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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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00:14:33

Minister Anže Logar - Priorities of the Slovenian...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/07/15

Slovenia assumed the Presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 July 2021, the third in the ‘GPS’ Trio Presidency that commenced with Germany in June 2020 and Portugal in January 2021. In his webinar address, Minister Logar discusses the priorities of the Slovenian Presidency, which focus on reinforcing EU resilience to current and future health threats and on the effective implementation of the Next Generation EU fund and national recovery and resilience plans. It will also prioritise the importance

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00:59:51

Aya Chebbi - The Power of Youth in Communicating and...

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2021/07/14

In the fourth event of the IIEA’s Development Matters lecture series, which is supported by Irish Aid, Ms Chebbi speaks about the role of young people as key actors in delivering upon the Sustainable Development Goals. She explains the importance of intergenerational co-leadership, a concept she curated as AU Special Envoy. She discusses how the Africa's Young Women Manifesto and the Africa Youth Lead Policy Paper advance youth and women leadership for sustainable development. About the

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01:11:21

A Secure, Stable and Clean Electricity Future:...

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2021/07/09

This is the third presentation of the 2021 lecture series Rethink Energy: Countdown to COP26, which is co-organised by the IIEA and ESB. On this occasion, Thomas R. Kuhn, President of the Edison Electric Institute and Pat O’Doherty, CEO of ESB deliver keynote remarks. The two expert speakers assess the integral role of secure and clean electricity in the transition to a net-zero future. Both the USA and EU have set ambitious targets to become net-zero emitters by 2050 and realising this goal is

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00:17:43

Nadia Calviño - Vision and Values: The Future of the...

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2021/07/08

With Spain set to receive €140 billion of funding from NextGenerationEU, the EU’s recovery fund, Vice-President of the Government of Spain and Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, Nadia Calviño provides a Spanish perspective on the future of the euro area. Vice-President Calviño discusses the future of fiscal policy in the euro area, whether the NextGenerationEU recovery fund represents a “Hamiltonian” moment, and outline how the Eurozone can play a leading role in shaping

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00:21:45

Susana Malcorra - Confronting the long crisis of the...

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2021/07/06

In her address to the IIEA, Susana Malcorra discusses the crisis facing the multilateral order. She argues that the crisis threatens to undermine international peace and security, the liberal basis of the post-Cold War multilateral system, and efforts to address serious issues like globalisation and the provision of global public goods. About the Speaker Susana Malcorra became the Dean of the IE School of Public and Global Affairs in March 2020. She was Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of

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00:44:08

'No one is safe until everyone is safe’ - Ensuring...

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2021/07/02

In her address, Dr Soumya Swaminathan discusses, from a policy perspective, how the unprecedented nature and scale of the COVID-19 pandemic places considerable emphasis on the need for equitable access to safe and effective vaccination. Within this context, Dr Swaminathan outlines the efforts by the World Health Organization (WHO) to collaborate with governments and manufacturers through COVAX to facilitate equitable access to vaccines globally. About the Speaker: Dr Soumya Swaminathan was

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00:27:01

Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook - Beyond Merkel – The Future...

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2021/06/30

This year marks the end of an era in German and European politics: Angela Merkel, the ever "reluctant leader of the West," will end her historic tenure as Chancellor. During the past 16 years, Chancellor Merkel has symbolised continuity, predictability, and stability for many European and international partners. But the world has become a less predictable and stable place during her tenure: Germany now faces a watershed moment for its European and international policy. Against this backdrop, Cathryn

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00:32:23

Dr Nadia Arbatova - Russia and the European Union: A...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/06/22

In her address to the IIEA, Dr Nadia Arbatova discusses the current state of EU-Russia relations. She argues that relations between the EU and Russia have been shaped by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and shares her insights on the post-Soviet space as an arena of rivalry between Russia, the EU and the West. About the Speaker: Nadia Alexandrova-Arbatova holds a PhD in Political Sciences and is currently Head of Department for European Political Studies at the Institute for World

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01:01:38

Digital Innovation in Europe

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2021/06/21

Digital innovation will play a pivotal role in determining Europe’s future economic prosperity and in ensuring its competitiveness in an increasingly digitalised world. This expert panel, featuring representatives of the public and private sector from Ireland and Europe, discusses how the EU can support digital innovation and investment in order to strengthen Europe's digital resilience and capabilities. The panel examines how Europe’s potential can be unlocked and assesses the key building blocks

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00:34:12

Tommie Gorman - The Future for Northern Ireland and...

