What’s at risk if the EU cuts its green budget | In Conversation with Faustine Bas-Defossez from EEB

How can male contraceptives reach people? | In Conversation with Ffion Storer Jones from DSW

- Sponsored by DSW -  Male contraception in 2029 — mission possible? There are already three promising candidates in late-stage development. The science is moving. But are systems, funding and politics moving with it? We sat down with Ffion Storer Jones from DSW to talk about what it will really take. Have a topic you think would make for a great conversation and would like to be featured next? Get in touch with Kasia Mielec, head of partnerships at The European Correspondent.

What’s at risk if the EU cuts its green budget | In Conversation with Faustine Bas-Defossez from EEB

Nature is one of our strongest allies in the fight against climate change. So why is the EU cutting funding for it? In our latest  conversation with Faustine Bas-Defossez, Director for Nature, Health and Environment at EEB, we examine who benefits from deregulation, how “simplification” is creating legal and political uncertainty, and why nature is being quietly deprioritized, despite gigantic climate risks. What does this mean for the silent majority? Those who care about climate, nature, and democracy, but rarely feel heard. Are you a part of it? If you are interested in taking part in future editions, please contact Kasia Mielec, our head of strategic partnerships.

Big opportunities in Europe’s chip industry | In Conversation with Cassandra Melvin from Semi Europe

– Sponsored by @DiversityinChips – Chips run the world. Just not the salty kind!  In our latest conversation with Cassandra Melvin, Senior Director at SEMI / ECDA, we dive into Europe’s semiconductor ambitions. From the growing role of humanoid robotics to the skills and investment gaps that that must be filled, we break down what it will really take for the EU to hit 20% of global chip manufacturing by 2030, and how ECDA is working to strengthen the sector.

Why local governments cannot be overlooked by the EU | In Conversation with Matthew Bach from ICLEI

Europe’s cities are on the frontline of climate action. Local governments are turning climate goals into concrete policies, from energy and mobility to resilience and adaptation. With insights from ICLEI, find out why cities play a decisive role in delivering a fair and effective climate transition across Europe.