EU Decoded

• Facing the Storm: Preparing Europe for the Next Crisis

  The global order is shifting, and the EU is facing many challenges. We need to protect citizens by better anticipating, preventing and responding to risks like cyberattacks, sabotage, disinformation and climate change impacts. To address these issues, the European Union is rolling out new measures under the Preparedness Union Strategy. But what does it actually mean? Can we cope in these challenging times? Will Europe be prepared enough? In this episode, MEPs Lena Düpont, Lukas Mandl and Pekka Toveri discuss the actions being taken and what needs to happen to strengthen and better utilise the EU’s capabilities in preparation for any future crisis. Tune in and follow the EPP Group on social media for the latest updates on making Europe and its citizens as well-prepared as possible.

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• EU–US Trade at Risk: Tariffs and Tensions Across the Atlantic

  US President Trump has announced plans to impose higher tariffs on imports from the EU. While tariffs are often intended to protect domestic industries, they serve no one - harming consumers on both sides and weakening our shared economic strength. President Trump claims the US is being “ripped off” by Europe, despite a broadly balanced EU–US trade relationship. If no agreement is reached within 90 days, the proposed tariffs could significantly reduce EU exports and trigger retaliatory measures from the EU. Such disputes strain diplomatic ties and risk escalating broader political and economic tensions. Tariffs are often seen as aggressive economic tools that can damage the transatlantic relationship. Listen to this episode with: Jörgen Warborn, Member of the European Parliament from Sweden and EPP Group Coordinator on the International Trade Committee. Željana Zovko, Member of the European Parliament from Croatia, Vice-Chair of the EPP Group, and EPP Group Shadow Rapporteur for Trade. Eoin Drea, Senior Researcher at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, specialising in Macroeconomic and Social Policy. He is an expert on the political economy of the European Union. Paul McCarthy, former Europe Director at the International Republican Institute and now an independent expert on European Politics and Transatlantic Relations, based in the United States.

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• Europe’s next steps: Tech ambitions, trade tensions and crisis readiness

  In this episode of EU Decoded, we take you to Strasbourg for the latest highlights from the European Parliament’s plenary session. Marking 80 years since the end of WWII in Europe, MEPs reflect on the painful lessons of history and reaffirm their commitment to peace, particularly amid Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine. From just and sustainable peace, trade disputes with the U.S., and innovation policy, the EPP Group outlines key strategies for resilience and growth. We also tackle the EU’s long-term budget priorities, the push for transparency in NGO funding, and new support measures for Europe’s car industry. Finally, a major Iberian blackout prompts urgent calls to strengthen Europe’s energy infrastructure. Don’t miss this!

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• The legacy of Pope Francis

  Pope Francis, the first Pope from South America, passed away on Easter Monday. In this episode of "EU Decoded", we talk about the legacy he leaves behind, and we remember his visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg in 2014. With our guests Željana Zovko MEP, Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto and Rev. Frank-Dieter Fischbach, we tried to find answers to questions - what kind of Pope do Europe and the world need in the future and what is indeed the extent of Europe's influence on the Catholic Church today? Tune in.

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• Simplify rules, reduce costs – Why Europe’s SMEs can’t wait

  Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Europe’s economy, making up 99.8% of all companies and providing millions of jobs across the EU. Yet, too often, they are drowning in red tape instead of focusing on growth and innovation. In this debut episode of the SME Europe podcast, MEPs Jörgen Warborn, Marion Walsmann, Niels Flemming Hansen, Eva Maydell, and Aura Salla delve into the pressing issues facing Europe’s businesses today. Tune in for a frank conversation about what needs to change to let SMEs truly thrive in the EU.

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