Europe, Day by Day

In this second part of a special two episode closure to the first season of Europe, Day by Day, executive producer Alexander Damiano Ricci hosts Emma Belmonte and Seden Anlar, respectively producer and host of the podcast. The team behind Europe, Day by Day discusses the trends that have been shaping EU-bubble politics and what is likely to come up in the next months, in 2024 and 2025.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. This episode was produced and edited by Alexander Damiano Ricci.Sound editing of this episode is by Jeremy Bocquet.Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.  

Italy saw some major mobilisations this week, all pushing back against government policies. One was a campaign to collect signatures calling for a referendum to cut in half the residency period required for foreign nationals to apply for citizenship in Italy. The other one came in the form of demonstrations across the country against a new bill that threatens to criminalise activism and penalise acts of solidarity. But this isn’t just happening in Italy—it’s part of a growing wave of government crackdowns on protesters, especially climate activists, across Europe.So, here’s what’s happening to our right to protest and what it means for 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 and scriptwriter of this episode is Seden AnlarThis episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.  

Centuries of European slavery and colonialism are still fueling  poverty, wage disparities, and unequal access to public services for racialised communities across the continent. These are the findings of an alarming new report by the European Network Against Racism which delves into the economic legacy of Europe’s colonial history. So how can Europe face up to its shameful past and end the cycle of discrimination?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 by Day is Emma Belmonte. The scriptwriter of this episode is Andrew Connelly This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.

This week, the Estonian Trade Union Confederation and the Estonian Employers' Confederation sat down  for the first time to discuss next year’s minimum wage. Meanwhile, starting on October 1st, Romania’s minimum wage will rise by 10%.So, as the increase of minimum wage becomes a hot topic across Europe, we take a closer look at the current reality of minimum wages and explore whether increasing the minimum wage  could truly   help low-income workers make ends meet?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 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.  

Italians have been rallying behind a petition to push for a referendum that would cut in half the time foreign nationals need to live in Italy before applying for citizenship.Just last week, many media outlets were still doubting that they’d reach the required 500,000 signatures in time.But yesterday, it did - meaning the proposal will now move forward in the referendum process.Today we explore what this reform is really about and how a country governed by an anti-immigration, far-right party saw such a surge of support for naturalisation reform.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 by Day is Emma Belmonte. The scriptwriter of this episode is Emma Belmonte.This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.  

Finally! Montenegro’s government can once again communicate with its citizens online.Back in August 2022, the country’s open data portal had suffered a major cyberattack that crippled much of its public administration’s digital infrastructure.But now that it's back, what challenges await Montenegro's open data portal? And how prepared is Europe against the growing threat of cyberattacks?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 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.  

Ireland’s air quality might be in serious trouble, falling short of the World Health Organisations’ strict pollution targets set for 2026.That’s according to a recent air quality report by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency, which identifies two main culprits: the burning of solid fossil fuels and traffic pollution.So, today we ask: How serious is Ireland’s air quality issue?And what measures are being taken both in the country and across Europe to tackle this growing health concern?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 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.  

“I wish you were here” — a sentiment that didn’t ring true for many locals in Europe this summer. Instead, what echoed through the streets, in chants and graffiti, was a clear message: “Tourists, go home.” Here’s how tourism hit a breaking point this summer and what it means for 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 and scriptwriter of this episode is Seden AnlarThis episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.