Episodes
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Europe's automotive industry is facing a growing crisis that could lead to the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs in the sector.
The EPP Group wants to ensure that driving remains affordable for everyone, not just for those who can afford expensive electric cars. To achieve this, Europe must be driven by economic realism and remain technologically neutral. If we do not, driving will become too costly for many Europeans, and we will lose countless jobs in the automotive industry to competitors like China.
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The latest episode of our podcast is out. This time, we’ve decoded all the key issues discussed at this week’s plenary session:
🔵 Migration
🔵 Financial help for Ukraine
🔵 Iran’s state-sponsored terrorism in Europe
🔵 Rule of law in Malta
🔵 Steel industry crisis
🔵 Sakharov Prize winners
🔵 China’s military provocations around Taiwan
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Join us for a wrap-up of this week’s plenary session. We bring you discussions on:
🔵 Viktor Orbán’s controversial visit to the European Parliament
🔵 The situation in the Middle East
🔵 Problems in the EU’s car industry
🔵 The housing crisis
🔵 The impact of internal border controls on the stability of Schengen
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🔵 Floods in Central Europe
🔵 Migration
🔵 EU competitiveness
🔵 Military support for Ukraine
🔵 Venezuela’s political turmoil
These were the topics of the past week in Plenary, and we covered them all in our latest episode. Don't miss it!
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Building Europe’s defence and support for Ukraine, stepping up border protection, a common European Health Union, help for farmers and stronger regional development are just some of the priorities EPP Group leaders set for the new five-year EU term during the July plenary of the European Parliament.
Despite a tough election campaign, the Group came out on top in the June European elections, which helped secure another term for both Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Hear more in our Plenary Wrap-up!
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Europe has taken the lead in regulating AI, setting a precedent for the world. What should be done next?
Tune in for this episode with MEPs Eva Maydell and Lidia Pereira on AI, innovation and clean technologies.
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Our newest episode delves into the EU migration deal - its challenges, promises and implications.
MEPs Lena Dupont and Jeroen Lenaers shared their insights during this conversation.
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What does the future hold for Europe in the next five years?
Former MEP Maria da Graça Carvalho and MEP Rasa Juknevičienė discuss the critical areas of energy, digital innovation and security.
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Geopolitical tensions are rising, from China's assertiveness to Putin's agenda.
Tune in to this episode for a conversation between David McAllister and Tomas Tobe as they discuss navigating the path toward security.
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If you don't know much about Critical Raw Materials, answer this:
Do you drive a car? 🚗
Or use a cell phone? 📱
If so, then you should know more about the topic.
Tune in to the conversation between Hildegard Bentele and Tom Berendsen.
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If you want to know more about:
🔵 The EU’s business environment
🔵 The EU’s international trade
... then you cannot miss this new podcast episode with Martine Kemp and Jorgen Warborn.
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It’s time to talk about health.
Join @peterliese and @TomislavSokol for an in-depth conversation on:
European Health Union Medicine shortages Cancer and cardiovascular diseasesDon't miss it!
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Get ready for a great conversation between Maria Walsh and Magdalena Adamowicz in this episode of our MEPchat series!
They discussed pressing issues - from mental health awareness to media freedom; they tackled it all.
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*This episode was originally recorded in February as a part of a video series. Watch the whole series on our YouTube channel.
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In the first episode of our MEPchat series, Siegfried Muresan and Andrey Novakov discussed the following topics:
🔵 Recovery and Resilience Facility
🔵 Cohesion Policy
🔵 a bigger EU budget
🔵 Schengen expansion
This episode was originally recorded in February as a part of a video series. Watch the whole series on our YouTube channel.
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EPP Group Parliamentarians joined Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in calling for more opposition support and more pressure on the Lukashenko regime.
In this podcast, we look at how the European Parliament event highlighted the plight of over 1,500 political prisoners in Belarus. These include Nobel Peace Laureate Ales Bialiatski and Tsikhanouskaya's husband, Sergei.
