True or False
Unscripted
Run Time
12 x 10'
Year of Production
2022
Producer
RTBF
Production Company
RTBF
Distributor
RTBF
Genre
Pitch
Four experienced journalistic experts from RTBF unpack received ideas about Europe in a relaxed way combined with a fresh and dynamic graphic and editing style, inspired by Pop Art colours. The subjects come either from statements, from preconceived ideas, from the consequences of a European law, from an idea for a future regulation or implementation of a project.
Videos
Europe: Are People Paid to Do Nothing?
The first question to ask is how much does a Member of the European Parliament earn. Salary, benefits, taxes, we examine the pay in Europe, including the "extras". But is this money justified? What does a Member of the European Parliament really do? A typical week can be busy, between meetings in parliament, in committees, preparation, discussions ...
moreThe first question to ask is how much does a Member of the European Parliament earn. Salary, benefits, taxes, we examine the pay in Europe, including the "extras". But is this money justified? What does a Member of the European Parliament really do? A typical week can be busy, between meetings in parliament, in committees, preparation, discussions with journalists, ... And all of this can quickly add up to 50-60 hours per week!
lessExpanding the European Union... Aren't we already too much?
Europe: 'The More, the Merrier,' Right? Enforcing sanctions against a dictatorship? Difficult. Deciding to send European forces into a third country? Never succeeded. There are numerous issues that spark lengthy debates with no resolution or result in European decisions lacking impact. Making decisions among 27 European states, as diverse as ...
moreEurope: 'The More, the Merrier,' Right? Enforcing sanctions against a dictatorship? Difficult. Deciding to send European forces into a third country? Never succeeded. There are numerous issues that spark lengthy debates with no resolution or result in European decisions lacking impact. Making decisions among 27 European states, as diverse as Portugal and Poland, is often cumbersome.
lessDoes Europe Let Migrants Die at Sea?
To say that Europe does nothing to help migrants is a bit misleading. According to its own figures, the Union has saved over 543,600 lives since 2015. Indeed, the EU deploys several operations in the Mediterranean with ships aimed at rescuing migrants in distress. These operations are managed by Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.