For our fourth and final episode, we are in the heart of Brussels, in the institution that represents all European citizens. We had the opportunity to interview two Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in their offices in the Parliament. We met Ms Saskia Bricmont from the Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance and Marc Tarabella from the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats. First, listen to Mr Tarabella explain the aim of the Deforestation-Free Products Regulation and why such legislative intervention is necessary from the European consumers' side. Then it is up to Ms Bricmont to clarify how the human and social rights of producers on the other side of the world will be preserved and hopefully improved. A wonderful call to action for all young activists around the world will conclude our podcast adventure!

CREDITS:

Special thanks to Ms Bricmont, Mr Tarabella and their staff for their availability, interest in our project and willingness to answer our questions. Mr Tarabella was interviewed on the 30th of May 2022 by Eva and Erica. Ms Bricmont was interviewed on the 20th of June 2022 by Carlos.

Podcast realised within the framework of the Young Fair Trade Advocates, organised by the Fair Trade Advocacy Office with the support of the EU-WISE Young Citizens Project (ERASMUS+). Special thanks to Didier Reynaud, Charlotte Vernier and Paola Plaku who helped and supported us along the way.

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Sounds:

In the Jingle: Amazonia Jungle Ambience - Birds and other Animal Sound effects by Ambient Sound Library

In the episode:

In the forest - Ambient Acoustic Guitar Instrumental Background Music For Videos: Music by Oleksii Kaplunsky from Pixabay.

Office Ambience, Footsteps Hallway: Sound Effects from Pixabay.

Picture: European Parliament (Brussels), Image by Fabian Holtappels from Pixabay.