Can less paperwork get EU workers moving?
Summary
The European Commission unveils a fair labor mobility package to streamline cross-border work, reducing qualification recognition times from 120 to 30 days. Meanwhile, NATO allies debate tougher responses to Russian hybrid attacks after a drone hit a train near the Polish border. The episode also revisits the failed 2018 promise to abolish daylight saving time, noting new studies are underway to finally end the biannual clock changes.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
Daily headlines and guest introduction
EU Fair Labor Mobility Package overview
Digital social security and qualification recognition
Economic benefits and implementation challenges
Russian drone strike near Polish border
NATO response options and Article 5 debate
Ukraine drone threats and EU sanctions difficulties
Preview of State of the Union coverage
History and public opinion on daylight savings
Political deadlock and new study on clock changes
Listener feedback on tap water and e-scooters
Closing remarks and survey request
Mint Mobile sponsorship outro
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