Welcome to the Bankwatch Podcast by Bankwatch. We are a coalition of 15 environmental organisations from 13 countries in central and eastern Europe that expose the risks of the international finances. We will cover news, updates and in-depth analysis of how public finance impacts the environment, human rights and zero-carbon economy. We bring critical updates from the ground as well. Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen.
Planning Europe's future: Democracy and participation in the next EU budget
This episode explores how the EU’s next long-term budget (the Multiannual Financial Framework - MFF) and the new National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) are being designed, and what these processes mean for democracy, public participation and the green transition.
The discussion between the moderator and guests examines who has influence over key spending and reform priorities at both EU and national levels, whether local authorities, social partners and civil society are genuinely involved in shaping the plans, and how the new framework can better align EU funding with climate, social and economic objectives.
Through perspectives from Poland and the wider EU policy debate, we looked closely at the opportunities and risks of the NRPP process, highlighting the importance of transparency, stakeholder engagement and effective coordination between reforms, investments and public funding.
26 Jun 2026
Can Europe decarbonise without leaving anyone behind? Lessons from France and Poland
This podcast episode explores how France and Poland are grappling with the social challenges of the energy transition as the EU prepares for major climate policy changes.
The discussion examines the links between housing and energy, the risks of energy poverty, and the political tensions around the new EU Emissions Trading System for buildings and road transport (ETS2).
We also reflect on the EU’s new 2040 climate target and the postponement of ETS2, raising concerns about delayed decarbonisation and the urgent need to finalise and adopt the social climate plans in both countries.
With national elections approaching in 2027, our guests discuss the broader reforms and investments needed to meet climate targets while protecting vulnerable households.
29 May 2026
Resilience and renewal: reshaping just transition in Ukraine
In the latest episode, with our guest, Kostiantyn Krynytskyi, head of the energy department at Ecoaction, we discuss how just transition relates to Ukraine’s reconstruction, what the just transition progress is despite the war on Ukraine and how communities came together for transformative projects.
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