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.

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

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.

As artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of the lives of teachers and learners, this raises A LOT of questions: what sort of effect will AI have on the intellectual development of future generations? How will teachers adapt? And schools? We explore these and other questions in this episode.

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

In just a few years, artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our daily lives. While some view it as a tremendous resource with the potential to considerably simplify our lives, others are concerned about its short- and long-term impacts for humanity. So, what kind of new world should we be preparing for? And we start by examining how AI is changing the world of work.

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

Climate change is already affecting European agricultural production, and this trend is set to continue. How can farmers adapt? What impact will this have on our food supply? Can food security be guaranteed for tomorrow's Europe? 

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

In the future, heatwaves will be longer and more frequent, presenting an even greater challenge to European cities and their inhabitants. What options are available to mayors today? Will they have the will to make difficult decisions today to ensure that the cities of tomorrow are more liveable?

An episode by Joanna Neville and Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus

Climate change poses a fundamental threat to human health, says the World Health Organisation. What should we be concerned about. And how can we adapt to this challenge? We answer these questions with the help of experts from across the European Union.

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

We can't just leave our cultural heritage in the past: by keeping it alive, it can contribute to helpful debates about the values that underpin our society, well-being and how we get along. So — what can be done to support cultural heritage in the European Union? 

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