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EU Guns for Vaccine Sovereignty with its new European Vaccine Hub - Ecu Radio COVID-19 taught many lessons, such as the need to develop and supply vaccines quickly and independently. The European Vaccine Hub answers it.

🇪🇺💉 #Europe boosts its #pandemic readiness with its new European Vaccine Hub in Siena, Italy. It aims for rapid vaccine development and deployment, as well as securing EU's vaccine sovereignty.

Learn more here:
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#EVH #COVID19 #Vaccine #EU #Health #Healthcare #Provax

EPC Summit: United Europe Confronts Global Disorder, Stands for Ukraine - Ecu Radio Due to the War in Ukraine, the Gaza crisis and US economic pressure, Europe faces global disorder. But it has the strengths to tackle it.

#Europe leaders addressed threats to the rules-based order from #Russia 's aggression today at the #EPC.

Stressing #Unity, they vowed support for #Ukraine and focused on strengthening Europe's economy and connectivity for a stable future.

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Decoupling from #VISA, #MasterCard or #PayPal is something Ecu Radio has been supporting with the #DigitalEuro.

Today, Piero Cipollone @ecb.europa.eu gave a speech to explain/remind why it's needed for European strategic autonomy. Here is an extract.

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Smarter. Stronger. Safer Europe. EU Parliament's President Metsola's Calls for Global Leadership - Ecu Radio The EU wants to be come a global leader. Ms. Metsola, President of the Parliament outlined it as follows: Smarter. Stronger. Safer Europe.

"Time for hypothetical crossroads is over." EuropeanParliament President #Metsola sets out path for a Smarter, Stronger, Safer #EU, stressing unity, competitiveness, security, and cutting bureaucracy.

Understand her call for EU's global leadership here:
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#FutureOfEurope

Brussels Hosts Talks on United EU-Ukraine Defence, Target Ukraine's Industrial Integration - Ecu Radio The latest EU-Ukraine Defence Forum aimed for a United EU-Ukraine Defence, boosting joint production & investment. Learn more here.

With its 2nds #EU-#Ukraine Defence Industry Forum, both partners agree to further bolster European defence capabilities, production & security.
Target: a United EU-Ukraine Defence and Ukraine's Industrial Integration

Learn more here:
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#EUDefence #EUUkraine #Security

EU and Japan to Reinforce Joint Research on AI, 5G/6G, etc. - Ecu Radio The EU and Japan held their third Digital Partnership Council in Tokyo. They agreed to reinforce their joint research on multiple techs.

#EU & #Japan boosted their Digital Partnership today, agreeing to Joint Research on #AI, #QuantumComputing, #6G, #Semiconductors.

They also look to deepen their ties on #DataGovernance & #Cybersecurity. Learn more in the article below:
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#Tech #Innovation #EUJapan

Happy Europe Day 🇪🇺! Get a Free European Map from the POEU - Ecu Radio The EU is churning out an astonishing quantity of high-quality publications. Among them are Free European Map. Find out how to order them

🇪🇺 Happy #EuropeDay everyone! 🇪🇺

Today, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the #Schuman Declaration, which kickstarted the European project. Celebrate it with a #Free #European #Map, sent straight to your home by the Publications Office of the EU.

Links here:
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EU vs. US: Commission Readies Countermeasures Against US Tariffs, Worth €95 Billion - Ecu Radio One month after Liberation Day, the EU Commission now readies countermeasures Against US Tariffs for a total value of €95 Billion. Read more.

#EU vs. #US: The #TradeWar is set to intensify is no mutually beneficial agreement is reached, as the EU threatens US import worth €95 billion and #WTO action otherwise.

Discover the details here 👇
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#EUstrong #Trade #SingleMarket #Countermeasures #LiberationDay

Digital Trade Agreement Signed Between EU and Singapore - Ecu Radio The European Union and Singapore agreed on barrier-free Digital Trade Agreeement. See what that entails in this article.

#EU & #Singapore signed a Digital Trade Agreement (#DTA) today! This deal aims to boost cross-border digital trade, protect consumers, and ensure legal certainty for businesses. A key step in deepening cooperation & supporting rules-based trade.

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#EUSingapore #DigitalTrade

REPowerEU V2: EU to End Russian Energy Imports by 2027 - Ecu Radio REPowerEU planned to end Russian energy imports but it fell short of expectations. With their new Roadmap, the Commission sends a message.

#EU unveils new #REPowerEU roadmap to phase out ALL Russian energy imports (#gas, #oil, #nuclear) by 2027. National phase-out plans due 2025.

