Tomorrow’s Europe

Here in Europe, we seem to be facing an acceleration of history as we grapple with rapidly shifting global dynamics. The EU’s very foundations are being shaken as its core principles are repeatedly called into question. With our world undergoing profound transformation, the radio stations of the pan-European Euranet Plus network explore in this podcast a series of potential new scenarios for the bloc tomorrow. AI may be used in voiceovers. All use of AI in our production is subject to journalistic supervision.

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Episodes

4 days ago

Have you noticed how much the way we organise our holidays has changed? Technology is now a key part of every stage of the process, from finding inspiration on social media to booking trips and travelling. We chat with travel agents and experts from all over Europe and ask them: will we all have our personalised AI-powered travel assistant in the future?
 
An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.

Wednesday Oct 21, 2026

One click to buy, one tap to subscribe… online shopping has never been easier. Many people see this as a good thing. Yet, while no one is officially stealing from us, are we really acting of our own free will? What if we are our own worst enemy when shopping online?
 
An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.

Wednesday Oct 14, 2026

Flight cancelled? Bag rejected? Surprise fee at the gate? Europe is changing its rules protecting air passengers. They promise stronger passenger rights - but will passengers really notice?
 
An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.

Wednesday Oct 07, 2026

Scams are everywhere; they are getting more sophisticated and harder to spot. But they all have one thing in common: they’re after your money. How can you spot them? What damage can they do? And how can we better protect ourselves and the people around us?
 
This is the first of three episodes looking at the challenges facing European consumers, and which are set to have a growing impact on us all.
 
An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.

Thursday Aug 06, 2026

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.

Thursday Jul 30, 2026

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.

Thursday Jul 23, 2026

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.

All wanted in the army?

Thursday Jul 16, 2026

Thursday Jul 16, 2026

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

Thursday Jul 09, 2026

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

Thursday Jul 02, 2026

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.

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