Podcasts about Single market

From Textiles to Tech: Michiel's Unconventional PathMichiel Scheffer's roots lie in the textile industry, but his career has always been at the crossroads of manufacturing, innovation, and public policy. Starting with a thesis on EU research in 1986, he's worn many hats—consultant, regional politician, and academic. His experience designing startup support mechanisms at a regional level set the stage for his role at the EIC, where he now shapes pan-European funding strategy for deep tech.Inside the EIC: Europe's Engine for InnovationThe European Innovation Council was established in 2018 to help Europe compete globally by backing breakthrough technologies. With funding instruments aligned across Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) —from Pathfinder (TRL 1–4), Transition (TRL 4–6), to Accelerator (TRL 6–9)—the EIC covers the full innovation funnel. It doesn't just provide grants and equity investments, but also business acceleration services, policy advocacy, and ecosystem building.Grant size: ~€2.5MEquity investments: €2.5M to €10M (up to €30M via STEP instrument)Target companies: Deep tech startups with long commercialization timelines and high potential impactBuilding a “Single Market for Startups”Scheffer sees the EIC as more than just a funder—it's a catalyst for a unified European startup ecosystem. Through initiatives like the Trusted Investors Network (78+ VCs collaborating on EIC-backed startups), corporate matchmaking, and strategic programs in quantum, biotech, and advanced materials, the EIC aims to reduce fragmentation and accelerate scale across borders.Deep Tech is a Long Game—And Europe Needs PatienceScheffer emphasizes that EIC funds companies with a 5+ year horizon to profitability, deliberately avoiding short-term, SaaS-style ventures. Startups in areas like quantum computing, biotechnology, sustainable materials, and medical imaging need time—and serious support—to succeed. That's why the EIC targets startups with real traction, typically 7+ years old, with clear market understanding and a mature go-to-market strategy.Breaking Barriers: Regulation, Scaling, and SovereigntyScheffer's vision goes beyond funding. He's vocal about:The need for smarter regulation, not deregulation—especially in health, energy, and foodThe challenges of scaling startups beyond €20M rounds in EuropeStrategic autonomy in data, energy, materials, and agri-food systemsSupport for a potential 28th EU business regime to simplify multinational startup operationsReal Impact Over Vanity MetricsOne of Scheffer's key messages is ensuring deep tech reaches the real world. It's not enough to have promising startups in labs or accelerator programs—what matters is whether they create jobs, products, and solutions that citizens across Europe can see and benefit from. His benchmark? “What will my daughters say in 20 years about what I've done?”Advice for Founders: Think Long, Pitch RealScheffer urges founders to:Be strategic: Don't apply too early or with incoherent proposalsUnderstand EU context: Funding decisions factor in climate, digital, and strategic autonomy goalsAvoid buzzwords: Clearly define your tech, impact, and commercialization planConnect through ecosystem channels: LinkedIn, EIC ambassadors, and board membersLearn MoreEuropean Innovation Council (EIC) Be sure to follow Sesamers on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X for more cool stories from the people we catch during the best Tech events!

Is the leader of the opposition "Bad Enoch" or just "bad enough"? Are there no red lines for the UK when facing Trump? And do journalists pale in comparison to the Black Country Bard himself, Mr Adrian Chiles? Find out in our latest instalment of our weekly Q&A. Enjoy!Get a FREE bottle of tequila when you subscribe to The New European (over 18s only, see ts and cs): theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Domestic animated feature "Ne Zha 2" has surpassed "Avengers: Endgame" in North America to become the world's second highest-grossing film in a single market ever.

Forty years after Europe's Single Market was conceived as the cornerstone of post-war integration for millions of citizens across its member states, a divided continent is in danger of behind left behind in a fierce global competition dominated by the United States and China, Italy's former prime minister, Enrico Letta, told FRANCE 24.

The European Commission unveiled its “Competitiveness Compass” on 29 January – the Commission's new economic doctrine, aimed at making regulations simpler, lighter and faster. The Compass lends on three dimensions of Mario Draghi's “the future of European competitiveness” report in September 2024 – (1) closing the innovation gap, (2) decarbonisation, and (3) increasing energy security, and offers five enablers, (1) the simplification of the regulatory environment, (2) the merits of the Single Market, (3) financing through a Savings and Investments Union, (4) promoting skills and jobs, and (5) strengthening coordination on policy execution. In this week's podcast, Ehsan Khoman, Head of Research – Commodities, ESG and Emerging Markets (EMEA), contextualises the sustainability reverberations of this blueprint “Competitiveness Compass” report and what corporates and investors should anticipate as key watchpoints in the coming months ahead.

Paul Richards, Senior Adviser, ICMA, considers the scope for the UK to rebuild relations with the EU in financial services, while remaining outside the EU Single Market.

Francesca Stevens, executive director of EUROPEN, talks to Tim Sykes about the strategic challenges facing the packaging and sustainability landscape in the year ahead. We survey the fraught geopolitical situation, threats to European competitiveness and progress on the circular economy, and the keys to supporting the integrity of the Single Market.Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

What impact do global events have on our economy? And how has the ECB's monetary policy shifted? As 2024 comes to an end, our host Paul Gordon discusses these questions and more with Chief Economist Philip R. Lane. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. Published on 20 December 2024 and recorded on 13 December 2024. In this episode: 01:43: Geopolitics and monetary policy How has geopolitics influenced the ECB's work in 2024? 05:59: Reaching our 2% medium-term inflation target From holding rates to cutting rates: have we tamed inflation yet? 09:40: Unemployment at record lows What is the overall state of the economy? And what do the ECB's latest projections tell us? 13:35 Europe's competitiveness problem and the Draghi and Letta reports What does Europe need to do to become more competitive? What do these reports recommend? 15:40: Philip Lane's hot tip ECB's Chief Economist shares his hot tip with our listeners. Further reading: Monetary Policy Decisions – 12 December 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2024/html/ecb.mp241212~2acab6e51e.en.html Much More Than a Market: Speed, Security, Solidarity – Empowering the Single Market to deliver a sustainable future and prosperity for all EU Citizens by Enrico Letta https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/ny3j24sm/much-more-than-a-market-report-by-enrico-letta.pdf The future of European competitiveness: Report by Mario Draghi https://commission.europa.eu/topics/strengthening-european-competitiveness/eu-competitiveness-looking-ahead_en The Central Bank as Crisis Manager by Patrick Honohan https://www.piie.com/bookstore/2024/central-bank-crisis-manager Monetary policy under uncertainty https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2024/html/ecb.sp241125~df4c5a69c7.en.html Navigating a fragmenting global trading system: insights for central banks https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2024/html/ecb.sp241121_2~a4cbddd0f2.en.pdf European Central Bank www.ecb.europa.eu

