legii UE privind defrișările pădurilor, însă cu amendamente propuse de grupurile politice, iar proiectul de regulament intră acum în negocieri interinstituționale. O modificare semnificativă pe care eurodeputații au adus-o textului Comisiei este crearea unei noi categorii de țări, care nu prezintă risc în privința defrișărilor, pe lângă cele trei existente deja, respectiv cu risc „scăzut”, „standard” și „ridicat”. Statele clasificate ca fiind „fără risc”, considerate că au o dezvoltare stabilă sau în creștere a suprafețelor de pădure, ar beneficia de cerințe mult mai puțin stricte decât restul țărilor, potrivit unui comunicat emis de legislativul european.ONG-urile de mediu solicită Comisiei și statelor membre interzicerea flufenacetului49 de organizații neguvernamentale au transmis săptămâna trecută o scrisoare Comisiei Europene și statelor membre prin care solicită interzicerea erbicidului pe bază de flufenacet înainte de luna iunie 2025, când expiră perioada de autorizare a acestuia în spațiul comunitar. Cererea vine după ce Agenția europeană pentru siguranța alimentară (EFSA) a constatat că substanța are potențialul de a provoca tulburări endocrine pentru oameni și risc ridicat pentru mediu. ONG-urile au recomandat Comisiei să prezinte o propunere de retragere a erbicidului de pe piața UE în timpul viitoarei reuniuni a Comitetului permanent pentru plante, animale și furaje din 4 și 5 decembrie a.c., iar statelor membre să susțină, de asemenea, interzicerea flufenacetului.Organizațiile de mediu amintesc că substanța chimică a fost aprobată pentru 10 ani în ianuarie 2004, apoi pentru încă 11 ani și jumătate, până în iunie 2025, în contextul amânării unei evaluări a riscului. În prezent, erbicidul pe bază de flufenacet este autorizat în 25 de state membre, fiind utilizat, în principal, pentru culturile de iarnă: grâu, secară și orz.

Většina kandidátů na nové evropské komisaře zatím úspěšně prošla při veřejných slyšeních ve výborech Evropského parlamentu, a to včetně českého uchazeče Jozefa Síkely. Zelenou od europoslanců zatím nedostal jen Maďar Olivér Várhelyi. „U něj hraje velmi výraznou roli i politika,“ upozorňuje ve speciální epizodě Bruselských chlebíčků Barbora Pištorová z webu Euractiv.cz.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Tarbell is hiring for 3 roles, published by Cillian on July 17, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Summary Tarbell supports independent journalism covering AI. Since 2022, we've placed journalists at TIME, MIT Tech Review, The Information, and supported another to write for the New Yorker. We're hiring for three exciting roles to grow our organisation: Fellowship Manager ($75-100k): a skilled project manager to own & expand our Tarbell Fellowship. Operations Manager / Associate ($55-100k): implement & improve Tarbell's administrative & operational processes. Special Projects Manager ($75-100k): lead one of our existing programmes or launch an entirely new initiative. About Tarbell Tarbell supports independent journalism covering AI. Our mission is to build a global community of expert journalists covering artificial intelligence. We run three programmes: Tarbell Fellowship: Our flagship programme provides early career journalists with training, a stipend of up to $50,000, and a 9-month placement at a major newsroom. 2024 placements include MIT Technology Review, TIME, Euractiv, The Information, and Lawfare. Journalists-in-residence: We provide senior writers with funding to pursue longer investigations, explore entrepreneurial projects, and educate themselves on artificial intelligence. To date, we've supported Shakeel Hashim and Nathaniel Popper. Tarbell Grants (coming soon): We'll provide awards of $1k-$15k for impactful reporting on artificial intelligence and its impacts. Fellowship Manager Key details Deadline: Apply by Sunday July 21, 2024 Start date: September 2024 (flexible) Hours: 40/week (flexible) Location: London (preferred) / Remote Reporting to: Cillian Crosson (Executive Director) Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 Responsibilities As Fellowship Manager, you'll be responsible for managing and continually improving the Tarbell Fellowship. Responsibilities might include: Programme managing the Tarbell Fellowship. You'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Fellowship. This includes setting goals, tracking progress towards them, and generally ensuring that all work is executed on schedule to a high level. Matching Tarbell Fellows with placements at top news organisations. In 2024, we successfully placed Fellows at MIT Tech Review, TIME, Lawfare, The Information, Euractiv, and Ars Technica. You'll maintain strong relationships with existing host outlets and forge partnerships with new placement organisations. Attracting talented and aspiring tech journalists to apply for the Tarbell Fellowship. You'll coordinate our marketing strategy Selecting a strong cohort of early career journalists from an initial pool of >1,000 candidates. You'll run a multi-stage application process: reviewing applications, blind-grading writing samples, and interviewing candidates to identify the most promising journalists. Improve our 10-week AI Journalism Fundamentals course by adding new modules that better prepare Tarbell Fellows for their newsroom placements. Facilitate training sessions on topics in AI and / or key journalism skills. Lead a team. As the programme expands, we anticipate that you will recruit, develop, and manage a small team. What we are looking for You might be a particularly good fit for this role if you are: Organised and competent at project management. We are looking for someone with experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. You should feel confident with goal-tracking, system-building, and keeping teams on track to meet ambitious deadlines. A strong understanding of AI, or the ability to learn this quickly. You understand basic concepts in machine learning (e.g. transformers, gradient descent), are familiar with various governance topics (e.g. responsible scaling policies, compute governance, capabilities evaluations)...