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Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcast
Discover real stories, tips and opportunities for young people in Europe. Podcast themes: Voting with your life Answer your questions about opportunities Share information on programmes you can join and even play fun games along the way. Stay tuned and catch new episodes every month! Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive…
Episodes
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastDiscovering different career paths through volunteering | Talkative Thursdays 2026
🤔 How can volunteering impact in your professional career? 🎙️ In this episode of Talkative Thursdays, Febe tells us how volunteering let her try out different…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastVolunteering to make a change abroad with the European Solidarity Corps | Talkative Thursdays 2026
If you are looking for ways to go abroad while contributing to a better society and get your travel, accommodation and food expenses covered, this is the…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastEmpowering your community through solidarity and volunteering | Talkative Thursdays 2026
🎙️ Talkative Thursdays is back with episode 2! How can you volunteer in your local community? What actually motivates people to give their time? And where do…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastLearning while volunteering: life experiences can’t be taught in a classroom | Talkative Thursdays 2026
What can volunteering teach you that a classroom can't? In the first episode of Talkative Thursdays 2026, we are joined by Paula, a dedicated volunteer who…
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“I felt like a criminal just trying to be healthy” - Voting with Your Life (Episode 8):
Maria and Sasha moved from Russia to Porto. Sasha couldn’t get healthcare despite suffering from multiple sclerosis; Maria lost her job due to the pandemic…
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It's not just a bad period: the reality of living with endometriosis
Endometriosis is considered to be one of the most painful conditions in the world that affects approximately 1 in 10 menstruators. Yet, it has no cure, no one…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastThere were missile attacks in our town - Voting with Your Life (Episode 7)
Mariana fled Ukraine when the full invasion by Russia started. She first went to Poland, then Montenegro, until she finally relocated to Málaga, Spain. Mariana…
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Voting with Your Life (Episode 6): “Pursuing a better life for our child”
Matt and Brett chose to leave the USA after Trump 2.0 slashed federal agencies and began violating people's constitutional rights. As division in society kept…
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DiscoverEU Explained: Top 5 questions answered by Eurodesk
Thinking about applying for DiscoverEU and travelling across Europe for free? In this Eurodesk on the tracks podcast episode, we answer the five most common…
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“I don’t need to be afraid anymore” - Voting with Your Life (Episode 5):
“Max” is a non-binary (they/them) Chinese refugee in Italy, who fled prosecution from the Communist Party for their political activism. How did they escape?…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcast“They’re bombing Caracas, you should call your family” | Voting with Your Life (Episode 4)
Daniela is a Venezuelan born to a Portuguese family. She was 13 when her family fled Caracas for Madeira, on "vacations", escaping the regime and the crisis…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastYour canon event learning abroad: how to experience Erasmus+ beyond study exchanges | Talkative Thursdays 2025
Welcome to the final episode of Talkative Thursdays for this year’s Time to Move Campaign! This time, we focus on opportunities to learn abroad. Learning…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastVolunteering for real-world impact: much more than a social purpose | Talkative Thursdays 2025
Ready to find a purpose that feels bigger than yourself?In the third episode of the Talkative Thursdays podcast, we dive deep into the world of volunteering…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastMy internship at the European Commission made me viral | Talkative Thursdays 2025
I want an international career, but where do I even start? 🤔If that sounds like you, then you've found the right podcast! In Talkative Thursdays Episode 2…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastParticipating in civil society: a situationship or serious commitment? | Talkative Thursdays 2025
Looking for your next opportunity abroad? 🚅Look no further - the Time to Move: Talkative Thursdays podcast is back! 🎙️This week, we’re joined by Emma, a former…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastEU Elections: The game of votes
🎧 Today we have with us Hanah Lahe, the youngest Member of the Estonian Parliament sharing her incredible journey in politics. 🌟 🔹 What's in the Episode? 🎤…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastEU Elections: Oops, I missed voting!