As bad Brexit news piles up, a new poll says that even Leave voters would welcome freedom of movement if it meant access to the Single Market. But is the question of Britain rejoining the EU ever going to make it into mainstream politics conversation? We look at the hurdles. Plus, the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has put the American people's hatred of their health system in the spotlight. How deep does this resentment run and how did it get so bad that someone would kill over it? AND we have a special returning former panelist to the show this week: Ahir Shah is back after a year-long hiatus! We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow   www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Andrew Harrison with Hannah Fearn, Rachel Cunliffe and Ahir Shah. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recent shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have revealed not only the single market's vulnerability in crises, but also the extent to which the EU's competitiveness relies on a well-functioning single market, ensuring unhindered access to the goods, services, and strategic inputs EU supply chains need. Although the single market has generally been a success, recent analyses, including those put forward by Enrico Letta and Mario Draghi in 2024, clearly demonstrate that it remains highly fragmented, limiting EU companies' ability to scale up and compete internationally, and preventing EU citizens from reaping the full benefits. - Original publication on the EP Think Tank website - Subscription to our RSS feed in case your have your own RSS reader - Podcast available on Deezer, iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, YouTube Source: © European Union - EP

As the EU embarks on a new mandate, its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is driving a renewed focus on shaping a regulatory framework that fosters sustainability and preserves Europe's competitiveness.With the Draghi report underscoring the importance of a competitive and sustainable Europe, and growing momentum for harmonising climate policies across the Single Market, this event offers a timely platform to discuss how the forthcoming EU Green Claims Directive (GCD) can support these objectives, and the role that Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) plays in this transition.The GCD is set to be a cornerstone in enhancing transparency and integrity in green claims, helping to combat greenwashing and provide consumers with reliable information. However, it is also important to ensure that the Directive does not unintentionally hinder the use of the VCM, which is an essential tool for mobilising substantial private sector investment in climate action. Far from being a ‘licence to pollute,' high-integrity carbon credits support valuable environmental projects and accelerate the transition to net-zero.With the GCD soon entering interinstitutional negotiations, this event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss how the GCD aligns with the EU's broader climate objectives and how the VCM can continue to play a vital role in the EU's decarbonisation efforts, all while maintaining transparency, trust, and market integrity.Organised by: The Business Alliance for Climate Action (BACA)Media Partner: Euractiv

As the European Parliament ramps up preparations for the hearings of candidate European Commissioners in early November, the digital sector has a set of burning questions for Europe's next tech chiefs to answer. At this crucial juncture, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) is launching two publications designed to guide and support the next Commission and new Members of the European Parliament in shaping Europe's digital future. The Digital Innovation Blueprint and Guide to Effective EU Tech Regulation offer concrete recommendations and insights to lawmakers. They come at a pivotal moment, as the EU struggles with regulatory complexity and declining competitiveness - especially in digital. At the core of the Blueprint are important questions that candidate Commissioners must be able to answer in order to drive digital innovation and boost EU competitiveness. Henna Virkkunen, candidate Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, faces critical questions as overlapping and inconsistent rules consistently hinder digital progress. The landmark Draghi Report also singles out EU over-regulation as one of the main culprits. Hence, tech firms have a pressing question: "Does Virkkunen plan to prioritise proper implementation of existing EU tech rules, and fix what we already have, or will she continue the recent trend of rushing to create even more rules?" Stéphane Séjourné, set to oversee the EU Internal Market, will have to step up the fight against the undermining of the Single Market. We ask: "What do businesses and consumers actually get in return for years of tech regulation? A poorly enforced Single Market with national governments introducing digital barriers and deviating from EU digital rules?" With over 70 new tech rules adopted since 2019, the Guide to Effective EU Tech Regulation makes clear that Europe urgently needs to reflect on lessons learned, ensure more scrutiny and coordination between institutions, and improve (workable) implementation. Indeed, the new Guide offers practical recommendations to improve the overall EU legislative process. On October 2nd, EU lawmakers got an exclusive preview of both publications at CCIA Europe's 15th anniversary celebrations in Brussels. Now they are available for everyone to discover. "Europe's digital agenda needs a fresh start. As Commission and Parliament prepare for a new term, it's time to focus on fostering tech innovation rather than adding regulatory hurdles," said Senior Vice President and Head of CCIA Europe, Daniel Friedlaender. "Unlocking Europe's digital potential is not just a challenge for policymakers, it's an opportunity to deliver benefits for all Europeans. CCIA Europe looks forward to working with the next Commission and new MEPs to ensure that future EU tech regulation is more effective, smarter, and innovation-friendly."