Read the full plan details here 👇
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#EnergySecurity #EnergyTransition #Russia #Ukraine #Czechia #Slovakia #Hungary

Horizon Europe, EuroHPC and now: Choose Europe. The EU Pursuit of Scientific Sovereignty. - Ecu Radio The European Union understands how Science defines superpowers. Choose Europe for Science is their latest initiative. Let's review them.

Today, Ursula Von Der Leyen made the case for why #Europe 🇪🇺 is the place to be for #Research and #Innovation, at the "Choose Europe for Science" event at La Sorbonne.

Let's deep dive within it and the other EU programs for #Science, such as #HorizonEurope or #EuroHPC.

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Meta is Mad at EU. A Guide To Leave a Toxic Relationship - Ecu Radio Meta would rather stoke tensions between the US and the EU than respect EU's laws. Leave Facebook easily with this Buy European bulletin.

With #Meta's frankly infantile reaction to the fine issued by the #EuropeanCommission, the time has come to tackle their services directly. Today, we’re learning how to leave #Facebook, #Instagram, #WhatsApp and ultimately, a toxic relationship.

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#BuyEuropean

The Backdoor Debate: Inside ProtectEU, the EU Strategy Seeking Access to Your Data - Ecu Radio ProtectEU is a security strategy aiming to give law enforcement new tools and powers. But some actions are controversial. Let's see them.

EU's #ProtectEU plan boosts security but eyes encrypted chats. Users and experts alike warn that #Backdoors allowing "lawful access to data" jeopardise everyone's #Privacy and #Cybersecurity.

But is that the real plan of the #EuropeanCommission? There is more to it here 👇
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The "Trump Touch": China removes sanctions on MEPs - Ecu Radio Incredibly adept at bringing rivals together, the Trump Touch convinced China to get closer to the EU. Last step: lifting sanctions.

Today, we're celebrating the #Trump Touch (also called #ReverseMidas Touch) as #China lifted its sanctions targeting five current and former Members of the #EuropeanParliament, more than 4 years after their inception.

Learn more about this relationship thawing here 👇
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Unfortunately, calling it out is not repelling it. Hope that Malta follows the law.

Trying to cater to far-right voters will ensure the irrevelancy of the EPP. These voters won't choose them over the ECR and traditional EPP voters are likely to be repulsed and move towards the center, just like in France.

It's amazing how many of these politicians can't see the pattern.

Europe and Digital Sovereignty: Getting Big Tech to Comply with its Protective Regulations is Easier Said than Done | Ausha Ecu Radio is back to its weekly formula, as Meta and Apple were together fined €700 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act. We'll explore how this fine came to be, what the Digital Markets Act actually is, and what it means for the European Union, as both corporations are gearing to set the Trump administration against it. Will that bet pay? We'll explore that. We'll also review the latest EU news and explore its unchallenged normative power on: Road safety Marine life preservation An emboldened Defence programme Finally, we will celebrate Europe's commitment to peace and prosperity, highlighting the people and actions that make us proud and build our future. This week, we head to Hungary as the opposition is geared towards facing Viktor Orban's long-standing rule head-on. 👉 Support Ecu Radio on Steady here: https://steadyhq.com/en/ecuradio/about (https://steadyhq.com/en/ecuradio/about)and unlock perks such as exclusive podcasts, newsletters, Q&A sessions, polls and more. 👈 📻 Thank you for listening! 📻 _ All content is © Ecu Radio, created by Axel Thizon. All rights reserved. This podcast is protected under international copyright laws. No portion of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Ecu Radio. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Ecu Radio. All music heard has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Digital Markets Act #DMA is on the menu for Ecu Radio's 4th #Podcast 🎙️. We'll see why #BigTech can't accept or respect laws that protect the #European people, and what does it mean for future relations, as they set the #Trump Administration against them.

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EU Council votes to assist Armed Forces in Moldova, N. Macedonia The Council adopted measures to assist armed forces under the European Peace Facility. Discover the modalities here.

The #EuropeanCouncil voted to further assist the Armed Forces of #Moldova and #NorthMacedonia, under the European Peace Facility.

The funds unlocked show the #EuropeanUnion’s commitment to support its partners in the face of #Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine

Learn more here 👇
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Daniel Metzler of Isar Aerospace on European Space Innovation On March 30, 2025, Isar Aerospace attempted its first orbital launch. Its CEO, Daniel Metzler, explained why it's important for Europe.

On April 1st, the #European company #Isar #Aerospace, launched its rocket for the first test flight.

A success to be celebrated especially as their CEO, Daniel Metzler, is a believer of the European project, gunning for the continent's space sovereignty.

See here 👇

#Space #Stars #ESA #SpaceRace

Ecology and Sustainability: Make Europe Green Again with Ecosia - Ecu Radio Welcome to our Buy European section. For this second bulletin, we'll see what is Ecosia, and how ecology can support Europe.

