EU Untangled

EU Untangled
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EU politics and policies are messy and filled with jargon that is hard to understand. "EU Untangled" tries to make sense of this mess, so you can understand what’s happening behind the headlines.

  1. 12/17/2025

    2025: The year untangled

    As the sound of jingle bells draws ever nearer, Victor and Alex take you on a rollercoaster ride of the EU’s highs and lows of the past 12 months. Untangle with us a year of consequential elections, trade headaches, an increased focus on security and deregulation, a major new multi-annual budget for the EU and two failed attempts to oust the European Commission’s president. Tune in for the year untangled – the quick and dirty recap you didn’t know you needed to cheer goodbye to 2025.

    12 min

  2. 11/29/2025

    From outsider to insider: how to enter the EU?

    What does it actually take to join the European Union, and why does the path to membership often resemble entry into one of the world’s most demanding clubs? In this episode of EU Untangled, Victor and Alex explore the EU’s enlargement history, why countries seek membership, the political and economic conditions they must meet, and how the accession process unfolds. The episode also examines what membership requires in practice, why expulsion is not foreseen in the treaties, and how withdrawal works when a member chooses to leave. Finally, it looks ahead at the rationale for further enlargement, the EU’s potential limits, and the scenarios that could shape its future.

    49 min

  3. 09/29/2025

    Can Europe cash in on the digital euro?

    What is money in the digital age? Cash, cards, crypto - and now central bank digital currencies. The European Central Bank is working on a digital euro, a new form of central bank-backed money meant to boost Europe’s autonomy, competitiveness, and innovation. In this episode, we explore how a digital euro might work in practice, what benefits it could bring, and why its current design risks falling short. Is this a bold step into the future of payments or a missed chance to rethink Europe's financial system? Whether you’re curious about the future of cash, the rise of digital payments, or Europe’s place in the global financial system, this episode breaks down what’s at stake as the euro goes digital.

    45 min

  4. 08/28/2025

    Tastes like Europe: how the EU protects its most famous products

    What do Champagne, Halloumi and Parma ham all have in common? They’re not just delicious — they’re protected. Andrea Zappalaglio helps us unpack the world of geographical indications (GIs), the EU’s unique way of safeguarding products that are deeply tied to a specific place, tradition, and know-how.

    44 min

  5. 06/27/2025

    Can the EU regulate AI intelligently? (with Nicolas Moës, The Future Society)

    In this episode of EU Untangled, hosts Alex and Victor sit down with Nicolas Moës, Executive Director of The Future Society, to explore the promises and perils of artificial intelligence. They discuss the risks AI poses not only to individuals but to society as a whole. Nicolas explains why the EU is regulating AI and whether the AI Act goes far enough. Finally, they debate whether the EU is falling behind in digital innovation due to overregulation and how smarter rules could actually lead to more innovation.

    1h 5m

  6. 03/06/2025

    Explaining the EU: one meme at a time (with DG MEME)

    In this episode of EU Untangled, we sit down with Fabio Mauri, the mastermind behind DG MEME, to talk about how it all started, the creative process behind the scenes, and whether Brussels can actually laugh about itself.

    38 min

  7. 02/16/2025

    The Week Untangled 10-14 February 2025

    Welcome to a “The Week Untangled” by EU Untangled. We look back at the past week to give you a quick and dirty recap of what has happened in the past seven days in and around the EU. Short, crisp and sassy. So, you can recap the week and enter the weekend with a clear conscience, feeling well-informed, knowing that you didn’t miss anything important.

    6 min

  8. 01/15/2025

    Can the EU have an army?

    The European Union is a powerhouse in many ways - a shared market, a common currency, and a united front on everything from climate policy to consumer protection. But when it comes to defence, things get murky. Despite its origins as a peace project after two world wars, the EU lacks a unified defence policy or an army of its own. Why is that? And could or should that ever change? In this episode of EU Untangled, Ionela Ciolan, research officer at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, outlines the current security threats to the EU and what should be done to address them. She also highlights the challenges of the European defence industry and answers whether the EU should have its own army.

    46 min
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EU politics and policies are messy and filled with jargon that is hard to understand. "EU Untangled" tries to make sense of this mess, so you can understand what’s happening behind the headlines.

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  • Creator
    EU Untangled
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    EU Untangled

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