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European Movement Ireland and Konrad- Adenauer- Stiftung (KAS) UK and Ireland hosted 'Artificial Intelligence - How will Europe Innovate?' The event explored the challenges and opportunities ahead for AI innovation, political leadership and the future development of AI across Europe, as the European Union sets out its ambitious agenda to become a global leader in AI. AI EU Innovation The EU AI act, which forms part of this vision, is the world's first act to regulate the use of AI globally. In force since 2024, with some exemptions for high-risk AI until 2027, the EU AI Act will be fully applicable from 2026, coinciding with Ireland's Presidency of the European Council. Given the presence of multinational tech companies, and leading research institutions in the country, Ireland is well positioned to influence how AI is advanced across the bloc into the future. Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on EU Affairs, Barry Ward TD said: "As Europe takes bold steps toward responsible AI innovation, today's discussion underscores the need for political leadership that is both visionary and grounded in our shared values. With Ireland preparing to take on the Presidency of the European Council in 2026, along with our thriving tech sector and academic excellence, we are uniquely placed to help lead this conversation and ensure AI development in Europe is ethical, innovative, and inclusive." Noelle O Connell, CEO European Movement Ireland said; "As the global race continues for leadership in AI, I am delighted to hear the statement from Minister Smyth, welcome Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on EU Affairs Barry Ward TD, and listen to the insights from the expert panel today on AI innovation, as it increasingly shapes all aspects of our daily lives and influences decision making. We are at a pivotal time when trust in institutions is falling, as revealed by EM Ireland's EU Poll 2025, a majority stated (40%) they do not trust any institution and less than one in three (30%) expressed trust in the EU in Ireland. As the EU seeks to be bold in its vision for AI, it must ensure developments in AI work to serve the public good, and do not erode trust into the future." The Minister for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Niamh Smyth TD appeared prior to the discussion with a short video statement. The expert panel was moderated by Noelle O Connell and included Barry Ward TD, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs, Stephanie Anderson, Public Policy Manager, Meta, Dr. Eamonn Cahill, Principal Officer, AI and Digital Regulation Unit, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Kai Zenner of Office and Digital Policy Adviser for MEP Axel Voss. Dr. Canan Atilgan, Konrad- Adenauer- Stiftung (KAS) UK and Ireland said; "The EU aims to become a global leader in AI and has unveiled an ambitious Action Plan - a bold strategy designed not merely to compete, but to lead ethically, with a clear, human-centred vision." Artificial Intelligence - How Will Europe Innovate? brought citizens, businesses, and policymakers together to explore the themes of the future of AI, and the regulation of AI in practice. The hashtag #EMIKAS and the handles @KAS_UKIRL and @emireland were used during the event. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Hvilke muligheter vil et EU-medlemskap gi Norge, som energinasjon, til å påvirke utformingen av EUs energipolitikk? I hvilken grad vil medlemskap endre handlingsrommet vårt i implementeringen av EUs regelverk? Hvilke konsekvenser kan medlemskap få for norsk energipolitikk og kraftpriser? Og hvilke prosesser pågår i EU i dag som kan påvirke det norske kraftmarkedet fremover? Lytt til samtalen mellom:Catherine Banet, professor og avdelingsleder, Energi- og ressursrett, UiOAnne C. Bolle, Vice President EU Affairs, StatkraftJonas Erraia, partner, MenonPaal Frisvold, EU-rådgiver, med lang erfaring fra miljøbevegelsen i BrusselMorten Harper, jurist og politisk rådgiver, Nei til EUAlis Tefre, VP Strategy, Equinor og styremedlem, PF EnergiI episoden lærer du om hvordan EUs energipolitikk formes – og i hvilken grad Norge kan påvirke disse prosessene i dag, sammenlignet med et mulig medlemskap. Hvilke juridiske, politiske og økonomiske konsekvenser det kan ha for Norge å forbli utenfor EU, men fortsatt være tett koblet gjennom EØS.Hvordan kraftpriser, markedsregulering og forsyningssikkerhet henger sammen med Europas energisamarbeid – og hva det betyr for norske husholdninger og industri. Og til slutt: Hva står egentlig på spill i det som kan bli en av stortingsvalgkampens viktigste utenrikspolitiske debatter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister for Defence and Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that the news that UNIFIL troops in Naqoura in Lebanon have again been fired upon by Israel, injuring two soldiers, was "reckless and intimidatory". For more on this Minister of State with responsibility for EU Affairs & Defence, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

