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Dr Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive and Chief Economist of the European Policy Centre, analyses what US President Donald Trump's latest pivot on tariffs means for the European Union and Chinese relations.

Trump, Tariffs, and The Future of Transatlantic Trade The US is scheduled to announce another round of wide-ranging tariffs, including on the EU, on Wednesday, 2 April. This edition of IIEA Insights takes place the following day and assesses the measures and their likely impact on Ireland, the EU, and the transatlantic economy. Panellists also discuss the sectoral impact of the announced tariffs and what retaliatory measures the EU and others have already taken or might take in the following days and weeks. Joining the discussion are: Tom McDonnell, Co-Director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute; Allie Renison, an Associate Director at consultancy firm SEC Newgate UK; and Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive and Chief Economist at the European Policy Centre.

Merz plant das Super-Kanzleramt: Der voraussichtlich nächste Kanzler will einen Nationalen Sicherheitsrat schaffen - und damit auch deutlich mehr außenpolitische Macht bei sich konzentrieren. Wie das aussehen kann, worüber CDU und SPD noch uneins sind und welche Köpfe für den Rat infrage kommen, bespricht Gordon Repinski mit Hans von der Burchard. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview dazu: Dr. Christian Mölling, Senior Advisor beim European Policy Centre über den Nutzen eines Nationalen Sicherheitsrates und was dieser bewirken kann und was nicht. Grundrisse statt Grundlinien: SPD und AfD streiten im Bundestag weiter darum, wer welchen Fraktionssaal bekommt. Jetzt könnte die Alternative dabei den Kürzeren ziehen bzw. kleineren Saal erhalten. Pauline von Pezold mit einem Update. Das Berlin Playbook als Podcast gibt es morgens um 5 Uhr. Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team bringen euch jeden Morgen auf den neuesten Stand in Sachen Politik — kompakt, europäisch, hintergründig. Und für alle Hauptstadt-Profis: Unser Berlin Playbook-Newsletter liefert jeden Morgen die wichtigsten Themen und Einordnungen. Hier gibt es alle Informationen und das kostenlose Playbook-Abo. Mehr von Berlin Playbook-Host und Executive Editor von POLITICO in Deutschland, Gordon Repinski, gibt es auch hier:   Instagram: @gordon.repinski | X: @GordonRepinski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussion Highlights:Europe's preparedness—or lack thereof—for the second Trump presidency.Challenges to EU strategic autonomy and transatlantic relations.The role of defense contracts and energy dependencies in shaping Europe's policies.The EU's internal struggles: technocracy vs. democracy and stalled institutional reforms.Enlargement opportunities in the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe as a pathway to rejuvenating the EU's geopolitical clout.Balancing hope and trepidation in the face of rising global instability.Dr. Rosa Balfour is the director of Carnegie Europe, specializing in European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy. Her current research examines the interplay between domestic politics and Europe's global role.Dr. Balfour has an extensive publication record, including books, research articles, and opinion pieces in international media outlets such as the Washington Post, the Financial Times, The Guardian, and El País. Her work often addresses European politics and international relations, focusing on regions like the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans, as well as topics like EU enlargement and democracy support.In addition to her role at Carnegie Europe, Dr. Balfour serves as an advisor to Women in International Security Brussels (WIIS-Brussels) and is an associate fellow at LSE IDEAS. She is also an honorary patron of the University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and was appointed to the Scientific Advisory Council of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs in 2024.Prior to joining Carnegie Europe, Dr. Balfour was a senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and directed the Europe in the World program at the European Policy Centre in Brussels. She has also conducted research in Rome and London. Her academic credentials include an MA in history from Cambridge University, and both an MSc in European Studies and a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Dr. Balfour was a 2018/19 Europe's Futures Fellow of the IWM and ERSTE Foundation.Find Rosa on Bluesky or X Ivan Vejvoda is Head of the Europe's Futures program at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna) implemented in partnership with ERSTE Foundation. The program is dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and the generation of ideas addressing pivotal challenges confronting Europe and the European Union: nexus of borders and migration, deterioration in rule of law and democracy and European Union's enlargement prospects.The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna) is an institute of advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences. Founded as a place of encounter in 1982 by a young Polish philosopher, Krzysztof Michalski, and two German colleagues in neutral Austria, its initial mission was to create a meeting place for dissenting thinkers of Eastern Europe and prominent scholars from the West.Since then it has promoted intellectual exchange across disciplines, between academia and society, and among regions that now embrace the Global South and North. The IWM is an independent and non-partisan institution, and proudly so. All of our fellows, visiting and permanent, pursue their own research in an environment designed to enrich their work and to render it more accessible within and beyond academia.For further information about the Institute:https://www.iwm.at/

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, host Ivan Vejvoda welcomes Nicole Koenig, Head of Policy at the Munich Security Conference, to discuss the evolving landscape of European security. Against the backdrop of the Russo-Ukrainian War and other global crises, they explore how the European Union has responded to these challenges with initiatives that include joint defense spending, the inclusion of Finland and Sweden in NATO, and the establishment of a European Defense Union. Koenig highlights the complexities of fostering deeper EU-NATO cooperation and overcoming political, legal, and financial barriers to a more integrated defense framework.Recorded just before Donald Trump's victory, they discuss the U.S. presidential election and it's impacts on European security policy. The conversation explores the necessity for Europe to take on a greater share of its defense responsibilities. Koenig underscores the strategic importance of unity in defense and the push for a more coherent security policy. Additionally, they touch on the geopolitical imperative of EU enlargement, particularly in light of the Russo-Ukrainian War and the broader European neighborhood's security dynamics.Finally, Koenig offers insights into her role at the Munich Security Conference, providing a preview of the key themes likely to shape the agenda, including transatlantic relations, regional conflicts, and emerging threats like AI and climate security. She emphasizes the importance of fostering dialogue to address these multifaceted challenges.Nicole Koenig is Head of Policy at the Munich Security Conference, where she oversees the development of the conference's strategic agenda and policy initiatives. She has extensive experience in EU foreign and security policy, particularly in the area of Franco-German cooperation. Prior to joining the MSC, she served as Deputy Director of the Jacques Delors Centre at the Hertie School in Berlin, where she focused on European integration and security issues. Koenig has held research positions at several prominent think tanks, including the Centre for European Policy Studies and the European Policy Centre, and has published widely on topics related to EU defense, NATO, and transatlantic relations. She frequently provides analysis for European and international media. She was a 2019/20 Europe's Futures Fellow of the IWM and ERSTE Foundation.For more on Nicole Koenig and her work, visit https://securityconference.org/en/about-us/chairman-team/dr-nicole-koenig/You can follow her X account under @Nic_KoenigAn overview of the Munich Security Conference 2024 is at https://securityconference.org/en/msc-2024/ Ivan Vejvoda is Head of the Europe's Futures program at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna) implemented in partnership with ERSTE Foundation. The program is dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and the generation of ideas addressing pivotal challenges confronting Europe and the European Union: nexus of borders and migration, deterioration in rule of law and democracy and European Union's enlargement prospects.The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna) is an institute of advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences. Founded as a place of encounter in 1982 by a young Polish philosopher, Krzysztof Michalski, and two German colleagues in neutral Austria, its initial mission was to create a meeting place for dissenting thinkers of Eastern Europe and prominent scholars from the West.Since then it has promoted intellectual exchange across disciplines, between academia and society, and among regions that now embrace the Global South and North. The IWM is an independent and non-partisan institution, and proudly so. All of our fellows, visiting and permanent, pursue their own research in an environment designed to enrich their work and to render it more accessible within and beyond academia.For further information about the Institute:https://www.iwm.at/

