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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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00:27:21

The Transatlantic Economy: An Economic Outlook For 2021

IIEA Talks ·

2021/04/09

As the Biden-Harris Administration settles in, the IIEA is delighted to welcome to Daniel S. Hamilton and Joseph Quinlan to share analysis from their annual Transatlantic Economy survey, commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union. The report documents European-sourced jobs, trade and investment in each of the 50 U.S. states, and U.S.-sourced jobs, trade and investment in each member state of the European Union and other European countries. About the Speakers: Daniel S

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01:01:22

Minister Michael McGrath - Responding to Challenges...

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2021/03/31

The past year has seen the UK leave the EU and the onset of a global pandemic. One was expected, the other was not. Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform Michael McGrath discusses the Irish Government’s response to these twin challenges in a broader European and international setting. He also looks to the future – for Europe and the international community – and reflect on how Ireland can advance its role at the heart of Europe and as a global citizen. About the Speaker: Michael McGrath is the

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00:42:16

Casper Klynge - Digital to Drive Irish & European...

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2021/03/29

In his address to the IIEA, Casper Klynge argues that the remarkable cluster of tech companies and world-leading research located in Ireland provides a unique opportunity for the country to emerge as Europe’s digital leader. As Irish and European policymakers are seeking to foster a green recovery with tech policy at the centre of the agenda, digital solutions and technologies could play a key role in economic recovery. Can Ireland build on its successful export-oriented enterprise model by focusing

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01:02:46

Carl Bildt - A Transatlantic Partnership for Europe's...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/03/24

The COVID-19 pandemic has preoccupied European leaders for over a year. Yet, as the EU seeks to position itself for a sustainable recovery, Carl Bildt has argued that there is another looming crisis that cannot be ignored: Europe, he says, stands at the cusp of a 'digital emergency', and is falling 'rapidly and inexcusably' behind China and the US in its digital transition. In his address to the IIEA, Mr Bildt argues that in determining its digital future, Europe may face a choice: either to work

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00:27:47

Jim Cloos - Towards European Strategic Autonomy?

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2021/03/23

In an increasingly multipolar world, the debate over the strategic autonomy of the EU has been given fresh impetus. In his address to the IIEA, Mr. Cloos discusses the past, present and future of the concept of strategic autonomy and what it means for the EU. Mr. Cloos also examines how strategic autonomy can be pursued and what it would entail for the EU. He argues that it is vital for the EU to better understand it potential strengths in this regard, as well as its perceived weaknesses. About the

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00:24:49

Isabelle Vaillant - Completing the Banking Union:...

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2021/03/22

In response to the global financial crisis and the euro area debt crisis, the EU introduced a series of reforms to allow for further integration of the European banking system to make it more resistant to future shocks. As the European Commission considers proposals to bring about the completion of the banking union, Isabelle Vaillant provides a regulatory perspective on the reforms that are required to complete the banking union and the potential challenges in achieving this goal in the years

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01:01:34

Margaritis Schinas - Forging a Comprehensive EU...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/03/18

On 23 September 2020, the European Commission presented a New Pact on Migration and Asylum, a wide-ranging and comprehensive suite of legislation and recommendations. This Pact is designed to address the interrelated facets of migration and asylum procedures, integration, external border management, external relations and root causes with greater credibility and cohesion. In his address to the IIEA, Vice-President Schinas considers the significance of this extensive review of migration policy. He

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00:58:34

Cities And Climate Action - Perspectives From Dublin...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/03/16

This panel discussion, entitled Cities and Climate Action: Perspectives from Dublin and Marseille is jointly organised by the IIEA and the French Embassy in Ireland. On this occasion, Hazel Chu, Lord Mayor of Dublin and Michèle Rubirola, Deputy Mayor of Marseille, share experiences of best practice in making Dublin and Marseille climate-resilient cities. The distinguished panellists discuss the impacts of climate change-related events on cities, examine efforts to promote a circular economy, and

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00:32:00

Steven Maijoor - A Regulatory Perspective on the...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/03/15

In September 2020, the European Commission published its action plan for a Capital Markets Union (CMU). This plan contains 16 recommendations intended to make finance more accessible to European businesses, ensure the EU is a safer place to invest and integrate national capital markets into a single EU market. In his address to the IIEA, Steven Maijoor provides a regulatory and supervisory perspective on the CMU and its implications for EU investors, consumers, and businesses. About the

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01:07:44

Women In Politics - A Global Perspective On Equal...