Lebanon's health ministry says 558 people have been killed, including 50 children, in Israeli strikes since Monday, which was the deadliest day in Lebanon since the end of the civil war in 1990. Minister of State with responsibility for EU Affairs & Defence, Jennifer Carroll Macneill spoke to Cormac from Brussels.

Jerry spoke to the Minister of State with responsibility for EU affairs and defence, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister of State for EU Affairs and Defence, discusses the future for the Defence Forces.

EinBlick – nachgefragt Podcast mit Interviews und Diskussionsrunden mit Expert:innen des Gesundheitswesens Digitale Revolution und patientenorientierte Lösungen: KI, E-Rezepte und Telepharmazie Fachjournalistin und EinBlick-Redakteurin Mirjam Bauer sprach beim 17. BVDVA-Kongress für diese Folge mit Udo Sonnenberg Geschäftsführer des BVDVA , Natalie Barkei, Director Public Affairs bei DocMorris und Thomas Heil, Vice President Consumer Health bei IQVIA Commercial, über den Kongress, das Cardlink-Verfahren und die Telepharmazie. Udo Sonnenberg ist Geschäftsführer beim Bundesverband Deutscher Versandapotheken BVDVA, daneben ist er als selbstständiger politischer Unternehmensberater tätig. Er ist Inhaber der Beratungsagentur elfnullelf, die sich auf Strategie und politische Kommunikation spezialisiert hat. Natalie Barkei ist Director Public Affairs bei der Online-Apotheke DocMorris. Sie vertritt die Interessen des Unternehmens in politischen und regulatorischen Angelegenheiten auf nationaler und europäischer Ebene. Zuvor war Barkei als Head of EU Affairs für DocMorris tätig. In verschiedenen Funktionen war Barkei beim Digitalverband Bitkom tätig. Weitere berufliche Stationen waren im Deutschen Bundestag sowie im Europäischen Parlament. Thomas Heil ist Vice President Consumer Health bei IQVIA, einem führenden globalen Anbieter von Analytik, Technologielösungen und klinischer Auftragsforschung für Life Science Unternehmen. In dieser Position leitet er den Geschäftsbereich, der sich mit rezeptfreien Produkten beschäftigt, einschließlich OTC-Arzneimittel, Kosmetik, Sachbedarfsartikel, Diagnostika und Nahrungsergänzungsmittel.

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire and Minister of State with responsibility for EU Affairs & Defence

Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for EU Affairs & Defence, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, and Sinn Féin TD & party Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty joined The Last Word as counting for the local and European elections on Monday evening.Click the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the full chat.

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister of State with responsibility for EU Affairs & Defence and Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire

Wojciech Przybylski discusses with the former State Secretary on EU Affairs of Sweden, Lars Danielsson, how there can be a democratic and market-oriented, free liberal Europe without enlargement and how Poland's experiment with reversing illiberal state capture can be a paradigm for other countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Weekly outlook link: https://visegradinsight.eu/navalnys-killing-shows-putin-senses-leeway-as-us-wavers-over-ukraine/

Ahead of the US Presidential Election, a new European Commission, European Parliament and President of the European Council, as well as the potential election of a Labour-led Government in the UK, a panel of experts looks ahead to the 2024 political year in the US, the EU, and the UK respectively. The panel also considers how each jurisdiction's political landscape is likely to impact its place in the world in what is set to be a defining year for international affairs. Speakers at this event will include: Caitríona Perry, Chief Presenter, BBC News Washington Bobby McDonagh, Ambassador of Ireland to the United Kingdom (2009-2013), Columnist for The Irish Times Dylan Casey Marshall, Researcher, EU Affairs, The Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA)

Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, EU enlargement has regained pertinence. With eight candidate countries and two applicant countries, many have noted the need for reforms in how the EU operates before there can be a 37 Member State Union. In her address to the IIEA, Jessika Roswall, Minister for EU Affairs of Sweden, gives a timely survey of the Swedish government's view on the topics of EU enlargement and the future of the EU. About the Speaker: Jessika Roswall is the incumbent Minister of EU Affairs and Nordic Cooperation, having held that role since 2022. She has been a member of the Riksdag (the Swedish Parliament) since 2010. Prior to her current ministerial role, Ms Roswall was Chair of the Moderate Party in Uppsala County. She also served as a member of the advisory councils of the Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise, the Uppsala County Administrative Board, and the Swedish Consumer Agency. Prior to entering politics, Ms Roswall was a practising lawyer for many years.

Peter Burke, Minister of State with responsibility for EU Affairs & Defence

In Brussels there is a growing debate about whether regulations should be introduced that require households to replace a gas boiler with a more efficient solutions. In this episode, Jon Slowe explores the nature of the discussion in Brussels with Mélanie Auvray, Senior EU Affairs Advisor, and Jozefien Vanbecelaere, Head of EU Affairs from the European Heat Pump Association.

Hva er EUs mål for produksjon av hydrogen, og hva er grunnlaget for disse målene? Hvordan er reglene for produksjon av grønt og blått hydrogen definert i EU, og hva er forskjellene mellom disse to typene hydrogen? Hva går reguleringsrammeverket som EU har etablert for hydrogen ut på og hva er Clean Hydrogen Alliance?Lytt til samtalen mellom: Constantine Levoyannis, Head of EU Affairs, Nel HydrogenPaal Frisvold, EU-rådgiver og ambassadør for EUs klimapakt I denne episoden lærer du om alt du trenger å vite om EUs satsning på hydrogen. Episoden er spilt inn på engelsk.Podcastserien EU og oss er et samarbeid med Paal Frisvold om hva EU-samarbeidet betyr for Norge. Serien er produsert med støtte fra Stiftelsen Fritt Ord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her address to the IIEA, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee outlines her work on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) and the putting in place of integrated prevention measures. As a key priority for the EU and the Council of Europe, the Minister discusses DSGBV in the context of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of Europe and examine the role played by Ireland in tackling this issue at a multilateral level. About the Speaker: Helen McEntee TD is the Minister for Justice. She was appointed to this role in June 2020. Helen was elected to Dáil Éireann in a By-Election in March 2013, and re-elected in the February 2016 general election. Deputy McEntee was appointed by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD to be Minister for Mental Health and Older People at the Department of Health in May 2016 as part of the new Partnership Government. In June 2017, as part of a government reshuffle by newly appointed Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, Minister McEntee was promoted to the position of Minister of State for EU Affairs.

