Transatlantic summits and a Bulgarian organ scandal

EU fury with Belarus and the Turów coal mine dispute: This week, our podcast takes us to Belarus, where a Ryanair plane was forced to land so the Belarusian authorities could detain one of the passengers, the dissident journalist Roman Protasevich. The event provoked furious reactions from the EU, which desc by Today in the EU

13 min listen

Aviation sustainability and concerns over the implementation of the recovery fund: In the first edition of EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the European airline industry’s sustainability plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The aviation sector is facing the challenge of coming up with alternative solutions and recoveri by Today in the EU

15 min listen

Millions spent on consultancy firms and the Northern Ireland crisis: This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about how some EURACTIV digging led to discussions and examinations over the Commission’s 462 million-euro contracts with several consultancy firms. We are focusing on the Parliament’s next steps and the by Today in the EU

14 min listen

Transatlantic summits and a Bulgarian organ scandal: Next week, all the lights will be shining over Brussels, where a double summit is taking place. World leaders are hoping to set a key milestone in renewing the transatlantic partnership and maintaining economic ties between the EU and the US. To find out by Today in the EU

19 min listen

Slovak vaccine-induced political crisis and “green” football: This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are “bringing” our international network to Brussels and we are focusing on Slovakia’s current political situation and how it is affected by the purchase of the Russian sputnik vaccine. To break down the main compon by Today in the EU

13 min listen

The EverGiven effect and the "controlled vote" in Bulgaria: This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the EverGiven cargo ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal for nearly one week. The impact it had on transport and the economy, before it was freed on Monday. To dive into the background story, we’re joi by Today in the EU

15 min listen

EU minimum wage directive and COVID vaccinations of children: This week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the minimum wage directive agreed by the EU council. What is in the directive, which countries oppose it and what is the future of the minimum wages? To break down the components of this story, I’m joine by Today in the EU

10 min listen

Press freedom crisis in Greece and COVID-19 travel certificates: This week our podcast takes us to Athens, where things are getting quite shady when it comes to press freedom. Last month we had the mafia-style execution of an investigative reporter, Giorgos Karaivaz, and shortly after that another reporter Kostas Vaxev by Today in the EU

13 min listen

EU climate law negotiations and official ban of bird hunting practice: This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the EU climate law negotiations, the progress made but also the obstacles to reaching an agreement. To analyse the different components of the negotiations, we are joined by EURACTIV’s energy and e by Today in the EU

12 min listen

Climate law decisions and the phantom paper rocking the Western Balkans: This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the outcomes of the climate law negotiations that took place on Wednesday - the EU and US goals, the reactions, and what the future has in store. To find out more on what happened during the negoti by Today in the EU

17 min listen

Vaccine "travel pass" and French trial over data protection risks: This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow, we are talking about the proposed vaccine “travel pass” and the controversy around it. EU countries, whose economies depend on tourism, seem to be eager to adopt the proposed solution, while others are more skeptical about by Today in the EU

13 min listen

Climate Social fund: crucial for the Fit for 55 jigsaw puzzle: This week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are discussing the social climate fund. Representatives of the European Parliament, the Council and Commission met on Wednesday, 30th of November, to discuss the social climate fund proposal, considered on by Today in the EU

18 min listen

Swiss/EU misunderstandings and the dispute over the push backs in Greece: This week our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the launch of a political dialogue between the EU and Switzerland, in an attempt by the two parties to resolve continuous misunderstandings regarding the single market. To shed some light on the story, I’ by Today in the EU

18 min listen

Ireland’s green light for medical cannabis and calls to ban AI face recognition: This week our podcast focuses on a milestone move by Ireland: approving medical cannabis prescriptions and giving patients the right to have access to medical cannabis and be reimbursed for it. To hear more on that story, we spoke with EURACTIV’s Agrifood by Today in the EU

15 min listen

Strategic Compass and the EU’s €440 million failed gas projects: This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about Friday’s summit, where the EU leaders are expected to discuss security and defence issues. During the first part of their meeting, they will be joined by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg for by Today in the EU

16 min listen

Spying on Germans and avoiding Belarusian airspace: This week our podcast takes us to Berlin, where a spying deal between Denmark and the US is shaking German politics ahead of elections in September. To find out more we spoke with Oliver Noyan and Niko Krumayer from EURACTIV Germany. Back in Brussels we a by Today in the EU

