Best Lab Talk With Laura Podcasts (2025)

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A conversation about EU's healthcare resilience and innovation with Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Philips 16:59

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In this thought leadership interview, Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Vice President and Global Head of Government and Public Affairs at Philips, shares his vision for the future of European healthcare. He explains why health should be seen as an investment rather than a cost, and how digitization and AI can help create more equitable, resilient systems am…

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A conversation on protecting consumers from fraud and scams with Noémie Papp, EBA 12:48

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In this interview, Noémie Papp, Senior Expert for Conduct, Payments & Consumers at the European Banking Authority (EBA), explains why online fraud and scams have become more sophisticated and harder to detect. She highlights the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and crypto assets in enabling new forms of deception, and t…

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A conversation about workplace safety, innovation and sustainability with Laura Galli, 3M 7:40

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In this Euractiv Thought Leadership interview, Laura Galli, Vice President at 3M, explains the company’s approach to improving workplace health and safety across sectors such as consumer goods, industrial and transportation. She highlights how innovation and sustainability are shaping the future of personal protective equipment, including the use o…

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Securing Europe’s future through the EU Stockpiling Strategy - Tackling health challenges and building resilience 1:11:05

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The European Union is facing growing risks linked to health emergencies, geopolitical tensions, and climate-related disasters. In response, the European Commission launched the EU Stockpiling Strategy and the Medical Countermeasures Strategy in July, as part of its wider Preparedness Union Strategy. The initiative aims to secure essential goods suc…

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Teaching with the tide: Inside Europe’s Blue Schools 20:07

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How is Blue Education reshaping learning by connecting students to their maritime environment, their communities, and the wider blue economy? Bernardo Mata, from the Directorate General for Maritime Policy, where he is a part of the team responsible for the implementation of the Blue School programme in Portugal, and Remco Schaap, a teacher of hist…

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Debunking the digital chaos: Building trust in the age of AI-driven disinformation 24:54

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In a year defined by deepfakes, AI-generated influence campaigns, and an increasingly polarised information space, understanding how trust can be protected online has never been more urgent. Viktoras Daukšas, head of Debunk.org, joins Euractiv’s Xhoi Zajmi to explore what stood out this year, how AI is reshaping both misinformation and its detectio…

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From ocean literacy to blue jobs: Europe’s skills transition 18:17

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How we can build careers for a sustainable ocean? From ports and shipyards to corporate boardrooms and coastal classrooms, blue skills and ocean literacy are becoming essential for the future of the blue economy. Sustainability consultant Els Duffhues and Secretary General of the European Boating Industry Philip Easthill discuss with Euractiv's Xho…

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A conversation about Spain’s tax system, rule of law, and EU implications with Robert Amsterdam 23:20

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In this interview, international lawyer Robert Amsterdam shares his perspective on what he describes as a “rule of law crisis” within Spain’s tax system. He argues that current practices undermine judicial independence, violate EU legal standards, and have far-reaching consequences for citizens, businesses, and the credibility of the Union’s legal …

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NCDs, obesity and liver health – Can the EU turn the tide? 1:13:31

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The Healthier Together – EU Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) initiative (2022–2027) aims to help EU Member States reduce the burden of major chronic diseases. As the end of this initiative approaches, non-communicable diseases – including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and liver conditions – remain among the EU’s most pressing and complex …

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Beyond the stigma - How can Europe improve support for women and postpartum mental health? 1:17:56

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Launched in 2023, the European Commission’s Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health is a holistic EU-wide strategy promoting prevention, access to care, and social inclusion, aiming to embed mental health across all policies and support well-being through early detection, assistance for vulnerable groups, and improved workplace mental health. Women…

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Media Partnership: Total Tax Contribution Report Launch and Tax & Circular Economy Symposium 3:54:11

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Policy makers need to ensure that the tax system remains well aligned with societal and economic developments. Megatrends, such as the changing demography, the introduction of circular business models, the uptake of generative AI and declining multilateralism may all have an impact on the tax system and the tax mix. The European Business Tax Forum …

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Media Partnership: Choose Europe and its world-class research and technology infrastructures 1:26:33

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Europe’s world class ecosystem of research and technology infrastructures is a compelling reason for top scientists and innovators to choose Europe. These infrastructures are the backbone of its research and innovation system, enabling scientific excellence, deep-tech innovation, and supporting industrial competitiveness. This event will highlight …