                                  Ambassador André Haspels talks about why you should "Savor unique experiences"; the benefits of "Being modest" why you should "Make others look good" and more. Hosted by Siebe Van Der Zee About André Haspels André Haspels is the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States based in Washington, D.C.. Haspels grew up in Uithoorn in the province of Noord-Holland. His father was a flower trader who imported flowers from all over the word, including ferns from Florida. Since he was a young boy, Haspels has always seen flowers, and that's how he learned about agriculture and trade. Haspels studied politics at the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam. In 1987, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he served in many capacities. In 1997, he became head of the Political Department at the embassy in South Africa (Pretoria), where he was involved in the cooperation between the two nations, among others in the setup of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He later served as ambassador in Vietnam and South Africa and most recently as director general of political affairs in the Hague. Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1987 and followed its diplomatic service training program. Held the following posts: 1988 – 1990     Policy officer, Political and Economic Affairs Section at the embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Writing political reports, maintaining contacts, focus on economy and trade. 1990 – 1992     Press secretary to Minister for European Affairs Piet Dankert, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague 1992 – 1994     Seconded National Expert (SNE) at the European Commission in Brussels, DG 23 (business policy/SMEs). Preparing and implementing partnership programmes for European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on cooperation within the EU and with SMEs in non-member states (e.g. EuroMed partnership). 1994 – 1996     Secondment to the office of the Committee on International Policy/European Affairs at the House of Representatives. Responsible for setting up a monitoring system for new Committee proposals and promoting knowledge and understanding within the Permanent Committee on EU Affairs. 1997 – 2000     Head of the Political Affairs Section at the embassy in Pretoria, South Africa. Responsible for drawing up political reports, maintaining networks and coordinating political partnership programmes (e.g. democratisation projects, Truth and Reconciliation Commission).        2000 – 2005     Head of the External Affairs Division of the European Integration Department (DIE), Ministry of Foreign Affairs. EU external relations (enlargement, association agreements, European development cooperation). Also involved in 2004 Dutch EU Presidency in an implementing role (preparing events, including a ministerial meeting). 2005 – 2008     Ambassador in Hanoi, Vietnam. Bilateral ties between Vietnam and the Netherlands, and embassy management. 2008 – 2009     Director of the Sub‑Saharan Africa Department. Bilateral Africa policy (on politics, security, development cooperation and economic affairs), setting the department's course. 2009 – 2011     Deputy Director-General for International Cooperation (Plv-DGIS). Setting the Directorate-General's course, policy adviser to the Minister for Development Cooperation, deputy member of the Ministry's Senior Management Board. Jointly responsible for staff-related and financial matters within the Directorate-General. 2011 – 2014     Ambassador in Pretoria, South Africa. Bilateral ties between South Africa and the Netherlands (also accredited to Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana). 2014 – 2016     Deputy Director-General for Political Affairs (Plv-DGPZ), helping set the Directorate-General's course, policy adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, deputy member of the Ministry's Senior Management Board. 2016-2019  Director-General for Political Affairs (DGPZ), setting the Directorate-General's course, policy adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, member of the Ministry's Senior Management Board. 2019-present   Ambassador in the United States of America. Bilateral ties between the United States and the Netherlands.   Episode Notes Set achievable goals 07:56 Be modest 10:57 Make others look good ("make them shine") 13:48 Give people trust and space 15:31 Be accountable to yourself and to others 19:11 The circle of close family is highly important 23:34 “Never stop learning” 27:39 Try to enjoy 30:53 Savor unique experiences 35:11 Know yourself 40:23

More than 1.7 million people have fled Ukraine so far, and the United Nations expects more than 4 million others will leave the country and need protection and assistance in the coming months. Those fleeing to neighboring countries, mostly women and children, have been met with an impressive voluntary and government mobilization to answer immediate needs. Similarly, European Union (EU) policymakers are organizing an unprecedented response, unanimously approving the first-ever activation of the Temporary Protection Directive that will provide immediate protection and rights, reduce pressures on national asylum systems, and enhance responsibility sharing. Questions remain, however, about how the directive will work in practice and how quickly it will be rolled out, in particular as European asylum agencies and migration authorities face a range of operational issues for the first time. They will need to set up a new process to register people, but also organize which agencies (including EU ones) and which funding mechanisms will be tapped to ensure adequate reception and emergency assistance. In the medium term, populations fleeing Ukraine will need access to affordable housing, education, the labor market, and health care. How can European countries with tight housing markets and overburdened health-care systems, yet simultaneously pressing labor shortages, plan for the more medium- and long-term needs of those displaced by the war? And how can Ukrainian diasporas be mobilized effectively in the response without being overburdened with untenable demands? This MPI Europe webinar features expert views from the European Commission's Asylum Unit Head Esther Pozo-Vera, Alexander Sorel from the European Union Agency for Asylum, Sophie Magennis from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation for EU Affairs, and MPI Europe's Hanne Beirens and Jasmijn Slootjes. They offered information and key facts on the implementation of the Temporary Protection Directive, prospects for the integration of displaced populations, and lessons from the 2015-2016 refugee crisis that could apply in the current context.

