Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast

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  What is 'EU Inc', and what would it change for European companies? 24.09.2026 3นาที

  Creating a company that operates across several EU countries could soon become easier. But the proposed 'EU Inc' regime is also facing strong opposition.So what exactly is EU Inc, and why is it proving so controversial? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can Giorgia Meloni actually limit the number of foreign pupils in classrooms? 23.09.2026 4นาที

  Giorgia Meloni wants to introduce a limit on the number of foreign pupils in Italian classrooms.Does such a measure exist elsewhere in Europe, and is it legally sound? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Should the EU press pause on new regulations? 22.09.2026 4นาที

  Eleven EU countries are calling on the European Commission to stop proposing new legislation for a whole year. They say Europe needs to focus on implementing and simplifying the rules it already has.Is a one-year regulatory pause realistic, and what would deregulation actually mean for European businesses? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Fuel prices : Where does the debate over windfall taxes stand? 21.09.2026 4นาที

  Oil prices are back above 100 dollars a barrel, pushing up fuel prices as fighting intensifies around the Strait of Hormuz.Could taxing the windfall profits of oil and gas companies help governments support consumers? And what is the EU doing about it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How does the EU plan to ban social media for under-15s? 18.09.2026 5นาที

  Yesterday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a new proposal aimed at protecting children online.How can the EU reach this objective? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Nine years after Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder, why hasn't justice been done? 17.09.2026 5นาที

  Yesterday, several dozen people gathered in Valletta to demand justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Maltese investigative journalist who was murdered in 2017. Nine years after her murder, the person who allegedly ordered it has still not been convicted. How can such impunity still exist in Europe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What can we expect from Ursula von der Leyen on climate? 16.09.2026 4นาที

  After a summer marked by heatwaves, wildfires and droughts, climate is back on the European agenda. But is it really? What can we realistically expect from Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  'Made in Europe', a new trade battle with the US? 15.09.2026 3นาที

  The US is unhappy with the direction European industrial policy is taking. Washington has made its concerns very clear to the EU.So, what exactly is the problem, and how could the EU solve it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How the far right threatens women’s rights 14.09.2026 5นาที

  For a long time, far-right parties were associated with an openly conservative discourse on women, the family and gender roles. But in recent years, some of these parties across Europe have softened their rhetoric, even presenting themselves as defenders of women.What does the European far right really have in store for women?Production: By Europod in co-production with the Sphera Network.This episode is based on an article written by Melissa Aglietti for VD News and is co-written with Hélène Pillon from Médianes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Sweden - is the far right heading for government? 11.09.2026 4นาที

  Sweden is holding general elections this Sunday. The far right is already supporting the current government. Could it soon become part of it?And what could the result mean for Sweden’s political direction? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Education - why are European students falling behind? 10.09.2026 4นาที

  The 2025 PISA results were published a few days ago. And they’re quite a bad surprise for most European countries. Educational performance is declining almost everywhere on the continent.What can we learn from East Asian countries? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can the EU really make housing more affordable? 09.09.2026 5นาที

  In the first quarter of 2026 alone, rents increased by 3% compared with the same period last year across the European Union. The EU is publishing its affordable housing act today. But will it really help Europeans afford housing?To read the article from Popaganda: https://www.popaganda.gr/sportagon/to-antiskino-tis-daskalas-stegazei-ti-sygchroni-ellada/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can Spain convince the EU to fund climate adaptation by taxing oil and gas profits? 08.09.2026 4นาที

  Spain wants the EU to create a European climate adaptation fund. And to finance it, the Spanish government is suggesting taxing oil and gas companies — in other words, applying the “polluter pays” principle.Is this realistic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Migration - when and where will Europe’s ‘return hubs’ be set up? 07.09.2026 4นาที

  New return hubs could soon be established outside the European Union. At least, that is the ambition of several European countries, which want to speed up the return of migrants who have been denied the right to stay in the EU.When and where should we expect those return hubs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Is the EU well on track to reach defence readiness by 2030? 04.09.2026 4นาที

  Europeans have set ambitious goals for the defence capacities that they want to achieve in the next few years. They have increased their defence spending by 79%!Bill that be enough? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Do EU regions benefit equally from trade deals? 03.09.2026 4นาที

  Mercosur, CETA, TTIP, the EU’s trade policy can sometimes feel very far away from the people who are actually affected by its decisions. In EU jargon, trade policy is an exclusive EU competence. This means that the European Union negotiates and concludes trade agreements with partner countries. Then, the rules apply across the whole of the EU.But as we know, European regions are highly diverse, and they are equally divided over the benefits of free trade agreements.How can we take into account the different regional interests in this area?A podcast by Europod, in cooperation with ESPON, an EU-funded programme that bridges research with policiesTo read more about the ESPON report on the impact of trade agreements on regions: https://www.espon.eu/publications/starter-free-trade-agreements-mercosurFollow us on:LinkedIn•. Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Could the EU get the same commitments from Meta as the US? 02.09.2026 4นาที

  In the United States, a group of 29 states has achieved what Congress has so far failed to do: secure real commitments from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to limit the addictive nature of these platforms for young people.Could the EU hope to achieve something similar?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn•Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How real is the Russian military threat to the EU? 01.09.2026 4นาที

  At this stage, there is no evidence to suggest that Russia is preparing to attack a European country in the coming years. This assessment, shared by European intelligence services, is not unanimously accepted across Europe.So what should Europeans really fear from Russia?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Data centres in Europe: can local opposition stop them? 31.08.2026 5นาที

  Thirty billion euros. That’s how much the EU wants to mobilise to build data centres. But this ambition might run up against an obstacle. In recent years, protests against data centres have been emerging across the European Union.Can local residents influence the AI race? And can Europe make progress on this issue without the support of local communities?By Europod in co-production with the Sphera Network.This episode is based on an article written by Alberto Mesas for El Salto and an article written by Tommaso Proverbio for VD News and is co-written with Hélène Pillon from Médianes.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How can European countries accelerate the greening of their electricity production? 29.08.2026 22นาที

  In this episode of Europe Talks Back, we look at the share of renewable energy production in the EU and how it could be expanded, with insights from Flore Belin, Energy Policy Coordinator at Climate Action Network Europe.Production by Europod, in cooperation with ESPON, an EU-funded programme that bridges research and policy.This podcast series is cofunded by ESPON. However, the opinions and views expressed are solely those of the authors. ESPON can't be held responsible for them.Follow us on:LinkedIn • Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.