Nick Cohen @NickCohen4 and the author and political commentator Steve Richards @steverichards14 discuss the challenges faced by the Labour government as it faces down a ferocious backlash from the radicalised right and far right, and their client media.How can Sir Keir Starmer tackle the series of omni-crises - whether relating to the economy or public services - left by 14 years of disastrous and frequently deranged Tory government? Far right riots and trumped up stories about Starmer's gifted clothes and glasses have threatened to knock the new government off its stride. Or so the right would have us believe. The fury over the new government's planned to axe the Winter Fuel Allowance for thousands of pensioners have also sent the party into a nosedive in the polls. But how much of the current rumpus is genuine upset over Labour bungling and insensitivity and how much is rightwing tabloid-confected fury?Nick and Steve also discuss the emerging political landscape, focusing on Keir Starmer's leadership and the potential for a more radical approach to government. Could Labour caution over issues like Europe and concern over losing voters to the Faragist and Tory populist right repel the very people who put Labour into power? Could these voters be driven into the arms of the Greens and Liberal Democrats? Labour won the election on a low turn out. How can the party now win the right to govern and lead the UK according to its own values and goals?How can Labour achieve the growth it needs to put the country back on the road to recovery if it approaches with such apparent timidity issues such as rejoining the Customs Union and the Single Market? How can it balance the books without upsetting constituencies like pensioners who have so far reaped the benefits of Tory rule at the perceived cost of the young?Steve is an accomplished political commentator, author and podcaster. His latest book Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain, from 1945 to Truss is published by Macmillan and his regular podcast Rock and Roll Politics is a must listen.Read Nick Cohen's regular and compelling Substack column Writing from London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France Digitale, the leading startup and investor association in Europe, together with more than 30 of its European partners have announced the second edition of the Leading European Tech Scaleups (LETS). Announced at FDDAY in Paris today, LETS is the only pan-European mapping of innovative companies that make at least 10 million EUR in global annual turnover, founded after the year 2000, and successfully sell their product or service beyond their domestic market. Thirty-two startup organisations from across 20 European countries - including Scale Ireland - are supporting France Digitale's launch of the leading tech companies driving Europe's innovation economy. LETS features 251 companies in total, an increase from 135 last year. Recognised as flag bearers of European innovation globally, four Irish companies are among the companies featured and include - Fenergo, Teamwork, Tines and Wayflyer. The LETS, the engine of Europe's tech success The LETS have a global footprint: 70% (174) of them have customers globally (beyond Europe), with the US featuring as the top export market. The most populous European countries (France, UK, Germany) follow closely. Japan and Australia complete the top 3 of non-European export markets. Internationalisation patterns vary. Several LETS expand to their neighbouring countries first, then to the US (it's the case of many companies in software, finance, and health), while others jump straight from their domestic market to the US. Most companies in gaming, industry and services are global from day one, while scaleups in sectors involving last-mile logistics, like retail, transport and energy, tend to remain localised in Europe. The LETS are great job creators: they employ on average some 415 people and plan to recruit more. Of 72 respondents, 94% declared having job openings: 53% are seeking between 11 and 50 talents and another 18% between 51 and 100 talents. The LETS also stand out as solid partners for their customers and investors alike: 60% of them are already profitable and the remaining 40% expects to be so in the next 3 years. Taking European tech to the next level As positive as they are, these results raise two important questions. First, why does it seem more straightforward to export internationally, especially to the US, than to other European countries? Second, and most importantly: when and where will the Leading European Tech Scaleups "exit"? While all LETS have customers in Europe, only a minority can claim to cover the whole continent. Indeed, the first barrier to export within Europe is fragmentation: despite the Single Market, Europe is still made of 27+ different markets, each with their own legislations. It can take from 3 months to 3 years to open another country, with regulated sectors like finance and health taking the longest. The second challenge is exits. In 2021 alone, the US experienced more tech IPOs than Europe did over the entire period from 2015 to 2023, and 50 European-founded companies have filed for an IPO in the US since 2018, including UK-based companies. These "missed" IPOs account for a total economic loss of 439 billion USD since 2015. What could prevent history from repeating itself? The newly-elected European Parliament and the next European Commission should make the answer to these issues a priority of their five-year mandate. Several actions can be taken in this sense: introducing a 28th company regime, allowing companies to do administrative procedures only once for the whole Single Market, and eliminating cross border transaction costs for equity investments to increase the liquidity of European financial markets. Commenting on this year's LETS, Maya Noël, Managing Director of France Digitale, said: "With LETS we celebrate the international success of companies that are flag bearers of European innovation worldwide. But we also highlight the work that remains to be done so that more companies can follow in their steps: completing the Single Market...

In this episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast, Wes interviews two operators who manage large portfolios in a single or regional market to hear their perspective on what it is like to manage a scattered site portfolio that covers everything from modern purpose-built student housing to single-family homes. Aaron Harris Kirby is the Market President at Point West Management by Granite in Blacksburg VA and Cole Oraham is the Director of Operations at Tiger Properties in Clemson SC. Their companies have been thriving for decades in their respective markets. Find out what it takes to manage a scattered site student housing portfolio and the challenges that make these operators elite. 0:00:00 - Teaser 0:00:25 - TheGuarantors 0:02:04 - Intro 0:12:31 - Interview 1:01:41 - Outro The episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors. Find out how they can help you approve more prospects and help eliminate bad debt. Click here for more info: https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa More info on Student Housing Insight: www.StudentHousingInsight.com ShopTalk - The monthly webinar for the US Off-Campus Student Housing industry: www.ShopTalk.info Contact info SHI: contact@StudentHousingInsight.com Aaron Harris Kirby: aharris@pointewestmanagement.com Cole Oraham: cole@tiger-properties.com

Join us for an insightful discussion with Roman Arjona, Chief Economist at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. We'll delve into the current state and future of Europe's Single Market, exploring how it compares to the US and the challenges it faces in a changing global trade landscape. Roman Arjona, also Vice-Chair of the OECD's Committee for Industry, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, brings his expertise to shed light on these critical issues.

Europe is aging, sagging in its efficiency, falling behind. How can we fix this? Philippe-Emmanuel Partsch comes from a long line of Law Professors, who were forced to move country due to the changing political climate of Europe through the last century. He was raised knowing the fragility of Europe, alongside its potential. Philippe-Emmanuel is a lawyer who has served at the European Court of Justice, private practice now at Arendt, university teaching and research. With over thirty years of working knowledge, he is well placed to consider how the European Union is functioning right now and its place in the context of global competition. Brexit and increasing populism encouraged Philippe-Emmanuel to write a book due to his growing concern for the evolution of European society as it has steadily declined: ‘The Five Labours of Europe - a Europe that will make us Grow'. Anne Calteux, Head of the European Commission Representation in Luxembourg, talks through a sizeable piece of commissioned work culminating in the paper by Enrico Letta, 'Much more than a market, SPEED, SECURITY, SOLIDARITY Empowering the Single Market to deliver a sustainable future and prosperity for all EU Citizens' There are large swathes of overlap in the conclusions reached by Philippe-Emmanuel and Enrico Letta. Notably, that the internal market is no longer fit for purpose and Europe is in danger of regression. Europe, if taken as a whole, has a population of about 450 million people, compared to 330 million in the USA. Our landmass is about half that of the USA. This could provide opportunity if handled more dynamically. In his book, Philippe-Emmanuel talks about Europe's sluggish productivity and wealth per hour creation compared to other parts of the world and how we can break down barriers to trade with member states more efficiently. He reminds us that 99.2% of businesses in Europe are SMEs with 5-6 people employed. Philippe-Emmanuel sets out clear potential and reachable goals to increase income and GDP, reduce unemployment and poverty in the coming years. Deficiencies in research and development and innovation (R&D&I) is another clear beacon in both the book and paper. Currently, not enough money is being put into R&D&I in Europe and this needs to change now if we are to hope to keep pace with other nations. The cost of patent registration is much greater in the EU compared to the US. Philippe-Emmanuel is a fan of the Nordic approach to have lower taxation on Intellectual Property income. We talk about the need to change financial structures to reinvigorate seed investment and private funding. Philippe-Emmanuel believes Euorpe does set the gold standard for some regulations. Energy and Defence are two major areas where Europe needs to become more self-sufficient - we all learned this is recent year. And we have needed stronger trans-European transport links for decades. Did you know that the train between Luxembourg and Brussels got slower over the last 30 years?! And all of this conversation is capped with a round-up of the week's global news with Sasha Kehoe.

