The EU Elections Podcast

The results of the US elections do matter for the EU, but maybe, less than we think.  This is what Arianna and Federico discussed with Dan Nechita, EU Director of the Transatlantic policy network. His message was clear: as Europeans, we need to focus on our priorities and targets and the mission we already established, regardless of the US influence. The EU and the US have a long standing partnership and friendship that will continue, we just need to make sure to work with the right tools to maintain and develop this relationship further.  Listen to the new episode to make sense of what  just happened in the US, what is the impact of these electoral results for the EU and its transatlantic relationship and why, fundamentally, the American people voted for Trump and not for Harris.

Get ready for a deep dive into the EU's political epicenter! As the proposed European Commissioners head into their parliamentary hearings between November 4-12, co-hosts Arianna Labasin and Federico Terreni take you through what these high-stakes sessions mean. In this episode, they answer burning questions from listeners: What’s the process to become a Commissioner? Can we expect shifts on the Green Deal with the European People's Party now in power? And, are these hearings public? With insider details and some sharp critique, we uncover the key steps each nominee must pass, from addressing policy priorities to proving their commitment and integrity. Get your popcorn—there may be drama ahead!

In this first episode after the summer break, Arianna and Fede discuss what has happened since the European Parliament Elections of June 2024. We talk about the new composition of the parliament, the new political groups, and how diverse it's members are. Then we discuss the next steps required to complete the handoff between one legislature and another. Can you feel it? There's a scent of Commissioner hearings in the air!

The EP Elections came and went, now it's up to Arianna and Federico to pick up the rubble and make sense of the 27 simultaneous elections held across the Member States. Let's recap what happened to voter turnout, what where the biggest surprises, and most importantly what happens next in this last bonus episode before the summer break. NB: The opinions presented in this show are of the authors themselves and don't represent the position of EU&U Music Credit: Gleb Raglevich

There's only a few days left from the 2024 European Parliament elections and as you listen to this episode some citizens in certain Member States are already casting their ballot. In order to celebrate the end of this podcast we thought it would be a good idea to talk to the man responsible for the entire election campaign of the European Parliament. In this episode Arianna and Federico talk to Jaume Duch Guillot, the Spokesman and Director General for Communication at European Parliament, about what it takes to plan a communication campaign simultaneously in 27 Member States. We learn more about how DG Comm works, the secrets behind the EU election video, and why some careful optimism is always the best remedy. Enjoy this last episode of the EU elections podcast. Don't worry we will be back soon to talk about everything that happens once the polls close! Music: Gleb Ragalevich