{"id":63963,"date":"2026-11-09T06:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T06:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/listenagain.org\/?p=63963"},"modified":"2026-11-09T11:04:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T11:04:36","slug":"making-europe-make-sense-what-really-happens-in-brussels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/listenagain.org\/?p=63963","title":{"rendered":"Making Europe Make Sense: What Really Happens in Brussels?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this episode Emma Farrell talks to Irish MEP Barry Andrews to cut through the jargon and explain how the EU really works. From, who holds the power, to how decisions are made, Barry breaks down the workings of the European Parliament in a refreshingly clear and accessible way.<\/p>\n

With his ability to make complex processes easy to understand, Barry offers a straightforward look at what goes on beyond the headlines \u2014 and why it matters. If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens in Brussels, this episode is a great place to start.<\/p>\n

About the series\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What does the EU actually mean for us here in Ireland? As Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU, we cut through the jargon and explore the people, stories and everyday issues behind the European Union \u2014 making sense of how Europe connects with our lives, our work and our future.<\/p>\n

Hosted and produced by Emma Farrell. Post production from Paul Loughran.\u00a0 All interviews are available under \u2018Communicating Europe\u2019 wherever you get your podcasts. This series is supported by Communicating Europe, a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Initiative.<\/p>\n

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In this episode Emma Farrell talks to Irish MEP Barry Andrews to cut through the jargon and explain how the EU really works. From, who holds the power, to how decisions are made, Barry breaks down the workings of the European Parliament in a refreshingly clear and accessible way. With his ability to make complex […]<\/p>\n

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Podcast: Play in new window<\/a> | Download<\/a> (Duration: 26:01 — 59.6MB)<\/p>

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