In this 5th episode of the ‘On The Move' series Teodora Serafimova, Research Associate at the Transport Area of the Florence School of Regulation, speaks with Mitra Qurban, Director for Public Policy and EU Affairs at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL), the world's largest logistics company. DHL Group recently announced plans to accelerate the pace of its decarbonisation to achieve climate-neutral logistics by the year 2030. In the episode, Mitra elaborates on the concrete measures DPDHL is implementing to reduce the footprint of its operations in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal. How does the company ensure that its operations, which are being outsourced to third-party providers, meet minimal environmental quality standards? What are the main challenges to establishing a common framework for the harmonised measurement of transport and logistics-related greenhouse gas emissions? Does the Commission's ReFuelEU Aviation proposal suffice to scale up the production of zero-emission sustainable aviation fuels and place aviation on a path to climate neutrality? What are the main obstacles to moving goods away from road transport onto cleaner modes like railways and boosting the share of sustainable multimodal transport in Europe? How can the upcoming revision of the Combined Transport Directive help overcome these? Tune in to their conversation and get the answers to these questions! Read the main conclusions of the 8th Florence Intermodal Forum on the Greening of European Cargo Operations here: https://cadmus.eui.eu/handle/1814/72264

In December, 2019, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the European Green Deal, the EU's ambitious plan to lead the world on climate action and make Europe carbon neutral by 2050. The record heat waves and destructive wildfires that hit Greece and other countries in the Mediterranean have only highlighted the need for action among experts and policymakers. Constantine Levoyannis joins The Greek Current to discuss the recent policy paper he co-authored for ELIAMEP, which looks at the European Green Deal, the security risks posed by climate change in Greece, and highlights how the region can play a leading role in transforming European energy policy through investments in renewables. Constantine Levoyannis is a researcher for the project “Winds of Change” at ELIAMEP, the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, and is the Head of EU Affairs at Nel Hydrogen. Read the latest ELIAMEP policy brief by Constantine Levoyannis and Ioannis Grigoriadis here: Winds of change in the Eastern Mediterranean: Between hydrocarbons and renewable energy geopolitics 

Slovenia assumed the Presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 July 2021, the third in the ‘GPS' Trio Presidency that commenced with Germany in June 2020 and Portugal in January 2021. In his webinar address, Minister Logar discusses the priorities of the Slovenian Presidency, which focus on reinforcing EU resilience to current and future health threats and on the effective implementation of the Next Generation EU fund and national recovery and resilience plans. It will also prioritise the importance of rule of law in the EU, and underscore the importance of the Western Balkans region in terms of EU engagement and enlargement. About the Speaker: Minister Logar is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia and has served in the role since 2020. Before this, he was a member of the Slovenian National Assembly as a member of the Slovenian Democratic Party where he headed a commission of inquiry into abuses in the Slovenian banking system. He was also Chairman of the parliamentary Public Oversight Committee as well as a member of the Finance, EU Affairs and Foreign Policy Committees. He has also served as Minister Plenipotentiary for OECD Relations in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2013-2014, as Director of the Slovenian Government Communication Office and he was the spokesperson of Slovenia's EU Council Presidency in 2008. Before joining the Slovenian Government Office for European Affairs he was an advisor in the European Parliament and worked for SKB Banka. He holds a BA from the University of Ljubljana, a Master's from Nova Univerza, and a PhD in Sociology from the School of Advanced Social Studies.

In this episode, Dow's Director of EU Affairs, Dennis Kredler, is joined by Plastic Europe's Director of External Affairs, David Carroll, to discuss the EU's Green Deal and what it means for the plastics industry. Dennis and David discuss the content and ambitions of the Green Deal, the opportunities and challenges it presents for the plastic industry and what actions organisations such as Dow are taking to ensure they meet the Green Deal's goal of circularity and climate neutrality by 2050.