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Industrial power demand - A strategic asset for Europe's electrification? 1:33:13

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Electrification is emerging as a key theme under the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal. If incentivised correctly, it can support Europe’s competitiveness, autonomy and resilience. However, electrification in Europe has been stalling in recent years, stuck at 23% of total energy for the past decade. At a time when electricity demand should be increasing, …

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Can Europe future proof chemical testing and seize the shift away from animal models? 24:02

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In this Policy Triangle, supported by Humane World for Animals, we explore how Europe can modernise its chemical testing framework as part of the upcoming revision of REACH. Policymakers are considering how to update the regulation for the first time in nearly two decades, in light of advances in non-animal safety assessments and the European Commi…

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A conversation about the path to a competitive, digital Europe with Patrick Pype and Romano Hoofman 16:15

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In this Euractiv Thought Leadership Interview, Jennifer Baker sits down with Romano Hoofman, Strategic Development Director, imec & EU Chips Design Platform Coordinator and Patrick Pype, Strategic Partnerships Director, NXP, to discuss Europe’s Chips Future — the strategic investments driving the continent’s semiconductor industry and their real-wo…

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Green Lead Markets - Driving Europe’s industrial decarbonisation 1:10:30

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The European Union aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050, with a 55% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Meeting these goals will not only require decarbonising our energy system but also fundamentally transforming industrial production. As part of its efforts to decarbonise energy-intensive industries, the European Commission is …

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Future of trade in industrial products – Consequences of the EU-US Trade Deal 1:14:55

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The EU-US trade deal introduced during President Trump's administration marks a turning point for transatlantic economic relations, with direct consequences for Europe’s highly integrated industrial value chains. While the agreement promises greater predictability and tariff reduction in some sectors, lingering disputes over standards, subsidies, a…

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Creative waves: Using art to protect our seas 14:29

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How can artistic expression and immersive experiences deepen our understanding of the ocean? Euractiv's Xhoi Zajmi and Embodied Sounds' Joshua Sam Miller explore how art meets ocean advocacy, connecting communities in meaningful ways.By Euractiv's Advocacy Lab

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Decarbonising the maritime sector – The role of ammonia as a competitive clean fuel for deep sea shipping 1:21:12

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After the International Maritime Organization (IMO) voted to postpone the adoption of its Net Zero Framework by 12 months, stakeholders fear that global shipping could enter another year without clear direction. For Europe’s shipping and energy sectors to hit fast-forward, the months ahead will be pivotal in proving that clear policy direction and …

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Voices for the Ocean: Citizens driving change in Europe 22:21

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How can ocean literacy empower citizens, shape policy, and inspire collective action to protect Europe’s seas? Euractiv’s Xhoi Zajmi speaks with Adeline Plé from the Surfrider Foundation Europe and Eliane Vera Paz from Atlantic Cities, to understand how our connection to the ocean can drive meaningful change.…

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Media Partnership - Delivering on Economic Competitiveness: Digitalization as Driver, Investments as Lever 2:01:25

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Under the framework of the Spain Digital Week, the first-ever initiative in Brussels that activates policy convenings (both public and private) on the role of the Spanish community in shaping the European Union’s economic and digital policy agenda, Adigital -the Spanish Association for the Digital Economy-, through its Permanent Office in Brussels,…

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Zero-Emission Vehicles – Accelerating demand across Europe 1:18:52

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Despite significant progress on the supply side, the EU market for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is growing more slowly than anticipated across all vehicle segments, including cars and vans (LDVs), as well as medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and coaches (HDVs). For example, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the share of electr…

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Media Partnership - Digital Networks Act: Rewriting the DNA of Europe’s Open Internet? part 2 1:16:27

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The European Commission’s upcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA) is set to reshape the future of connectivity in Europe. By overhauling the rules that govern telecom operators, cloud services, and content providers, the DNA raises fundamental questions about fairness, competition, innovation, and the very architecture of our open internet. Listen to t…

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Media Partnership - Digital Networks Act: Rewriting the DNA of Europe’s Open Internet? part 1 2:15:19

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The European Commission’s upcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA) is set to reshape the future of connectivity in Europe. By overhauling the rules that govern telecom operators, cloud services, and content providers, the DNA raises fundamental questions about fairness, competition, innovation, and the very architecture of our open internet. Join this h…

