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Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of the ULB

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of the ULB

Welcome to Making sense of EU, a podcast where scientific research sheds light on the pressing issues of EU affairs. Making sense of EU is brought to you by the Institut d’études européennes of the Université libre de Bruxelles. The series on Inequality and the European Union is a product of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence EUqualis and it’s cofunded by the Erasmus + programme of the European Union. 101047382 —EUqualis — ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HEI-TCH-RSCH The series on the challenges

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34:57

NAVIGATOR - Episode 6: Democratic backsliding,...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2025/12/15

The international system faces its gravest crisis in decades. As global democracy retreats, authoritarian regimes actively challenge established international rules and norms.This episode asks: Which institutions are worth saving in this "burning house" of cooperation? We analyse the paralysis of the UN Security Council and NATO's struggle against illiberal pressures as the world order begins to fragment. You will hear from Roland Paris, Alexandra Gheciu (both University of Ottawa) and NUPI's Ole

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19:39

NAVIGATOR - Episode 5: The EU and Migration -...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2025/09/09

Migration has long been a defining issue for the European Union, testing its capacity to act collectively while upholding human rights and international standards. In recent years, the EU has increasingly relied on externalisation (meaning outsourcing migration control to third countries) to reduce irregular arrivals. While this approach may be effective in deterring migration, it raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and compliance with the EU’s legal and moral obligations.In

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28:22

NAVIGATOR - Episode 4: Is the era of cooperation...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2025/06/30

International cooperation and the rules-based order as we know it is now at stake. The inauguration of Donald Trump in his second presidential term, Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine, and great power rivalry are just some of the factors that have had an influence on how countries can work together. In addition, several multilateral organisations are being criticized for a lack of efficiency in solving issues.In the midst of this, the EU and other institutions are working to maintain international

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18:37

NAVIGATOR - Episode 3: Daniel Muth Presents...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2025/06/13

Daniel Muth from the Vrij Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) is member of the NAVIGATOR work package on climate change, which is focusing on how the EU positions itself in term of climate uncertainties within a fragmented and evolving global governance landscape. Drawing on his expertise in environmental governance and international cooperation, Muth highlights the complexity of climate diplomacy. His analysis looks at instruments like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which illustrates how

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29:06

Episode 9: Making Sense of the role of civil society...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2025/04/28

In this episode, host Anna Gelencsér from the Hungarian Helsinki Committee speaks with Anna Grudzinska of the National Federation of Polish NGOs (OFOP) and András Léderer from the Hungarian Helsinki Committee about the role of civil society organizations in monitoring EU funds in Hungary and Poland.The discussion highlights both shared and country-specific challenges. In both contexts, CSOs must navigate slow-moving bureaucratic structures, heavy workloads, and limited resources. However, while OFOP

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17:13

Talking with EU - episode 14: Special International...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2025/03/07

In this special International Women’s Day episode of #TalkingwithEU, we’re tackling one of the most pressing issues in Europe today: gender equality. While the EU has made strides in closing the gap—through pay transparency, gender balance policies, and more—major challenges remain.This episode features an eye-opening discussion with Alessia Ruta and Andrea Abril Montoya, two young voices shaping the conversation on gender equality. Together with our host Cora Rimoldi, we’ll explore:💡 The EU’s

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17:28

Talking with EU - episode 13: The European Project in...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2025/02/10

📢 New Episode Alert! 🎙️In this month’s episode of Talking with EU, we’re diving into The European Project in Times of Change! 🌍✨ From geopolitical shifts to social movements, the EU faces a moment of transformation—so what does the future hold?Joining us are Eyes on Europe writers Alessia Ruta and our co-host Sara Bordigato, who contributed to this month’s edition of the magazine. 📰💡 Alessia explores gender mainstreaming in peace, security, and foreign policy, while Sara tackles Europe’s

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18:33

Talking with EU - episode 12: How should the EU...

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2025/01/21

🎙️ In this special episode of Talking with the EU, we’re diving into uncharted waters as we explore the Navigator Project, a groundbreaking four-year research initiative. This project examines how the European Union can navigate an increasingly fragmented global governance landscape and reinforce a rules-based international order. From climate change to digitalisation, migration to security, the Navigator Project offers actionable strategies to revitalise multilateralism.Joining us are two

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14:25

NAVIGATOR - Episode 2: Ole Jacob Sending Presents...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2024/12/19

Prof. Ole Jacob Sending from the Norwegian Institute for International Affairs (NUPI) presents the innovative methodology driving the NAVIGATOR project. In this episode, he explains the research approach and the strategies the team will use to examine how the EU navigates multilateral corporations. Prof. Sending also discusses the project’s methodological goals and its potential to deliver meaningful insights.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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17:35

Talking with EU - episode 11: US 2024 elections and...

