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EU Parliament & Commission briefings are scheduled at selected times on EUR Radio as part of our news and current affairs programming.
European parliament & Commission Spotlight
Key decisions, debates and policy signals shaping Europe — curated, summarised, and voiced by EUR Radio.
The European Parliament & Commission Spotlight is EUR Radio’s editorial series dedicated to the most relevant developments inside the EU institutions.
We follow official sources from the European Parliament and the European Commission, select the most impactful topics, and turn them into clear, short-form audio briefings — designed for listeners who want context, not overload.
From human rights and foreign policy to climate, digital regulation and economic strategy, this spotlight helps you stay informed about Europe’s direction — in just a few minutes.
Content is collected from official publications of the European Parliament and the European Commission.
Only selected items with political, social or strategic relevance are chosen for the spotlight.
Selected topics are transformed into ~5-minute spoken summaries and scheduled on EUR Radio.
Latest EU Briefings
Starting with children’s safety, we’re pleased to announce that new toy safety regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2026. This significant step was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council to better protect our children from harmful chemicals in toys. Under the new rules, any substance identified as hazardous will be banned from toys immediately..
First, the European Union is taking decisive steps to outline its priorities for 2026. In light of the swift and complex challenges we face, there’s an urgent call for unity and ambition. Recently, a pivotal Joint Declaration was signed by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission..
Selected briefings from this spotlight are broadcast on EUR Radio as part of the EU Parliament / Commission News playlist, scheduled throughout the day.
Spotlight Archive
Browse previous briefings and follow how key European policies and decisions evolve over time.
Starting with children’s safety, we’re pleased to announce that new toy safety regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2026..
First, the European Union is taking decisive steps to outline its priorities for 2026..
First, the European Union is taking decisive steps to outline its priorities for 2026..
First, the European Union is taking decisive steps to outline its priorities for 2026..
First, the European Union is taking decisive steps to outline its priorities for 2026..
First, the European Union is taking decisive steps to outline its priorities for 2026..
EU Parliament & Commission briefings are scheduled at selected times on EUR Radio as part of our news and current affairs programming.