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EU terminology explained in clear language The Jargon Jungle podcast breaks down complex EU terminology into clear language. Whether you are a novice or an expert, this podcast series helps you grasp the intricacies and provides a deeper understanding of the EU institutions through clear and straightforward explanations.

  1. Europe and its councils

    12/08/2025

    Europe and its councils

    Europe is home to three major councils with very important functions: the European Council, the Council of the European Union and the Council of Europe. While their names sound similar, their roles are very different. Find out more about each of these councils and how to distinguish them from one another in this podcast.

    7 min
  2. The Court of Justice of the European Union

    11/14/2025

    The Court of Justice of the European Union

    What is the Court of Justice of the EU, and why does it matter to your daily life? In this episode, we explore how the CJEU ensures that EU law is applied fairly and equally across all Member States — from landmark rulings to its role in defending citizens’ rights.

    3 min
  3. The EU’s less widely spoken official languages

    09/03/2025

    The EU’s less widely spoken official languages

    Irish, Maltese, Estonian, Latvian, Slovenian, and Lithuanian are the official EU languages spoken by fewer than six million people each. Yet, true to its motto, ‘United in Diversity’, the European Union is committed to helping these languages thrive. From education programmes to cultural initiatives, the EU has many innovative tools up its sleeve to support and celebrate its less spoken languages.

    7 min
  4. Presidency of the Council of the European Union. How does it work?

    08/13/2025

    Presidency of the Council of the European Union. How does it work?

    The Presidency of the Council of the European Union rotates among the EU Member States every six months. Therefore, each country takes a turn leading the Council and shaping the EU’s agenda for that period. But what does holding the presidency mean and why does it rotate?

    6 min
  5. What is a directive?

    08/06/2025

    What is a directive?

    A directive is a legal act that sets a goal that EU countries must achieve. However, it is up to the individual countries to adapt their own laws in order to reach that goal. In this podcast, we explore what directives are and how they make their way into national law.

    5 min
  6. EU Treaties: the rules that shape Europe

    07/29/2025

    EU Treaties: the rules that shape Europe

    An EU treaty is a legally binding agreement between all EU countries. These treaties set out the rules of the EU – how it works, what it can and cannot do and how decisions are made. The first major milestone came in 1957 with the Treaty of Rome. The Treaty established the European Economic Community, which aimed to forge closer ties between European economies and remove barriers to trade. It did not yet create the EU as we know it, but it laid the foundations for it. In 2007, came the Lisbon Treaty, the EU’s most recent update.

    5 min
  7. The banks of the EU

    07/18/2025

    The banks of the EU

    Are you familiar with the European Central Bank and the European Investment Bank? Do you know what their missions are? What about their similarities and differences? In this podcast, we explore the EU’s two main financial institutions and look at their shared goals and distinct features.

    6 min
  8. Safeguarding EU values: a look at Article 7

    07/04/2025

    Safeguarding EU values: a look at Article 7

    Article 7 is a legal tool designed to protect the European Union’s founding values. This article, enshrined in the Treaty on European Union, allows the EU to take action when a Member State seriously violates or is at risk of seriously violating these core values.

    3 min
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EU terminology explained in clear language The Jargon Jungle podcast breaks down complex EU terminology into clear language. Whether you are a novice or an expert, this podcast series helps you grasp the intricacies and provides a deeper understanding of the EU institutions through clear and straightforward explanations.

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  • Creator
    European Parliament
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
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