Podcast Europejski

W dzisiejszym odcinku programu Teraz Europa gościem jest pani Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz. W rozmowie poruszamy kluczowe tematy dotyczące konkurencyjności Europy na tle innych kontynentów, wyzwań związanych z dekarbonizacją oraz innowacjami. Pani europoseł omawia także trudności, które stoją przed Europą w kontekście wzrostu gospodarczego, inwestycji oraz przystosowania się do zmieniającej się rzeczywistości energetycznej.

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How do fake news and manipulation shape society? In this episode, we dive deep into disinformation strategies in Denmark, how they spread, and their impact on politics and security. Our guest, Thomas Hedin, a media and communication expert, explains how to identify false narratives, who is behind them, and what disinformation means for democracy.

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.

Czy Unia Europejska traci swoją konkurencyjność? 🇪🇺 Europosłanka Anna Bryłka komentuje inicjatywy takie jak Kompas konkurencyjności, Clean Industrial Deal oraz pakiety Omnibus. Czy to realne zmiany, czy tylko kosmetyczne poprawki? 🏭💶

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🎙️ In this episode, Karolina Zbytniewska talks to Dr. Eileen Culloty from Dublin City University – a researcher focusing on disinformation and media. They discuss the landscape of disinformation in Ireland and why the country, despite growing geopolitical tensions, remains outside of NATO.

In this episode:

🔹 dominant disinformation narratives in Ireland (anti-immigration, Islamophobic, health-related, anti-EU)

🔹 the role of Russia and China in spreading disinformation

🔹 Ireland’s stance on military neutrality and NATO

🔹 how Irish citizens perceive EU strategic autonomy

🎧 Tune in for a deep dive into the complexities of Irish neutrality in a turbulent world.

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.

What happens when political narratives, media manipulation, and foreign influence collide? In this episode of Truth Talks, we speak with Anuška Delić, founder and editor-in-chief at Ostro, to uncover the disinformation dynamics in Slovenia. From fake narratives about national safety and migration, to manipulated debates around freedom of speech, Anuška explains how political actors, foreign-linked media portals, and even fake Putin speeches are shaping public opinion.

She shares insights on how disinformation circulates through both social media and mainstream outlets, the murky financial ties behind propaganda channels, and why fact-checking alone may not be enough.

🎧 Tune in to learn why Slovenia’s fight against disinformation is both uniquely local and deeply global — and what can still be done to protect democratic public debate.

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.

What makes Romania particularly vulnerable to disinformation? In this episode of Truth Talks, we speak with Diana Filimon – civic activist and president of the Forum Apulum Association – about the social, cultural, and political dynamics behind the spread of fake news in Romania.

From the lack of trust in institutions and mainstream media, to the influence of conspiracy theories and the rise of viral populist figures on TikTok, we explore how identity politics, nationalism, and societal trauma shape the disinformation landscape. We also discuss the role of civic education, fact-checking, and youth engagement in building resilience ahead of the country’s busy 2024–2025 election cycle.

🎧 Tune in to learn how Romania’s fight against manipulation is also a fight for democracy itself.

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.

Jakie narracje dezinformacyjne dominują w Polsce? Kto za nimi stoi i jak wpływają na społeczeństwo? W tym odcinku Truth Talks rozmawiamy z Krzysztofem Gawkowskim, Wicepremierem i Ministrem Cyfryzacji, o największych wyzwaniach związanych z fake newsami, zagranicznymi ingerencjami i bezpieczeństwem cyfrowym.

Poruszamy temat rosyjskich narracji dotyczących wojny w Ukrainie, wpływu dezinformacji na politykę oraz działań podejmowanych przez Polskę w celu ochrony demokracji i uczciwości debaty publicznej.

Posłuchaj, aby dowiedzieć się, jak Polska walczy z dezinformacją i jakie kroki podejmuje, by chronić obywateli przed manipulacją.

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.

How can Europe balance its green transition with economic sovereignty in a world of rising geopolitical tensions? In this episode of Truth Talks, we sit down with Neil Makaroff to discuss the future of European industry, strategic autonomy, and the challenges of achieving net-zero emissions.

From industrial policy to energy security, we explore:

🔹 The role of strategic autonomy in Europe’s green transition

🔹 How the EU can compete with the US and China in clean tech

🔹 The impact of geopolitics on Europe’s industrial strategy

🔹 What’s next for Europe’s path to decarbonization

Tune in for an insightful discussion on the biggest economic and environmental challenges shaping Europe’s future.

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In the latest episode of Truth Talks, Karolina Zbytniewska talks with Dr. Maria Murumaa-Mengel from the University of Tartu about disinformation in Estonia. What narratives dominate? Who is behind the spread of false information? What are the strategies to counter manipulation?

📌 In this episode:

✅ “Failed state” narratives, nostalgia for the USSR, and anti-Western rhetoric

✅ Disinformation surrounding the war in Ukraine

✅ Links between pro-Kremlin parties and the far-right

✅ The role of media, experts, and digital literacy in countering disinformation

🎧 Tune in to learn how disinformation shapes Estonia’s reality!

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.

Cyprus, with its complex geopolitical position and historical ties to Russia, faces unique challenges in the fight against disinformation. In this episode of Truth Talks, Loukia Taxitari of Neapolis University Pafos and Fact Check Cyprus explores the dominant false narratives spreading on the island.

From exaggerated claims about migration and threats to national identity to Russian propaganda aiming to weaken support for Ukraine, Cyprus has become a battleground for disinformation. How is the far right exploiting these narratives?

Tune in to uncover the truth about Cyprus’ disinformation landscape.

🎙 Hosted by Karolina Zbytniewska, EURACTIV.pl

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.