The European Single Market - one of the EU's greatest achievements - is stuttering, according to several industry stakeholders. Their concerns include too much fragmentation, excessive bureaucracy, and lack of harmonised rules. Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta was tasked with preparing a report on the future of the Single Market, set to be discussed by European heads of government in the coming months.In today's geopolitically tense landscape, the Single Market is designed to ensure European economic power and industrial strength. But the impact of this varies across EU Member States and European companies, particularly SMEs. Recognising these disparities is crucial, especially when considering the cost burden of the green and digital transitions.With the upcoming EU elections and a new European legislature on the horizon, significant shifts are anticipated in the Single Market and its development. Some industries, like the mechanical and plant engineering sector, even call for a radical masterplan to deepen the Single Market. How this could look is still uncertain. But the new setup of the EU institutions could influence integration levels, cooperation dynamics, and competitiveness among Member States, shaping the market's future and its ability to confront evolving economic challenges.

Is the EU's single market failing? Faced with growing competition from China and the US, the bloc is falling behind. The union has been relying on the single market to guarantee the free movement of goods, capital, services and people for more than 30 years. But inertia is creeping in, and it's time for a new single market, says our guest Enrico Letta, a former prime minister of Italy, president of the Jacques Delors institute and author of a high-level report on the single market's future. He has just presented the report to EU leaders, after hundreds of meetings in dozens of European cities, in which Letta tried to gauge where the market is delivering for people – and where it isn't.

On April 18, former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta published his hotly-anticipated report, assessing the state of Europe's single market. Research fellow Aslak Berg and assistant director Zach Meyers sat down with podcast host Octavia Hughes to discuss the key takeaways from the report, as well as its shortcomings. They assess the reaction from European leaders and the Commission, and share their thoughts on what we can expect to see in Mario Draghi's report on competitiveness, due to be published in June. Their insight can be read here: https://www.cer.eu/insights/enrico-lettas-report-more-market-less-agenda Music by Edward Hipkins Produced by Octavia Hughes

A deal to restore government in Northern Ireland has finally been struck and Stormont is set to return. So what was the decisive factor? Who are the big winners? And what are the chances of this deal actually holding? Peter Foster of the Financial Times joins the IfG team to reflect on a historic week. It is four years since the UK left the EU – so how has life outside the Single Market and the Customs Union been working out? With new border checks set to be introduced in 2024, the pod team review the state of Brexit. Plus: Just how transparent is government – and what could it to do show a willingness to open up rather than cover up?  Presented by Emma Norris with Jill Rutter, Tim Durrant and Sachin Savur. Produced by Candice McKenzie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As politicians look set to return to Stormont in Northern Ireland, we look at what that means for food and farming. For farmers a full-time working government could mean more clarity on the way forward for post-Brexit farm subsidies. Could it mean the end of customs checks on goods from Great Britain which remain in Northern Ireland and do not cross the border into the Republic and the EU's Single Market? We speak to BBC Northern Ireland's agriculture and environment correspondent to help unpick what impact this is likely to have on agriculture and trade.The new biosecurity regulations on imported goods from the EU have just come into force. More stringent checks are being carried out including on many food consignments. A report just published by the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee of MPs says it's concerned about cuts in funding for spot checks on animal products and the fact that the location for these is 22 miles away from the Port of Dover. All week we're looking at trade and how British importers and exporters are faring with post-Brexit changes. Coombe Castle in Wiltshire exports dairy products around the world. They say friction at the border with Europe and the ending of the trade deal with Canada last year, is going to hit them hard, because Canada accounted for a third of their cheese exports.Upland hill farmers have accused the government of failing to support them. Despite recent increases in subsidy payments, announced by DEFRA earlier this month, hill farmers say many of the new schemes still don't work for them. The payments are part of the post-Brexit Environmental Land Management Schemes brought in to replace payments under the EU's Common Agricultural Policy. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Craig & Mezza are joined by Stephanie Bradley, from the Marillion team, and Mike Barton, for the first in the "Charting the Single" series of mini-pods. Across this series the PM team take a look at the Marillion and Fish singles in detail, in chronological order. This episode the team look at where it all began, with Marillion's first release, the 'Market Square Heroes' EP. Email us at Planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com

Jacques Delors passed away this week. He was the longest serving president of the European Commission. But what made Delors such a towering figure was his headlong rush to unify the continent. Monetary union. Free movement. The Single Market. Delors is the preeminent architect of the modern European project. Fast forward three decades and that architecture acutely concerns admirers of Delors. Among them is the well-known liberal lawmaker Sophie in ‘t Veld. Sophie has a lot to say about how the present-day Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen has grown timid in the face of pressures from national governments. Sophie also says those weaknesses have helped extremists like Viktor Orbán tighten their grip on power. In this year-end news review, Sophie talks about von der Leyen's appeasement of Orbán; the mess made by Brussels at the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war; and the dangers Geert Wilders poses for Europe. You may not agree with all of Sophie's views on, well, more Europe. But her experience and passion and eloquence mean her warnings about the dangers of our political moment cannot be ignored. We are, says Sophie, "sleepwalking" into a new era of autocracy and repression. As for Sophie herself, she plans to run for a fifth term as a member of the European Parliament. Her decision has been welcomed by those who robustly support democracy and want more oversight of the EU by elected lawmakers. However, she will run from Belgium, not Holland, and as part of a new pan-European movement called Volt, instead of D66, the party that's long been her home. It's time for a change. Volt, says Sophie, is not as prone to the cliquishness found in some political groups, nor is it beholden to those EU decision-makers that continue to accommodate Europe's autocrats and kleptocrats.Support the show

The single market is at the heart of the EU economy and is the foundation upon which many of the EU's economic objectives are built. Yet the EU's efforts to meaningfully deepen, reinvigorate and adapt the Single Market in recent years have, at times, fallen short of those lofty ambitions. Enrico Letta was recently tasked by the European Council with a report on the future of the Single Market, and as part of this work has undertaken fact-finding missions to the Member State capitals. At this IIEA event he will provide insights from his work to-date and provide a perspective on what the future of the Single Market might look like ahead of the publication of his findings in 2024. The event opens with a keynote address by Enrico Letta, former Prime Minister of Italy. A panel discussion follows, featuring contributions from Brigid Laffan, Chancellor of the University of Limerick; and Russell Grandinetti, Senior Vice President for International Stores at Amazon, whose business model encompasses the worlds of both physical and digital commerce. The event is chaired by Dan O'Brien, IIEA Chief Economist.

