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European Parliament - EPRS Podcasts, What Europe does for you
Want to know how the European Union impacts your daily life? Find out what Europe does for you in our 60 SECONDS podcasts.
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People interested in artificial intelligence
Unless you are a robot yourself, you are probably either fascinated or appalled by the prospects of artificial intelligence (AI). No longer limited to...
Scouts
Are you, or is someone you know, one of the 40 million recognised members of the scouting movement worldwide? Then you will already know that scouts i...
Drone users
Have you ever bought or been offered a drone, and wondered what you are allowed to do with it? Maybe you have already taken photos with your drone or...
People living near airports
Air traffic in the EU is rising, with 973 million passengers carried in 2016. Despite aircraft being 75% less noisy now than 30 years ago, they are st...
Defenders of media freedom in accession countries
If you think that future Member States should have a high level of media freedom when they join the EU and that the EU should support them in achievin...
EU citizens working in another EU country
Eight and a half million EU workers (3.6 % of the EU's active population) either work or are looking for a job in another EU country, as permanent wor...
Vulnerable consumers
While EU laws protect you as a consumer against many misleading and aggressive commercial practices, they provide special protection for consumers who...
Ferry passengers
If you've taken a ferry journey this year, chances are you weren't alone. There are 400 million passenger journeys to or from EU ports every year. The...
Babies
Your baby is special. The European Union helps babies' parents and guardians through measures aimed at children in general that always take the babies...
Small farmers
Most of the farms in the EU are small, although the term includes a wide diversity of operations. Although small farms produce only a portion of the t...
People with rare diseases
Do you, or someone you know, suffer from a rare disease – that affects fewer than 5 in 10 000 people? Most rare disease patients suffer from even rare...
Bank account holders
Bank accounts are an essential part of everyday life, allowing us to manage our money, shop online, and pay bills. Despite continuous efforts to integ...
Wine consumers
The identity and reputation of EU wine regions are protected through the EU’s geographical indications (GI), which are recorded in something called th...
Air travellers to and from peripheral and under-served regions
Do you live in a peripheral or under-served region? If so, the EU is working to ensure that regions like yours are linked up to the air travel network...
Child victims of sexual abuse
Did you know that, according to estimates, between 10 % and 20 % of children in Europe suffer sexual abuse before they turn 18? Abuse occurs mainly in...
Students who want to learn coding
Digital products, services and connected devices are playing an ever increasing role in our lives. The digitalisation of society is changing the way w...
Citizens using e-government
We live in a time of electronic communication, and enjoy easy and immediate access to friends and information. The internet and social media seem to r...
Pre-school children
Our children's early years matter a great deal for their well-being and personal development and later for their success in education and employment....
Election observers
Do you believe that democracy is key to world security and universal respect of human rights? Do you want to get involved in democratisation in the wo...
Small investors
Individual investors who buy securities for themselves (and not on behalf of a fund or a bank) have access to a growing range of investment products,...
Victims of terrorism
Every year Europe commemorates victims of terrorism on 11 March. This European Remembrance Day was established after the 2004 Madrid bombings, which l...
Citizens interested in space exploration
If you feel unsettled by national politics or climate change on Earth, to the point of considering relocating to another habitable planet, there is go...
Mountaineers
Europe has stunning mountain ranges that offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. In the summer, rock climbing, hiking and mountain bikin...
Canny shoppers
If you like to save money when you shop, EU laws can help you tell if you are getting the best deal and protect you from some scams. According to EU r...
Champagne and sparkling wine producers
If you are one of the 15 800 producers of champagne in the Champagne region of France or a producer of sparkling wine in another EU country, such as S...
Pregnant women at work
Pregnancy is a special time when you need to take particular care of yourself and the baby inside you. If you are well, you may want to work right up...
Watersports enthusiasts
European rivers, lakes and seas offer plenty of opportunities to practise watersports. Swimming is by far the most popular activity, but you can also...
Astronomers
European astronomers have always been leaders in exploring the final frontier. The EU helps to continue this tradition, regardless of whether astronom...
People living in remote areas
If you live in a remote region, you will be aware of the unique challenges that arise from being a long way from urban areas, or possibly from certain...
Refugees
People who flee war and persecution in their own country have a right to apply for protection in another country as refugees. International refugee la...
Cross-border creditors
Around 50 % of all consumers shop online, and the number of cross-border transactions in the internal market is growing steadily. However, the individ...
Travellers carrying cash
If you are travelling to or from the EU by air, road, rail or sea with €10 000 or more in cash you must declare it to the customs authorities. This ob...
Young chess players in school
The benefits that school pupils can reap from learning chess are numerous and well-documented. Chess can help children to develop essential cognitive...
Young people involved in politics
Young politicians have recently been elected to the highest positions of power in several EU countries, yet many young people still choose to stay awa...
Supporters of value-driven trade policies
If you, like many Europeans, are concerned about the impact of EU trade policies on other parts of the world, the EU addresses your concerns in variou...
Online shoppers
Like many of us, you probably shop online. The use of devices connected to the internet like computers, mobile phones and tablets to buy goods (e.g. c...
Cyclists
As a means of transport over short distances, cycling helps reduce congestion and pollution, lessens our dependence on fuels, brings new jobs and impr...
Families with mixed nationalities
Are you an EU citizen and your spouse or registered partner, dependent child or parent is a non-EU citizen? EU law ensures that your family members ca...
People from sparsely populated areas
People living in sparsely populated areas (e.g. parts of Scandinavia, Spain, Italy, Greece or Croatia) face common challenges, including a limited ran...
Human rights defenders
If you care about human rights and you want the EU to support human rights activists around the world you might be interested to know about the ways t...