Last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen chose Lithuania's former Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius as the EU's first defence commissioner.The EU does not have strong army and is not responsible for each member state's armed forces. Yet, defence has become a crucial issue in Europe, especially since Russia's war in Ukraine highlighted the bloc's weak and fragmented defence industry.Will the position of defence Commissioner be powerful and independent enough to achieve an EU defence alliance and boost Europe's military capabilities? How can the EU catch up with military powers like the US and China?Today Radio Schuman answers these questions with Maria Martisiute, a defence expert at the Brussels-based European Policy Centre think tank.Also, the General Affairs Council is meeting today, where EU ministers are set to prepare for the upcoming summit: has the agenda been drafted? Diplomats share their insights with us.On a lighter note, would you consume less alcohol if a label showing the calories was attached to the bottle?Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by Zacharia Vigneron and music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NATO's Military Committee met in Prague on Friday and Saturday to discuss stepping up NATO's support package for Ukraine, after Russia warned NATO that a strike with Western-made missiles would be considered an act of war.Among other security issues, Allies discussed the establishment of the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) and launching the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Centre (JATEC) as part of NATO's support package to Ukraine.Despite the urgent need for the West to provide Ukraine with ammunition, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned NATO just before the Prague meeting that allowing Ukraine to use longer-range Western missiles to strike inside Russia would be considered an act of war.Meanwhile, as the situation in Ukraine unfolds, the realities of war and the need for a strong defence remain at the centre of domestic discussions.To get an insight into the situation on the ground, host Evi Kiorri spoke to Lev Zinchenko, Programme Assistant in the Europe in the World Programme at the European Policy Centre.[Edited by Daniel Eck]

Will there be a Mélenchon-isation in France; How deeply embedded are pro-Russian narratives in the DNA of the far-right? What will the outcomes of France's election mean for Central Europe?  Wojciech Przybylski spoke with Isabelle Lasserre – the Diplomatic Correspondent of Le Figaro and Paul Taylor –Freelance columnist for The Guardian and a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre about these questions and more. Click this link to subscribe and attend similar events: https://visegradinsight.eu/membership-levels/

In his address to the IIEA, former President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, discusses current global developments and how these relate to the European challenges of our time. In Mr Van Rompuy's opinion, these challenges include democracy, leadership, strategic autonomy, deindustrialisation, immigration, and potential institutional changes. In his remarks, he also discusses growing individualisation within the European Union and how this affects our societies and politics. About the Speaker: Herman Van Rompuy was the first full-time President of the European Council, a position he held from December 2009 until November 2014. At the time of his election, he was serving as the Prime Minister of Belgium. A former economist at the National Bank of Belgium, Herman Van Rompuy began his political career in 1973 as national vice-president of the youth movement of the Flemish Christian Democrats (CD&V). He served in the Belgian Parliament and in the Belgian Government in multiple positions. Having retired from politics, Mr Van Rompuy served as the President of the European Policy Centre (2015-2022) and is currently the President of the Administrative Council of the College of Europe.

Thema: Was bleibt von der Amtszeit der EU-Kommission?

Thema: Was bleibt von der Amtszeit der EU-Kommission?

Ahead of June's European Parliament elections, radical right parties are gaining ground across the continent.Rosa Balfour, director of Carnegie Europe, and Stefan Lehne, senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, unpack the causes of this trend and reflect on how it could shape the EU's political future.Carnegie Europe is grateful to the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their support of this work.[00:00:00] Intro, [00:01:28] Why the Rise of the Radical Right Matters, [00:11:18] Why the Radical Right Is on the Rise, [00:19:46] How the Radical Right Can Be Contained.Rosa Balfour, September 12, 2023, “Ursula von der Leyen's Three Tiers of Challenges,” Carnegie Europe.Rosa Balfour, February 9, 2023, “The EU Must Reconcile Geopolitics and Democracy,” Carnegie Europe.Rosa Balfour, September 29, 2022, “How a Far-Right Victory in Italy Might Ripple Through the EU,” Carnegie Europe.Rosa Balfour, September 20, 2022, “A Meloni-led government need not spell disaster for Italy's institutions,” Financial Times.Rosa Balfour, March 1, 2022, “Russia through the European prism: populism, politics, and the Russian war on Ukraine,” Encompass Europe.Rosa Balfour et al., 2016. “Europe's Troublemakers – The populist challenge to foreign policy,” European Policy Centre.Stefan Lehne et al., January 18, 2024, “Judy Asks: Can the Far Right in Europe Be Contained?”, Carnegie Europe.Stefan Lehne, October 18, 2022, “The EU and the Creative and Destructive Impact of Crises,” Carnegie Europe.Stefan Lehne, February 8, 2022, “Europe is Struggling, Thirty Years After the Maastricht Treaty,” Carnegie Europe.Stefan Lehne, October 15, 2019, “Could an Illiberal Europe Work?”, Institute for Human Sciences.

We talk to Helena Hahn policy analyst on migration and asylum at the European Policy Centre.

In this 11th episode of WeBER2.0 podcast, a special edition of European Talks focusing on the EU integration of the Western Balkans, host Miloš Đinđić, Programme Manager of the European Policy Centre, Belgrade, and WeBER Lead Researcher, welcomes a distinguished guest, Professor Kalypso Nicolaïdis. Professor Nicolaïdis is the Chair of Global Affairs at the EUI School of Transnational Governance in Florence, and her contributions to the field of International Relations and European integration are remarkable. During this engaging conversation, Professor Nicolaïdis shares her extensive insights into various aspects of European integration, global affairs, and democratic theory. With her wealth of knowledge in these domains, she explores the relevance of citizens' consultations and the role they play in WeBER's initiatives. The Democratic Odyssey, a groundbreaking project, serves as a blueprint for our discussion, offering valuable insights into the future of citizen engagement in the Western Balkans. Join us in this enlightening conversation as we delve into the exciting realm of democratic participation and its potential to shape the future of the Western Balkan region. We are delighted to have Professor Nicolaïdis on board for this inspiring episode. Visit her website for more information: www.kalypsonicolaidis.com *** www.par-monitor.org

This week, Euractiv's Beyond the Byline podcast takes a look at the division sweeping across the EU amid mixed signals from officials on the Israel-Hamas war.EU leaders held a virtual conference on Tuesday (17 October) to decide their common stance regarding the conflict that has exploded between Israel and Hamas in recent days. The talks came in the wake of criticism that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen overstepped her remit with her unequivocal support for Israel.We asked Ricardo Borges de Castro, Associate Director and Head of Europe in the World Programme at the European Policy Centre, and Georgi Gotev, Euractiv's Senior Editor, if the tone is changing - and what hope there is for a diplomatic solution to the war.

