Euranet Plus Panorama

This week has seen the formal inauguration of the new European Parliament and the re-election of the presidents of the two main EU institutions.   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image © European Union 2024 - Source: EP

A new right-wing force emerged in the European Parliament. But will this wannabe powerhouse have any real power?   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image: © Tomas Ragina - Shutterstock

Although Ukraine and Moldova’s accession processes have now formally been launched, is enlargement really an imminent prospect? And are there other ways in which the shape of Europe may be shifting?   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image: shuttersv - shutterstock  

This Monday, 1 July, Budapest takes over from Brussels at the helm of the presidency of the Council of the EU. But can it be trusted to drive the common legislative agenda and represent member states honestly in dealings with the other institutions?   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image © AlexLMX / Shutterstock

Discussions are ongoing over member states’ nominations for the top EU jobs. The question on everybody’s lips is which person, political group and country will land which job? Our journalists across the EU report on the ongoing debates in their home countries. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image: © Ljupco Smokovski - Shutterstock (edited with EU flag)  

Election night has come and gone, with sighs of relief – even celebrations – in certain quarters, and a wailing and gnashing of teeth in others. But how much has really changed? An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.     Image: European parliament 2024

With its Artificial Intelligence Act, the EU has placed itself at the forefront of digital regulation. But is it bringing up the rear in terms of investment?   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus   Image © Dim Dimich / Shutterstock

There is a general sense of dissatisfaction among younger members of Europe’s electorate with both the political system and its representatives. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus     Image: PeopleImages.com-Yuri A / Shutterstock

From Estonia to France, and Germany to Poland, journalists from our network of radio stations offer insights into the intensity and progress of the campaign leading up to next month’s pivotal poll.   A  special episode by Veronica Snoj - voiced by Hermine Donceel and brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image: PixelBiss / Shutterstock

Is there a way of protecting our elections against external influence? EU ministers have this week paved the way for a kind of ‘rapid reaction force’ to tackle such threats.   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image: Murr photo - Shutterstock

It has been a week of extremes in Europe: a big party in Sweden and a political assassination attempt in Slovakia. We take a snapshot of the news from around the network.   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus   Image: European Union

This week, MEPs gathered in Strasbourg for the last plenary session of this legislature. They faced a voting marathon – with some 90 legislative dossiers and seven resolutions up for the vote. As well as looking at a selection of these votes, we will also take the chance, today, to reflect on some of the achievements – and setbacks – of this ninth parliamentary term. An episode by Joanna Neville,...

With some of Europe’s more conservative governments challenging the right to safe and legal abortion, the European Parliament wants this right enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. In other news, the EU adopted new “restrictive measures” against Iran at the special European Council this week. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image : © Longfin Media - Shu...

Assessments are pouring in on Slovakia’s recent presidential election – one that saw a pro-European candidate lose out to an ally of controversial PM Robert Fico, who now has a free hand to roll out his illiberal agenda.   In other news, Brussels finally reaches agreement on the long-awaited migration and asylum pact.   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image © Butenk...

In this week's news from our Euranet Plus network of European radio stations: with the Digital Markets Act entering into force a month ago, Big Tech’s digital gatekeepers are left smarting as, in an ironic twist, they find some gates closed to them. An episode by Joanna Nevile, brought to you by Euranet Plus   Image: Shutterstock  

The implications of the recent terrorist attack in Moscow are far from confined to Russia.   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image: Oleg Elkov / Shutterstock  

Responding to angry farmers, Brussels seeks to minimise the burden of environmental regulations on agriculture and the impact of the war in Ukraine on farm markets. An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you bu Euranet Plus.   Image / PoppyPix / Shutterstock  

In the final stretch prior to the EU polls, this week's plenary voted on key texts including AI, media freedom and energy efficiency in buildings.   A podcast by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus   Image: European Union 2024

There are no balloons and streamers out this week. Indeed, many people cannot believe that, two years on, there is no end yet in sight for the people of Ukraine.   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus     Image: Max Kukurudziak on Unsplash

US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s latest controversial remarks about NATO revive discussions on how to strengthen the EU’s defence mechanisms.   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus  

Metsola’s message to young Europeans: if you don’t vote, others will decide for you.   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus   Image: European Parliament

With Thursday’s emergency meeting of European leaders successfully unblocking the bloc’s long-term budget, the question remains: how should the EU handle Orbán going forwards?   A podcast by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus   Image: European Union, 2024

Europe has been wrestling this week with how it can help to bring peace in the Middle East.   An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image © Below the Sky / Shutterstock

Resentment is growing among Europe’s farmers at the EU’s measures to protect nature from farm-related pollution. An episode by Joanna Neville, brought to you by Euranet Plus     Image: Jakob Berg / Shutterstock

It’s all change in the EU this year, as election fever hits. In our first Panorama of 2024, we take a look at some of the challenges of this election year, particularly as seen from the perspective of the next two presidencies: that of Belgium, which will see the current Commission and Parliament come to an end with the EU elections in June, and that of Hungary, which is already proving controvers...