Europe, Day by Day

In this second part of a special two episode closure to the first season of Europe, Day by Day, executive producer Alexander Damiano Ricci hosts Emma Belmonte and Seden Anlar, respectively producer and host of the podcast. The team behind Europe, Day by Day discusses the trends that have been shaping EU-bubble politics and what is likely to come up in the next months, in 2024 and 2025.

In this first part of a special two episode closure to the first season of Europe, Day by Day, executive producer Alexander Damiano Ricci hosts Emma Belmonte and Seden Anlar, respectively producer and host of the podcast. The team behind Europe, Day by Day discusses the trends that have been shaping European politics and what is likely to come up in the next months, in 2024 and 2025.

Italy saw some major mobilisations this week, all pushing back against government policies. One was a campaign to collect signatures calling for a referendum to cut in half the residency period required for foreign nationals to apply for citizenship in Italy. The other one came in the form of demonstrations across the country against a new bill that threatens to criminalise activism and penalise acts of solidarity. But this isn’t just happening in Italy—it’s part of a growing wave of government crackdowns on protesters, especially climate activists, across Europe.So, here’s what’s happening to our right to protest and what it means for Europe.

Centuries of European slavery and colonialism are still fueling  poverty, wage disparities, and unequal access to public services for racialised communities across the continent. These are the findings of an alarming new report by the European Network Against Racism which delves into the economic legacy of Europe’s colonial history. So how can Europe face up to its shameful past and end the cycle of discrimination?

This week, the Estonian Trade Union Confederation and the Estonian Employers' Confederation sat down  for the first time to discuss next year’s minimum wage. 

Meanwhile, starting on October 1st, Romania’s minimum wage will rise by 10%.

So, as the increase of minimum wage becomes a hot topic across Europe, we take a closer look at the current reality of minimum wages and explore whether increasing the minimum wage  could truly   help low-income workers make ends meet?