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IIEA Talks

Sharing Ideas Shaping Policy. The Institute of International and European Affairs is an independent policy research think-tank based in Dublin.

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50th Anniversary of Ireland’s International...

IIEA Talks ·

2024/06/11

In his remarks, the Minister of State for International Development and the Diaspora, Seán Fleming T.D., discusses the legacy and significant achievements of Irish Aid 50. He outlines Ireland’s strong and consistent focus on ending poverty and hunger and how reaching the furthest behind first, especially in Africa, is at the heart of Irish Aid’s programme.The Minister reflects on his own personal experiences as Minister for International Development since his appointed. He also addresses the many

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00:46:13

Paul Cotter, Michelle Norris 'Housing policy -...

IIEA Talks ·

2024/06/06

'Housing policy – international evidence on what works'Paul Cotter, Principal Officer in the Economics Division of the Department of Finance, and Michelle Norris, Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Geary Institute for Public Policy at University College Dublinand, in conversation with Dan O’Brien, IIEA Chief Economist

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00:37:54

A Changing Europe in a Changing World

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2024/05/31

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

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00:24:26

What is the Future of EU-China Relations?

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/30

Against the backdrop of increased geopolitical tensions, the relationship between the EU, its Member States, and China has continued to remain of significant importance. As the United States' relationship with China has deteriorated, the EU has increasingly sought to chart its own course vis a vis China, seeking partnerships where beneficial while ensuring its own interests are looked after. In this IIEA discussion, Finbarr Bermingham reflects on the present state of the EU's relationship with

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00:29:41

European Elections in a Changing World

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/28

An interview with Pat Cox, part of the IIEA's Future Proofing Europe project

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00:25:42

Northern Ireland Subvention: Possible Unification...

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/28

In their address to the IIEA, John FitzGerald and Edgar Morgenroth present their recent IIEA publication on the Northern Ireland subvention, which considers what the financial costs for the government in Ireland would be of Irish unification, using data from 2019. They discuss the findings from their paper, including that covering the Northern Ireland deficit would cost around 5% of Irish national income, and raising Northern Ireland’s public service pay rate and welfare rates to levels south of the

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00:59:18

Inflation in the Eurozone

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/27

In recent years, Europe and much of the world have suffered the largest inflation shock in decades. Central banks have responded with large and rapid increases in interest rates. In his presentation to the IIEA, Philip Lane, Chief Economist of the European Central Bank, discusses the inflation outlook in the Eurozone at a time when hopes of a return to price stability are rising. About the Speaker: Philip R. Lane has been a Member of the six-person Executive Board of the European Central Bank

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00:43:24

IIEA Insights - Lucinda Creighton and Conall Mac Coille

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/23

'Managing Europe’s under-performing economy'Lucinda Creighton and Conall Mac Coille in conversation with Dan O'Brien

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00:46:06

SME Perspectives on European Digital Policy

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/22

SMEs are a vital part of Europe’s digital economy and are essential to ensuring Europe’s future prosperity. In his address to the IIEA, Mr Toffaletti provides a SME perspective on developments in digital policy and the digital economy over recent years. He particularly assesses the challenges that SMEs may face in navigating digital regulation and the potential role of digital policy in promoting SMEs. He also assesses the opportunities and challenges ahead for the digital SME sector. About the

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00:27:46

Digital Society: Life Online in the Shadow of...

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/21

In her address, Aoife Barry discusses her book Social Capital: Life Online in the Shadow of Ireland's Tech Boom, which focuses on what she discovered while interviewing people in Ireland about their online behaviour and how they have been treated online, and what this illustrates about the regulatory and legal challenges facing both social media users and tech owners. Aoife discusses how developments since the book’s publication demonstrate how issues around social media and misinformation have only

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00:25:25

The War in Gaza: What Does It Mean for the Greater...

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/16

In this IIEA panel, three experts discusses the conflict in Gaza and its broader implications for the regional stability of the Greater Middle East. As the conflict continues, regional actors in the Arab Gulf and the Levant, have stepped up their activities threatening a widening of the conflict beyond the present battlespace. Meanwhile, global powers have increased their own military activities in the region. Throughout the discussion, this panel explores what the conflict means not only for the

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00:55:41

Finland’s Priorities and Challenges as We Look Beyond...

