Episodes 52
Avg. Duration 7m
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Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Dive into CEPS in focus, our new podcast series delivering concise, insightful analyses on the latest EU policy developments. Each episode features experts commentaries and analyses, bringing the depth of CEPS research straight to your ears. Tune in to stay informed, wherever you are.

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S1E52 52. The EU-US trade deal promises temporary relief but longer-term pain

Jul 28, 2025 7m

The EU-US trade deal promises temporary relief but longer-term painBy Cinzia AlcidiAfter months of uncertainty and escalating rhetoric, a new EU-US trade deal has finally been announced. Under the…

S1E51 51. Going beyond the ‘EuroStack’ could help the EU build a truly global (open) Science Stack

Jul 24, 2025 5m

Going beyond the ‘EuroStack’ could help the EU build a truly global (open) Science StackBy Stefaan VerhulstEurope is facing a defining moment in its approach to science, research and innovation. As…

S1E50 50. The EU’s strategic compromises are blinding it to the ongoing fight for democracy in Serbia

Jul 17, 2025 7m

The EU’s strategic compromises are blinding it to the ongoing fight for democracy in SerbiaBy Antigona ImeriSince November 2024, Serbia has experienced a huge wave of anti-government protests. As…

S1E49 49. This week’s motion of censure in the European Parliament was a proxy war

Jul 10, 2025 6m

This week’s motion of censure in the European Parliament was a proxy warBy Sophia RussackThis week’s motion of censure against President Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission was not about vaccines but…

S1E48 48. Why the EU needs a Special Representative for Global Health

Jul 07, 2025 7m

Why the EU needs a Special Representative for Global HealthBy Louise Bengtsson and Hampus HolmerWhen the Council conclusions on the Global Health Strategy – and disclaimer, one of us helped draft…

S1E47 47. For the euro to go global, the EU must match its ambition with real action

Jul 03, 2025 7m

For the euro to go global, the EU must match its ambition with real actionBy Cinzia AlcidiIn recent weeks, EU leaders have voiced their support for strengthening the euro’s global role. Christine…

S1E46 46. The EU is at a crossroads – the Global Gateway can still lead the way forward

Jul 03, 2025 7m

The EU is at a crossroads – the Global Gateway can still lead the way forwardBy Ceren ErgencThe second Trump administration has intensified the global reshuffling of geoeconomic alliances following…

S1E45 45. We have a case of sustainability reporting overload. The EU needs a smarter fix

Jun 27, 2025 7m

We have a case of sustainability reporting overload. The EU needs a smarter fixBy Apostolos Thomadakis and J. Scott MarcusThe EU’s sustainability reporting rules urgently need to be recalibrated.…

S1E44 44. EU integration policies are broken – the case of Afghanistani immigrants (especially women) proves this

Jun 27, 2025 7m

EU integration policies are broken – the case of Afghanistani immigrants (especially women) proves thisBy Shagofah GhaforiKabul’s fall in August 2021 was a slow-motion tragedy. EU Member States…

S1E43 43. The EU’s new International Digital Strategy offers a promising start – but how it’s implemented will determine its ultimate success

Jun 13, 2025 7m

The EU’s new International Digital Strategy offers a promising start – but how it’s implemented will determine its ultimate success By Raquel Jorge Ricart and Diana SenczyszynOn 5 June, the European…

S1E42 42. Could the EU and South Korea be any closer? Time to raise the bar in bilateral ties

Jun 10, 2025 7m

Could the EU and South Korea be any closer? Time to raise the bar in bilateral tiesBy Fanny SauvignonSouth Korea began 2025 in deep political turmoil following the martial law crisis. Despite its…

S1E41 41. Stop ‘techwashing’ layoffs – and start co-designing the future of work

Jun 10, 2025 6m

Stop ‘techwashing’ layoffs – and start co-designing the future of workBy Laura NurskiIn recent weeks, headlines have taken a sharp turn, with Anthropic’s CEO warning that AI could eliminate half of…

S1E40 40. To unlock EU-Western Balkans energy investment, we first need accurate emissions data

Jun 02, 2025 6m

To unlock EU-Western Balkans energy investment, we first need accurate emissions dataBy Christian Egenhofer and Damir DizdarevićThe EU is strongly committed to integrating the Western Balkans into…

S1E39 39. A new EuroMed Pact could reinvigorate EU-MENA relations

Apr 17, 2025 6m

A new EuroMed Pact could reinvigorate EU-MENA relationsBy James MoranThe recent history of the EU’s relations in its ‘southern neighbourhood’ can hardly be called its finest hour. It has been…

S1E38 38. To retaliate or not to retaliate? Or three reasons why the EU shouldn’t react to US tariffs (at least for now)

Apr 11, 2025 7m

To retaliate or not to retaliate? Or three reasons why the EU shouldn’t react to US tariffs (at least for now)By Cinzia AlcidiDonald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ has delivered the highest tariff hike in…

S1E37 37. Disk backup to the cloud is a gaping vulnerability in the EU’s security

Apr 03, 2025 6m

Disk backup to the cloud is a gaping vulnerability in the EU’s securityBy J. Scott MarcusSuppose vast quantities of Europeans’ digital data were being sent every few days to a foreign power that has…

S1E36 36. The EU’s competitiveness drive could turn quality jobs into a mirage

Apr 02, 2025 7m

The EU’s competitiveness drive could turn quality jobs into a mirageBy Davide MonacoIn the wake of the Draghi report and the EU Competitiveness Compass, ‘competitiveness’ is again dominating debates…

S1E35 35. Europe’s retail payments are a success story – we need to keep it that way

Mar 25, 2025 8m

Europe’s retail payments are a success story – we need to keep it that wayBy Judith Arnal, Fredrik Andersson and Beatriz PozoWe’re undergoing a global transformation marked by competition for…

S1E34 34. In the plutocratic age of ‘broligarchy’, democracy is in deep trouble – but there’s still hope

Mar 17, 2025 7m

In the plutocratic age of ‘broligarchy’, democracy is in deep trouble – but there’s still hopeBy Julia PoczeThe democratic rule of law is badly deteriorating in many parts of the world and those…

S1E33 33. With the US leaving the WHO, Europe must urgently increase its global leadership in health preparedness – not weaken it

Mar 17, 2025 7m

With the US leaving the WHO, Europe must urgently increase its global leadership in health preparedness – not weaken itBy Alice OrlandiniFive years on, Covid-19 taught us the hard way, that health…

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