#Ecosia is a German brand everyone should know. You use their #Browser and #SearchEngine for free and in return, you:
-Escape #Ads
-Preserve your #Privacy
-Support #Reforestation
But the benefits go beyond that: carbon footprint, jobs, the local economy... See the impact here 👇
#Ecology #BuyEuropean

Play European Games with ARTE's Digital Productions - Ecu Radio ARTE is not just a TV channel, it's a video games producer with great taste. Play European Games with this 5th Buy European bulletin.

I already talked about #ARTE in my 3rd #BuyEuropean bulletin. Yet I'm returning to them. First, because they are great. Second, because ARTE happens to be a #VideoGame producer whose excellent content is unfortunately often overlooked.

#PlayEuropean today with this selection of great titles!

Laws made in the interest of #EU citizens got us either #Tariffs or #BigTech seething, calling them either a "multi-billion-dollar tariff" or an "escalation than the #Trump administration must focus on".
Thankfully, the #EuropeanParliament has our back.
@bernd-lange.bsky.social

The Digital Markets Act: Timeline of a EU Law Big Tech Despises - Ecu Radio On 23/04/25, Apple and Meta were fined for breaching the Digital Markets Act. This EU Law is despised by Big Tech. Discover why here

Yesterday, #Meta and #Apple were together fined €700 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act. As they now shift to stoke tensions between the #EU and the #USA while calling the #DMA a "multi-billion-dollar tariff", let's turn back the clock and review a law #BigTech always despised.

Digital Euro Fears: ECB Answers Your Concerns on Privacy, Safety - Ecu Radio Digital Euro Fears: this electronic money raises questions on privacy, adoption, safety and stability. The ECB answers them.

2 weeks ago, Ecu Radio posted a popularization article covering the #DigitalEuro. You raised concerns and good points, encouraging us to contact the #ECB on the matter.

They kindly answered by email and through their FAQ. Discover how the #Digital #Euro address #Privacy, #Safety and #Stability.

Fortress Europe vs. Corporations: Tackling Enshittification and Decay Capitalism through Regulations and Strategic Protectionism This week, Ecu Radio takes a step back from the currently flooded news cycle and dive within the concept of Enshittification. This well-documented phenomenon happens when digital platforms inevitably ...

Ecu Radio's 3rd #Podcast 🎙️ takes a step back from the currently flooded news cycle and explores further the concept of #Enshittification, part of a global ailment we call #DecayCapitalism: a shareholder-driven race to the bottom.

However, Fortress #Europe, #Regulations and #BuyEuropean can help 👇

Disinflation Underway in the Eurozone as Interest Rates Get Cut - Ecu Radio The Governing Council of the European Central Bank decided to lower the three key interest rates by 25 basis points, a sign of disinflation.

On April 17th, the #ECB announced its decision to lower its three key interest rates by 0.25% effective from April 23rd, impacting borrowing costs across the #Eurozone 🇪🇺.

Discover the details and what these cuts entail on your purchasing power below ⬇️

#Euro #EuropeanUnion #Inflation #Disinflation

The European Union wants You to give Open-Source a chance Welcome to our Buy European section. For this first bulletin, we'll see what are Open-Source software and what you can accomplish with them.

The European #Commission wants you to give #Open-Source #Software a chance. And the #FrenchGovernment made it easy by setting up a repository of 534 free software options for individuals to use.

Learn more here 👇

#BuyEuropean
#LibreOffice #VLC #Thunderbird #KeePass #JitsiMeet

Read European with the Read Around Europe Challenge - Ecu Radio Welcome to our Buy European's fourth bulletin, this time giving reading recommendations on Reading European. Drop Netflix for a evening.

📚 #Reading. A fantastic activity that may not be popular enough, as only 38% of the #EU population reads books regularly.

So let's work about growing that number with the Read Around Europe Challenge. Your task: read one book from each of the 50 countries in #Europe.

#BuyEuropean #ReadEuropean

#BuyEuropean: Decoupling from the Decay Capitalism Machine - Ecu Radio Decay Capitalism is a system where economic value is created only to be relentlessly siphoned later. Let's explore its consequences.

You must know #Enshittification? Where platforms become bad in the name of endless #Monetization.
It's part of a broader issue called #DecayCapitalism, going against digital sovereignty and consumers' rights.
But #Europe resists, and the #BuyEuropean trend could be the sword.
Follow the guide 👇

Acceleration of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum - Ecu Radio Scheduled for 2026, the Commission proposed the acceleration of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, frontloading key elements. Let's see them.

Today, the European #Commission proposed accelerating the implementation of specific aspects of the Pact on #Migration and #Asylum, adopted last year and due to apply in June 2026. It aims to secure #EU borders and speed up procedures. Let's explore those changes:
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