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2024/11/14

“🎙️ In this episode of Talking with the EU, we bring you a first à chaud reaction to the 2024 US elections. With President Trump back in office, what does this mean for EU-US relations, NATO and the war in Ukraine? What lessons can Europe learn from the US regarding voter engagement and political participation?Featuring special guests Rocio Rivera Torrente, Editor-in-Chief of Eyes on Europe, and Mateo Migoya, Treasurer of SAIES, we explore how these developments could reshape transatlantic ties.🔊

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23:47

RED-SPINEL - Episode 8: Making sense of the Threats...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2024/10/07

András Léderer from the Helsinki Committee interviews both Orsolya Vincze - a lawyer at a Hungarian anti-corruption NGO, and Gergely Kovács - an associated professor at Corvinus University of BudapestThey discusses the transformation of Hungarian higher education institutions into privately owned entities managed by government-appointed boards with lifelong tenure, a process that began in 2018. These boards, which have significant control over university operations, are part of public interest trust

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10:50

NAVIGATOR - Episode 1: John Karlsrud Presents the...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2024/09/30

The NAVIGATOR project's Principal Investigator, Prof. John Karlsrud - Norwegian Institute for International Affairs (NUPI), discusses the research agenda and how it will explore the ways in which the EU should navigate multilateral corporations. After presenting himself, the international team involved as well as the project's genesis, Prof. Karlsrud details the central research questions, the empirical focus and his ambitions for NAVIGATOR over the next two years. Hosted by Ausha. See

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21:30

Talking with EU - episode 10 on Disinformation

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2024/09/04

🎙️New Episode Alert ‼️ You want to discover more about the dangerous consequences of false information, the role of foreign and domestic actors and how new technologies like AI are intensifying the disinformation threat in the EU? Well, than listen to the latest and final episode of this academic year of “Talking with EU,” where our hosts @daniele and @arianna explore the pressing issue of disinformation and its impact on European politics. Featuring insights from special guests @iranda and @sara,

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26:25

RED-SPINEL - Episode 7: Making sense of the EU's...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2024/06/05

In this seventh and last episode of the RED-SPINEL season of Making Sense of EU, we are delighted to welcome both Professor Ramona Coman of the Institut d’études européennes in Brussels, and Professor Daniel Kelemen of Georgetown University in Washington DC. To wrap up this first series of episodes exploring the nature of dissensus surrounding liberal democracy, we chose to focus our discussions on the relative efficiency and legitimacy of EU instruments specifically set up to strengthen both the

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17:38

Talking with EU - episode 9: the European Parliament...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2024/05/29

Only a few days left to the European Parliament Elections 2024! So go to the polls and #UseYourVote! From 6-9 June, more than 400 million EU citizens are eligible to vote in this year’s EU election, making it the second biggest democratic election on the globe. In this episode of #TalkingWithEU, our two co-hosts, Cora Rimoldi and Felix Fend, together with our two guests, Carmen Noviello and Ludovica Colosimo dive deep into the way our European Elections work. We talk more about the

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17:08

RED-SPINEL - Episode 6: Making sense of Collective...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2024/05/07

Welcome to the 6th episode of the second "Making Sense of EU" season! As with the season's other episodes, this one is also dedicated to the RED-SPINEL research project, and its analysis of the challenges facing liberal democracy across the European Union.In this episode, we talk to professors Ramona Coman and Zolt Enyedi, as they share with us some of the initial findings and questions of their respective Horizon Europe-funded collective research projects, respectively RED-SPINEL and AUTHLIB.Zolte

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19:50

Talking with EU - Episode 8: Inequalities during the...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2024/04/26

This episode was recorded as part of the IEE-ULB's #EUqualis Jean Monnet Center of Excellence.EUqualis is focused on exploring "(in)equality and the EU" from various perspectives, including the students'. As such, this episode produced by the students is published within the framework of the #EUqualis Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HEI-TCH-RSCH).The COVID-19 pandemic has had Europe in its grip for more than 3 years, fundamentally changing EU citizens’ lives. But not only had the

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17:22

Making sense of EU storytelling in times of dissensus...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2024/03/25

Welcome back to Making Sense of EU! This is already the fourth episode of the serie's second season.As a reminder, as part of the RED-SPINEL research project, said season is dedicated to exploring the challenges liberal democracy is facing in the European Union.Our understanding of who we are, how we perceive others, and what our sense of belonging might be all depend on the stories we tell ourselves. In a context marked by polarization and even disinformation; dissensus surrounding these common

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14:52

Talking with EU - Episode 7: Farmers protests in the...

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2024/03/01

The recent farmer's protests have shaken up the EU not only from the distance but also by manifestations of farmers from every corner of Europe pouring into Brussels itself, paralyzing the EU capital. But protests have not only been in Brussels but all across the EU. That’s why in this episode we’re asking: Why are farmers so angry? And what different challenges is the EU agriculture policy facing in a world marked by constant crises? Does farmers' participation in EU agricultural policy also mean

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15:45

Talking with EU - episode 6: The year of elections

Making sense of EU - Institut d"études européennes of... ·

2024/01/29

The year of elections - A test for liberal democracy? Tune in to get the full scoop of the students’ POV on a year of decisive elections! In this episode two IEE-ULB master students - Daniele Bogani and Felix Fend - host a roundtable discussion with two IEE-ULB Alumni - Marta Volpe and Javier Bardón - delving deep into what to expect this year. In 2024, over half of the world's population will head to the polls. Among them are both the citizens of the EU and the USA, with established liberal

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