Published yesterday, the KidsRights Foundation published its annual ranking which measures how far children’s rights are safeguarded across the world. Out of the ten highest-scoring countries, 8 are members of the EU - however other European countries have seen their score plummet this year, with the report revealing some worrying trends when it comes to the health and equality of children on European soil. So today we ask: what does this report tell us about the environment European countries o...
Jul 18, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Euphoria swept through Georgia last December when the country was officially recognised as an EU member candidate - something Georgians overwhelmingly longed for. But this enthusiasm was crushed last week when the EU halted Georgia’s accession process and froze the 30 million euros in assistance to its Defence Ministry. Why? Because of a specific law adopted by the Georgian parliament. What’s this bill all about? And how will it affect Georgia’s path to becoming a member of the EU? Europe, Day b...
Jul 17, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 27
35 years after Italy shut down its last nuclear power plant, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans to bring back nuclear reactors to help lower the country’s carbon emissions and ensure energy security. But how do Italians feel about a potential nuclear comeback? And what does this mean for the European energy transition? Europe, Day by Day is a Europod production in partnership with Sphera Network . The executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci. The host of Europe, Day b...
Jul 16, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 26
“ I’m supposed to be dead ”. These were the words of former US president Donald Trump after an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired a sniper rifle at Trump, grazing his ear and killing a civilian in the crowd, and critically injuring two others. How might this assassination attempt impact Trump’s presidential bid? And what repercussions might we feel in Europe? Europe, Day by Day is a Europod pro...
Jul 15, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 25
What political weeks these have been: snap general elections in France, another snap general election in the UK, the top job at the EU institutions up for grabs, Hungary taking over the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months, the Dutch far-right government forming a coalition government 223 days after the elections - the list goes on and on. Here’s what happened this week and what it means for Europe. Europe, Day by Day is Europod ’s first daily podcast, in co-pr...
Jul 14, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 24
More than thirty asylum seekers have been stranded in the buffer zone that divides Cyprus. They can’t go back, and the government won’t let them in. And conditions are bleak. Having fled Cameroon, Syria, Iran and Afghanistan, this small group seeking refuge in Cyprus are now stuck in no man’s land, itself ironically a relic of an unresolved war. What does this say about the EU’s increasingly hostile policy towards migrants? And how does this expose the failure to reach a solution to one of its l...
Jul 12, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 23
‘Remember Srebrenica’. You can find these two words tagged on walls in different cities across Bosnia Herzegovina, accompanied by a number: 8 732 ; the number of muslim bosniak men and teenage boys killed in the infamous Srebrenica genocide of 1995, towards the end of Bosnia’s civil war which killed around 100 000 people. Today marks 29 years since what is considered to be the worst atrocity committed on European soil since the end of World War II. In this episode, Europe, Day by Day remembers S...
Jul 11, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Legally speaking, Croatian women have the right to get an abortion. But why do so many cross the border to Slovenia to find the medical care they require? Yesterday, the Association Autonomous Women’s House Zagreb called on the government to intervene to protect women’s right to abortion, which in practice is scarcely respected in the predominantly Catholic country. Today, we ask: what are pro-choice organizations’ demands in Croatia? And as we retrace the history of abortion rights in this Balk...
Jul 10, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 21
As visitors enjoyed their meals in Las Ramblas, one of the most touristy areas in Barcelona, they were sprayed with water pistols by locals who were chanting “Tourists go home”, an experience probably not listed by their guide book. Barcelonians seem to have had enough with the way tourism is currently done, so as we near summer holidays, we ask why and what does this tell us about the reality of travelling today? If you want to learn more about practical ways to switch to slow travelling, here ...
Jul 09, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
As pundits and polls predicted the far-right National Rally would become the first party in the French Assembly, the second round of the legislative elections yielded shocking results. It was the newly-formed left alliance, the New Popular Front which, in the end, arrived ahead, securing 182 seats thanks to significant pushback votes . Macron’s Ensemble alliance gathered 168 seats and the National Rally arrived in third place with 143 seats. How can we explain this surprising turn of events? And...
Jul 08, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The Greek government has just announced that starting next week, some private sector industries will move to a 48-hour work-week, - meaning a 6-day work-week! This decision goes against the global trend. Why did the Greek government make such a decision and what does it mean for our societies and economies? Europe, Day by Day is Europod 's first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera Network . The executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci. The host of Europe, Day b...
Jul 05, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week, the King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander swore in Dick Schoof as PM along with his newly formed cabinet while civilians protested outside the palace walls, concerned that the new government poses a threat to Dutch democracy and the rule of law. But today, left-wing Dutch politician Timmermans is filing a motion of no confidence against two ministers of this newly formed cabinet which was sworn in only two days ago. This is a prompt reaction to the accession of far-right politician...
Jul 04, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Even the ruling Conservative Party have started conceding defeat a day before the UK general election in which the Labour Party are widely predicted to win. But whether it gains the biggest majority in British political history as one government minister claimed this morning remains to be seen. But after fourteen years of Conservative Party rule, what challenges would a Labour government face? And what do we know about their policies? Europe, Day by Day is Europod's first daily podcast, in co-pr...
Jul 03, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Make Europe Great Again. That’s the slogan of the Hungarian government for their presidency of the Council of the European Union, which they take over this week. As one of their first actions, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is in Kyiv today, marking his first visit since the start of Russia’s 2022 war on Ukraine. This surprise visit comes amid concerns across the EU regarding Hungary’s six-month presidency, given Orban’s undemocratic, authoritarian, and Russia-friendly politics. So, what ...