🗳️ What are the barriers for rural youth when it comes to voting? Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Nicolai Olsen, Vice-Chair for Rural Youth Europe! 🎙️ 💬 Join…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastEU Elections: The voice, the vote, the drama
How does the European Parliament work? 🌟 Today, we're thrilled to welcome Jack Kelly from the Youth Outreach Unit of the European Parliament! 🎙️ 💬 Join us in…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastEU Elections: Catching fire in the polling booth
Today, we're thrilled to welcome Laura Kiviselg, Eurodesk National Coordinator for Estonia! Join us as we delve into the challenges of young people's…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastEU Elections: The Eurovision of politics
The BeEurope podcast is back, with the first 5 episodes dedicated to the 2024 European Elections! 🇪🇺 🎧 To kick off the first episode for 2024, we're thrilled…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastTalkative Thursdays: Green Mobility and DiscoverEU
Welcome to Talkative Thursdays, a 4-episode podcast, part of the Eurodesk’s Time to Move campaign. In today's episode, we will be diving into the world of…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastShould we ban unpaid internships?
Join us in our latest chat with Claudia Pinto from the European Youth Forum. Dive into the world of internships and explore perspectives with us. Episode on…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastTalkative Thursdays: Volunteerism and solidarity
Let's talk about volunteerism! 🌟 🤔 Interested in discovering how to join the European Solidarity Corps and make a difference through volunteering both abroad…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastTalkative Thursdays: Mental health and travelling abroad
🎧 Join us as we discuss the topic of mental health when going abroad to study, volunteer, or do an internship, together with Eric Kota, Eva Reina & Joanna…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastTayfun from Türkiye: Coloured glasses and Lapland
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️Stefanos and Mireia interviewed Tayfun, a young Turkish person and talked about mobility…
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Emma from Sweden: Making friends, baguettes and small actions
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️Mireia interviewed Emma, a young Swedish person and talked not only about mobility…
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Lesley from Luxembourg: Dolphins, whales and emotions
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️ Stefanos and Mireia interviewed Lesley, a young Luxembourgish person and talked not only…
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Kacper from Poland: Be confident, believe and dream
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️ Stefanos and Mireia interviewed Kacper, a young Polish person and talked not only about…
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Polyana from Italy: Grab the chance and make it happen
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️ Mireia interviewed Polyana, a young Italian person and talked not only about the process…
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Alma from Iceland: Where is your heima?
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️ Harry and Mireia interviewed Alma, a young Icelandic person and talked about mobility…
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Bob from Belgium: I wish I had your passport
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙Harry and Mireia interviewed Bob, a young Belgian person and talked not only about mobility…
Eurodesk on the tracks - the podcastMaya from Switzerland: Clueless about life
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️ Vlora and Harry interviewed Maya, a young Swiss person and talked not only about mobility…
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Aleesha and Orla from Ireland: You're not really Irish
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️ Vlora and Harry interviewed Orla and Aleesha, two young Irish and talked not only about…
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Markéta from Czech Republic: Slowing down, living in the present
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️ Vlora and Harry interviewed Markéta, a young person from Czech Republic and talked about…
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José Juan from Spain: Identity, breaking stereotypes and being inclusive
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️ Vlora and Harry interviewed José Juan, a young person from Spain and talked about…
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Brigita from Latvia: Youth exchanges and #LessWaste
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️ Vlora and Harry interviewed Brigita, a young person from Latvia and talked about mobility…
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Andreea from Romania: Fake news and social media reliance
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️ Vlora and Harry interviewed Andreea, a young girl from Romania and talked about mobility…
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Paulius from Lithuania: I do care. Addictions, feeling European and youth participation
What does it mean to be a young European in 2022? In this episode, 🎙️ Vlora and Harry interviewed Paulius, a young guy from Lithuania and talked about alcohol…
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Intro Be Europe - Vlora & Harry
Don't miss Vlora and Harry interviewing young people from all over Europe about their mobility experiences and the hottest topics for their generation! If you…