EU Parliament Break: Behind-the-Scenes Plotting Begins
As European Parliament lawmakers start their six-week summer break, political maneuvering for the upcoming midterm reshuffle is already underway. Meanwhile, the EU considers restricting children's social media use, and technical issues plague the new digital border system.
A Quiet Before the Storm
The European Parliament’s 719 lawmakers are leaving for a six-week summer break. That does not mean an end to political headaches. As soon as they return on Aug. 31, they will dive into backroom negotiations ahead of the Parliament’s major midterm reshuffle. Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart discuss the scheming already happening behind the scenes.
Restricting Children's Social Media: Warning or Trailblazer?
The EU is moving to restrict children's social media use, much like Australia. But does Canberra's ban serve as a warning or a trailblazer? Zoya speaks with the Australian eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, to learn more.
Digital Border System Mistaken for Twins
Finally, the EU's new digital border system cannot tell identical twins apart. The podcast also mentions monkeys again, inviting listeners to share their monkey stories via WhatsApp.