Jul 02, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Since May, pro-independence protests have rocked France’s overseas territory of New Caledonia. With a storied history of resistance and activism, the indigenous Kanak people are fighting to have their voices heard by politicians thousands of kilometres away in mainland France. Last weekend, in the leadup to the French snap elections, the government imposed a ban on gatherings and extended the curfew that the islands have been under since the beginning of the unrest. But what’s been happening in ...
Jul 01, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Who watches the watchmen? This question about the abuse of power, dating back to Roman times, is relevant today after fresh allegations of rights violations by FRONTEX, the EU border agency. With anti-migrant sentiment rising across Europe, is the EU becoming further detached from its commitment to human rights values? Europe, Day by Day is a Europod production in partnership with Sphera Network . The executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci. The host of today's episod...
Jun 28, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 13
With presidential, referendum, and European and parliamentary elections, 2024 is a busy political year for Lithuanians. Yet, the debate mainly focuses on Russia rather than domestic issues. Since the Ukraine invasion, the Baltics have faced renewed tensions with Russia. This month, newly re-elected President Gitanas Nausėda has accelerated Lithuanian militarisation. How is the war in Ukraine shaping Lithuania's political landscape? And how does it compare with the rest of Europe? Europe, Day by ...
Jun 27, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Malta’s GDP is booming, surpassing the EU average, yet Maltese households find their purchasing power lower than pre-pandemic levels. Why is this happening, and what does it reveal about the economic model many EU countries follow? We explore the recent EU Joint Employment Report, inflation, wage stagnation, and the broader implications for economic policies across Europe. Is it time to rethink growth-driven economies? Europe, Day by Day is Europod 's first daily podcast, in co-production with S...
Jun 26, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Central London erupted over the weekend as tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets to call for climate and nature action to be prioritised in the upcoming general election campaign in the UK. Meanwhile, in the bloc that the UK left, conservationists are cautiously welcoming the EU’s approval of the Nature Restoration Law last week. But financing concerns and the resurgence of climate sceptic forces may set the stage for further battles to come. How significant these new laws are for ...
Jun 25, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Thousands of French feminists took to the streets last weekend to protest the “feminist facade” of Le Pen’s National Rally. In recent years, Le Pen and her party have attempted an image makeover to appeal to more women voters. But beneath this rebranding, has the far-right really changed its stance on women’s rights and gender equality? Europe, Day by Day is Europod 's first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera Network . The executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ri...
Jun 24, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Give the EU back one billion euros. That’s the demand from the European Anti-Fraud Agency. The amount is misused taxpayer money the agency, also known as OLAF, says it detected in 2023 according to its annual report released this week . From irregularities at wastewater plants, misspent Covid recovery funds and smuggled cigarettes, OLAF has a lot on its plate. But what exactly is OLAF? Is it capturing the true scale of fraud across the EU? And will this stolen money ever be returned? Europe, Day...
Jun 21, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 8
As Europe confronts war in Ukraine, its Mediterranean border is looking increasingly fragile as Lebanese militant group Hezbollah threatens Cyprus over its role in the wider Middle East conflict. We explore the geopolitical conundrum that puts Cyprus in the eye of conflicts abroad, and at home. Europe, Day by Day is Europod 's first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera Network . The executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci. The host of Europe, Day by Day is Emma...
Jun 20, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In Finland, a shocking number of municipal housing units are vacant — some for over a year. All the while, approximately 10’ooo applicants wait to hear back if they can move in. So, what is happening to city-owned housing in Finland? And what about the rest of Europe? Europe, Day by Day is Europod 's first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera Network . The executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci. The host of Europe, Day by Day is Emma Belmonte. The researcher o...
Jun 19, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
A new report released by the the German Reporting and Information Centre on Anti-Roma sentiment, or MIA, shows that discrimination against Roma people is on the rise in Germany. Across Europe, daily life for Roma people is challenging and precarious. On top of that, Roma people face many misconceptions about their culture and backgrounds. So what is being done to ensure equal rights for Roma people across the EU? Europe, Day by Day is Europod 's first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera ...
Jun 18, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Over the past year, Irish libraries have been faced with far-right protests at their doorsteps. One of the reasons they are being targeted is for holding LGBTQ+ reading material, or drag readings. In Hungary, a similar wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in reading material is underway. How close are we to living out the story of Fahrenheit 451? And what does this mean for the future of free speech and representation? Europe, Day by Day is Europod 's first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera...
Jun 17, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The 2006 World Cup in Germany is fondly remembered as the “Sommermärchen,” or summer fairy-tale: marked by a growing economy in a peaceful continent, with Angela Merkel as a popular chancellor. But tonight, the 2024 Euro Cup tournament opens under notably different circumstances for the host nation: with a land war in Europe, stagnant economic growth and the political rise of the far right. Europe, Day by Day is Europod 's first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera Network . The executive...
Jun 14, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The Klimaseniorinnen, a climate activism movement made up of women over the age of 65, took Switzerland to court over the government’s violation of the right to climate protection. In a landmark ruling, the activists won. But now, Swiss lawmakers have voted to reject the court’s judgement. In Switzerland, and across Europe, the relationship between institutional politics and activist movements is shifting. Do the people still have the government’s ear? Europe, Day by Day is Europod 's first dail...
Jun 13, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
While 27 countries across the continent were voting in the European elections, 9 of them were also voting in local elections. Today, we’re taking a look at the Hungarian municipal elections. A concerning report from the European Network of Election Monitoring Organisations (ENEMO) has revealed that the elections did not live up to international democratic standards. Read the preliminary report here . Europe, Day by Day is Europod 's first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera Network . The...
Jun 12, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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