How will COVID-19 impact EU Trade Policy in the long-term? Why has the EU-Mercosur trade agreement taken over two decades to be finalized? What current challenges will shape the future of the EU? These are some of the themes discussed in our conversation with Cecilia Malmström. She has served as MEP, Minister of EU Affairs, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, and EU Commissioner for Trade. She is currently lecturing at Gothenburg University and is a fellow at Washington's Peterson Institute. Check out Cecilia's bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecilia_Malmstr%C3%B6m

On this Europe Day, Amanda and Harry talk about current events in the European Union. Hans Dahlgren, Sweden's Minister of EU Affairs, joins the conversation and shares his opinion on some of the challenges the EU is facing. This includes everything from EU cohesion and migration to climate change.  

On 12 November 2020, the European Commission launched its first ever LGBTIQ Equality Strategy. While the strategy was published against the backdrop of overall increasing public support for LGBTIQ equality in the EU, it paradoxically also follows a recent increase in instances of discrimination, as well as substantial curtailments of LGBTIQ rights in some Member States. In this online discussion, Minister Byrne addresses Ireland's position on the new EU strategy and consider how Ireland's policies on LGBTIQ rights inform its global role. Director O'Flaherty offers analysis of the challenges facing LGBTIQ equality at European level and the work of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights on this issue. This event is part of our Global Europe project, supported by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs. About the Speaker: Thomas Byrne TD assumed the role of Minister of State for EU Affairs in July 2020. He has been a TD for the Meath East constituency since 2016. Minister Byrne is a qualified solicitor. Prior to his appointment as Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, Michael O'Flaherty was Established Professor of Human Rights Law and Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway. He has also served as Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Member of the UN Human Rights Committee.

Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar has threatened to directly target Turkish troops if Ankara doesn’t cease its support for the UN-backed Government of National Accord. Turkey responded by saying that Haftar and his troops will be considered “legitimate targets” if they attack Turkish troops in the area. After a ceasefire deal in October to end the Libyan conflict, could this upend a shaky peace? Also, we talk about the new free trade deal between the UK and Turkey. Guests Ahmed Sewehli Political Analyst Murat Aslan Researcher at SETA Atilla Bastirmaci Deputy Director General for EU Affairs at Turkey's Trade Ministry Chris Gaunt Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey

The UK’s first post-Brexit free trade agreement with Turkey has been hailed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as ‘the most important trade deal’ since Ankara signed a customs union deal with the EU in 1995. With the trade deal covering $24 billion dollars, what is exactly included in the deal and how will the two sides benefit? Guests Atilla Bastirmaci Deputy Director General for EU Affairs at Turkey's Trade Ministry Chris Gaunt Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey

In her address to the IIEA, Minister Linde explores Sweden's experience of the COVID-19 pandemic including the unique features of its response in the wider European context. She considers the distinct implications of the crisis for gender equality issues and the particular impact that virus containment measures have had on women. At a global level, Minister Linde reflects on Sweden's pioneering efforts to implement a feminist foreign policy – the first of its kind – as a vehicle for sustainable development, security and peace. About the Speaker: Ann Linde became Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden in September 2019. Her previous roles in Government include Minister for Foreign Trade with responsibility for Nordic affairs (2019), and Minster for EU Affairs and Trade (2016-18). A member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, Minster Linde also served as Head of the International Unit of the Party of European Socialists between 2013 and 2014.

Fredrik Erixon talks to Anna Stellinger, the Deputy Director General at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise responsible for International and EU Affairs. They discuss trade and border issues European businesses have come across during this pandemic – what has and...

An interview with Nickolaas Baeckelmans, vice president EU Affairs at ExxonMobil: "one of Europe's largest suppliers of oil & gas." In the episode we discuss the future of oil and gas companies. Is there one? If so, what would their role be in a future energy system?

Former EU trade commissioner and member of the Swedish Liberals party Cecilia Malmström joins GMF’s Rachel Tausendfreund this week to discuss Europe’s response to the pandemic and its economic future as the coronavirus crisis weighs heavily on all aspects of society. From an initial rush by countries to seal borders and ban exports, back to “better behavior” and cross-border cooperation, the EU response to the pandemic has had no shortage of ups and downs. Now with another economic crisis now looming over a continent that was hard hit in 2008, Malmström discusses what could happen next as EU leaders debate how to deal with an impending recession. Plus a look at how the global trade landscape will change as a result. Malmström, who also served as European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Sweden’s Minister of EU Affairs, also discusses her country’s different approach to navigating the pandemic and what life in Sweden is like now.