14 min listen

President's health causes turmoil in Czechia and the EU reviews its economic governance: This week our Beyond the Byline podcast is “travelling” to Prague to talk about the political crisis in Czechia, where the health of its president, Miloš Zeman, is causing instability, while the electoral loss of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš means other po by Today in the EU

15 min listen

COP 26 summit and the French/ UK dispute over fishing rights: This week our Beyond the Byline podcast travels to Glasgow, where the United Nations climate change conference is being held. We focused on its importance for the future of climate and teething issues the leaders have to discuss. To break down the most cr by Today in the EU

13 min listen

The EU/UK trade deal and Czech PM slams EU auditors as 'mafia': This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the ratification of the EU’s post-Brexit trade agreement with the UK. At last, we may be seeing the turning of the page on economic and diplomatic relations between the two parties. To break down t by Today in the EU

16 min listen

Europe's mental health in decline and EU taxonomy 'under fire': This week our podcast focuses on the rise of the suicide rates amongst Europe's youth, the increase of depression among EU citizens, what has been done and what can we do better. To shed some light on how European countries are facing these issues, I spok by Today in the EU

21 min listen

The State of the Union speech explained by EURACTIV: This week our Beyond the Byline podcast is coming to you with a special episode focusing on the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the Union speech. The president addressed the key issues on the EU agenda, and announced n by Today in the EU

23 min listen

'Fit for 55,' Belarus migrant stand off and Whatsapp complaints: In our last episode of the season, the Yellow Room brings you all the reaction to Europe’s “Fit for 55” climate package unveiled this week. To break down the components of this story, we spoke with EURACTIV energy and environment reporter Kira Taylor. We’ by Today in the EU

20 min listen

Truce calls over Israeli-Palestinian violence and fake EU jobs controversy: This week our podcast focuses on the Israeli- Palestinian violent clashes, the EU’s position in the peace-making process and the political obstacles and differences among the bloc’s members. To shed some light on the latest developments I’m joined today b by Today in the EU

13 min listen

The EU’s frustration over AstraZeneca and the Hungary’s new Chinese jab: This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the Commission’s frustration over the AstraZeneca vaccine deliveries and the next steps planned by the EU. To analyse the components of the latest developments on the topic, we are joined by EURACT by Today in the EU

16 min listen

Far right leaders want to reform EU, and the promising Sanofi vaccine: This week our podcast focuses on the document signed by the leaders of 16 far-right parties across the EU asking for a deep reform of the Union in order to preserve its heritage. To shed some light on what this new “coalition” brings, and whether it could by Today in the EU

13 min listen

EU meets in Versailles over Ukraine and Russian embassies 'retaliate' after EU sanctions: This week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the informal summit of EU leaders this Thursday in Versailles. What can we expect from the meeting, and what options are the EU considering for the bloc’s defence? I spoke with EURACTIV’s Global Europe r by Today in the EU

13 min listen

The escalation in Ukraine and the Italian presidency race explained: This week, our podcast focuses on the escalation at the Ukrainian and Russian border, diplomatic efforts to maintain peace in the region, and what Russia wants from Ukraine and the West. To understand the situation as it unfolds, I spoke with EURACTIV’s A by Today in the EU

26 min listen

Poland to pay daily fines over judicial reforms; Russia discredits the EU in Mali: This week our podcast focuses on the European Commission’s decision to step up its legal feud with Warsaw by asking the top EU court to impose a daily financial penalty on Poland for its’ non-compliance with temporary measures European judges put in place by Today in the EU

16 min listen

Norwegian scientist: Speeding up the implementation of renewables is key to EU’s energy efficiency: This week we discussed negotiations between the bloc's 27 environment ministers. In particular, their joint positions on five laws which are part of a broader package of measures to slash planet-warming emissions by the end of the decade. We also touched by Today in the EU

18 min listen

Beyond the Byline’s 2021 wrap up: In the last episode of the year, our Beyond the Byline podcast revisits some of the stories that caught our attention in 2021. From the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has changed our lives over the past two years to the new climate goals and legislation by Today in the EU

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