Fabio is back to co-hosting with Bill. In this episode we're discussing the finishing line for the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, as well as the push by Brussels to age-gate social media platforms.

October 23, 2025

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Fabio is back to co-hosting with Bill. In this episode we're discussing the finishing line for the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, as well as the push by Brussels to age-gate social media platforms.
October 23, 2025
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The ConsEUmer Podcast is a weekly program that covers the news & politics of the European Union and its member states.

Produced by the Consumer Choice Center, we focus on consumer issues such as free trade, science-based policy-making, product safety, and privacy — but we won't shy away from commentary on the day to day of the European Union's institutions.

Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with policy-makers and experts, hosted by our Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz.

The ConsEUmer Podcast is a weekly program that covers the news &amp; politics of the European Union and its member states.
Produced by the Consumer Choice Center, we focus on consumer issues such as free trade, science-based policy-making, product safety, and privacy &mdash; but we won't shy away from commentary on the day to day of the European Union's institutions.
Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with policy-makers and experts, hosted by our Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz.

The ConsEUmer Podcast

The ConsEUmer Podcast is a weekly program that covers the news &amp; politics of the European Union and its member states.
Produced by the Consumer Choice Center, we focus on consumer issues such as free trade, science-based policy-making, product safety, and privacy &mdash; but we won't shy away from commentary on the day to day of the European Union's institutions.
Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with policy-makers and experts, hosted by our Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz.

EP187: Mercosur finals & Social media ban for kids? (co-hosted w/ Fabio Fernandes)

Fabio Fernandes joins us on the ConsEUmer podcast this week to discuss a Politico article about Italian "gastronationalism". 

The full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/how-the-italian-right-is-weaponizing-food/

January 8, 2026

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Fabio Fernandes joins us on the ConsEUmer podcast this week to discuss a Politico article about Italian "gastronationalism".&nbsp;
The full article: <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/how-the-italian-right-is-weaponizing-food/">https://www.politico.eu/article/how-the-italian-right-is-weaponizing-food/</a>
January 8, 2026
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EP192: Italian food politics (w/ Fabio Fernandes)

CCC UK Country Associate Mike Salem is joining us this week to discuss the UK budget and its implication for consumers. 

December 4, 2025

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CCC UK Country Associate Mike Salem is joining us this week to discuss the UK budget and its implication for consumers.&nbsp;
December 4, 2025
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EP191: UK budget meltdown (w/ Mike Salem)

In this week's episode:
Foodflation in France shows the difficulties of sustainable food production
Can the French government ban Shein?
The COP/FCTC conference is kicking off soon, Michael Landl joins us to explain

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November 13, 2025

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In this week's episode:
<ul>
<li>Foodflation in France shows the difficulties of sustainable food production</li>
<li>Can the French government ban Shein?</li>
<li>The COP/FCTC conference is kicking off soon, Michael Landl joins us to explain</li>
</ul>
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November 13, 2025
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EP187: Mercosur finals & Social media ban for kids? (co-hosted w/ Fabio Fernandes)

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