With falling birth rates and an ageing population, will we have the workforce we need to stay competitive in Europe? With migration a big topic across the bloc, we're wondering: can we manage without workers from outside Europe? Our professional journalists have spoken to experts across the bloc...

An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.

From the outset, there have been many complaints within the European Union that the ‘Green Deal’, which aims to decarbonise the European economy, is harming the competitiveness of our industries. What is the situation today? What prospects do our companies have, and what solutions are in sight? Our radio stations have investigated for you.

An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.

The European Union is losing its competitive advantage in the global economy. How can the bloc preserve the strategic industries it deems vital for its future and boost the competitiveness of its businesses?

In this new short series, we explore this question and the challenges to the EU's competitiveness.

An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.

As the European Union as a whole is seeking to boost their national armies, what kind of training and modernisation do troops need? Who will be the soldiers of tomorrow's European armed forces? Sooner or later, will we all be called up for military service in some way? And what about a European army? We investigate these questions for you with various observers across Europe. 

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The era of spies in trench coats and dark glasses is long gone: "the name's Bot" is the new trend. In this episode, we take a look at the secret service in the 21st century and beyond, asking what role European intelligence services play in today's ever-changing world, and how they will adapt to future changes.

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Against the backdrop of the global situation, European countries have no choice but to become more self-reliant in defence matters. But what exactly should they prepare for? What might tomorrow's wars look like? What choices are we all confronted with?

This is the first of our short series on military matters; all episodes by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.

Who are these Europeans who aren't happy in their own country and leave their homeland to find a better life elsewhere in Europe? What is their motivation? And what effect does this have on their country of origin? 

An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.

We are witnessing a gradual erosion of citizens’ trust in democratic institutions and the political sphere. Is scepticism, then, becoming our default mindset?

An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.

Faced with the threat posed by Russia and the US military withdrawal, we Europeans find ourselves in a difficult position: we must consider rearming and, as a result, make tough budget choices. Will Europe ultimately have to choose between defending its social model - and defending itself?

This is the first of three episodes where we're going to take a look at the challenges facing our European societies.

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What opportunities and risks does the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector present?

While it could mean the end of bureaucratic red tape, letting algorithms take control of so many of our critical data also poses huge challenges...

An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.