Could remigration become a realistic policy in Europe?

Most Europeans are worried about the risks social media poses to children. That's according to a new Eurobarometer survey published on Monday, July 13. On the same day, a panel of experts recommended banning social media for children under the age of 13.Will the EU introduce such a measure, and how would it work?Production : Europod et Sphera. Suivez-nous sur :LinkedIn•Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the ceasefire signed in October 2025 between Israel and Hamas, more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to the local health ministry. The EU hopes that Hamas stepping down from the Palestinian government will pave the way for an end to the hostilities.But will that be enough for Israel to stop its attacks on the people of Gaza?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn • Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three months after the election of Peter Magyar in Hungary, how Hungarians are experiencing this shift in power? Are they feeling a big difference, and are they confident that Magyar will hold his promises to restore the rule of law and the press freedom in particular?Kata Olah, editorial manager at 444, a Hungarian independent media, answers to my questions in this special episode of Briefed.Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Union is investing tens of billions of euros to make our homes more energy efficient. Yet, according to a new report, much of that money is delivering only limited results.So why isn't EU funding having the impact it was supposed to?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode of Briefed is a conversation with Ioannis Tsioulis, journalist for the Greek independent media Popaganda, to talk about the comeback of Alexis Tsipras in Greece ahead of next years general elections. What does Tsipras propose, and does he stand a chance to win the election? Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March, the EU’s top court ruled in favour of a Bulgarian transgender woman who wanted to correct the gender and name recorded in her civil registry. Some say this is a landmark decision for trans rights in Europe. But what is actually the state of transgender rights in Europe?This episode was co-written with Emma Belmonte.Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn•Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Remigration". Born within the Belgian far right and later embraced in France and Austria, this concept refers to the forced or voluntary return of foreign nationals, but also legal migrants and even naturalised citizens, to their countries of origin. And it is becoming increasingly popular among right-wing forces across Europe.Is this racial, and xenophobic, policy really realistic and feasible? What impact would it have on European economies and societies?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.This episode is based on a story written by VD News and is co-written with Hélène Pillon from Médianes.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twenty years ago, Scotland was one of the most violent places in the developed world. Today, it has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe.How did Scotland turn things around, and what lessons can the rest of Europe learn from this success story?Check the BBC story about the Scottish case.Listen to the episode about the prison system in Europe. Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn •. Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran and the United States signed an interim agreement two weeks ago. Yet hostilities between the two countries have not completely stopped. Ships have started sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again, but a big share of the usual traffic is still on hold.So starting the summer holidays, what should we expect for oil and gas prices?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn•. Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you sometimes order products from Temu, Shein or AliExpress, your next order might soon cost a little more. Because from today onwards, the European Union is introducing a new €3 customs duty on low-value parcels entering the bloc from outside the EU.Who will benefit from this tax?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn•Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.