Show Notes
Why is it easier for a jar of peanut butter to cross EU borders than it is for a European worker?
According to the Commission, varying social security systems and professional qualifications make it hard for Europeans to work outside their home country in the bloc. The EU executive’s Fair Labour Mobility Package — unveiled today — aims to fix that. On today’s show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur dissect the initiative.
Next, NATO allies are debating a tougher response as Russian sabotage and hybrid attacks creep closer to home.
And eight years after former Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker promised to stop Europe changing the clocks twice a year — why are we still doing it?
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