Tomorrow’s Europe

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.

Episodes

December 3, 2025 13 mins

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

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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.

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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.

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What are the chances for all European languages surviving globalisation, digitisation and the rise of AI?  And how will the way we're communicating today, through social media and texting, influence our use of language in the long term? Are we all going to start saying L-O-L and W-D-Y-T and referring to our P-O-V? An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.
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2025 was the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. As time goes by, there are fewer and fewer eyewitnesses of the war left. So, how can we make sure we never forget what actually happened, and that rumours and fakes don't mess up our memories?   An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.
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While new players are trying to establish themselves, the European Union is striving to maintain its influence on the international stage. Alongside experts from across the EU, I am trying to understand: what role should Europe play in tomorrow's world? 

 

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

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The European Union is getting smaller in population terms, and less important economically. So, will our influence on the world stage wane as other countries become more powerful ?

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

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What would happen to the European Union, a trade powerhouse, if countries around the world decided to protect their economies with tariffs and trade barriers for good? We talk with experts all over Europe to try and get our head around the choices we've got.

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

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Everyone is trying to get their hands on critical raw materials. But why are they so important? Can the EU ensure that we don’t run out of them, given that they are essential for our future prosperity and security? Experts reply and comment on Europe's options.

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

 

 

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We cannot do without affordable, reliable energy. So when Russia invaded Ukraine, here in Europe we realised that we can't rely so heavily on one country for our energy supply. Have we successfully reduced our energy dependence? And what if we had to produce all our energy here?  An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.
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September 22, 2025 12 mins

Russia's war against Ukraine has tested the capabilities of the European Union's defence, while our diplomatic relations with traditional allies have become increasingly uncertain. With our network of European broadcasters we ask : what would happen if Europe had to defend itself alone?

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

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