We also speak with a Belarusian youth who, like many others, fled twice: from Belarus to Ukraine, then to the EU because of the Russian invasion.
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Figures on violence against women are shocking. Every day, two women are killed at the hands of a partner or family member in the EU, and sexual harassment affects one in two women.
In this episode of our "A Europe that Protects You" series, we delve deeper into the decisive steps the EU is taking to combat this pervasive issue.
We believe that criminalising gender-based violence everywhere in Europe, and to the same standards, is the first step towards this goal.
Hear from MEPs Frances Fitzgerald, Arba Kokalari, Elissavet Vozemberg, and Javier Zarzalejos, who spearheaded the EPP Group's efforts on this front, as they share valuable insights.
Additionally, activist Iliana Balabanova, President of the European Women's Lobby, sheds light on the current landscape across the EU. She also discusses the significance of recent milestones, including the EU's accession to the Istanbul Convention and the Directive on Combating Violence Against Women.
Tune in to learn more about our mission to build a safer European Union for everyone.
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With the EU accounting for 14% of global trade in goods and around 38 million jobs in Europe depending on European exports, the importance of international trade cannot be overstated.
In this episode of the EPP Group podcast series ‘A Europe that Protects You,’ we look at global trade's impact on the EU regarding innovation, competitiveness and job opportunities. In this episode, however, we not only examine the effects of international trade on the EU, but also examine the EU's impact on international trade.
This is done through its smart trading agreements, which continue to set global benchmarks for environmental, social and health standards.
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Over 70% of businesses in the EU lack staff with adequate digital skills, which hinders investment.
How can we fix the imbalance between unemployment, job vacancies and the skills needed to fill them? The first step towards bridging this gap is to offer further training programs for our workforce. Upskilling and lifelong learning are key parts of this transformation.
In this episode of the EPP Group podcast series “A Europe that Protects its People”, we discuss our vision of a Europe that works for everyone while ensuring EU competitiveness.
Hear more from our MEPs Axel Voss, Andreas Schwab, Dennis Radtke, Maria Walsh and Žiga Turk, Professor at the University of Ljubljana.
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Healthcare is a key concern across the EU27. In fact, two out of three Europeans would like to see a common European Health Union, according to a Eurostat survey. This would ensure quality care for all Europeans.
In this episode of our "A Europe that Protects You" series, we delve into the major achievements of this legislative term and the EPP Group's unwavering commitment to keeping health at the top of the EU's agenda in the upcoming Parliamentary mandate.
MEPs Tomislav Sokol, Dolores Montserrat, Peter Liese, Adam Jarubas, Maria Walsh and Maria da Graça Carvalho guide us through the Group's strategic vision to build a true European Health Union.
In addition, Dr Fatima Cardoso, Director of the Breast Cancer Unit at Champalimaud Clinical Center in Lisbon and member of the initiative Transforming Breast Cancer Together, sheds light on the needs of patients and carers.
Tune in to learn more about the future of healthcare in Europe.
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How to combat organised crime in the EU?
Organised crime is a major threat to the internal security of the European Union and Europeans.
In 2019, criminal activities like drug trafficking, human smuggling and cybercrime cost the EU a staggering €139 billion. The EPP Group proposes a targeted strategy to 'follow the money' – freezing and confiscating criminal assets to hit organised crime where it hurts.
With over 5,000 organised crime groups operating in the EU, we want to equip Europol with sufficient resources to tackle terrorism, human trafficking and drug smuggling on the ground. The Agency should be given an extended operational role and become an operational 'Police Force' on the ground.
Every seized drug shipment and every disrupted criminal network brings us closer to a safer Europe.
With guests: Lena Düpont, Tomas Tobé, Vincze Loránt, Javier Zarzalejos and Europol Spokesperson, Jan Op Gen Oorth.
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