Our guest is Stefanie Selmer from the European Commission Directorate-General for Interpretation, invited to clear up the classic confusion between translation and interpretation. Step into the interpreters' booth for a flavour of the teamwork, the confidentiality and the adrenaline of being “there when it happens” in high-level EU meetings.

Our guest is Stefanie Selmer from the European Commission Directorate-General for Interpretation, invited to clear up the classic confusion between translation and interpretation. Step into the interpreters' booth for a flavour of the teamwork, the confidentiality and the adrenaline of being “there when it happens” in high-level EU meetings.

Episode 6: Interpreters translate, translators interpret – or the other way round?

Hosted by the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT), one of the world’s largest public translation services and the domain leader for all translation-related work in the European Commission. DGT’s main tasks include translation, editing for clarity, and delivering AI-based multilingual services. DGT also promotes multilingualism and supports the language professions. These efforts help the EU to communicate with its citizens and contributes to democracy and competitiveness. This monthly podcast will take you on a journey to explore all facets of language-related matters. Languages are part of the European identity and our shared European heritage. Through technology, language enters and shapes the world of tomorrow. Join us on the journey! For more information, visit our website <a href="https://translation.ec.europa.eu/index_en">Multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services</a>. © European Union 2025. For any use or reproduction of elements that are not owned by the EU, permission may need to be sought directly from the respective right holders. Music: Title:  Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: <a href="https://www.auboutdufil.com/index.php?id=498">In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com)</a>. Licence: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr</a>

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Hosted by the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT), one of the world’s largest public translation services and the domain leader for all translation-related work in the European Commission. DGT’s main tasks include translation, editing for clarity, and delivering AI-based multilingual services. DGT also promotes multilingualism and supports the language professions. These efforts help the EU to communicate with its citizens and contributes to democracy and competitiveness. This monthly podcast will take you on a journey to explore all facets of language-related matters. Languages are part of the European identity and our shared European heritage. Through technology, language enters and shapes the world of tomorrow. Join us on the journey! For more information, visit our website Multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services. © European Union 2025. For any use or reproduction of elements that are not owned by the EU, permission may need to be sought directly from the respective right holders. Music: Title: Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr

Hosted by the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT), one of the world’s largest public translation services and the domain leader for all translation-related work in the European Commission. DGT’s main tasks include translation, editing for clarity, and delivering AI-based multilingual services. DGT also promotes multilingualism and supports the language professions. These efforts help the EU to communicate with its citizens and contributes to democracy and competitiveness. This monthly podcast will take you on a journey to explore all facets of language-related matters. Languages are part of the European identity and our shared European heritage. Through technology, language enters and shapes the world of tomorrow. Join us on the journey! For more information, visit our website <a href="https://translation.ec.europa.eu/index_en" rel="noopener noreferrer">Multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services</a>. © European Union 2025. For any use or reproduction of elements that are not owned by the EU, permission may need to be sought directly from the respective right holders. Music: Title:&nbsp; Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: <a href="https://www.auboutdufil.com/index.php?id=498" rel="noopener noreferrer">In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com)</a>. Licence: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr</a>&nbsp;

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Episode 6: Interpreters translate, translators interpret – or the other way round?