The electric car - the expensive must-have of the new green citizen. But is it really?

To function, an electric vehicle’s battery requires lithium a rare metal found in a quantity unprecedented in Serbia and last week, the EU approved the construction of a major lithium mine there - a slap in the face for protesters who have fought against the project for years.

What does the mine in Jadar Valley reveal about Europe’s lithium craze? And can the green transition rely on yet another form of extractivism?

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.

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Raids, interrogations, arrests and record prison sentences. These are the increasingly heavy handed tactics used against environmental campaigners across Europe.

But meanwhile, traffic disruption, border blockades and even threatening ministers by farming protesters are met with silence, or even rewarded.

When it comes to policing environmental protest in Europe, are double standards at play?

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.

Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.

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Armenia made headlines this week as Brussels announced talks on visa liberalisation, marking a significant but cautious step towards EU membership. The Armenian foreign minister hailed the news as an important milestone. But for a country still grappling with economic challenges, scarred by conflict, and dependent on Russia, how clear is Armenia’s path to European integration?

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.

Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.

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Sveti Stefan, a stunning islet off the western coast of Montenegro, also known as the “pearl” of Montenegro, is one of the country's most beautiful cultural sites. Yet many Montenegrins don't have access to it. Why? And how did this cultural heritage site go from being a beloved mediaeval fortress to featuring on the list of the Seven Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe for 2023?

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 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.

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Can the French left alliance get themselves together and finally form a government, can migrants in the EU ever catch a break, and why is the Greek government doing the absolute most to champion neoliberalism? These are some of the questions that arose in the past couple of weeks. Let’s explore the answers together. Here’s what happened this week 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 Anlar

This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.

Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.

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As the EU top jobs begin to get filled, what kind of Europe will emerge? Depending on who you ask, the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission President was either a rejection of extremism or a dangerous compromise. With policies from massively expanded border control to a clean energy drive, von der Leyen’s speech reflected the strange mix of right-wingers and Greens who ultimately secured her re-election. But will the head of the EU executive be able to balance the needs of such opposing forces? And has the far-right really been sidelined?

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 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.

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Published yesterday, the KidsRights Foundation published its annual ranking which measures how far children’s rights are safeguarded across the world.

Out of the ten highest-scoring countries, 8 are members of the EU - however other European countries have seen their score plummet this year, with the report revealing some worrying trends when it comes to the health and equality of children on European soil.

So today we ask: what does this report tell us about the environment European countries offer their children ?

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 of Europe, Day by Day is Emma Belmonte.

The scriptwriter of this episode is Emma Belmonte

This episode was produced and edited by Eloise Hardy.

Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.

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Euphoria swept through Georgia last December when the country was officially recognised as an EU member candidate - something Georgians overwhelmingly longed for.

But this enthusiasm was crushed last week when the EU halted Georgia’s accession process and froze the 30 million euros in assistance to its Defence Ministry.

Why? Because of a specific law adopted by the Georgian parliament.

What’s this bill all about? And how will it affect Georgia’s path to becoming a member of the EU?

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 and the scriptwriter of this episode is Emma Belmonte.

This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.

Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.