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2021/06/16

Brexit and the recent instability in Northern Ireland pose some key questions for policy makers and politicians on these islands: How damaged are North-South relations by the current instability in unionism? What are the implications for Northern Ireland’s peace process? Is there an acceptable version of the Northern Ireland Protocol? Has Brexit undermined British-Irish relations? Is the route towards a united Ireland clearer or more complicated? In this IIEA webinar, Tommie Gorman draws on his

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00:24:40

Paolo Gentilioni - Reaching a Global Consensus on...

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2021/06/14

As negotiations on international tax at the OECD and the G20 gather pace, European Commissioner for the Economy, Paolo Gentiloni addresses the IIEA on the EU’s role in reaching a global consensus on taxation policy for the 21st century. He also discusses the role of taxation in shaping the green and digital transitions. Paolo Gentiloni has been European Commissioner for Economy since December 2019. He served as Prime Minister of Italy (2016-2018), Minister of Foreign Affairs and International

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00:14:30

Elisa Ferrerira - Priorities for EU Cohesion Policy...

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2021/06/08

In her address to the IIEA, Commissioner Ferreira outlines three main priorities of the EU’s cohesion policy with respect to Ireland. Firstly, she assesses the measures that the EU can take to support Ireland as it transitions to net-zero emissions and seeks to incorporate a greater share of onshore and offshore wind in its renewable energy mix. Secondly, the Commissioner addresses the social consequences of Brexit for Ireland and considers the role of the future ‘Brexit Adjustment Reserve’

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00:26:58

Pēteris Zilgalvis - Europe’s Blockchain Strategy:...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/06/04

In his address to the IIEA, Pēteris Zilgalvis outlines how the European Commission is taking a holistic approach to blockchain. Mr Zilgalvis explains the role of the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum, which is a European Blockchain Partnership of 29 countries. He makes remarks on the importance of creating a European Blockchain Services Infrastructure and the role of regulatory sandboxes. He also discusses standards and legislative initiatives on cryptoassets, smart contracts, data, and Self

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00:30:27

Anabela Pedroso -Protecting Citizens and Freedoms:...

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2021/06/01

Protecting citizens and freedoms, as well as deepening the area of freedom, security and justice have been a key focus of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU. In this address to the IIEA, Anabela Pedroso, Portuguese Secretary of State for Justice, examines the achievements of the Portuguese Presidency in the area of justice and home affairs. In her remarks, Secretary Pedroso places a particular emphasis on the theme of e-justice, analysing the inherent difficulties and ethical

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01:01:14

Jutta Urpilaninen - Harnessing Inclusive...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/05/31

In her address to the IIEA, Commissioner Urpilainen focuses on the EU’s agenda for a reinvigorated and reformed multilateral order fit to face 21st Century challenges. She discusses inclusive multilateralism in the context of the EU’s overall priorities, in particular the European Green Deal, jobs and growth, human development, sustainable financing. She also talks about the importance of strong partnerships, including through a ‘Team Europe’ approach that also includes coordination with EU Member

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00:56:58

Boosting The American Economy - Implications For...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/05/21

Closing a weeklong celebration marking the IIEA’s 30th Anniversary, the Institute is delighted to welcome Congressman Richard Neal, Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, who offers his reflections on the economic agenda of the Biden-Harris Administration, with particular regard to global corporate tax reform and the COVID-19 recovery stimulus package. About the Speaker: Richard E. Neal serves as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee in the US House of Representatives, a position he has

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00:59:41

Europe In 2021: French Perspectives

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2021/05/20

As part of the IIEA’s 30th Anniversary celebrations and on a visit to Ireland, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian and French Minister of State for European Affairs, Clément Beaune, offer a French perspective on the future direction of the European Union. They will reflect on the economic, social and political challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and outline how this crisis presents an opportunity to re-evaluate Europe’s approach to climate action, the digital

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01:25:56

Europe And The Global Economy

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2021/05/20

As part of the IIEA’s 30th Anniversary celebration, the IIEA is delighted to welcome Minister Paschal Donohoe and Prof. Philip Lane who will reflect on the transformation of Europe’s economy over the past 30 years. Moderated by Dr Frances Ruane, Economist and former Director of the ESRI, the discussion then looks ahead to the future of the European economy and challenges related to the COVID19 pandemic, global tax reform efforts, and emerging protectionist tendencies around the world. About the

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01:11:42

The Role Of Think Tanks In The Age Of Misinformation...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/05/19

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

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01:17:54

The Future Of Anglo-Irish Relations

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2021/05/19

The political, economic and social disruption caused by Brexit brought a renewed focus to the Good Friday Agreement and to Anglo-Irish relations. This year, relationships between Dublin, London and Belfast have once again come under strain, as the complexities regarding the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol became clear. At the same time heightened tensions within Northern Ireland have become a cause for concern. Against this backdrop, the IIEA gathers a panel of politicians and

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