As CARICOM Member States move closer to a Single Market and Economy (CSME), the role of the private sector will become increasingly important to manifest all the benefits anticipated from this massive regional transformation. With Dr Patrick Antoine, the Chief Executive Officer and Technical Director of the CARICOM Private Sector Organisation (CPSO), we discuss the CPSO and CSME, including:   *  How businesses, especially small and micro businesses, benefit from the work of the CPSO;   *  What is the Twenty-Five by 2025 Initiative, and can the stated target be achieved by 2025;   *  How he sees ICT facilitating the realisation of the Twenty-Five by 2025 target;   *  And why haven't Caribbean organisations more fully integrated technology into our operations.   The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)    Enjoyed the episode?  Do rate the show and leave us a review!     Also, connect with us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTPulse/  Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/ictpulse/  Twitter –  https://twitter.com/ICTPulse  LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/company/3745954/admin/  Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/qnUtj    Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support:  Mayra Bonilla Lopez   ---------------- Also, Sponsorship Opportunities! The ICT Pulse Podcast is accepting sponsors! Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at info@ict-pulse.com with “Podcast Sponsorship” as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.   _______________

The European single market represents a vital component of Ireland's economy. Over the past thirty years Ireland has been able to take advantage of the free flow of goods, services, capital, and people, which has led to significant growth in the country's trade and investment. The single market has provided Irish businesses with access to a market of over 500 million consumers, allowing them to expand their customer base and increase revenue. For this episode of Ibec Responds join Pat Ivory from Ibec's EU & International Affairs team and Deirdre Clune, Member of the European Parliament, for an overview of this powerful economic force and learn what the next 30 years of the EU Single Market will look like.  Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

In this new episode of the podcast EU Watchdog Radio, Joana Louçã talks to economist and trade unionist Frank Ey, and to Olivier Hoedeman and Moritz Neujeffski, co-authors of CEO's latest report: 30 Years of EU Single Market: Time to remove the obstacles to social-ecological transformation.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of EU's Single Market, and to mark it, we have just launched a new report (and a board game!) showing how corporate interests have used Single Market rules to obstruct progressive social and environmental policies and regulations that might harm their profits.We have invited the co-authors of the report Olivier Hoedeman and Moritz Neujeffski, as well as Frank Ey, who works at the EU & International Department of the Austrian Chamber of Labour and is a lecturer at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, to talk about the report and discuss its key findings.If the European Union is to protect public services and take the climate crisis seriously, it will need to turn its back on neoliberalism and take steps to modernise Single Market governance so that the national and local measures needed for a just ecological transition are safeguarded. Listen to our podcast to find out what measures we suggest should be taken.WHO WE AREThis podcast is produced by CEO and Counter Balance. Both NGOs raise awareness on the importance of good governance in the EU by researching issues like lobbying of large and powerful industries, corporate capture of decision making, corruption, fraud, human rights violations in areas like Big Tech, agro-business, biotech & chemical companies, the financial sector & public investment banks, trade, energy & climate, scientific research and much more…You can find us on iTunes, Spotify & Buzzsprout. Stay tuned for more independent and in-depth information that concerns every EU citizen!

Recent shocks have shown not only how vulnerable to crises the single market is, but also the extent to which the EU economy relies on a well-functioning single market. To protect it, the European Commission put forward a single market emergency instrument (SMEI) package. The main proposal establishes measures for contingency planning, such as an early warning system. If a wide-ranging crisis hits the single market, an 'emergency mode' could be triggered. - Original publication on the EP Think Tank website - Subscription to our RSS feed in case your have your own RSS reader - Podcast available on Deezer, iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, YouTubeSource: © European Union - EP

Last week the health minister signed off on plans to print enhanced health labels on every bottle of wine sold in Ireland. It means extra costs for some vineyards - especially smaller ones and might even mean they'll stop selling in Ireland. That's why some wine producers in Italy are taking a case to the World Trade Organisation and others are considering legal action for breaching the single market. Ignacio Sanchez Recarte is the Secretary General of the the Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins, which represents winemakers in Europe and joined Joe Lynam live from Brussels.

Climate change and evolving trends in consumer behaviour have redirected the EU´s attention toward new ways of producing and consuming food to improve its safety, quality and sustainability. The EU's Farm to Fork strategy aims at providing those fundamental changes through the use of innovation and technologies and by promoting new production models.In this perspective, microorganisms can play an important role. Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be formulated into many different types of products, including foods and dietary supplements. Scientific evidence points to the positive functions that microbes perform as probiotics for a sustainable and healthy diet, while contributing to a low environmental impact. It is recognised that diet can modify the intestinal microbiome, which in turn has a positive impact on overall health.Probiotics have received the attention of regulatory authorities worldwide with an interest in protecting consumers from misleading claims and information. However, the EU is in the unique situation where consumers cannot be informed about the presence of probiotics as a category of ingredients in food and food supplements. The Regulation 1924/2006 does not make any reference to probiotics. To address this shortcoming, the Commission issued a guidance on the implementation of Regulation 1924/2006 by stating that a product that “contains probiotics/prebiotics” should be considered a health claim ‘per se'.Despite the current regulatory restrictions, the term ‘probiotic' is used widely in the media, on many products sold online, on cosmetics and cleaning products. A large variety of probiotic products are available in several regions of the world and European consumers can purchase these products on-line.The lack of a harmonised regulatory framework and clarity on the definition of the term “probiotics” at EU level has brought individual Member States to adopt national guidelines/rules. National guidelines have already been issued by Italy, Spain, France, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, and many European countries are allowing the use of the term ‘probiotic' on labels and in communication. Such a situation can create uncertainty for companies and fragmentation of the Single Market, as well as confusion for consumers.In the recent recommendation of the Fit4Future Platform (F4F) that delivered the opinions to the Commission on simplification and unnecessary cost reductions, the platform acknowledged the potential of Biosolutions and endorsed some recommendations. Notably, it suggested to improve the harmonisation of the use of the term ‘probiotics' in the context of health claims across EU Member States to provide clarity for industry and consumers, and to develop industry guidelines for food cultures as food ingredients.Relisten to this EURACTIV Virtual Conference to find out about the probiotics sector, its challenges and opportunities, and how increased clarity can benefit European industry while providing better information and transparency for consumers. Addressed questions included:- By filling the regulatory gaps to scale-up innovation capacity, what further growth can the sector achieve?- What are the consumer expectations regarding the use of probiotics and how can these be met?- How can the European Commission facilitate a dialogue amongst stakeholders and Member States regarding the use of the word “probiotic” and find a way forward?- Can a harmonised approach on probiotics be reached at EU level to ensure the correct functioning of the European Single Market?- What role does research and innovation play?