Der Großbritannien-Kenner Fabian Zuleeg vom European Policy Centre geht davon aus, dass sich Großbritannien in den kommenden Jahren immer mehr von der Europäischen Union distanzieren wird – selbst wenn das der Wirtschaft im Land schadet. Schon jetzt ist der Wunsch nach politischer Eigenständigkeit und einer Abkehr von einer gemeinsamen Linie beispielsweise in der Klimapolitik erkennbar. Und außenpolitisch orientiert man sich noch mehr als früher in die USA. Hören Sie hier Teil 1. Folgen Sie Carsten Roemheld auf LinkedIn. Disclaimer: Wertentwicklungen in der Vergangenheit sind keine Garantie für zukünftige Erträge und Ergebnisse. Der Wert von Anteilen kann schwanken und wird nicht garantiert. Anleger werden darauf hingewiesen, dass insbesondere Fonds, die in Schwellenländern anlegen, mit höheren Risiken behaftet sein können. Die dargestellten Standpunkte spiegeln die Einschätzung des Herausgebers wider und können sich ohne Mitteilung darüber ändern. Daten und Informationsquellen wurden als verlässlich eingestuft, jedoch nicht von unabhängiger Stelle überprüft. Eine detaillierte Beschreibung der mit den jeweiligen Fonds verbundenen Risiken finden Sie in den entsprechenden Fondsprospekten. Fidelity übernimmt keine Haftung für direkte oder indirekte Schäden und Verluste. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.fidelity.de. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shocking numbers of babies and children who die, or who are in need of care, coupled with the rising number of undiagnosed older adults puts a significant burden from RSV on health systems. The risk of severe RSV illness can be mitigated and thus there is an urgency for increasing awareness of the impact of RSV.Listen to Colin Russell, ESWI Board Member and Professor of Applied Evolutionary Biology, Elizabeth Kuiper, Head of the Social Europe and Well-being programme at the European Policy Centre and George Valiotis, Executive Director of the European Health Management Association expertly untangle the economic and societal impact of acute respiratory viruses with a focus on RSV. They cover everything from air pollution, deep-rooted health inequalities, need for data and surveillance, immunisation programmes, health management to the newly established EU Health Union

Nach der Parlamentswahl in Griechenland gibt es einen strahlenden Sieger: den amtierenden Ministerpräsidenten Mitsotakis mit seiner liberal-konservativen Nea Dimokratia. Er hat 41 Prozent geholt. Aber Mitsotakis will einen zweiten Wahlgang. Warum, darüber sprechen wir mit unserem Griechenland-Korrespondenten Jörg Seisselberg. Und wir fragen, wie es den Griechinnen und Griechen geht. Die Wirtschaftsdaten sehen gut aus: Im vergangenen Jahr ist das Bruttoinlandsprodukt um fast 6 Prozent gewachsen, im Jahr davor waren es 8 Prozent. Ist die Schuldenkrise nach zwölf Jahren also bewältigt? Dazu der EU-Experte Janis Emmanouilidis vom European Policy Centre, einer gemeinnützigen Denkfabrik mit Sitz in Brüssel.

A um ano das eleições europeias, o Velho Continente vive mergulhado numa guerra e numa espiral de inflação que exigem respostas das sociedades e das elites políticas. As tensões demográficas, das migrações ou dos regionalismos espreitam também a agenda de um espaço social e económico que tem afirmado o clima e o digital como pilares estratégicos. Como responder a todos estes desafios? A Europa precisa de rever a sua arquitetura institucional? Como aproximar os cidadãos do seu próprio Continente? As respostas de Ricardo Borges de Castro, diretor associado e chefe do programa «Europa no Mundo» do European Policy Centre e de Madalena Meyer Resende, professora no Departamento de Estudos Políticos da Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas – NOVA FCSH. Uma conversa moderada pelo jornalista José Pedro Frazão.

In the wake of Xi Jinping's trip to Moscow to meet Vladimir Putin, Allan and Darren ask – are we in a new Cold War? Is the concept a useful frame for understanding international affairs? We thank Walter Colnaghi for research and audio editing and Rory Stenning for composing our theme music. Relevant links “Dr Heather Smith to become National President of the Australian Institute of International Affairs”, AIIA Press release, 17 November 2022: https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/news-item/dr-heather-smith-to-become-national-president-of-the-australian-institute-of-international-affairs/ George Orwell, “You and the atom bomb”, 1945: https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/you-and-the-atom-bomb/ Aaron Friedberg, “Why didn't the United States become a Garrison State” (article): https://www.jstor.org/stable/2539189 Aaron Friedberg, In the shadow of the Garrison State (book): https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691048901/in-the-shadow-of-the-garrison-state   “ChinaTalk: Stephen Kotkin on China” (podcast), 23 March 2023: https://www.lawfareblog.com/chinatalk-stephen-kotkin-china George Kennan, “The long telegram” (1946): https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu/coldwar/documents/episode-1/kennan.htm “Speech by President von der Leyen on EU-China relations to the Mercator Institute for China Studies and the European Policy Centre”, 30 March 2023: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_23_2063 John Lewis Gaddis, The Long Peace (book): https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-long-peace-9780195043358?cc=au&lang=en& Odd Arne Westad, The Global Cold War (book): https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/global-cold-war/75870878657DC67E0BC70FA7D2388494 Darren Lim and John Ikenberry, “China and the logic of illiberal hegemony”, Security Studies (temporary free download): https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/HGZEHMIG6URDFUCTYCCN/full?target=10.1080/09636412.2023.2178963 Darren Lim and John Ikenberry, “China and the logic of illiberal hegemony”, Ungated paper: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4244377 John Lewis Gaddis, George F Kennan: An American Life (book): https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/john-lewis-gaddis Norah Jones (Wikipedia page): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norah_Jones

David Somekh of the EHFF and Caroline interviewed Laura Rayner, who is a policy analyst at the European Policy Centre in Brussels. Laura is currently working on the Wellbeing Economy Policy Lab, which is a crosscutting work programme to analyse how the EU can develop and implement policies leading to a more equitable, socially inclusive and regenerative economy. The Lab's objectives are to help build a political consensus for a wellbeing economy, and to formulate wellbeing-oriented policy recommendations through multi-disciplinary dialogues and analyses.

