In this week’s episode: 🇳🇱 The Netherlands makes stricter rules on aviation emissions 💨 World Vapers’ Alliance is back in Strasbourg (w/ Michael Landl) 🚗 European Parliament supports petrol car ban You can follow Michael Landl on Twitter @LandlMichael. Check out World Vapers’ Alliance February 16, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP102: Subsidy war, IP changes, and Chemophobia (w/ Dr. Angela Bearth)
In this week’s episode of ConsEUmer: 💸 The EU considers its options in response to the Inflation Reduction Act ⚕️ Proposed Commission changes on patents are a bad idea (w/ Fred Roeder) 🧪 What makes us afraid of chemicals? (w/ Dr. Angela Bearth) You can follow Dr. Angela Bearth on Twitter @a_bearth, or on her […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP91: Cars remain important in NL, Brazil votes, and Uber Files (w/ Yaël Ossowski)
We’re back this week with these topics: 🚲 Bicycles still aren’t the best way to get around the Netherlands 🇧🇷 Brazil held its presidential election. What it means for Europe (w/ Fabio Fernandes) 🛬 European Parliament wants to extend ETS to intercontinental flights 🚗 The Uber Files were addressed in the European Parliament Follow Yaël […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP90: Romania’s Schengen bid, Missed trains, and Europe’s EV struggles (w/ Jan Burdinski)
In this week’s episode of ConsEUmer: 🇷🇴 European Council will decide whether to allow Romania a.o. into Schengen (w/ Emil Panzaru) 🚉 15 European railway companies create flexible substitute tickets 🔌 Is car protectionism the way? (w/ Jan Burdinski) Follow Jan Burdinski on Twitter @Burdinski. Support the war effort in Ukraine: https://www.recyclerussia.com/ October 27, 2022 […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP78: Germany goes greener & The end of petrol cars (co-hosted w/ David Clement)
This week’s episode is co-hosted with David Clement! We cover: 🌿 Germany’s cannabis model is slowly being unveiled ⛽ The European Parliament signs off on petrol car ban Follow David Clement on Twitter @ClementLiberty. Check out these websites if you want support Ukraine financially: https://www.blue-yellow.lt/en/ https://how-to-help-ukraine-now.super.site/?fbclid=IwAR2HawZT-H0iLD08QdXDMBG2qFKA3dpHsjDXt7bppN092YP2TVnQuDJ4j8A June 16, 2022 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP77: Chaos for only €9, PFAS implications, and The digital Euro (w/Niko Jilch)
In this week’s episode: 🥂 Minimum alcohol pricing doesn’t work 🚄 Germany’s €9 public transport ticket causes chaos 💻 David Clement explains what a PFAS ban would mean for consumers ₿ Bitcoin & the digital euro (w/ Niko Jilch) You can follow Niko Jilch on Twitter @NikoJilch. Check out Fix the Money: https://fixthemoney.substack.com Check out […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP67: Special episode! CCC team in the UAE
This week the Consumer Choice Center team is in the United Arab Emirates for a staff retreat. Joining this special episode: Fred Roeder, Fabio Fernandes, Simon Lee, and Luka Dzagania. Our topics: ⚡ Energy dependence in Europe ₿ Crypto under fire energy use 🍷 The latest in Nanny State rules Check out these websites if […]
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L’UE prépare de nouvelles réglementations sur l’alcool
Voilà l’alcool de nouveau attaqué pour ses effets sur la santé. Cette fois-ci par une commission du Parlement européen, qui le lie à un grand nombre de cancers. Les propositions pour limiter les choix des consommateurs se multiplient en réponse… Au sein de la « Commission pour battre le cancer » (BECA) du Parlement européen, […]
Ukraine won’t join the European Union any time soon
In the wake of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed his country’s wish to join the European Union. This week, the European Parliament approved Ukraine’s application to join the EU with an overwhelming majority. But Ukraine will not join the European Union this year, and possibly not even in the next five […]