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Episode 24: Rate the company

Episode 24: Rate the company

11m 2s

The pressure of ratings: In the second episode of this three-part series we delve into the world of platform company ratings. While some companies appear to offer fair working conditions, deeper inspection often reveals they merely meet the minimum standards. We speak with Tobias Kuttler from Fair Work, who evaluates platforms on fairness, and Giada Gerotto from Creative Words, a translation platform in Italy, to explore the struggles and successes of improving platform work conditions across the EU.

Episode 23: The boss in your pocket

Episode 23: The boss in your pocket

12m 4s

Plaform work with decent working conditions: Is it possible? In the first episode of this three-part series we follow Leonard Müller, a food courier for Lieferando in Berlin, and explore the realities of gig work. With over 30 million platform workers in the EU, this episode uncovers the unpredictable pay and lack of protections that characterize the gig economy. Trade unionist Martin Willems, from Belgium’s ACV-CSC, dives into the labour rights challenges and the ongoing fight for fair regulations across Europe.

Episode 22: digital technologies for health and wellbeing

Episode 22: digital technologies for health and wellbeing

11m 48s

When it comes to health and safety in the workplace, many people think of air quality, noise pollution or lack of exercise. But digital technologies also have a significant influence on this. In this episode, we talk about the opportunities but also the challenges with Natalie Lotzmann and Patricia O'Callaghan, who are responsible for precisely this at the European software giant SAP. And we present the EU-OSHA campaign, which is dedicated to this very topic until 2025. EZA is a proud campaign partner.

Episode 21: before the European elections

Episode 21: before the European elections

11m 42s

This episode is a deep dive into the upcoming European elections and the rise of populism in various member states. Join us as we explore key insights from Austria, Spain, and Denmark, examining political strategies, voter sentiments, and the impact on crucial issues like equality, worker rights, and social well-being. Hear from experts and union representatives of the EZA network as they share their perspectives and predictions for the future direction of Europe.

Episode 20: populist strategies and consequences

Episode 20: populist strategies and consequences

22m 39s

This episode is a shortened interview with Daphne Halikiopoulou, chair in comparative politics at the University of York. She talks about the rise of far-right parties and their strategies in European politics. In the interview Daphne Halikiopoulou explores normalization tactics and the influence of populist rhetoric, alongside the Danish paradox.

Episode 19: Croatia – Skills for transformation

Episode 19: Croatia – Skills for transformation

11m 7s

In the recent past, Croatia has experienced several waves of emigration. Critics claim that the next wave is imminent, triggered by a shortage of skilled labour in richer EU member states and the digital and green transformation that the EU has agreed on. One way to mitigate the potential ripple effect could be to create incentives - in living and working conditions. In this episode, we follow a young entrepreneur who is investing in his education to be prepared for the future.

Episode 18: Right-wing populism and the 2024 EU elections Part 2

Episode 18: Right-wing populism and the 2024 EU elections Part 2

14m 4s

In this two-part programme, we take a look at the upcoming European Parliament elections and the growing influence of right-wing populist and far-right parties.

In the second episode, we talk about the ideological and socio-political attitudes that underpin right-wing populism. We also want to examine the extent to which this could block the work of the EU Parliament and what impact this could have on the future social policy direction of the EU.

Episode 17: Right-wing populism and the 2024 EU elections Part 1

Episode 17: Right-wing populism and the 2024 EU elections Part 1

15m 50s

In this two-part programme, we take a look at the upcoming European Parliament elections and the growing influence of right-wing populist and far-right parties. In the first episode, we ask ourselves what impact right-wing populists have once they are in power. To do this, we travel to Italy and take a closer look at some of the social policy measures of Giorgia Meloni's government.

Episode 16 - Improving the situation of women with disabilites on the labour market

Episode 16 - Improving the situation of women with disabilites on the labour market

13m 30s

In this episode we’ll talk about an issue, that doesn’t get much attention although it affects so many among us. We’ll talk about disability and chronic illness – and especially about women and girls with disability and chronic illness. This group of people is estimated to be the most marginalized group in the labour market and is continuously threatened by poverty and exclusion from society. But: There are eager women and men trying to change this situation to get women and girls into good jobs. And we’re going to show you how they do so.

Episode 15 - Sustainable tourism for sustainable working conditions

Episode 15 - Sustainable tourism for sustainable working conditions

13m 51s

Now in autumn, the main season of tourism in Southern Europe is already over. 2023 was also a season massively marked by climate events: forest fires, drought, heavy rain. These effects were also felt during our visit to Portugal in May. So the future of tourism must become more sustainable. And that is not only good for nature, but also for workers.
A visit to the Algarve in Portugal looks at how sustainable tourism can improve working conditions and which problems this sector is facing.