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Workplace safety in industrial settings – How are EU policies protecting workers? 1:21:37

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In the context of the EU’s reindustralisation efforts, aimed at strengthening its manufacturing sector, boosting economic growth, and enhancing its strategic independence, new technologies and innovations continue to emerge. Industrial workplace environments are evolving too, reshaping the landscape for workers across all industries. As these trans…

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Powering Europe’s future - B2B Circularity for industrial competitiveness 1:21:22

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Competitiveness is at the heart of the EU’s agenda as it transitions toward a more sustainable economy. The Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal provide new direction to achieve this shift. Circularity focuses on the entire life cycle of many products via material use reduction, product maintenance and servicing, as well as strateg…

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Media Partnership - Clear Standards for Clean Steel: The Role of LESS in Developing European Lead Markets 1:30:34

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By Euractiv's Advocacy Lab

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Sustainability reporting and assurance and the omnibus package – Burden or opportunity for EU competitiveness? 1:13:54

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By Euractiv's Advocacy Lab

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Grappling with accelerating climate risks - Is it time to explore research into Solar Radiation Modification? 1:29:19

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By Euractiv's Advocacy Lab

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Code to competitiveness – How can digital skills power Europe’s future? 1:22:19

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The European Commission highlights that nearly half of EU adults still lack basic digital skills, even though 90% of jobs now require them, posing a major challenge to Europe’s economic competitiveness. Digital skills are essential for daily life, advancing STEM learning, and enabling active, informed citizenship. Demand is growing for competencies…

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The next tide: Youth power in ocean governance 29:47

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How can young people help shape policies for a healthy, sustainable ocean? That was the question at the heart of the EU4Ocean Coalition’s 2024 Challenge of the Year. Xhoi Zajmi from Euractiv, Nina Dietz and Jan Feuring from Young Citizens’ Council for the Ocean – one of the winning projects bringing fresh energy and bold ideas to the future of ocea…

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A Conversation About Responsible Lithium Mining and Community Engagement with Javier Silva, SQM 20:12

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In this Euractiv Thought Leadership Interview, journalist Dave Keating sits down with Javier Silva, Head of Sustainability and Community Relations at SQM, one of the world’s largest lithium producers. Javier discusses Chile's pivotal role in the global lithium supply, the unique challenges of operating in the Atacama Desert, and SQM’s evolving appr…

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Hungary, EU Funds, and the Rule of Law: What’s at Stake? 22:37

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In this podcast episode, part of our Project EUYou, Euractiv's host Christoph Schwaiger speaks with Dr. László Andor, former EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (2010-2014) and Secretary General of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies. They explore Hungary’s complex relationship with EU cohesion funds, the impact…

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Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy – What are the key opportunities and challenges? 1:29:41

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Europe’s bioeconomy transforms renewable resources—such as agricultural products, forests, seas, residues, and waste—into food, feed, materials, and energy. The European Commission is preparing a new Bioeconomy Strategy, set for adoption by the end of 2025, to boost innovation and strengthen Europe’s bioeconomy. The strategy is expected to outline …

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Building a sustainable and competitive battery raw materials industry in Europe – How can it be achieved? 1:27:39

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In its 2019 Green Deal, the EU emphasised the importance of domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery production to achieve the energy transition while fostering a competitive and sustainable battery value chain. The goal is to scale up domestic EV battery production and establish a fully integrated value chain within the EU. While significant progres…

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Energy Efficiency First: the cases of Italy and Greece 19:45

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Listen to this podcast, which discusses the implementation of the Energy Efficiency First principle - the idea of ensuring that energy efficiency solutions are considered in planning, policy, and investment. In particular, in this podcast we look at the cases of Italy and Greece.By Euractiv's Advocacy Lab

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Media Partnership: Research & Innovation for a competitive green transition - EU policy dialogue 1:34:30

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This high-level policy debate will convene key actors to discuss the critical role of research and innovation in helping to drive Europe’s green transition and enhancing its competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy. The dialogue will cover a range of topics, including the fostering of green startups and scaleups, effective measures to com…

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Media Partnership - Transformative Power of Investment: Unlocking Opportunities Across European Regions 40:27

