Key vocabulary from this episode:
1. Advocate (verb) - To publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.
e.g. She advocated for environmental protection, urging policymakers to take action.
2. Grassroots (adjective) - Relating to or involving ordinary people in a community, organization, etc., rather than professional politicians or people in positions of power.
e.g. Grassroots movements play a vital role in shaping public opinion and influencing policies.
3. Expat (noun) - A person who lives outside their native country, either temporarily or permanently.
e.g. Many expats in Brussels work for international organisations or companies.
4. Proactive (adjective) - Taking action to control a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened.
e.g. The EU took proactive measures to address the economic challenges posed by the pandemic.
5. Stakeholder (noun) - A person, group, or organisation that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business.
e.g. In EU policymaking, it's crucial to involve stakeholders from various sectors to ensure broad representation and support.
6. That’s a wrap (phrase) - A casual expression indicating that something is finished or completed.
e.g. After a long day of negotiations, the EU diplomats concluded, "That's a wrap," signalling the end of the meeting.
Links to Explore
Connect with Kasia on Linkedin, FaceBook, Instagram, or Twitter
Follow the European Parliament’s Sports Group on FaceBook and Twitter
Learn more about EU sport policy on the European Commission’s website
List of intergroups in the European Parliament
Take part in and/or learn more about the Polish Run on their website, on FaceBook or Twitter
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