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  • 107. Hormuz latest: Will oil and gas prices keep falling for the summer holidays?

    04:36||Season 2, Ep. 107
    Iran and the United States signed an interim agreement two weeks ago. Yet hostilities between the two countries have not completely stopped. Ships have started sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again, but a big share of the usual traffic is still on hold.So starting the summer holidays, what should we expect for oil and gas prices?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn•. Instagram

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  • 106. Who will benefit from the new EU €3 tax on small parcels?

    04:36||Season 2, Ep. 106
    If you sometimes order products from Temu, Shein or AliExpress, your next order might soon cost a little more. Because from today onwards, the European Union is introducing a new €3 customs duty on low-value parcels entering the bloc from outside the EU.Who will benefit from this tax?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn • Instagram

  • 105. What's stopping the EU from being tougher against China?

    05:04||Season 2, Ep. 105
    The 27 EU member states all agree on one thing: Europe needs new solutions to withstand China's growing economic pressure. But when it comes to taking concrete and far-reaching action, that unity quickly disappears.So what can the EU actually do to push back against the Chinese giant?Listen to the episode about China's own strategic goals: https://pod.link/1633500456/episode/NjlkZmU0NWE5MDdlNWE3Y2MyMTZiZDhi?view=apps&sort=popularityProduction: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram

  • 104. Young Ukrainian men will no longer be eligible for EU protection

    05:05||Season 2, Ep. 104
    The European Commission wants to extend unconditional protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war for another year — but not for men of fighting age. That's what European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner announced on Friday 26 June.Where does this decision come from, and what could it mean for both Ukraine and the European Union?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn• Instagram

  • Europe Talks Back - Why Europe's digital gap isn't closing

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    In this episode of Europe Talks Back, we explore why Europe's digital divide persists in Europe, from infrastructure and connectivity to digital skills and AI adoption, with insights from researcher Dr. Cora Van Leeuwen of the VUB university in Brussels.Production by Europod, in cooperation with ESPON, an EU-funded programme that bridges research and policy.This podcast series is cofunded by ESPON. However, the opinions and views expressed are solely those of the authors. ESPON can't be held responsible for them.Music at the start of the podcast: © European Union, 2021.Follow us on:LinkedIn• Instagram

  • Is Meloni paving the way for the National Rally in France?

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    Within the EU, Giorgia Meloni has proven to be a much easier partner than many had expected. In Italy, she also enjoys an image of stability that reassures at least part of the business community.Can the Italian experience strengthen other far right movements in Europe, such as the National Rally in France?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram

  • 101. Heatwaves: How does the EU support building adaptation to high temperatures?

    05:06||Season 2, Ep. 101
    School closures, free access to museums… Across Europe, authorities are taking exceptional measures to cope with the current heatwave.But what is being done on a larger scale to adapt buildings to rising temperatures? Can the EU contribute to that effort, and how?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn • Instagram