Italy has been among the countries most seriously affected by the spread of COVID-19 with the health and economic implications continuing to reverberate. A further consequence of the outbreak has been a sense among many Italians that the EU has not offered sufficient solidarity to Italy. Former Prime Minister of Italy, Enrico Letta, discusses his proposals for closer European co-operation in addressing the impact of the pandemic and discuss the economic, political and social impacts of the pandemic in Italy. This event is part of our Future of the EU27 Project, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. About the Speaker: Dr Enrico Letta was Prime Minister of Italy from April 2013 to February 2014. He previously served as Minister for EU Affairs and Minister for Industry, Commerce. Dr Letta was a Member of the Italian Parliament from 2001 to 2004 and from 2006 to 2015 and of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2006. He graduated in International Law at the University of Pisa and obtained a PhD in EU Law at the School for Advanced Studies of Pisa. Recorded on the 17th of April 2020

Grant Gallacher, back on the booze now and feeling like his old self again, is joined as always by amazing American anchor Katie Anderson and one man house band Phil Micallef for Episode Nine of Making Europe Grant's Again! They're joined by very special guests  Shon Brodurr - our Belligerent Bostonian correspondent, joining us to describe life as an ambiguous half Jew here in the Czech Republic, David Světlík - our EU Affairs correspondent, here to clear up just what the hell the EU are trying to do to our precious memes, and finally, returning once again, Mitch Leffler - our Education Correspondent, here to fill us in on the thirty five genders... number eighteen will amaze you! All this, as well as your usual breakdown of just what the hell has been happening the last two weeks.  Enjoy! Get in touch with the show, suggest topics or just say hi: makingeuropegrantsagain@gmail.com

The strategic environment in Asia is changing. New US priorities, an active China, and India's rise have contributed to new bilateral and multilateral partnerships taking shape. Current developments in Asia have global implications and will also affect Europe. How does the EU and individual member states approach India strategically? And is Europe a factor in Indian strategic thinking? Speakers: Constantino Xavier, Fellow, Foreign Policy, Brookings India Shada Islam, Friends of Europe Hans Dahlgren, State Secretary for International and EU Affairs to Prime Minister Stefan Löfven Henrik Chetan Aspengren, The Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) This panel was part of the event 'Almedalen: Why India is Important to Europe' and was organized in cooperation with SASNET, Lund University and Six Year Plan.

Previously in Europe, US Steel. This week we discuss the Italian election results, as well as the Armenian presidential election and some of the goings-on in Catalonian government. We also talk about some internal EU stuff, Czech protests and a possible Slovakian snap election. Following up from last week Hugh and Ciarán have been interviewed by Conversations with Europe blog so do check it out. Also, Ciarán was on the wholesome hoodlum podcast discussing comedy, Europe, anarchism and a whole lot of other stuff. If you're interested we have a Facebook group. Search for "Previously in Europe" on Facebook to join the discussion and post things you think we should cover. We now have a website that you can find here! Feel free to send us an email at PreviouslyInEurope@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @PrevInEurope If you can please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and if you can't do that tell a friend, this stuff really helps us out

B'nai B'rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin is joined by Director of European Union Affairs Benjamin Nägele to discuss the recent passage of an EU resolution on anti-Semitism. Nägele also recounts last year's bombings in Brussels as a citizen living in the city and what the EU is doing to combat terrorism.

B'nai B'rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin speaks with B'nai B'rith Director of European Union Affairs Benjamin Nägele.

Anders Marvik, Vice-President for EU Affairs at Statoil, on the need for significant investment increases to reach climate goals.

Sophia Besch talks to Ian Bond and Agata Gostyńska-Jakubowska about the Bratislava summit, President Jean-Claude Juncker's State of the European Union address and defence union proposals.