Isabel Marques da Silva
@isabeldasilva.bsky.social
Senior European Affairs Journalist, Brussels
🎬 👏 #EUDECODED bids farewell. Mission accomplished! A wonderful year of deciphering #EU #policies has come to a close, with 47 episodes explaining the ins and outs, the pros and cons, of proposals that affect the lives of 450 million people in the EU. Thank you so much to all participants!😃
👉 Angelika Niebler, chair of the Del. for Relations with India at the EP: "We know that #India and #Russia have a long-standing relationship, and I don't think they can simply cut ties overnight. It's important for the #EU to express our concerns, but also try to understand their perspective".
EU and India seek closer relations in shadow of Russia
The European Commission has proposed a new EU-India Strategic Agenda, for the bloc to develop ties in trade and security with the world's most populous democracy. However, India's enduring alliance wi...
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📍#EU DECODED TONIGHT: The European Commission has proposed a new #EU-#India Strategic Agenda, for the bloc to develop ties in #trade and #security, despita the contry's alliance with #Russia. ❗With MEP Angelika Niebler, chair of the Delegation for Relations with India and reporter Jorge Liboreiro.
👉 MEP Lynn Boylan: "I think the #EU should recognize the State of #Palestine, but for me the main priority must be to end the #killings". 👉 MEP Hildegarde Bentele: "We must ensure that this new State of #Palestine recognizes #Israel right to #exist".
Can the EU overcome divergence over sanctions against Israel?
The President of the European Commission proposed punitive measures against Israel for the first time, due to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. However, Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged t...
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📍#EUDECODED TONIGHT: Can the #EU overcome divergence over #sanctions against #Israel, due to the worsening #humanitarian situation in #Gaza? 📍 Guests: MEPs Hildegarde Bentele (Germany, EPP) and Lynn Boylan (Ireland/The Left) and my colleague Maïa de La Baume
👉 #EU-#Mercosur Partnership Agreement will eliminate or significantly reduce #trade #tariffs, creating new opportunities for 780 million consumers and representing 25% of world trade. 👉However, #farmers, #environmentalists, some members of the European Parliament and member states oppose it.
Will the EU-Mercosur partnership get off the ground?
The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement foresees creation of the world's largest free trade zone. It took 25 years to reach an agreement that is now on the table for ratification. However, the process t...
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📍#EU DECODED 16/9: #EU-#Mercosur Partnership Agreement foresees the creation of the world's largest free #trade zone. The process is being challenged by several sectors, notabely #farmers and a few #member #states. 🎬 Guests: Karel Lanoo, chief executive of CEPS, and my colleague Peggy Corlin.
🎨A new #museum for #Brussels: A glimpse through colossal glass walls reveals a landmark creation for #contemporary and #modern #art in the Belgian capital.
Kanal and Centre Pompidou unite to give Brussels an iconic art museum
A 90-year-old modernist building in Brussels, which once housed the Citroën garage and car showroom, is being renovated to become the Belgian capital's first museum of contemporary and modern art. Eur...
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👉 "There is no effort for adaptation of #agriculture nor an adaptation of #forestry policy, nor #territorial #cohesion. We are spending and promising to spend billions on #defence industries that will not actually protect the European population", says Catarina Martins, (The Left, Portugal).
Is the EU failing to prevent forest fires?
This year's expected to be one of the most destructive wildfire seasons on record in Europe. While the EU has strengthened its response through the bloc's Civil Protection Mechanism, many argue that m...
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📍#EU DECODED on 9/9: we explain the response to #wildfires through the #EU's Civil Protection Mechanism and looks into the need of more #investment and policies directed towards #prevention. 🎬 Our guests are MEP Catarina Martins (The Left, Portugal) and my colleague Alice Tidey.
My story about the festival celebrating solidarity and that wants to highlight how this community spirit is the answer to gaining a new reputation and get economic opportunities to rise from the ashes of a former industrial center.
Culture on the streets of Molenbeek with an eye on the ECOC2030
Molenfest2025 is a multidisciplinary festival celebrating Molenbeek's diverse community. It's part of the Brussels neighbourhood's drive to change its image, that's often associated with violent crime, as it bids to become the European Capital of Culture in 2030 (ECOC2030).
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👉#EUDECODED: Looks into the #Media #Freedom Act, the first-ever EU regulation related to the press. 👉 I think it is time for the Commission to show its determination and, if necessary, to initiate proceeding against the most recalcitrant government", said Julie Majerczak, Reporters Without Borders.
Can the EU implement its new press freedom law?
Press freedom is a fundamental pillar of democracy, but it has been declining in several EU member states. Since August, governments have to fully implement the Media Freedom Act, but some are resisti...
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👉 #EUDECODED looks into the EU-US #trade deal on goods, but the #digital regulation became a friction point. 👉Niclas Poitiers, Bruegel: "The real question is how can we build a #digital single #market that would allow EU #companies to scale to the same extent that Google and Apple did in the past".
Can the EU economy withstand the trade deal with the US?
"It was the best possible deal," the European Commission said of the tariff agreement reached between the US and the EU, with the vast majority of the bloc's exports now attracting 15% in customs duti...
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#EUDECODED looks ito the #EU Code of #Conduct on general-purpose #AI 📍"It is important for the EU to maintain a #leadership, but that has to be tied to a strong #safety framework that promotes fundamental #rights", said Laura Lázaro Cabrera, advisor from the Center for Democracy and Technology.
Will regulation make the EU the most trusted power in AI?
Ensuring AI respects fundamental laws and values and is safe for citizens was the EU's goal when it passed the AI Act. To help implement this legislation from next year, the EU created a voluntary Cod...