Negotiations over the weekend have secured a 60-day extension to last year's Black Sea grain deal that allows Ukraine to export wheat and cereals to global markets. The extension comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and the west. Russian President Vladimir Putin has seen a mix of good and bad news in recent days, from welcoming one of his closet partners, Chinese President Xi Jinping, to being hit with an international arrest warrant from the ICC. Speaking after their meeting in Moscow, President Putin and Xi reiterated his long time support for Russia, and his ideas to bring peace to Ukraine. Meanwhile the Kremlin says that on Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which saw heavy fighting last year before falling to the Russian military. Moscow also recently warned NATO that it will destroy fighter aircraft given to Ukraine. Slovakia and Poland recently announced they would be sending fighter jets to Ukraine, in a bid to shore its air defences. Last week, A Russian plane brought down a US drone in the black sea, in the first direct confrontation between Russia and America since the conflict began last year. Guests: Manas Chawla CEO at London Politica Amanda Paul Senior Policy Analyst at European Policy Centre

With growing uncertainty about the regional power balance in Nagorno-Karabakh, we analyse the concerns that another conflict could erupt. For nearly 30 years, the confrontation over landlocked Nagorno-Karabakh persisted through numerous rounds of negotiations and a massive regional arms build-up between Azerbaijan and Armenia. In 2020, Azerbaijan launched an offensive using its modernised armed forces, overwhelming the Armenian defences and reclaiming the occupied territories as well as key parts of Karabakh itself. The agreement at the end of the conflict led to the introduction of a Russian peacekeeping force and proposals for new transport corridors to open up the region. The war of 2020 also unsettled the region's geopolitical balance, with Russia further weakened by the ongoing Ukraine war, and Turkey and Iran taking a stronger interest in the South Caucasus. Western countries are belatedly stepping up their engagement. What are the prospects of finding a peaceful solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute and avoiding ethnic cleansing of the region? Host Neil Melvin sits down with Laurence Broers from Conciliation Resources and Amanda Paul from the European Policy Centre to answer this very question. Tune in now!

Helena Hahn, who specialises in migration, with the European Policy Centre

On this episode of Democracy Sausage, regular UK-based guests Elizabeth Ames and Sophia Gaston join Mark Kenny to discuss the British government's leadership chaos and the ongoing Brexit fallout.Is the elevation of Rishi Sunak to the prime ministership the end of the Conservative Party's leadership turmoil? What impact might this instability have at the next national election? And what will a new prime minister mean for the United Kingdom's relationships with Europe and beyond? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Chair of the Menzies Australia Institute at King's College London Elizabeth Ames and Head of Foreign Policy and UK Resilience at Policy Exchange Sophia Gaston join Professor Mark Kenny to discuss the recent upheaval in British politics.Sophia Gaston is Head of Foreign Policy and UK Resilience at Policy Exchange, one of the United Kingdom's leading think tanks. She is also a Research Fellow at the Institute for Global Affairs at the London School of Economics and Political Science and an Academic Fellow at the European Policy Centre in Brussels.Elizabeth Ames is the Chief Operating Officer of Atalanta, a mission-driven firm with a focus on advancing women's leadership worldwide. She is the Chair of the Menzies Australia Institute at King's College London and a Director of the Britain-Australia Society.Mark Kenny is a Professor at ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the university after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group.This podcast is produced in partnership with The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thema: Rechtsruck in Italien

In her third State of the Union Address on 14 September 2022, President von der Leyen will set out the EU's response to the political, economic, social and energy-related consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and set out the Union's policy priorities for the coming year. To mark this speech, the European Commission Representation in Ireland, the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland and the IIEA hosts a live-stream of the address, followed by a hybrid panel discussion with EU experts analysing President von der Leyen's address. About the Speakers: Senator Alice-Mary Higgins is an independent senator in Seanad Éireann where she leads the Civil Engagement Group and serves on the Committees for Environment and Climate Action, Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, and on Disability Matters. She was policy coordinator at the National Women's Council of Ireland, member of the Executive of the European Women's Lobby in Brussels, and worked for the Older and Bolder alliance, Trócaire and Comhlámh NGOs on homecare, climate change, peace-building, and anti-racism issues. Brigid Laffan is Emerita Professor of political science, focusing on European integration. She has recently concluding her mandate as Director of the Robert Schuman Centre at the European University Institute (EUI). Before this, she was Professor of European Politics, Vice-President of UCD and Principal of the College of Human Sciences from 2004-2011. Professor John O'Brennan is Jean Monnet Chair in European Integration and Director of the Maynooth Centre for European and Eurasian Studies at Maynooth University. He is an internationally recognised expert on EU Enlargement policy, post-accession processes, ­­­­­­and the EU in the Western Balkans. David O'Sullivan is the IIEA Director General and Chair of the European Policy Centre's (EPC) Governing Board. He is also a former Secretary-General (2000-2005) and Director-General of DG Trade (2005-2010) of the European Commission. In a distinguished public service career over 30 years, he most recently served as the Ambassador of the EU to the United States (2014-2019). Before this, he was Chief Operating Officer in the European External Action Service (EEAS) and was responsible for establishing the EU's diplomatic service. Since his retirement from the public sector, he currently serves as a Senior Counsellor with Steptoe & Johnson LLP. The discussion was moderated by Dearbhail McDonald, journalist, author, and broadcaster.

On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Elizabeth Ames and Sophia Gaston join Mark Kenny and Marija Taflaga to unpack the Conservative Party's leadership spill and the legacy of Boris Johnson.What will Boris Johnson's political legacy be and how might it shape the future of the United Kingdom? How will the current economic crisis influence the policies and priorities of Britain's Conservative Party into the future? And what qualities will voters look for in a new leader - more ‘pizzazz' or just competence? Britain-based pod regulars Elizabeth Ames and Sophia Gaston join Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga to discuss these questions and more on this episode of Democracy Sausage.Elizabeth Ames is the Chief Operating Officer of Atalanta, a mission-driven firm with a focus on advancing women's leadership worldwide. She is the Chair of the Menzies Australia Institute at King's College London and a Director of the Britain-Australia Society.Sophia Gaston is Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, an independent think tank focusing on advancing knowledge and debate around Britain's international affairs. She is also a Research Fellow in the Institute for Global Affairs at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and an Academic Fellow at the European Policy Centre in Brussels.Marija Taflaga is the Director of ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Lecturer at ANU School of Politics and International Relations.Mark Kenny is a Professor at ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the university after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Canberra Times.Full show notes at policyforum.net. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group.This podcast is produced in partnership with The Australian National University. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Helle Bank Jorgensen about her new book Stewards of the Future: A Guide for Competent Boards. This is the subject of the next Take on Board Book Club - a relaxed Zoom conversation with adult drinks and casual conversation for just 12 people on the 26th July at 7pm Eastern Australian Time. Early bird tickets available until 28th June.Helle is the CEO and Chair of Competent Boards and a Board member of the Danish Canadian Chamber of Commerce.She has a long list of previous boards including Chair of the Canadian Chapter of the UN Global Compact, Finance and Audit Committee for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance and board of the European Policy Centre.Helle is an internationally recognized expert on sustainable business practices, with a 30-year record of turning environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks into innovative and profitable business opportunities.In 2021 she was chosen by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as an Expert for Corporate Governance, Leadership, and Emerging Multinationals.And, as I mentioned in the introduction, Helle is the author of the newly published book "Stewards of The Future: A Guide for Competent Boards."From this episode: Buy Stewards of the Future – Dymocks, Booktopia, Amazon.com.au FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATIONCompetent Boards - online environment, social, governance (ESG) and Climate education programs for board directors and senior business professionals.Helle Bank Jorgensen on linkedIn You might want to:Join the Take on Board Book Club, 26th July at 7pm Eastern Australian Time - Stewards of the Future, by Helle Bank JorgensenJoin the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me

