In this week’s episode of ConsEUmer: 🍷 Italy is still fuming over Ireland’s alcohol label 🇪🇺 The EU fines Meta over a billion Euros 💱 What are the dangers of CBDCs? (w/ Parker McCumber) You can follow Parker McCumber on Twitter @Parker_McCumber. Read his article in the American Thinker here: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/05/a_centralized_bank_digital_currency_would_harm_our_economy.html May 25, 2023 Follow […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP115: First ride-shares, then everything else (w/ Omar Chatah)
This week’s episode is dedicated to the full interview we did with Omar Chatah, Senior Government Affairs Manager at Careem, an app that started with ride-hailing, but now also brings you food and groceries. You can follow Omar Chatah on Twitter @omarmchatah. You can find the Careem documentary that Omar mentioned on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/TS-8Gl1KAPA May […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP114: EU taxes, Southern France bans swimming pools, and VPNs (w/ Viktor Vescei)
In this week’s episode: 🇪🇺 Some MEPs argue for an EU tax on multinationals 🇫🇷 Southern France bans garden swimming pools 💻 What are VPNs and why do you need them? (w/ Victor Vescei) You can email IVPN for a free trial at trial@ivpn.net. Their website: https://www.ivpn.net/ You can follow Viktor Vescei on Twitter @vonthedock. May […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP113: SUR sceptics, Dutch strikes, and Sweden gets vaping right (w/ Michael Landl)
In this week’s ConsEUmer episode: 🌱 Farm ministers in the EU are sceptical on pesticide reduction targets 🇳🇱 The Netherlands had 33 strikes last year 🇸🇪 Sweden gets vaping right (w/ Michael Landl) You can follow Michael Landl on Twitter @LandlMichael. May 4, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
ConsEUmer podcast / EP112: Aviation fuels, Lost bags, and Essential oils (w/ Emil Panzaru)
Sorry for missing last week’s episode! This week we have for you: ✈️ The EU makes new rules on sustainable aviation fuels 🛅 What happens when an airline loses your bag? 🥀 Essential oils face a European regulatory threat (w/ Emil Panzaru) You can follow Emil Panzaru on Twitter @EmilPanzaru. April 27, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP111: Do you trust the banks? (w/ Aleksandar Kokotović)
In this special episode of ConsEUmer, we’re talking to CCC’s very own Crypto Fellow Aleksandar Kokotović. Can we trust the banks after the collapse of SVB and its ripple effects? You can follow Aleksandar Kokotović on Twitter @kokota. April 13, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
ConsEUmer podcast / EP109: Too many ads & Healthcare costs (co-hosted w/ Liz Hicks)
This week’s episode of ConsEUmer is co-hosted with U.S Affairs Analyst Elizabeth Hicks! We’re talking about: 📺 How many ads is too many? 🩺 What is the best healthcare system? You can follow Elizabeth Hicks on Twitter @eohicks. March 30, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
ConsEUmer podcast / EP108: Dutch airport roadblock, Nuclear debates, and Game-changing GMOs (w/ Dr. Graham Brookes)
In this week’s episode of ConsEUmer: 🇳🇱 Dutch farmer’s party threatens Lelystad airport ☢️ Nuclear energy continues to be controversial in Brussels 🌱 How GMOs are a game-changer (w/ Dr. Graham Brookes) March 23, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
ConsEUmer podcast / EP107: Influencer regulation, Car ban battle, and Does TTIP have another chance? (w/ Matthias Bauer)
In this week’s episode: 🤳 France to regulate influencer branding deals ⛐ Will the petrol car ban hit the brakes? (w/ Luca Bertoletti) 🚢 Is there another chance for TTIP? (w/ Matthias Bauer ) You can follow Matthias Bauer on Twitter @MatBauerEcon, and ECIPE as well @ECIPE. March 16, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP105: Schiphol cuts down, Air passenger privacy, and Central bank digital currencies (w/ Pieter Cleppe)
In this week’s episode: 🍲 The EU wants to phase out “unsustainable diets” 🛫 Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam cuts passenger numbers 🗄️ Regulators put a stop to air travel passenger data You can follow Pieter Cleppe on Twitter @pietercleppe. Check out Brussels Report: https://brusselsreport.eu/ March 2, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: […]