What did COP17 on biodiversity bring?
The COP17 biodiversity summit wrapped up on Saturday morning in Yerevan, Armenia. Delegates from nearly every country were in the room, yet...
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20 of 604 episodesWhy is the EU introducing a new €2 charge on parcels?
From this Sunday, the EU is imposing a new €2 charge on parcels coming from outside the bloc. It comes on top of the €3 charge on small parc...
Will Canada ever become an associate member of the EU?
The EU-Canada summit opens today in Montreal and runs until tomorrow. One idea is overshadowing the meeting: making Canada an “associate mem...
Climate resilience: is the European Commission’s plan enough?
The European Commission has unveiled its plan to help Europe adapt to climate change. But as extreme heat and climate disasters become the n...
Elections in Israel: what to expect?
Israelis are heading to the polls today for legislative elections. It is the first national vote since 2022, and a decisive moment for Prime...
How close is the AfD to governing in Saxony-Anhalt?
In Germany, the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland won two state elections in September, in Saxony Anhalt, and in Mecklenburg Weste...
Could remigration become a realistic policy in Europe? - REUPLOAD
This episode was originally published on July 6. "Remigration". Born within the Belgian far right and later embraced in France and Austria,...
Is the EU well on track to reach defence readiness by 2030? - REUPLOAD
This episode was originally pubished on September 4. Europeans have set ambitious goals for the defence capacities that they want to achieve...
Is Meloni paving the way for the National Rally in France? - REUPLOAD
The episode was originally published on June 26. Within the EU, Giorgia Meloni has proven to be a much easier partner than many had expected...
Can aviation go green or should we stop flying? - REUPLOAD
This episode was originally published on June 10. The aviation industry will probably miss its goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050....
Data centres in Europe: can local opposition stop them? - REUPLOAD
This episode was originally published on August 31. Thirty billion euros. That’s how much the EU wants to mobilise to build data centres. Bu...
Are the Gilets Jaunes in France making a comeback?
On TikTok, a young user wearing a yellow vest has called for a national mobilisation on the seventeenth of october against the cost of livin...
Will Andy Burnham manage to bring the UK back into the EU?
Ten years after the Brexit vote, more and more Britons are asking whether they should go back. According to a YouGov poll conducted earlier...
When does a hybrid attack become an attack on NATO?
Two ships have been hit by drones in Bulgarian waters in the Black Sea on Monday. Several other ships have been targeted in recent weeks, at...
Could the EU shield the ICC from US sanctions?
The United States has imposed new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, this time targeting the institution itself. While the EU in...
Should we be worried about Europe’s gas reserves?
European gas storage levels are unusually low for this time of year, reaching their lowest autumn level since 2011. With Russian gas imports...
What would a coalition of the right and far right in Spain mean for Europe?
Spain is heading for early elections, after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap vote last week. According to current polls, the conse...
Are student protests in France actually being fuelled by Mélenchon's party LFI?
France has been seeing growing protests by high school and university students in recent weeks. The movement is continuing today with a four...
Are we heading for a trade war with China?
Chinese carmakers are taking an increasing share of the European car market, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. Why are some E...
The Right to Stay: Can we truly make it a reality in each region of the EU?
In this episode of Europe Talks Back, we talk about the 'Right to Stay,' a concept that aims at making outmigration within the EU, a choice,...