Europe and the EU are by far the most important markets for many industries and their businesses. For 30 years, the EU Single Market has ensured the free movement of goods and brought people together. That is why it is of great importance how it will develop in the face of increasing geopolitical tensions. It is by no means certain that its 30-year success story will simply continue - reforms are urgently needed. Georg Riekeles, Associate Director of the European Policy Center in Brussels, and Holger Kunze, Head of the VDMA European Office, discuss how the Single Market should change in this episode of the Industry Podcast: "30 Years of EU Single Market". Production: New Media Art Pictures

Max and Donatienne discuss the recent Czech elections and the long-awaited delivery of Western tanks to Ukraine. They are then joined by Federico Steinberg, an economist and visiting fellow with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, from the Elcano Institute in Madrid to talk Europe's economy and the transatlantic food fight over the Inflation Reduction Act's climate change provisions. Finally, Max sat down for a conversation with Thierry Breton, EU Commissioner for the Single Market, to discuss the state of transatlantic security and technology cooperation. 

For over half a century now, European integration has been a key driver of economic growth, environmental protection, peace and social prosperity. And one of Europe's landmark achievements is, without a doubt, the single market. In this podcast, we look at the benefits for EU citizens from more ambitious and united EU action in the single market for goods and services. In one of its latest studies, “Increasing European added value in an age of global challenges: Mapping the cost of non-Europe (2022-2032)”, EPRS finds that more EU action in 50 policy areas could bring large gains to EU society. - Original publication on the EP Think Tank website - Subscription to our RSS feed in case your have your own RSS reader - Podcast available on Deezer, iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, YouTubeSource: © European Union - EP

Welcome to the year-in-review podcast for 2022! As the year comes to a close, I am excited to reflect on the successes and learnings from the past 12 months and look ahead to what 2023 has in store.I have an incredible lineup of speakers from 90 previous podcast episodes; the event was live-streamed before Christmas on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, so listeners could tune in from anywhere. To conclude the year and start into 2023, each speaker will be featured in their podcast episode.As a starter, I am thrilled to have Kurt Höller from EIT Health joining. Kurt will share his most memorable moments from 2022, his biggest successes and learnings, and his expectations for 2023. We'll also be discussing EIT Health and getting an overview of the LSG2G community.Kurt Höller is the Director of Business Creation at EIT Health, a leading healthcare initiative supporting over 750 startups and providing access to key industry players. He has a wealth of experience in healthcare, including founding and directing several companies, and a strong background in research, with a focus on health innovation.We have a full schedule of speakers lined up, including Caroline E. Heil from The New Meat Company, Albert Missbichler, a business angel, Lina Toro and Mauricio Agudelo from Bialtec, Kimberly Cornfield from UCL, Collin Ewald from ETH Zurich, Guido Gualdoni from G.ST Antivirals, and Thomas Schubert from 2bind.We'll be tackling questions such as:•What excited you the most in 2022?•What should change in 2023?I hope you enjoy the episode from this exciting year-in-review event.

The time was that London was the undisputed capital for solving rows between companies and even countries. The arbitration and dispute settlement infrastructure there was unmatched in Europe. But by leaving the single market Britain's loss is Ireland's opportunity and Dublin hopes to steal some of that dispute settlement business because it's now the only Common law country within the EU Louise Reilly is a Barrister and also with the International Chamber of Commerce and joined Joe this morning.

Today Labour is unveiling a report that includes recommending the House of Lords is replaced with an elected chamber if his party wins the next election. Today's Mishal Husain spoke to Opposition Leader Keir Starmer about those plans, private schools and whether rejoining the European single market would boost economic growth. (IMAGE CREDIT: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire)

WIth government sources briefing that they want a closer relationship with the Single Market, it looks as if questions are finally being asked about Lord "Frosty" Frost's disastrous hard Brexit. But where will they lead? Rock & Roll Politics - The Christmas Special is live at Kings Place on Monday December 5th. Tickets here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/rock-n-roll-politics-christmas-special-2/ The Christmas Special is also live at the Old Market Theatre, Brighton on Monday December 12th. Tickets here: https://www.theoldmarket.com/shows/steve-richards-rock-n-roll-politics  Don't forget to rate the podcast and send your questions to steveric14@icloud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 19th, 2022, the European Commission released a proposal for a new Single Market Emergency Instrument. The instrument, which is effectively a toolbox of options that can be leveraged in case of future supply chain disruptions, is one of the many changes the world has seen since the start of the pandemic. The proposal includes flowery phrases like “unity and solidarity” and “cooperation and cohesion.” And they sound very nice - in theory. The question is whether they will survive both another macro emergency and also the provisions of the emergency instrument once invoked. In this episode of Dial P for Procurement, host Kelly Barner reviews: • The basic framework and provisions of the European Union Single Market Emergency Instrument • The challenges associated with putting it into practice in the real world • Objections and concerns that have already been voiced from EU member states • A present day example of the power dynamics in Europe that may reveal the weaknesses of a "unified" approach Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Dial P for Procurement: https://supplychainnow.com/programs/dial-p-for-procurement (https://supplychainnow.com/programs/dial-p-for-procurement) Subscribe to Dial P for Procurement: https://dial-p-for-procurement.captivate.fm/listen (https://dial-p-for-procurement.captivate.fm/listen) This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/EU-function-single-market-emergency-dp46

