European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde | Digital euro will not replace cash

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde | Digital euro will not replace cash

The European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, joins the Europe Conversation to discuss why Europe needs a digital euro and why this is not a "Big Brother" move aimed at controlling citizens, how to respond to Artificial Intelligence "on steroids", and her role in the French presidential elections.  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 Environment Jessika Roswall | The security risk of ignoring the environment

EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall joins The Europe Conversation to discuss banning forever chemicals, why the environment and security are intrinsically linked, how to respond to a global water bankruptcy and farmer protests. 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.

International Energy Agency Chief Fatih Birol | World entering 'red zone' for oil stocks

He recently orchestrated the largest-ever release of oil stocks amid market disruptions from the Middle East conflict.   The International Energy Agency Chief, Fatih Birol, joins The Europe Conversation to discuss the severe problems faced by the global energy system, whether he foresees another round of oil releases, and his golden rule for energy security. 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 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.