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The ConsEUmer Podcast is a weekly program that covers the news & politics of the European Union and its member states.
Produced by the Consumer Choice Center, we focus on consumer issues such as free trade, science-based policy-making, product safety, and privacy — but we won't shy away from commentary on the day to day of the European Union's institutions.
Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with policy-makers and experts, hosted by our Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz.
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EP155: Berlin calling, Meta under fire, and Bulgaria's gambling ban
This week I have some audio from last weekend's FDP party convention in Berlin, as well as stories about probes in Meta for disinformation tracking, and Bulgaria's new gambling ban.
May 2, 2024
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EP154: Lower phone bills, quick scanner, and the end of the Green Deal
Going solo again this week, with no guest, but in turn I do have these stories for you:
📱 The EU wants to lower your phone bills, but can it really?
🛫 Amsterdam airport makes security checks faster
🇪🇺 The European Green Deal is done for
April 25, 2024
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EP153: French Meat battle continues, Poland's silly ride-sharing law, and dangerous Maltese buses
Going solo again this week, with no guest, but in turn I do have these stories for you:
🥩 French court suspends the ban on meat names for alternative products
🇵🇱 Polish law requiring local driver's licenses for ride-sharing apps comes into effect
🇲🇹Malta has free bus service… but it's actually dangerous to use them
April 18, 2024
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EP152: Anti-NGO bill in SK, Riga casino ban overturned, and Swiss wine
Going solo this week, with these topics:
🇸🇰 Slovakia considers controversial anti-NGO bill
🎰 Latvian court overturns Riga ban on casinos
🇨🇭 Swiss lawmakers want to protect local wine with subsidies
April 11, 2024
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EP151: Green KLM, Expensive chocolate, and What should you say on social media? (w/ Donald Kimball)
Our guest this week is Donald Kimball, he is the Communications Manager at the Washington Policy Center and a Contributor at Young Voices. We talked about social media content moderation, showing the stark differences between the European approach, and what some lawmakers are pushing for in the United States.
Also in this episode:
🛫 KLM misled consumers on green credentials
🍫 Chocolate prices soar as West Africa grapples with changing climates
Follow Donald Kimball on X: https://twitter.com/KimballDonald
April 4, 2024
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EP150: Dubai Special episode
As the CCC gathers for a staff retreat in Dubai, UAE, we're bringing on Elizabeth Hicks, Yaël Ossowski, and Zoltán Kész from the CCC team to talk the news and their ongoing projects!
March 28, 2024
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