Monica Pinna
Europeans' Stories
Hunting microplastics: French scientists sound the alarm on plastic pollution
We eat, breathe and drink them, but there is still much we don’t know. We’re talking about microplastics. They’re dangerous for the environment and for our health. They can absorb toxic substances and easily make their way into the food chain. What is the European Union doing about it?
Europeans' Stories
European dockworkers demand halt to arms shipments to Israel
Israel says its Gaza offensive is self-defence, but dissent is spreading. In June, French dockworkers blocked a shipment of arms components bound for Israel, rousing support across Europe. In the Italian port of Genoa, dockworkers — long opposed to arms exports — joined the protest.
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Europeans' Stories
From lithium to rare earths: Europe’s strategy to power its future energy
Europe is investing in local mining to reduce its reliance on imports and power its green and digital transformation. I went to the Czech Republic, to one of the EU’s 47 strategic projects, aimed at boosting raw materials to reduce import dependence.
Europeans' Stories
Screen addiction in Europe: How do we protect minors?
The dangers of screen time for children and adolescents are becoming widely recognized and an increasing number of EU countries are imposing smartphone bans in schools. But are we doing enough in Europe to protect young people from screen addiction?
Europeans' Stories
Should irregular migrants be deported to return hubs outside the EU?
Europe has proposed a controversial draft regulation on EU returns that presents return hubs outside the EU as innovative measures to reduce irregular migration. Does externalising the management of illegal migrants comply with EU human rights standards?
Europeans' Stories
Bridge to Sicily: strategic project or waste of resources for Europe?
Construction of the bridge across the Strait of Messina will start this year, assures the Italian government. This mammoth undertaking that aims to link the island of Sicily to the region of Calabria is one of the most expensive and controversial infrastructure projects worldwide.
Europeans' Stories
Is the EU going to lower the levels of mercury allowed in tuna?
French NGO Bloom warns against a “health scandal of vast proportions” over mercury levels in tinned tuna. Their inquiry, published in October, echoed all over the world. Is it going to prompt a change in European legislation?
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Renewable energy speculation brewing a storm in Sardinia
The windswept Italian island is a prime location for harvesting the energy of the future. But residents fear poor planning of wind farms and unregulated speculation will turn their homeland into a European Wild West for renewables.
Euronews Witness
The hidden faces of Paris 2024
Paris is the undisputed star of the Olympics 2024. France aims to stage the most sustainable Games in history, while setting a new model for future editions. Can these ambitions be realised and at what cost? Monica Pinna went to Paris to shed light on the grey areas of this global sporting event.
Euronews Witness
Will the far-right win big in the EU elections? A focus on Germany and Portugal
The far right is growing throughout Europe and appears poised to upset the political balance in the upcoming European elections. Who votes for it and why? Witness Reporter Monica Pinna went to Germany and Portugal to hear from leaders and supporters of AfD and Chega.
Euronews Witness
Can Germany be neutral when it comes to the Gaza war?
Germany is divided over the war in Gaza amid an increase in reports of hate crimes against German Jews and members of the Arab community. How are the authorities responding? Euronews Correspondent Monica Pinna investigates for Euronews Witness.
Euronews Witness
The simmering migrant crisis at the French-Italian border
What happens at Italy’s western door to northern Europe when migration crises put EU external borders under pressure? Monica Pinna went to Ventimiglia, at the French-Italian border, to take the pulse of this historic migrant runway.
Euronews Witness
The inside story onboard a rescue ship on a deadly migration route
In this episode of Witness, Euronews reporter Monica Pinna joins an NGO rescue crew whose mission is to save migrants’ lives in the Mediterranean Sea. This immersive report takes you behind the scenes of a rescue operation.
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