Euphoria Episode 4: A Federal EU?
Jan 7, 2022
The podcast dives into the lively debate on a federal Europe, discussing the pros and cons of increased EU powers, national sovereignty, and military cooperation. The hosts humorously compare Italian and Irish Christmas cakes, revealing unexpected culinary preferences. They reflect on the significance of cultural diversity in universities, highlighting the enriching experience of interacting with international students. Additionally, the conversation touches on language dynamics within the EU, pondering English's future and the quirky idea of adopting Esperanto.
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Christmas Food Traditions Compared
- Francesco describes Italian Christmas meals centring on fish, pasta and panettone rather than turkey.
- Alistair contrasts with an Irish turkey dinner and mentions cranberry or lingonberry jam as classic accompaniments.
Puddings Versus Panettone
- Francesco says he'd trade panettone to try a traditional British Christmas pudding.
- Alistair explains pudding is a dense, steamed fruitcake often aged with brandy.
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