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.
Episodes

Thursday Jun 25, 2026
Thursday Jun 25, 2026
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.

Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Thursday Jun 18, 2026
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.

Thursday Jun 11, 2026
Thursday Jun 11, 2026
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.

Thursday Jun 04, 2026
Thursday Jun 04, 2026
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.

Thursday May 28, 2026
Thursday May 28, 2026
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.

Thursday May 21, 2026
Thursday May 21, 2026
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.

Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
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.

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
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

Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
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.

Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
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.