Georg Riekeles er assisterende direktør i tenketanken European Policy Centre i Brussel. Han diskuterer Norges rolle i energiomstillingen samen med Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal, konserndirektør i Statkraft, med ansvar for vind- og solkraft i Europa og nye forretningsområder. Fra Deichman i Bjørvika. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine marks a turning point for the EU.  As escalation mounts, Europe is sucked into its worst crisis since the Second World War, the world is watching its response. We look back at how the EU has been buffeted by multiple crises that have sharpened existing debates and disagreements between member-states. The Union was built on ‘shared values' – but what if the disagreement is about those ‘values' themselves? Is the ‘Gospel According to Monnet' still valid or are there new drivers that will shape the future of the EU? Is the economic division between north and south, and east and west overwhelming the centripetal forces? Or, can the center hold on the strength of values? Are the grumblings and the rumblings around CAI a manifestation of a Europe divided in its approach? Are Europeans heading for Non-Alignment 2.0? Can they balance their American allies with China? Will the bureaucracy in Brussels be able to rebuff Pax Sinica? This audio features a message from Zbigniew Rau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, PolandPanelistAnže Logar, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Slovenia Augusto Santos Silva, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Portugal Bogdan Aurescu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Romania Milena Lazarevic, Programme Director and Co-founder, European Policy Centre, Serbia Moderator Garima Mohan, Fellow, Asia Program, German Marshall Fund, United StatesThe Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community. Every year, global leaders in policy, business, media and civil society are hosted in New Delhi to discuss cooperation on a wide range of pertinent international policy matters.The conference is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs

Russia's invasion of Ukraine marks a turning point for the EU. As escalation mounts, Europe is sucked into its worst crisis since the Second World War, the world is watching its response. We look back at how the EU has been buffeted by multiple crises that have sharpened existing debates and disagreements between member-states. The Union was built on ‘shared values' – but what if the disagreement is about those ‘values' themselves? Is the ‘Gospel According to Monnet' still valid or are there new drivers that will shape the future of the EU? Is the economic division between north and south, and east and west overwhelming the centripetal forces? Or, can the centre hold on the strength of values? Are the grumblings and the rumblings around CAI a manifestation of a Europe divided in its approach? Are Europeans heading for Non-Alignment 2.0? Can they balance their American allies with China? Will the bureaucracy in Brussels be able to rebuff Pax Sinica? This audio features a message from Zbigniew Rau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Poland Panelist Anže Logar, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Slovenia Augusto Santos Silva, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Portugal Bogdan Aurescu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Romania Milena Lazarevic, Programme Director and Co-founder, European Policy Centre, Serbia Moderator Garima Mohan, Fellow, Asia Program, German Marshall Fund, United States The Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community. Every year, global leaders in policy, business, media and civil society are hosted in New Delhi to discuss cooperation on a wide range of pertinent international policy matters. The conference is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs

In Business Weekly, we look at the implications of the European Court of Justice clearing the way for the European Union to cut billions of euros in funding to Poland and Hungary. Judges dismissed a challenge by the two nations, with the court ruling that the EU can suspend funding to member states that violate the bloc's democratic values. Sophie Pornschlegel at the Brussels-based European Policy Centre explains how the cut in funding will hit both countries' economies. Also, we hear why India has banned more than fifty Chinese mobile apps, claiming they pose a threat to national security. Amit Bhandari, a senior fellow for energy investment and connectivity at Gateway House, tells us about the power dynamics between the Asian giants. After years of delays, the green light for what will be the largest heated oil pipeline in the world has been given. Running from Uganda to the cost of Tanzania, the pipeline is being heralded as an economic boon for both countries, but has been fiercely opposed by activists who question its environmental impact. The BBC's Joshua Thorpe takes a closer look at whether the region will truly benefit. Plus, a new study has revealed that a quarter of the world's rivers contain potentially toxic levels of pharmaceutical drugs. We hear more on the findings with Dr John Wilkinson from the University of York who co-led the project. And did you know that one in seven of us – that's one billion people - lives with a disability? However, they can be twice as likely to be unemployed than non-disabled people. The BBC's Tamasin Ford has been speaking to those fighting to end the exclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. Business Weekly is presented by Ijeoma Ndukwe and produced by Matthew Davies.

Following more than a century of fragile relations, Turkiye and Armenia seem eager to move past their differences. Earlier this month the two countries appointed special envoys and resumed flight operations between Istanbul and Yerevan. Ankara's readiness to improve ties with its neighbours is the South Caucasus as well as the recent implementation of the 3+3 South Caucasus Cooperation Platform have been regarded as vital steps towards establishing renewed peace and security in the region. But will it last? And can trust between the two former rivals be fully restored? Guests: Mitat Celikpala Professor at Kadir Has University Amanda Paul Senior Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre

After the fall of ISIS in the Levant,  hundreds of foreign terrorist fighters have been incarcerated in Syria, Iraq or their home countries in the West.  In addition, radicalised potential terrorists have already been released or will be released soon.  Many of these individuals  minimised their role in the atrocities committed by ISIS or claim that they have left their past behind them or. As the focus more and more shifts on their rehabilitation, many fear that some of these terrorist offenders might hide their true intentions.In this episode, Lucinda Creighton is joined by CEP adviser Ian Acheson to discuss the phenomenon of false compliance by terrorist offenders. Ian Acheson is the co-author of a discussion paper entitled "Hiding in plain sight? Disguised compliance by terrorist offenders" published this week as part of a collaboration between the Counter Extremism Project and the European Policy Centre. The paper raises awareness of the danger posed by terrorist deception and provides recommendations on how this risk can be tackled.

As the world's geopolitical and economic balance shifts eastwards, the Indo-Pacific region is emerging as an area of vital strategic importance. However, it is also a region of rising tensions and increasing geopolitical competition. The EU's Indo-Pacific strategy, presented in September 2021, is a significant moment for the development of EU policy in this region. This event explores Europe's deepening engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, and encompasses the perspectives of the EU, Member States and regional actors. About the Speakers: George Cunningham, is a Strategic Adviser on Asia-Pacific Affairs in the European External Action Service. He was previously Deputy EU Ambassador to Afghanistan (2016-18). Before this he served as EEAS Deputy Head of Division for China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Mongolia (2012-16). Shada Islam  is an advisor and analyst on Europe's relations with Asia and Africa. She is a member of the European Policy Centre's Strategic Council and she is a Non-resident fellow at the Center for Global Development. In 2017, she was selected as one of the 20 most influential women in Brussels by the magazine Politico. Dr Frédéric Grare is a Senior Policy Fellow with the Asia Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations. He previously worked in the  French Ministry for Europe and External Affairs where he focused on the Indo-Pacific. Prior to this he served as the South Asia programme director at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

In this episode Tom discusses the recent German election with Dr Fabian Zuleeg, CEO of the European Policy Centre in Brussels. They consider the possible policy changes you might see from a traffic light coalition government comprising the Red (SPD), Yellow (FDP) and Green (The Greens) parties.

