Europod & Sphera • News
🎧 Europod & Sphera • News — Your daily and monthly podcasts on Europe Welcome to Europod & Sphera • News, your essential source for understanding Europe today. From political shifts and EU policy updates to cultural trends and social challenges, our podcasts bring you closer to the stories that shape the European Union and the people behind it. Long Story Short – Your daily podcast for quick, insightful analysis of the events driving Europe’s future: from breaking news to key policy developments.Europe Talks Back – A monthly deep dive into the voices, stories, and debates defining Europe’s identity and direction Stay informed, engaged, and connected to what’s happening across the continent. Join us on a journey through the ideas, decisions, and movements that make Europe what it is — and what it’s becoming. Production: Europod, with Sphera Network Follow us on: Linkedin Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Europe Talks Back, we explore how Europe's so-called culture wars are used to divert attention from structural economic issues. With insight from political scientist and member of the Social Democrats Justus Seuferle and Politics Professor at the University of Bath, Aurélien Mondon, the episode exa
Reupload - How religious power is still shaping abortion laws in some European countries
Abortion remains illegal in Malta and highly restricted in Poland, despite ongoing pressure from European institutions to uphold reproductive rights. In this episode of Europe Talks Back, we examine the historical and current influence of religious institutions on abortion policy across Europe, and the political forces
Femicide is not just a word. It's a tragedy, and a manifestation of the deep-rooted inequality women face in every corner of society. It’s not just the tragic end of a life; it’s the culmination of years of violence, abuse, and power imbalances that have been allowed to fester unchecked. Unfortunately, despite legal ad
What if you could work fewer hours without losing pay? Some European countries are already testing the four-day workweek, and the results are in higher productivity, happier employees, and less burnout. But while some are working less, others are working more, like in Greece, where a six-day workweek has been introduce
Fast fashion is responsible for 8-10% of global carbon emissions, more than aviation and shipping combined, and its environmental toll continues to rise. The industry thrives on overproduction and overconsumption, flooding the market with cheap, disposable clothing that drives a growing textile waste crisis. Across Eur
Before the launch of the new season of our daily podcast, we invite you to listen again to the best content produced in 2025. Summer 2025 is setting new tourism records, but also new tensions. In the sunny south of Europe, local patience is wearing thin. As prices rise and crowds grow, the question is: can southern Eur