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Transformative Power of Investment: Unlocking Opportunities Across European Regions will focus on how strategic investment can serve as a catalyst for the economic and social revitalization of regions across Europe. In the context of strategic autonomy and reindustrialization, the need to support not only densely populated and dynamic areas but als…

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Decarbonising Europe's heavy industry - Balancing climate ambitions with competitiveness 1:17:31

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Heavy industry is an important part of the European economy. Sectors such as iron and steel, cement, chemicals and mining not only provide essential materials, but also boost European industrial competitiveness. However, these sectors, who are major global GDP contributors, are amongst the highest emitters of CO2 and face increasing pressure to dec…

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The AI-driven future of the EU: transforming compliance with regulatory technologies - Media Partnership 1:41:43

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Strengthening Europe’s position in the global data-driven economy and advancing its digital single market is crucial. To achieve this, smart regulation serves as a key enabler, attracting investments, reducing market barriers and driving ethical tech innovation. Amid global competition for AI dominance and high expectations for cutting red tape dur…

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EU health security - How prepared is Europe for emerging cross-border health threats? 1:29:37

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In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU and national governments have recognised the need for greater policy infrastructure to support better preparation for future cross-border health security threats. Pandemics and epidemics remain significant threats to global public health and are inevitable. In 2022, the European Commission introduce…

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EU animal welfare rules: A backward step on transport? 29:37

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As part of the revision of the EU’s animal welfare legislation, the European Commission presented in December 2023 a proposal for new rules on the protection of animals during transport. The draft regulation aims to limit journey times, require rest breaks, set temperature thresholds and introduce minimum space allowances, reflecting calls for high…

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A conversation about trade, sustainability and informed choices with Alexandre Ricard, Pernod Ricard 13:44

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As Pernod Ricard celebrates 50 years since its founding and 30 years in Brussels, Euractiv sits down with CEO Alexandre Ricard to discuss the importance of free trade, the role of the EU, and how a business rooted in geographic origin depends on open global markets to succeed. He also shares his views on how the sector can contribute to the Europea…

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The omnibus package – What implications for the EU’s sustainability credentials and European manufacturers? 1:30:34

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In February 2025, the European Commission launched an omnibus initiative to reduce administrative burdens on businesses, and provide more harmonisation within the European market. It also aims to make EU industry more competitive. Several regulations are covered by the package. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Corpo…

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Media Partnership - Electrifying the Clean Industrial Deal for a competitive industry decarbonization 1:48:29

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We are thrilled to invite you to an enlightening event where EDF will present its vision for industry decarbonization and the pivotal role of electrification. Through a presentation followed by a panel discussion, we will delve into the vast potential for electrifying European industry, the existing technologies and the need for tailored support ac…

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Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector? 1:17:20

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The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry. Building on this dialogue, in March 2025, the Commission introduced an Aut…

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Community and collaboration are key to ocean literacy projects’ success 18:46

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The European Union’s EU4Ocean initiative brings together various organisations, projects, and individuals committed to promoting ocean literacy and sustainable ocean management. In this episode, we talk to Dr Andrea Bozman (winner of the MakeEUBlue Award 2024) and Farhat-Un-Nisá Bajwa (Young Ocean Advocate) about their ocean literacy projects. We l…

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Civil society and the Green Deal: Is the European Commission listening? 18:04

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In this Policy Triangle, supported by European Movement International, we delve into civil society and the Green Deal. The European Green Deal emerged from a political landscape shaped by growing climate awareness and the electoral green wave. However, successive crises—from COVID to energy instability—have reshaped priorities, making the path forw…

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Media Partnership - The Automotive Aftermarket: A Cornerstone for Europe’s Industrial and Mobility Future 1:12:35

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The Automotive industry as a whole is living through systemic changes and challenges at an unprecedented pace. Technological developments in vehicle components, together with the exponential rate of its connectivity, are making manufacturing, driving, and repair and maintenance a different reality. At the same time, e-mobility solutions and the dep…

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Advancing youth mental wellbeing - How can the EU promote and safeguard it? 1:34:30

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Mental wellbeing has become more present on the EU policymakers’ agenda in recent years, especially when it comes to young people. According to the European Commission, nearly half of European youth aged 15-29 have unmet mental health needs, compared to 23% of adults. Moreover, about half of the mental health problems affecting adults have their on…