Projected results from the German parliamentary elections show the centre-left Social Democrats are ahead of the conservative Christian Democrats (the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel) by about two per cent of the vote. The Green Party secured 15 percent of the votes and along with the fourth-placed FDP they are likely to be the kingmakers in coalition talks. It could take weeks or months for one to be formed. German political scientist Knut Roder tells Russell Padmore he believes it will be challenging getting a consensus. We get analysis on the implications for Europe's biggest economy's climate change policies from Stefan Kooths, director of research for business cycles and growth, at the Kiel Institut and from Sophie Pornschlegel, senior analyst at the European Policy Centre in Brussels. Also in the programme, from next month, people from South Sudan will no longer need a visa to enter Uganda, which could boost trade between both nations in East Africa. Nebert Rugadya reports from Kampala. And Daniel Frankel, managing editor of Next TV in Los Angeles, on the every-growing battle between the streaming giants in the US. Producer: Benjie Guy

In her second State of the Union Address on 15 September 2021, President von der Leyen gives an overview of the EU's response to the twin health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. She also outlines the Commission's plans to address future challenges for the EU in an increasingly competitive and complex global environment. To mark this speech, the IIEA, the European Commission Representation in Ireland and European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland hosted a live-stream of the address, followed by a webinar panel discussion analysing the key themes of President von der Leyen's address About the Speakers: Lisa Chambers is currently the Deputy Leader of Seanad Éireann and Leader of Fianna Fáil in the Seanad following her election to the Cultural and Educational Panel in 2020. From 2016 to 2020 she was a TD for Mayo serving as the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Defence and Brexit policy. Brigid Laffan is Emerita Professor of political science, focusing on European integration, recently concluding her mandate as Director of the Robert Schuman Centre at the European University Institute (EUI). Before this she was Professor of European Politics, Vice-President of UCD and Principal of the College of Human Sciences from 2004-2011. David O'Sullivan is the current Chair of the European Policy Centre's (EPC) Governing Board, and a former Secretary-General (2000-2005) and Director-General of DG Trade (2005-2010) at the European Commission. In a distinguished public service career over 30 years, he most recently served as the Ambassador of the EU to the United States (2014-2019). Before this, he was Chief Operating Officer in the European External Action Service (EEAS) and responsible for establishing the EU's diplomatic service. Since retirement from the public sector he currently serves as a Senior Counsellor with Steptoe & Johnson LLP. The discussion was moderated by Dearbhail McDonald, journalist, author and broadcaster.

As a Brussels-based analyst of EU, Turkish and ex-Soviet affairs, Amanda combines a wealth of experience with access to many of the region's decision-makers. In this wide-ranging chat, she outlines the role of the EPC, separates fact from fiction in the EU hopes of the Associated Trio (Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) and discusses the perception of pro-Armenian bias in parts of Europe.

Nkiru leads SWIFT's engagement with the financial services industry ecosystem and is responsible for managing and sourcing co-innovation opportunities that accelerate and de-risk SWIFT's strategy to develop new opportunities for growth. Prior to joining SWIFT, Nkiru worked at the forefront of new technology as the Blockchain Strategy Lead for Dell Technologies UK & Ireland. Here she championed Dell Technologies' partnership with VMWare to build and bring to market their Enterprise Blockchain platform. In her wider capacity, Nkiru acts as a trusted adviser to the financial sector on digital transformation and innovation. She is an experienced global speaker and moderator, regularly speaking at global events about her experience of implementing emerging technologies such as DLT. Conferences include Sibos, Paris FinTech Forum, Global Blockchain Expo, European Policy Centre, EMERGE, and Everywoman. She is also the Co-Founder of Osun, a independent Women's Clothing Brand that looks to inspire the world of fashion with contemporary print & sustainable fashion. Nkiru is a certified professional coach. Key focus Areas: Payments, Lean & Enterprise Innovation, Blockchain, AI/Advanced analytics, Business Development, Enterprise Level Sales, Executive Coaching , Project Management, Sustainable Fashion Join to our membership program: https://talks.wintradeglobal.com/MEMBERSHIP_LANDING?r_done=1

In the era of so-called “fake news”, the rapid spread of misinformation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has posed persistent challenges to decision-makers, policymakers and experts. Yet fake news was on the rise long before the 'Covid Infodemic': from the Brexit campaign to the threat posed by Russian-sponsored disinformation in Central and Eastern Europe, to the accusations of a fraudulent US Presidential Election, misinformation is spreading with greater and greater ease in Western democracies. To discuss these issues, and the important role think tanks can play in providing independent analysis to policymakers and the public, the IIEA gathers heads of leading European research institutes. About the Speakers: Dr Rosa Balfour is Director of Carnegie Europe. Her fields of expertise include European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy. Prior to joining Carnegie Europe, she was a Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and she also served as Director of the Europe in the World programme at the European Policy Centre in Brussels. Her current research focuses on the relationship between domestic politics and Europe's global role. Dr Robin Niblett is Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House, a position he has held since January 2007. He is currently co-Chair of the World Economic Forum's Global Futures Council on Geopolitics and he previously served as Chair of the Experts Group for the 2014 NATO Summit and Chair of the British Academy's Steering Committee of Languages for Security Project (2013). Before joining Chatham House, from 2001 to 2006, Robin was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Dr Nathalie Tocci is Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) and Honorary Professor at the University of Tübingen. She is Special Advisor to EU High Representative and Vice President of the Commission Josep Borrell. She previously served as Special Advisor to HRVP Federica Mogherini where she wrote the European Global Strategy and worked on its implementation. Previously, she held research positions at the Centre for European Policy Studies, Brussels, the Transatlantic Academy, Washington and the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, Florence.