The impact of Brexit on the governance ecosystem is significant. The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the most important countries in the European Union (EU) and its departure will have major implications for how the EU functions. The UK has been a key player in shaping EU policy and its leaving will create a power vacuum that other countries will be eager to fill. There are a number of key areas where the impact of Brexit on governance will be felt. One is the impact on the Single Market. The UK is a major contributor to the EU's budget and its departure will leave a hole in the finances of the bloc. This could lead to austerity measures being imposed on other member states or a reduction in the overall budget. Another area where Brexit will have an impact is on security. The UK is a key member of NATO and its departure could lead to the weakening of the alliance. This could have serious implications for the security of Europe as a whole. Finally, Brexit will also have an impact on the EU's ability to negotiate trade deals. The UK is one of the largest economies in the EU and its departure will make it harder for the bloc to reach agreements with other countries. How the UK Is Taking Advantage of Leaving the EU The UK is taking advantage of leaving the EU by negotiating its own trade deals, striking new partnerships, and attracting investment from around the world. The UK has already secured trade deals with a number of countries, including Canada, Japan, and South Korea. These deals are worth billions of pounds and will create thousands of jobs. The UK is also in the process of negotiating a trade deal with the United States, which is expected to be worth over £100 billion. The UK has also used its newfound freedom to strike new partnerships with countries outside of the EU. For example, the UK has joined forces with Australia and New Zealand to create a new trading bloc called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. In addition to trade, the UK is also attracting investment from around the world. In 2018, the UK received a record £6.9 billion of investment from China. This is a significant increase from the £1.2 billion that was invested in 2017. The UK is taking advantage of leaving the EU and is cementing its place as a global leader in trade and investment. With its strong economy and world-class universities, the UK is an attractive destination for businesses and investors alike. What Is the State of the Governance Ecosystem in the UK Post Brexit? The UK's departure from the EU has given rise to a number of questions about the future of governance in the UK. There is no doubt that Brexit will have significant implications for the UK's domestic and international affairs, and this will in turn impact the governance landscape. There are a number of key issues that will need to be addressed in the coming months and years, including the UK's relationship with the EU, the impact of Brexit on devolution, and the future of financial services regulation. In addition, there will be a need to consider how the UK's exit from the EU will impact its role in international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. The UK Governance Ecosystem The UK has a highly developed system of governance, which includes a number of institutions, laws, and practices. The following overview provides a brief introduction to some of the key elements of the UK's governance ecosystem. The Constitution The UK does not have a codified constitution, but rather a set of constitutional conventions and principles that have been developed over time. The key document that sets out the constitutional framework of the UK is the Act of Union 1800, which established the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The Constitution of the United Kingdom is based on the principle of parliamentary sovereignty, which means that the UK Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. The Parlia...

Artificial intelligence and automation are increasing in role, and no industry is immune. From doctors to gig workers, advances in AI are becoming a key determinant of job quality. This week on The Sound of Economics, Giuseppe Porcaro is joined by Laura Nurski and Mia Hoffmann, to discuss how technology affects work, whether good or bad, and what should we take into consideration for the future? This podcast was produced within the project “Future of Work and Inclusive Growth in Europe“, with the financial support of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. Relevant Publications: https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/german-facebook-probe-links-data-protection-and-competition-policy | German Facebook probe links data protection and competition policy https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/uber-and-economic-impact-sharing-economy-platforms | Uber and the economic impact of sharing economy platforms https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/economic-value-personal-data-online-platforms-firms-and-consumers | The economic value of personal data for online platforms, firms and consumers https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/rise-sharing-economy-indonesia | The rise of the sharing economy in Indonesia https://www.bruegel.org/comment/european-union-course-become-big-loser-global-tech-race | Is the European Union on course to become the big loser in the global tech race? https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/practical-arrangement-cooperation-between-digital-economy-regulators | A practical arrangement for cooperation between digital economy regulators https://www.bruegel.org/working-paper/market-power-and-artificial-intelligence-work-online-labour-markets | Market power and artificial intelligence work on online labour markets https://www.bruegel.org/podcast/technology-product-unequal-power | Technology: a product of unequal power? https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/opening-digital-platforms-and-reducing-anticompetitive-risks | Opening up digital platforms and reducing anticompetitive risks https://www.bruegel.org/working-paper/platform-mergers-and-antitrust-0 | Platform mergers and antitrust https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/self-employment-covid-19-and-future-work-knowledge-workers | Self-employment, COVID-19, and the future of work for knowledge workers https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/regulating-big-tech-digital-markets-act | Regulating big tech: the Digital Markets Act https://www.bruegel.org/working-paper/platform-mergers-and-antitrust | Platform mergers and antitrust https://www.bruegel.org/working-paper/digital-platforms-and-antitrust | Digital platforms and antitrust https://www.bruegel.org/report/effect-digitalization-energy-consumption-passenger-transport-analysis-future-scenarios | The effect of digitalization in the energy consumption of passenger transport: An analysis of future scenarios for Europe https://www.bruegel.org/policy-brief/bridging-divide-new-evidence-about-firms-and-digitalisation | Bridging the divide: new evidence about firms and digitalisation https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/work-protection-digital-age-towards-new-social-contract | Work Protection in the Digital Age: Towards a new social contract https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/era-digitalisation-single-market-needs-software-update | In an era of digitalisation, the Single Market needs a software update https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/breaking-big-companies-and-market-power-concentration | Breaking up big companies and market power concentration https://www.bruegel.org/report/vertical-restraints-and-e-commerce | Vertical restraints and e-commerce https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/how-e-commerce-reshapes-markets-and-firms-strategies | How e-commerce reshapes markets and firms' strategies https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/big-data-and-first-degree-price-discrimination | Big data and first-degree price discrimination https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/industrial-internet-will-transform-policymaking | The industrial internet will transform policymaking https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/apple-discord | The Apple of Discord https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/new-eu-net-neutrality-guidelines-are-pragmatic-next-step | New EU net neutrality guidelines are a pragmatic next step https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/european-e-commerce-needs-better-visibility-cross-border-delivery-prices | European e-commerce needs better visibility into cross-border delivery prices https://www.bruegel.org/policy-brief/e-commerce-europe-parcel-delivery-prices-digital-single-market | E-commerce in Europe: parcel delivery prices in a digital single market https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/e-commerce-opportunity-growth-europe-people-and-business | E-commerce: an opportunity for growth in Europe, for people and business https://www.bruegel.org/policy-brief/better-pensions-european-unions-self-employed | Better pensions for the European Union's self-employed https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/inclusive-european-union-must-boost-gig-workers-rights | An inclusive European Union must boost gig workers' rights https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/making-antitrust-work-not-against-gig-workers-and-self-employed | Making antitrust work for, not against, gig workers and the self-employed https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/which-platforms-will-be-caught-digital-markets-act-gatekeeper-dilemma | Which platforms will be caught by the Digital Markets Act? The ‘gatekeeper' dilemma https://www.bruegel.org/policy-brief/policies-support-self-employed-labour-markets-future | Policies to support the self-employed in the labour markets of the future

As the Senedd heads towards recess, we sit down with Luke Fletcher, Plaid Cymru MS for South Wales West, to discuss his party's proposal for Wales to rejoin the the EU single market and customs union. We also discuss the Welsh Government/Plaid Cymru cooperation agreement, responses to the cost of living crisis and free school meals. You can follow Luke on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/FletcherPlaid And find out the latest from Hiraeth here: https://twitter.com/HiraethPod If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review in your podcast app of choice. Diolch!

