Europe, Day by Day

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 politicians to ministerial roles for the first time in Dutch history.So as the Netherlands become another case of the far-right accessing power we ask: what is on its agenda now that it is in coalition with the moderate right? And how is it going to navigate the reality and responsibility of actually governing?Europe, Day by Day is Europod's first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera NetworkThe executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci. The host of Europe, Day by Day is Emma Belmonte. The scriptwriter of this episode is Emma BelmonteThis episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.  

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-production with Sphera NetworkThe executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci. The host of Europe, Day by Day is Emma Belmonte. The researcher of this episode is Juli Simond. This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.

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 can we expect of Hungary’s presidency?And how might the tensions between Orbán and Brussels play out?Europe, Day by Day is Europod's first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera NetworkThe executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci. The host of Europe, Day by Day is Emma Belmonte. The researcher of this episode is Juli Simond. This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.

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 episode is Seden Anlar.The scriptwriter is Andrew Connelly.This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.

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 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 of this episode is Juli Simond.This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.  

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 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 of this episode is Juli Simond. This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.  

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 Europe’s environmental future? Do they signify an end to biodiversity decline, or has the fight just begun?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 of this episode is Andrew Connelly.This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.  

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 Ricci. The host of Europe, Day by Day is Emma Belmonte. The researcher of this episode is Juli Simond. This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.