A UE está a perder a inocência e a aprender a fazer política global. Conversa com Ricardo Borges Castro, do European Policy Centre e ex-assessor de Durão Barroso, sobre um mundo em crises permanentes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 31st of December 2020, after years of negotiations, the United Kingdom formally left the European Union. As the protagonist of this story, there has been much speculation over its fate, but what about the bloc that it has left?  As the EU pursues more global ambitions, what effects will the departure of one of its largest economies, and most diplomatically experienced members, have on its ability to do so? Some in Europe hold a rather optimistic view – that whilst the bloc will experience some short-term issues, it will benefit overall from the departure of a member that was never truly committed to a cohesive Europe. On the other hand, some believe that other members will simply step into the UK's shoes, to temper the ambitions of an “ever-closer” union, and the role that France and Germany are likely to play in it. Apart from the political considerations, there are also some geographical truths. The UK remains just off the European coastline, with part of its territory on an island with a remaining EU member. Brexit may have muddied the relationship, but the UK and EU share fundamental values and can benefit from co-operation on many issues. But what shape is this likely to take? As the UK appears more divided than it has for centuries, questions have also arisen regarding the prospect of a Scottish break from the British Union, and its ambition to re-join the European one. Would EU member states traditionally opposed to separatism of any kind now welcome it in with open arms? And what are the prospects for a future United Kingdom that wishes to change its mind and do the same? In this episode of Global Europe Unpacked, Will Murray speaks to Dr Fabian Zuleeg, the Chief Executive and Chief Economist of the European Policy Centre in Brussels, about: what the UK's departure means for the EU and its global ambitions;the recent row over the diplomatic status of the EU's ambassador to the UK and what it reveals about the current state of the EU-UK relationship;the likelihood of a hypothetical independent Scotland joining the EU;whether we are likely to see the UK itself rejoining any time soon; andhow the UK and EU must approach their relationship going forwards.For more news analysis and commentary on the EU and its neighbourhood, visit commonspace.eu or follow us on twitter @commonspaceEU.

Yves Pascouau est docteur en droit public de l’Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour avec une thèse sur “La politique migratoire de l’Union européenne” (LGDJ, Paris, 2011). Depuis septembre 2018, il est directeur des programmes Europe à l’association Res Publica. Avant cela, il a exercé plusieurs fonctions à l’Université de Nantes (Chaire Schengen), directeur au European Policy Centre (2011-2017) et chercheur à l’Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour (2000-2010) et à l’Université Libre de Bruxelles (2008-2011).

Srdjan Cvijic is on twitter @srdjancvijic.  Dr. Cvijic is frequently sought out by the media and has published extensively, in both academic and policy format, on EU foreign relations and the politics of the Balkans  Previously Dr. Cvijic was a senior diplomat posted in the missions of the Republic of Serbia in Belgium and the Netherlands. Dr. Cvijic also worked as the advisor for the Special Coordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, European Policy Centre and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.Find more of his work at Euractiv and Poiltico.Ivan Vejvoda  is Head of the Europe's Futures program at IWM where, in cooperation with leading European organisations and think tanks IWM and ERSTE Foundation have joined forces to tackle some of the most crucial topics: nexus of borders and migration, deterioration in rule of law and democracy and European Union's enlargement prospects.The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) is an independent institute for advanced study in the humanities and social sciences. Since its foundation in 1982, it has promoted intellectual exchange between East and West, between academia and society, and between a variety of disciplines and schools of thought. In this way, the IWM has become a vibrant center of intellectual life in Vienna.The IWM is a community of scholars pursuing advanced research in the humanities and social sciences. For nearly four decades, the Institute has promoted intellectual exchange across disciplines, between academia and society, and among regions of the world. It hosts more than a hundred fellows each year, organizes public exchanges, and publishes books, articles, and digital fora. you can find IWM's website at:https://www.iwm.at/

Negotiators from the UK and EU are to begin a new push to reach agreement on post-Brexit trade after both sides agreed "to go the extra mile". A UK source said the "process still has some legs" but Boris Johnson has warned a no-deal is the "most likely" outcome. Sophie Pornschlegel, a senior policy analyst at the European Policy Centre, explains how much room there may be in Brussels' position, while the BBC's Rob Watson talks through what will be needed to get any deal over the line in the UK parliament before the 31st. And we'll hear from a UK coffee exporter, Dan Webber of Chimney Fire Coffee in Surrey, about what the prolonged uncertainty means for his business. (Picture: Getty Images)

With overwhelmed hospitals, limited testing and a staggering death rate, and a prime minister in intensive care, how will Britain turn its coronavirus curve? In this Second Serve Mark Kenny talks to UK-based experts Sophia Gaston and Elizabeth Ames. After four years of a divisive and damaging debate around Brexit, Britain has now been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. So with Prime Minister Boris Johnson in intensive care, Dominic Raab deputising in the role, a large number of senior government staff taken ill, and a new opposition leader, Sir Keir Starmer, what’s in store for the UK? In this Democracy Sausage Second Serve Professor Mark Kenny talks to two leading experts about the UK’s crisis curve, challenges at the heart of government, and the ‘constructive bi-partisanship’ of the new Labour leadership.Professor Mark Kenny is a Senior Fellow in the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the university after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Canberra Times.Sophia Gaston is Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, an independent think tank focusing on advancing knowledge and debate around Britain’s international affairs. She is also a Research Fellow in the Institute for Global Affairs at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and an Academic Fellow at the European Policy Centre in Brussels.Elizabeth Ames is an international trade policy expert. She is the National Director of the Britain Australia Society and an international trade policy expert with a strong background in senior business and financial advisory. She specialises in working with companies with exposure across multiple markets and has previously supported the expansion of several large European companies into Australia. She is also Trustee of the Menzies Australia Institute at King's College London. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We’d love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group.This podcast is produced in partnership with The Australian National University. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vad händer med det internationella samarbetet och ledarskapet i corona-krisens spår? Alla för alla eller var nation för sig? "Internationell solidaritet finns inte. Europeisk solidaritet existerar inte heller. Det var bara en saga". Det sa nyligen Serbiens president Aleksandar Vucic. När coronaviruset nu härjar över världen ställs samarbetet och solidariteten på prov. Om vi väljer isolering måste vi tillbaka till stenåldern, det säger den världsberömda historieprofessorn och författaren Yuval Noah Harari. Medverkande: Yuval Noah Harari, filosof, historiker och författare, Ylva Johansson, EU:s inrikeskommissionär (S), Hans Dahlgren, EU-minister (S), Adam Kamradt-Scott, biträdande professor i global hälsa och säkerhet vid the University of Sydney,  Fabian Zuleeg, chef för European Policy Centre, Silvia Mancini, epidemiolog Läkare utan gränser i Rom,  Lennart Öhman, författare och lokalhistorier i Arvidsjaur och Bengt Martinsson, folklivsforskare i Luleå, författaren Laura Spinney mfl. Programledare: Ivar Ekman  ivar.ekman@sr.se Producent: Ulrika Bergqvist ulrika.bergqvist@sr.se Reportrar: Andreas Liljeheden, Robin Olin, Anja Sahlberg Tekniker: Sandra Pettersson

Dragana Bajić, researcher at the European Policy Centre in Belgrade, discusses with Clingendael Research Fellow Wouter Zweers Media Freedom in the Western Balkans. This podcast was recorded following an event on the same topic. More information: https://www.clingendael.org/event/rule-law-western-balkans-necessary-steps-ahead Supported by a grant from the Foundation Open Society Institute in cooperation with the OSIFE of the Open Society Foundations.