On Monday 13 June, the UK Government published the text of the proposed Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. The Northern Ireland Protocol forms part of the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The Protocol creates a special legal position for Northern Ireland in the light of its particular political circumstances, effectively enabling Northern Ireland to remain within the EU’s Single Market for goods. The UK Government argues that it is necessary to ‘fix’ certain practical problems that it perceives in relation to this arrangement, including ‘disruption and diversion of trade and significant costs and bureaucracy for business’. It therefore proposes the enactment of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. In this video, Professor Mark Elliott considers the extent to which the Bill could be considered to be proposing a breach of international law. Mark Elliott is Professor of Public Law and Chair of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of St Catharine's College, Cambridge. From 2015 to 2019, he served as Legal Adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution, providing advice to the Committee on a range of legislative and other matters. Mark co-founded the international biennial Public Law Conference series and co-convened the first two conferences. He is the recipient of a University of Cambridge Pilkington Prize for excellence in teaching and is the author of a widely read blog http://publiclawforeveryone.com/ that is aimed at public law scholars, current and prospective law students, policy-makers, and others who are interested in the subject. For more information about Professor Elliott, you can also refer to his profile at https://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/academic/mc-elliott/25 Law in Focus is a collection of short videos created by Daniel Bates featuring academics from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, addressing legal issues in current affairs and the news. These issues are examples of the many which challenge researchers and students studying undergraduate and postgraduate law at the Faculty.

On Monday 13 June, the UK Government published the text of the proposed Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. The Northern Ireland Protocol forms part of the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The Protocol creates a special legal position for Northern Ireland in the light of its particular political circumstances, effectively enabling Northern Ireland to remain within the EU’s Single Market for goods. The UK Government argues that it is necessary to ‘fix’ certain practical problems that it perceives in relation to this arrangement, including ‘disruption and diversion of trade and significant costs and bureaucracy for business’. It therefore proposes the enactment of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. In this video, Professor Mark Elliott considers the extent to which the Bill could be considered to be proposing a breach of international law. Mark Elliott is Professor of Public Law and Chair of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of St Catharine's College, Cambridge. From 2015 to 2019, he served as Legal Adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution, providing advice to the Committee on a range of legislative and other matters. Mark co-founded the international biennial Public Law Conference series and co-convened the first two conferences. He is the recipient of a University of Cambridge Pilkington Prize for excellence in teaching and is the author of a widely read blog http://publiclawforeveryone.com/ that is aimed at public law scholars, current and prospective law students, policy-makers, and others who are interested in the subject. For more information about Professor Elliott, you can also refer to his profile at https://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/academic/mc-elliott/25 Law in Focus is a collection of short videos created by Daniel Bates featuring academics from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, addressing legal issues in current affairs and the news. These issues are examples of the many which challenge researchers and students studying undergraduate and postgraduate law at the Faculty. This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.

On Monday 13 June, the UK Government published the text of the proposed Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. The Northern Ireland Protocol forms part of the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The Protocol creates a special legal position for Northern Ireland in the light of its particular political circumstances, effectively enabling Northern Ireland to remain within the EU’s Single Market for goods. The UK Government argues that it is necessary to ‘fix’ certain practical problems that it perceives in relation to this arrangement, including ‘disruption and diversion of trade and significant costs and bureaucracy for business’. It therefore proposes the enactment of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. In this video, Professor Mark Elliott considers the extent to which the Bill could be considered to be proposing a breach of international law. Mark Elliott is Professor of Public Law and Chair of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of St Catharine's College, Cambridge. From 2015 to 2019, he served as Legal Adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution, providing advice to the Committee on a range of legislative and other matters. Mark co-founded the international biennial Public Law Conference series and co-convened the first two conferences. He is the recipient of a University of Cambridge Pilkington Prize for excellence in teaching and is the author of a widely read blog http://publiclawforeveryone.com/ that is aimed at public law scholars, current and prospective law students, policy-makers, and others who are interested in the subject. For more information about Professor Elliott, you can also refer to his profile at https://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/academic/mc-elliott/25 Law in Focus is a collection of short videos created by Daniel Bates featuring academics from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, addressing legal issues in current affairs and the news. These issues are examples of the many which challenge researchers and students studying undergraduate and postgraduate law at the Faculty.

So what does that mean for DUP demands to scrap the protocol?

What has Brexit come to mean? This lecture will explain how the Brexit deal the UK and the EU ended up with came to be. It will then investigate the new relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, put in place by the Trade and Cooperation Agreement of December 2020. Finally, the lecture will look to the future, to elucidate what Brexit will go on to mean for politics and public policy within the United Kingdom.A lecture by Anand MenonThe transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website:https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/brexit-learnedGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.ukTwitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollegeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege

“Sometimes you realize, this isn't necessarily where you want to end up, but it's going to help you get there.”-Anthony VicinoAnthony is a best selling author, real estate investor and serial entrepreneur committed to helping people maximize their return on life. He's the CO founding partner of Invictus capital, a multifamily acquisition firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with 15 million in assets under management that provides busy working professionals with the opportunity to invest better, as the host of the Multifamily investing Made Simple podcast and author of passive investing Made Simple, Anthony firmly believes investing shouldn't be complicated, scary, or overwhelming. In this episode, Trevor and Anthony discuss: Anthony's background, what attracted him to invest in real estate and how he got started. Using Triplex to start investing in real estate and how it works. Scaling from triplex to bigger units. How to grow your network and how to present opportunities to potential investors. Being in line with SEC expectations and law when raising capitals. The importance of education when starting a real estate business.

David Kaye, free speech expert at the University of California, Irvine, joins Ellysse and Ashley to explore the challenges of developing effective and culturally relevant content moderation policies in different countries and how intermediary liability laws like Section 230 impact online speech for billions of users around the world.MentionedDavid Kaye, Speech Police: The Global Struggle to Govern the Internet(New York: Columbia Global Reports, 2019).Jack Goldsmith and John Wu, Who Controls the Internet?: Illusions of a Borderless World (New York: Oxford University Press, 2006). “Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Single Market for Digital Services (Digital Services Act) and amending Directive 2000/31/EC,” EUR-Lex.RelatedAshley Johnson and Daniel Castro, “How Other Countries Have Dealt With Intermediary Liability” (ITIF, February 2021).

In today's episode, I have Rizwan Syed, a cofounder of Zubias Threading, a multi-million dollar eyebrow and lash business in Perth, Australia. I'm so excited for you guys to hear this interview where Riz will share how he and his wife, Sandrine have built their business from a single market stall into 24 stores around Australia today. Connect with me! My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt5aQhSZLYW_EENmpyHNmXw My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnwith.nomin/ Email: enomin.2018@gmail.com Zubias Threading: https://www.zubiasthreading.com.au/ Rizwan Syed Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rizwansyedzubias/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startnow/support