EU Election Podcast: What happens in Europe and why do the EU elections matter? 

Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Paul Hosford hosts a five-part podcast series that shines a light on the EU
EU Election Podcast: What happens in Europe and why do the EU elections matter? 

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Are you curious about what the European Union does and why the upcoming elections are so crucial?

Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Paul Hosford hosts a five-part podcast series that shines a light on the EU, its institutions, and the people who make it tick.

Episode 1: What does Europe do and why does this election matter?

What are the differences between the European Council, Parliament and Commission? Gary Murphy joins Paul to explain what Europe does and doesn’t do.   

You can also listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Episode 2: What does an MEP do, how much do they get paid, and what's their life like?

We will send 14 people to Brussels in the June elections, what will they do there? Former MEP and current Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy discusses.

You can also listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Episode 3: Why would you leave this gig?

Deirdre Clune has been an MEP for the Ireland South since 2014, however, she will not contest the 2024 elections. The departing MEP talks about the job, its pressures and the work. 

You can also listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Episode 4: The outsider’s insider 

Ireland has three MEPs who consistently find themselves at odds with the consensus. Why do they do it and can they get anything done being outside the tent? Luke Ming Flanagan joins Paul for this episode.

You can also listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Episode 5: Looking ahead  

What is the EU’s future, what can it do for people at this stage and why does it matter? Shona Murray joins Paul to take a glimpse into the future.

You can also listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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