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2021/03/08

This International Women’s Day event, jointly organised by the IIEA and the French Embassy in Ireland, welcomes distinguished panellists, Frances Fitzgerald, Kadiatou Konaré and Najat Vallaud-Belkacem for a conversation, entitled Women in Politics: A Global Perspective on Equality in Representation and Participation in Decision-Making. This panel discussion, moderated by Martina Fitzgerald, focuses on gender equality efforts in Europe and Africa in which panellists will share their visions for a

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01:15:09

Ireland And The Arctic Council Podcast

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2021/03/01

The IIEA and the Department of Foreign Affairs jointly hosts this public webinar on “Ireland and the Arctic Council” to discuss some of the issues and opportunities arising from Ireland’s application for observer status to the Council. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, delivers the keynote address. The proceeding panel is moderated by David Donoghue, former Ambassador of Ireland to the United Nations and to the Russian Federation. The Arctic Council, established in 1996, is

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01:10:13

Toomas Hendrik Ilves - Security and Democracy in the...

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2021/02/26

In his address to the IIEA, Mr Ilves discusses security and democracy in the digital era. Mr Ilves outlines the threats, dangers and the imperatives for defending against these challenges. Mr Ilves also discusses the role of the European Union, which he argues is a structure better suited to confront these challenges than a nation-state based approach, particularly for Europe’s smaller nation-states. This is the second event in an IIEA project entitled Europe’s Digital Future, which is exploring

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01:00:55

Bruno Leibhaberg - Regulating the Online Economy:...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/02/23

In his address to the IIEA, Bruno Liebhaberg discusses the possible features of a global digital deal involving industry, governments and regulatory authorities, outlining the rights and obligations of each party. His arguments are developed in the light of an assessment of the online platform economy and of the recent landmark European Commission regulatory proposals such as the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act. About the Speaker: Bruno Liebhaberg is the Director General of the

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01:09:09

Fatou Bensouda - Why the ICC matters and why it is...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/02/17

In her keynote address, Prosecutor of the ICC, Dr. Fatou Bensouda, argues that accountability for atrocity crimes and the evolving system of international criminal justice, with the International Criminal Court (“ICC”) as its nucleus, are essential for a rules-based global order. She shares her thoughts on the status of the ICC today, its international impact, and the need for international support for its crucial work to prioritise the plight of victims. She also reflects on her legacy as

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00:29:08

Philip Stephens - Britain Alone: The Path from Suez...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/02/12

In this address to the IIEA, Philip Stephens offers his analysis on the role of a post-Brexit UK in the world. He reflects on his latest book Britain Alone: The Path from Suez to Brexit (2021), which draws on decades of personal contact and interviews with senior politicians and diplomats in Britain, the United States and across the capitals of Europe. The book has been described as “a profoundly perceptive survey of Britain’s post-war role on the global stage.” About the Speaker: Philip Stephens

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00:57:49

Geir Pedersen - Prospects for peace in Syria: the...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/02/04

In his keynote address, UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, addresses the conflict in Syria and prospects for peace. He argues that a decade of devastation has shown that the only viable path forward is a negotiated political settlement as envisaged in UN Security Council Resolution 2254, backed by concerted international support. Furthermore, he contends that global players have shared interests in Syria, and their constructive diplomatic engagement is more needed than ever, as is a united

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00:24:46

Klaus Regling - Reforming the ESM – Implications for...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/02/03

In November 2020, the Eurogroup agreed to proceed with the reform of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) treaty. This will allow the ESM to act as a backstop to the Single Resolution Fund (SRF) and enhance its role in financial assistance programmes and its crisis prevention and resolution capabilities. In his address to the IIEA, Klaus Regling examines the implications of these timely developments for financial stability in Europe, and assesses their potential to make the euro area more

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01:05:19

Judit Varga & Thomas Byrne TD - Rule of Law in the EU

IIEA Talks ·

2021/02/02

The issue of rule of law was at the centre of discussions on the historic agreement on the EU budget 2021-2027, (Multiannual Financial Framework), in December 2020. As part of the IIEA’s Global Europe project, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Minister Varga and Minister Byrne discuss the state of the rule of law in the EU, a topic which encompasses judicial independence, freedom of the press, LGBTQI+ and minority protections, corruption, democratic values and human rights. Effective

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01:05:11

Loïc Fauchon - The Future of Water: Opportunity and Risk

IIEA Talks ·

2021/02/01

This is the second event of the lecture series, Environmental Resilience, which is co-organised by the IIEA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On this occasion, Mr Loïc Fauchon, President of the World Water Council, discusses the actions that the World Water Council is taking to promote international hydro-diplomacy to ensure global access to high quality water and sanitation infrastructure. He will also highlight the important role that water strategies play in addressing environmental,

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01:02:22

Roberto Viola - Towards European Digital Sovereignty

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2021/01/25

As the world becomes unprecedently digitalised, “digital sovereignty” is emerging as an increasingly prominent concept in the European Union. In her 2020 State of the Union speech, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that achieving Digital Sovereignty was a key EU priority. In this keynote address, Roberto Viola, Director-General of the Directorate General of Communication, Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) in the European Commission, discusses specific elements

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