What came of French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for ordinary citizens to lead a European political renaissance? Well it happened. Sort of. Twenty-six other European Union member states minus the UK agreed to go along with the French idea. During the past year hundreds of consultations, dialogues and debates have been held across Europe. These events amount to a new and experimental approach to connecting citizens to Europe. But they also look a lot like a Tower of Babel, lacking a common format, branding and goals, because national and European authorities retained so much individual control. We talk to Corina Stratulat of the European Policy Centre and Laura Sullivan of WeMove.EU about a form of democracy that's only going work if authorities Let it Go. Don't miss Laura's tribute to Queen Elsa who, by relinquishing her gloves and tiara, gained more mastery over her powers. Surely there's a message for Europe. First, Tom and James talk acronyms and abbreviations — including those that designate organisations and institutions meant to open up Europe to citizens and to quell criticism from eurosceptic forces. "Signor, quell’infelice” from L' Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi is public domain; "L.T.H. (AA's Refix)" by Abstract Audio is licensed under BY CC 3.0; "Muscovite No. 9" is played by Lara Natale.Support the show (https://euscream.com/donate/)

Think-tanks play a critical role in developing and promoting policy solutions, particularly in times of extreme disruption and change. However, these organisations now operate in information-rich societies where facts, evidence and credible research are often ignored – and where disinformation can gain a footing. In this edition of the Bruegel Backstage podcast series on ‘The Sound of Economics', Bruegel secretary general Matt Dann welcomes senior thought leaders from research centres around the world, to discuss a range of strategies and best practices for transforming public policy and institutions in an era of digital and political disruptions as well as increased social and economic turbulence. Speakers **Matt Dann**, secretary general at Bruegel **James McGann**, director of the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program at the Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania **Milena Lazarević**, programme director and co-founder of the European Policy Centre in Belgrade, Serbia **Edward Kofi Anan Brown**, senior director for research and policy engagements at the African Center for Economic Transformation in Ghana Credits Produced by Giuseppe Porcaro _James McGann, Milena Lazarević and Edward Kofi Anan Brown participated in the [Global Think Tank Summit 2018](http://bruegel.org/events/global-think-tank-summit-2018/), hosted by Bruegel in Brussels._

Tony Blair came to Brussels this week with a clear message, delivered in this week's interview: I’m trying to stop Brexit, and there’s only one shot left — European immigration controls. If that idea or a second British Brexit referendum fails, Europe will be left with an angrier bigger version of Singapore undercutting its business and social model on its doorstep. Highlights from the show: Hard Brexit will mean big, angry European version of Singapore: If Brexit continues on its current course, Blair predicts there will be "a long and difficult period of economic restructuring" in Britain. As part of that process, the U.K. will become "a competitor to Europe, not an ally" and will "attract investment basically by pointing the finger at Europe and saying 'we're not like them,'" he said. "That's the future and that has massive implications for your welfare system, your pension system, your health care system.” Immigration fears: Blair admits he could have done more within EU freedom of movement rules to preemptively tackle immigration fears. "I think that frankly what I didn't really understand fully is how different countries in Europe deal with the existing freedom rules in Europe. If you take for example what the French do or how the Belgians deal with them, they just apply these rules in a much tougher way. In Belgium you're given two months to find a job and if you don’t, you're out." Tories would be crazy to hold an election rather than a second Brexit referendum: Blair explains why he thinks one of those options is inevitable. U.K. government handling of Northern Ireland: "It makes me very angry, I think it's totally irresponsible." What Blair thinks is wrong with Jeremy Corbyn's Brexit policy: Being satisfied with a bespoke customs union with the EU would mean the Labour Party "pulled up its anchor … without actually getting to the truly safe harbour which is to turn the fire on the whole Tory strategy." EU's reform problem: "Every time it wants to reform it sees this in terms of institutional power … (instead of) expending your energy in a way that the citizens of Europe will find useful." On his failed tilt at European Council president: "I would have done it if I was asked. I wasn't and there were lots of different reasons for that,” who was in town to give a speech at an event organized by the European Policy Centre. Blair on Blair: The former prime minister tells us about his worst EU summit moment, his European political hero, what he thinks about retirement, and what keeps him grounded. EU WTF: Our podcast panel discusses the decision of a German food bank to turn away foreigners. MEP of the week: Panel members delve once again into our big box of names to test their knowledge of members of the European Parliament.

1ière heure : L’Allemagne et la stabilité au coeur de l’Europe - Reportage de Ginette Lamarche ; L’Allemagne, leader européen? - Entrevue de Michel Désautels avec Yann-Sven Rittelmeyer, chercheur au European Policy Centre à Bruxelles ; L’accueil des immigrants, un défi pour les métropoles - Reportage de Janic Tremblay ; Frères migrants - Entrevue de Michel Désautels avec l’écrivain martiniquais Patrick Chamoiseau. 2ième heure : Michel Tremblay, révélateur d’une société - Entrevue de Michel Désautels avec l’auteur et historien Jean-Claude Germain ; Le combat de l’homme qui réparait les femmes - Chronique internationale de Léo Kalinda ; La Corée du Sud, un pays en ébullition - Reportage de Michel Labrecque ; Hommage à la journaliste Ginette Lamarche - Reportage d’Akli Aït Abdallah ; Hommage à la journaliste Ginette Lamarche - Entrevue de Michel Désautels avec la journaliste Ginette Lamarche qui part à la retraite.

What will the 8th June election mean for Brexit? Dan Damon speaks with two experts in European and UK politics to find out more - Jacki Davis, senior adviser to the European Policy Centre in Brussels and Jo-Anne Nadler who formerly worked at the Conservative Central Office, the headquarters of the ruling Conservative Party. (IMAGE: A copy of the Evening Standard, with the front page story relating to British Prime Minister Theresa May's call for a snap general election on June 8 - Photo credit: DANIEL SORABJI/AFP/Getty Images)

Now that Article 50 has been triggered what does the negotiation process involve, who are the key players and where are the EU's red lines? Sarah Collen of the NHS European Office spoke to Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive of the European Policy Centre to find out. And with Britain's only physical border with Europe in Northern Ireland, Kate Ling reports on the potential impact of Brexit on organisations, staff and patients both North and South of the border.

Henry Riley caught up with Graham Avery after his talk about the European Union to the Warwick Politics Society. Graham is the Honorary Director General of the European Commission, Senior Adviser at the European Policy Centre, Brussels, and Senior Member of St. Antony’s College, Oxford. #EU #HenryRiley #GrahamAvery #Politics #RaW1251AM

ECFR's director Mark Leonard speaks to Herman van Rompuy, former President of the European Council, Pierre Vimont, former ambassador and Senior Associate at Carnegie Europe, Almut Moeller, co-director of ECFR's Berlin office, and Janis Emmanouilidis, Director of Studies at the European Policy Centre, about the foreign policy dimensions of the refugee crisis. Picture: Flickr/Josh Zakary

Herman Van Rompuy, President Emeritus of the European Council, discusses the need for a New Pact for Europe and addresses the key issues the EU is currently facing. This keynote address was recorded in Brussels on 17th June 2015. We woudl liek to thank the King Baudouin Foundation, the Bertelsmann Foundation and the European Policy Centre for allowing us to broadcast this speech.