The Europe Conversation

EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra | EU 'should be more radical' to achieve energy independence

His role has become increasingly challenging as Brussels looks to balance competitiveness and climate.   European Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra joins The Europe Conversation to discuss the EU's uphill battle to ensure energy independence, the challenges of weaning Europe off oil, and what goes on behind closed doors at multilateral climate discussions. A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič | EU will stand ground amid China trade threats

European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič joins The Europe Conversation days after Beijing threatened countermeasures unless the EU softens its plans to bolster its industrial base. He discusses concerns surrounding the EU-US trade deal, why trade talks with China are vital, and with which countries the EU wants closer ties. A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Estonian President Alar Karis | EU should be involved in talks with Russia

On the fringes of the World Government Summit, Estonian President Alar Karis joined The Europe Conversation to discuss calls for a special European envoy to re-engage with the Kremlin, the need to bolster EU defence capabilities and what he calls the bloc's excessive bureaucracy. A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

European Council President António Costa | 'Essential to engage in cooperation instead of confrontation'

After the EU's signing of a trade deal with India, European Council President António Costa joined The Europe Conversation to discuss the global implications of the agreement, the need for predictability and plans to bolster EU competitiveness. A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

EU Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty Henna Virkkunen | Banning social media for youngsters?

EU Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty Henna Virkkunen joins The Europe Conversation to discuss concerns that AI will replace workers, the newly launched Commissioner investigation into Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, and what is needed to enforce social media bans. A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.