European Citizens Ask

Wind energy: how to reduce noise pollution? Listen to the answer from Andries Gryffroy, Member of a Regional Assembly: Flemish Parliament, in this episode. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What can cities do to make housing affordable? Listen to the answer from Andres Jaadla, Member of Rakvere City Council, in this episode. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What can be done to have bike-friendly cities? Listen to the answer from Arianna Censi, Councillor for mobility of Milan, in this episode. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How to tackle drug trafficking and have safer cities? Listen to the answer from Matteo Bianchi, member of the Local Assembly of Varese, in this episode. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Does the issue of medicine shortages affect you directly or a member of your family? how to fix medicine shortage? Listen to the answer from Erika Von Kalben, Vice-President of the State Parliament of Schleswig-Holstein, in this episode. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Many houses are being destroyed in Ukraine as a consequence of the war. Many Ukrainians need psychological support and to feel that they can live safely there when the war is over. How to support Ukraine's reconstruction? Listen to the answer from Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, Mayor of Gdańsk, in this episode.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This year is the first time you will be able to vote in the European elections and you wonder, what does Europe do for all of us? Listen to the answer from Vasco Alves Cordeiro, President of the European Committee of the Regions, in this episode.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Cars and other road vehicles account for almost 3/4 of carbon emissions from transport – and around 15% of total global CO2 emissions. With such impact on pollution and climate change, how to make cars greener in a sustainable way for all? Listen to the answer from Sven Schulze, member of the European Committee of the Regions, in this episode.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for mor...

The economy related to oceans, seas and coasts provides 4.5 million direct jobs: if compared to a national economy, it would be the 7th largest in the world. How to make these economic sectors flourish in a sustainable way, while protecting the oceans? Listen to the answer from Bronius Markauskas, member of the European Committee of the Regions, in this episode.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/priv...

Climate change: what can our regions & cities do? Listen to the answer from Alison Gilliland, member of the European Committee of the Regions, in this episode.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How can Europe help us to make sustainable choices? Listen to the answer from Dan Boyle, member of the European Committee of the Regions, in this episode.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How to keep young people interested in culture? Listen to the answer from Hegedűs Barbara, member of the European Committee of the Regions, in this episode.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What solutions to tackle school dropout? Listen to the answer from Anne Rudisuhli, member of the European Committee of the Regions, in this episode.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Cities are responsible for the majority of the CO2 emmissions. But they also have a great potential for adaptation and transformation towards a green urban environment. What can be done at the local level to achieve this? What changes can we as citizens make to foster this transition? Listen to the answer from Niina Ratilainen, member of the European Committee of the Regions, in this episode. Host...

Due to climate change and the war in Ukraine, many Europeans are worried about food security. What is EU doing to safeguard the food security and reinforce the resilience of the food system? Listen to the answer from the member of the European Committee of the Regions Piotr Całbecki, rapporteur for the opinion on this topic , in this episode. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more i...

 Close to one-third of EU citizens live and work in Europe's border regions. They often encounter peculiar challenges, whether it is finding a job, accessing healthcare, everyday commuting etc. In this episode, member of the European Committee of the Regions Pavel Branda, rapporteur for the opinion on cross-border public services in Europe, explains what EU is doing to improve cross-border public...

Learn what EU is doing to fight bogus self-employment and improve the working conditions in platform work in this episode with Yonnec Polet, member of the European Committee of the Regions and rapporteur for the opinion on this topic. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode Kate Feeney, member of the European Committee of the Regions and teh rapporteur for the opinion on the LGBTIQ equality strategy 2020-2025 , explains what EU is doing to foster the inclusion of the LGBTIQ+ persons in the society and ensure they can enjoy equal rights. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

 Small urban areas face particular challenges, such as lack of financial resources, deserted urban centers, more spending for basic health services. What can be done at the EU level to improve the situation of small urban areas? Listen to the answer of Kieran Mc Carthy, member of the European Committee of the Regions and rapporteur on teh opinion  on small urban areas in green and digital transiti...