This is the current plight of the Visiting Translating Scheme. However, its general mission is not impossible at all: online VTS projects can bridge the Corona-time and prepare the ground for real visits. Let us listen to two colleagues who could not carry out their missions in 2020, but nevertheless kept in touch with their partners.

Episode 72: VTS: Mission impossible?

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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