Episodes
22 hours ago
European degree a “win win” for all
22 hours ago
22 hours ago
Proposals for a European degree, that would be automatically recognised throughout the bloc, were outlined today by the European Commission. The idea is that the degree would be awarded jointly and on a voluntary basis, by a group of universities across Europe. It would be based on a common set of criteria agreed at a European level.
European Commission Vice-President Margaritis SCHINAS today said the proposed EU degree was a response to the demands from higher education institutions, young people and industry.
Out words: our competitiveness
Dur: 00:20
22 hours ago
Farmers’ concerns being addressed – EU
22 hours ago
22 hours ago
The EU’s Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski has outlined some of the measures being considered to address the range of concerns farmers have today. The EU says it’s committed to addressing the “legitimate concerns of farmers”.
EU Agriculture Ministers yesterday discussed the EU’s response to the current problems in the agriculture sector. They looked at recent proposals to reduce the administrative burden on farmers and simplify CAP regulations. European Commission initiatives to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain were also on the agenda.
Out words: member states
Dur: 01:00
22 hours ago
22 hours ago
The EU says it’s committed to addressing the “legitimate concerns of farmers”. EU Agriculture Ministers yesterday discussed the EU’s response to the current concerns in the agriculture sector. They looked at recent proposals to reduce the administrative burden on farmers and simplify CAP regulations. European Commission initiatives to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain were also on the agenda.
The EU’s Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, outlined some of the measures being considered.
Out words: important change
Dur: 00:18
2 days ago
2 days ago
The budget of the next Common Agricultural Policy needs to be increased to reflect the extra burdens farmers face because of EU laws and regulations.
That’s according to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue who was speaking in Brussels this morning ahead of a meeting of EU Agriculture and Fisheries ministers. Farmers protested again in the Belgian capital today against global trade deals, EU red tape and burdensome environmental laws.
Out words: of years
Dur: 00:43
2 days ago
2 days ago
EU Agriculture ministers will today discuss the pressures farmers are facing across the EU and the crisis in the agriculture sector. The meeting is taking place in Brussels where farmers protested again this morning against global trade deals, EU red tape and burdensome environmental laws.
Speaking in Brussels this morning, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, said there needs to be a “balanced approach” to how the Common Agricultural Policy is implemented.
Out words: they’re showing
Dur: 00:21
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Ireland’s rise in road fatalities a reminder to “exercise caution” – EU
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
EU road safety figures show an average of thirty five people per one million inhabitants were killed in road deaths in Ireland last year. And the number of people who lost their lives in road crashes in Ireland has risen steadily since 2019. The European Commission figures show the safest roads in the bloc are in Sweden and Denmark. While Bulgaria and Romania have the highest road fatality rates.
Over twenty thousand people (20,400) were killed in road crashes in the EU last year. And few member states are on track to meet the EU and UN target of halving the number of road deaths by 2030. Jonathan Claridge, from the European Commission’s representation in Ireland, says the figures show a “worrying picture” for Ireland.
Out words: the roads
Dur: 00:15
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Road fatalities, highest rise in Ireland – EU
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Ireland experienced the highest rise in road fatalities in Europe over the last four years. That’s according to figures just published by the European Commission. Since 2019, the number of road deaths has risen in Ireland with an average of thirty five deaths per one million inhabitants last year. However, Ireland remains among the countries with the best road safety records in Europe.
The figures show the safest roads in the bloc are in Sweden and Denmark. While Bulgaria and Romania have the highest fatality rates. Jonathan Claridge, from the European Commission’s representation in Ireland, says the figures show a “worrying picture” for Ireland.
Out words: bad trend
Dur: 00:18
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Cyprus-Gaza maritime corridor ship on way – von der Leyen
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
A ship carrying badly needed humanitarian aid is on its way from Cyprus to Northern Gaza. That’s according to the President of the European Commission.
This morning Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament the ship will make its way along a sea corridor from Cyprus to Gaza. She said the vessel is carrying food for a population “that faces a humanitarian catastrophe”.
Out words: cannot be
Dur: 00:13
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Farmers know we’re listening - McGuinness
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
The EU is listening and reacting to concerns from farmers, says Mairead McGuinness. In recent months, hundreds of farmers across Europe have taken part in demonstrations. Environmental rules, cheap imports from Ukraine and cost of living pressures are some of the reasons farmers are unhappy, according to the unions. The Irish Farmers Association has warned about a “mounting frustration” in agriculture here too. European Commissioner, Mairead McGuinness, says the EU is asking member states to “lighten to burden” on farmers.
Out words: your answer
Dur: 01:07
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
McGuinness urges Ireland to plant more trees
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Ireland needs to plant more trees. That’s the message from Mairead McGuinness. According to the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Statistics, Ireland was planting around 20,000 trees per year in the mid 1990s, but by 2022 it was down to around 2,000 new trees. The EU has committed to planting three billion trees across Europe by 2030. Speaking after a tree planting in Kilternan, European Commissioner, Mairead McGuinness, said she wants to see Ireland go much further.
Out words: Absolutely need
Dur: 00:21