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👉#EUDECODED: "Our fertiliser producers have already lost a lot because of #Russia. There is at least 3 million tons of idle capacity, compared to the 8 million tons that the #EU exported to other countries," said Latvian MEP Inese Vaidere (EPP), who steered the proposal through the Parliament.
Will EU fertiliser tariffs hit Russia's coffers?
To reduce its economic dependence on Russia, the EU has imposed higher tariffs on fertilisers and agricultural products. The aim is to reduce Russian revenue, but it could impact on food prices in the...
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🎬 ON EURONEWS AIR/WEBSITE 22/7! 🌽 #EUDECODED explains why the #EU decided to impose higher #tariffs to fertilizers and some agricultural products from #Russia and what can be the impacts for #farmers 👩🌾Guests: Latvian MEP Inese Vaider (EPP), rapporteur on the decision, my colleague Gerardo Fortuna.
🚀 The main focus of the new #EU #Space Act is #launchers and #satellites, which are important for activities as diverse as #communications, #navigation, #meteorology. 🛰️"When we're looking into what is coming, we understand that it is not enough," admitted European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius.
Can the EU jet itself into the space race?
A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in the space sector is the goal of the new legislati...
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🎬 ON EURONEWS AIR/WEBSITE 7/7! 🛰️ #EUDECODED explains the context for the new #Space Act,to boost #competitiveness in the sector, but there are also #security and #defence concerns 🚀The main guest is Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space
🐶 #EUDECODED this week: What can be achieved with a regulation that will aplly to the 44% of #EU households that have a dog or a cat as #pet. 🐱 "It is now the responsibility of the European Commission to implement a system that guarantees interoperability and real traceability" said MEP Tilly Metz.
Will new animal welfare law curb illegal trade?
The EU has created its first law on the welfare of dogs and cats to be applied across the bloc, targeting illegal trade and harmful practices. A regulation that was long overdue, considering that 44% ...
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🛫 #EUDECODED this week: new rules proposed by the #EU Ministers of #Transport on flight passenger rights. 🛫 Agustin Reyna, DG at the European Consumer Organisation said that the new rules were intended to "give airlines more flexibility" but contradicted rulings of the Court of Justice of the EU.
Is it possible to balance the interests of air passengers and airlines?
The legal reform of air passenger rights in the EU is causing controversy. The changes to the regulations introduce new measures, such as allowing airlines to charge for hand luggage. This episode exp...
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🎬 ON EURONEWS AIR/WEBSITE 24/6! 🌏 #EUDECODED details the legal reform of air #passenger #rights in the #EU 👉 Some #consumer rights are strengthened, but some changes could cost passengers more #money 👉 Guests: Agustín Reyna, DG at European Consumer Organisation and Gregoire Lory from Euronews.
🫗 #EUDECODED: The European #Water Resilience Strategy aims to reduce water #pollution, prevent waste and make water accessible to all. 🫗 "Everyone knows the #emergency we are in the #EU and the #investments needed in the sector", said Hildegard Bentele, chair of the MEP Water Group.
Will a new strategy improve European water management?
One third of the EU is affected by water scarcity and with water pollution and high demand for water, more investment and innovation is needed. We look at the pros and cons of the proposals in the new...
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👉Além da #Migração, também analisámos os 40 anos da adesão de #Portugal à então CEE, precussora da #UniãoEuropeia.
Politica de migração da UE: humana ou extrema?
Esta semana, debatemos a politica de migração da UE e os desafios de Portugal, nos 40 anos da assinatura do tratado de adesão, com testemunho do antigo presidente da Comissão Europeia, J.M. Durão Barr...
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🎬 ON EURONEWS AIR/WEBSITE 17/6! 🌏 #EUDECODED explains the new European #Water Resilience Strategy 👉 1/3 of the #EU is affected by water #scarcity and with water #pollution and high demand for water, more #investment and #innovation is needed. 👉 With MEP Hildegard Bentele (EPP, Germany)
🪖 The #EU is planning to borrow €150 billion on the financial markets for its new lending instrument Security Action for Europe (SAFE). 🪖 Check this and other important informations about what is now a priority sector for the 27 members states and its allies.
Is debt justified to increase defence investments?
First it was vaccines, then gas and now the EU will make joint purchases of defence equipment. This latest emergency is due to Russia’s war in Ukraine and the prospect of less investment by the US in ...
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🎬 ON EURONEWS AIR/WEBSITE TODAY! 🌏 #EUDECODED explains the plans to boost #defence. 👉Is the new #financial instrument #SAFE (Security Action for Europe), worth 150bn euros, up to the challenge? 👉 Guests are MEP Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (Renew Europe, Germany)and my collegue Alice Tidey.
👩🌾 In the 2021-2027 #EU #budget, the #CommonAgriculturePolicy received €386 billion, about a third of the total budget. For the next, the Commission advocates merging the #CAP with the #CohesionFund, which is used for regional development, and #farmers are resisting the idea.
Can Europe make ecological farming competitive?
Last year farmers' protested against red tape pinned to EU funding, and their demonstrations yielded results. The European Commission has been simplifying farmers' environmental obligations, but how w...
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🎬 ON EURONEWS AIR/WEBSITE TODAY! 🌏 #EUDECODED explains the reform on #agriculture, with the @ec.europa.eu simplifying #farmers' #environmental obligations. 👉But how will it reform #CAP in the #EU #budget? 👉 Sarah Martin (Client Earth), Patrick Pagani (Copa-Cogeca) and Gerardo Fortuna (Euronews)