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/15

In Minister Adlercreutz’s view, the long-term success of Europe is being decided now, and Europe must act now. Against the backdrop of a more challenging world, the European elections are fast approaching. As part of the Future-Proofing Europe project, Minister Adlercreutz’s address outlines how Finland seeks to meet these challenges as well as the country’s key priorities: strategic competitiveness, comprehensive security, and promoting a clean ecological transition. About the Speaker: Anders

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00:24:34

Authoritarianism in the 21st Century: From Fear to...

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/14

In his address to the IIEA, Professor Treisman discusses his recent book Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century. He discusses how a new type of authoritarian regime has emerged which is better adapted to ruling sophisticated, globally-connected societies. These authoritarian regimes rely less on violent repression and instead rely more heavily on the manipulation of information. Professor Treisman discusses how strongman leaders use spin and information manipulation to

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00:26:57

The Fiscal Theory of the Price Level and Asset Pricing

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/14

The fiscal theory of the price level states that inflation results from more government debt than people believe will be repaid. In his remarks to the IIEA, Dr Cochrane explains the idea, and uses it to understand the surge of inflation in 2021-2022, why that inflation went away without restrictive monetary policy and a recession, the strange quiet of the zero bound era, and the rise and fall during the 1970s and 1980s. Dr Cochrane also discusses his new book, The Fiscal Theory of Price

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00:27:37

Disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation:...

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/14

In this address to the IIEA, Lutz Güllner, Head of Division for Strategic Communications and Information Analysis at the European External Action Service, discusses the issue of disinformation and foreign information manipulation and their implications for the EU’s democratic resilience. Mr Güllner also focuses on the ways in which the EU is responding to foreign disinformation and provides his expert opinion on the further steps the EU could take in this domain. About the Speaker: Lutz Güllner is

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00:41:04

IIEA Insights - Eoin O'Malley And Dr Michael O'Sullivan

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/10

'Is Ireland getting it right on Gaza?' Eoin O'Malley and Dr Michael O'Sullivan, in conversation with Dan O’Brien, IIEA Chief Economist

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00:17:53

Investing in a Sustainable Future for All

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/03

In her address to the IIEA, Nadia Calviño, who was appointed as President of the EIB on 1 January 2024, outlines her priorities for her term as EIB President. President Calviño discusses how the EIB and Ireland have been working together to invest in a sustainable future for all and outlines her vision for how Ireland and the EIB can develop closer cooperation in the coming decade.About the Speaker: Nadia Calviño is a Spanish economist and lawyer with a career spanning over 30 years in public

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00:44:18

The Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in 2024 and Beyond

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/01

In this IIEA panel event, three expert speakers discuss the present state of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda. The panel reflects upon how, as the global security environment continues to deteriorate, Security Council Resolution 1325 and its emphasis of on the specific challenges which conflict poses to women in conflict settings has grown only more important. Moreover, the panel explores the role of women in conflict resolution, their role in UN peacekeeping, and conflict

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00:51:47

IIEA Insights - Sir Ivan Rogers

IIEA Talks ·

2024/05/01

'Britain, Ireland and Europe: where we are and where we’re going' The United Kingdom’s relations with its neighbour have been in some flux since British voters voted to leave the European Union in 2016. The protracted upheaval of Brexit strained relations with both Ireland and the EU, and a new, fully stable equilibrium has yet to emerge. Sir Ivan Rogers - advisor to two British prime ministers, among numerous other roles - will discuss the current and future state of the UK’s relations with its

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01:02:31

EU Trade – Challenges and Opportunities in a Rapidly...

IIEA Talks ·

2024/04/24

In her address to the IIEA, Dr Sabine Weyand presents how geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges are affecting international trade, and their implications for the EU’s trade policy. Furthermore, Dr Weyand assesses the role that trade plays in strengthening competitiveness of EU businesses and advancing the EU’s economic security interests, while supporting the EU’s green transition. This event is part of the Future Proofing Europe project, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs.About the

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