03. With an open mic: The driving force

France says it’s leading the fight against climate change. So why is it treating climate activists like criminals?Security or Surveillance? Climate Activism Under Watch in France is a three-part mini-series from Are We Europe, hosted by journalist Seden Anlar. It investigates how artificial intelligence, counterterrorism rhetoric, and state surveillance are being used to silence climate activists, restrict protest, and reshape civic space in France—and across the EU. Through personal stories and expert insight, the series explores the human cost of repression and the growing criminalisation of environmental protest.This podcast was produced within the scope of FOCUS, a project co-financed by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EU CERV. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

France says it’s leading the fight against climate change. So why is it treating climate activists like criminals?Security or Surveillance? Climate Activism Under Watch in France is a three-part mini-series from Are We Europe, hosted by journalist Seden Anlar. It investigates how artificial intelligence, counterterrorism rhetoric, and state surveillance are being used to silence climate activists, restrict protest, and reshape civic space in France—and across the EU. Through personal stories and expert insight, the series explores the human cost of repression and the growing criminalisation of environmental protest.This podcast was produced within the scope of FOCUS, a project co-financed by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EU CERV. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

France says it’s leading the fight against climate change. So why is it treating climate activists like criminals?Security or Surveillance? Climate Activism Under Watch in France is a three-part mini-series from Are We Europe, hosted by journalist Seden Anlar. It investigates how artificial intelligence, counterterrorism rhetoric, and state surveillance are being used to silence climate activists, restrict protest, and reshape civic space in France—and across the EU. Through personal stories and expert insight, the series explores the human cost of repression and the growing criminalisation of environmental protest.This podcast was produced within the scope of FOCUS, a project co-financed by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EU CERV. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Combining humour with politics and personal portrayals, this four-part podcast series is made for MigraVoice, an online and print publication. You can find the podcast and online magazine here.MigraVoice, a project between Are We Europe and Maldita.es, Raseef22, Media Diversity Institute Global, The London Story and Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa, is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU.

Combining humour with politics and personal portrayals, this four-part podcast series is made for MigraVoice, an online and print publication. You can find the podcast and online magazine here.MigraVoice, a project between Are We Europe and Maldita.es, Raseef22, Media Diversity Institute Global, The London Story and Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa, is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU.

Combining humour with politics and personal portrayals, this four-part podcast series is made for MigraVoice, an online and print publication. You can find the podcast and online magazine here.MigraVoice, a project between Are We Europe and Maldita.es, Raseef22, Media Diversity Institute Global, The London Story and Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa, is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU.

Combining humour with politics and personal portrayals, this four-part podcast series is made for MigraVoice, an online and print publication. You can find the podcast and online magazine here.MigraVoice, a project between Are We Europe and Maldita.es, Raseef22, Media Diversity Institute Global, The London Story and Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa, is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU.

With an open mic is an audio documentary series about the diverse music community in Amsterdam by Sasha Sadikov. Combining humour with politics and personal portrayals, this four-part podcast series is made for MigraVoice, an online and print publication. You can find the podcast and online magazine here. www.magazine.migravoice.euMigraVoice, a project between Are We Europe and Maldita.es, Raseef22, Media Diversity Institute Global, The London Story and Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa, is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU. 

On the streets of Amsterdam, guest producers/media students from the Thomas More University in Flanders - Lukas Emmerechts and Nataliya Huchok - ask people one question: "Who or what influences who you vote for?"Learn more about Are We Europe. Order a magazine. Become a member.  Music:"Lofi Study" - FASSounds 

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