Best Belgium Podcasts (2024)

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As it happened: Ursula von der Leyen’s secret ballot triumph 33:13

23m ago33:13

33:13

Big decisions awaited the new class of MEPs this week: Whether to back Ursula von der Leyen for a second term atop the Commission; which committee assignments to pursue; and, most urgently, which Parliament bar to visit to get away from it all. Join host Sarah Wheaton for a romp through the Strasbourg seat of the European Parliament, and relive a w…

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Analysing Viktor Orbán 23:41

12h ago23:41

23:41

László Andor, Secretary General of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) and former European Commissioner from Hungary talks to Paul Adamson about the rise and influence of Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, the new balance of power in the European Parliament and Keir Starmer's potential influence in Europe.…

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Narratives and reality: China’s economic engagements in Africa 41:06

3h ago41:06

41:06

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Alicia García-Herrero and Eric Olander to explore China’s economic engagements in Africa, both in the historical and the modern-day context. They also discuss the criticisms China faces from African countries and the West when it comes to foreign direct investment, trade, opacity …

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Viktor Orbán's rogue “peace missions” to Kyiv, Moscow, Beijing and Washington 31:18

1d ago31:18

31:18

Just days into his country's rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán again stunned other European leaders by setting off on a series of visits to Kyiv, Moscow and Beijing, styling himself as a peace negotiator with a mandate from Brussels. Host Sarah Wheaton and POLITICO's chief EU correspondent…

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How hydrogen can reach its green potential 42:32

3d ago42:32

42:32

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie is joined by Bruegel fellow Ben McWilliams and Johanna Schiele, a Policy Officer at the Innovation Fund in the European Commission, to discuss the benefits and challenges of hydrogen as a clean energy source. Throughout this episode, they explore whether hydrogen could be used as alternati…

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French election shocker: reaction and analysis 20:18

6d ago20:18

20:18

France has voted and the results are in — our POLITICO team in Paris discusses the surprising results of the final round of the parliamentary election in this special episode of EU Confidential. Host Nicholas Vinocur is first joined by POLITICO's Victor Goury-Laffont to break down the results and explain how President Emmanuel Macron’s centrists an…

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Panic mode: Biden and Le Pen imperil mainstream politics 30:59

9d ago30:59

30:59

Just days before the final round of France's snap parliamentary elections, we discuss possible scenarios for what could emerge from the messy political situation in Paris: shiny new leaders, a shaky new government, rocky cohabitation — or even more chaos. Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO's senior correspondent in Paris, Clea Caulcutt. Later she…

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'Good Chaps - How Corrupt Politicians Broke Our Law and Institutions - And What We Can Do About It' 24:22

10d ago24:22

24:22

Simon Kuper, author and journalist at the Financial Times, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'Good Chaps: How Corrupt Politicians Broke Our Law and Institutions - And What We Can Do About It'.By Paul Adamson

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Tariffs are not the cure to world trade problems 46:07

10d ago46:07

46:07

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie discusses the current global trade landscape with Penny Naas, of the German Marshall Fund and Atlantic Council, and Niclas Poitiers from Bruegel. They explore the challenges of balancing economic resilience, protectionism, and the push for green technologies amid these transformations. Naa…

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EU top jobs deal — French election, round 1 29:05

16d ago29:05

29:05

Straight from the European Council summit, we bring you the latest news and analysis on a range of tough issues on the leaders' agenda. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO colleagues Barbara Moens and Aitor Hernández-Morales to discuss how EU leaders agreed on who they want to lead the top EU institutions over the next five years. With Ukraini…

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Macron's snap election gamble 48:18

19d ago48:18

48:18

Rebecca Christie sits down with Jean Pisani-Ferry and André Sapir to discuss the upcoming parliamentary elections in France, amidst growing voter dissatisfaction and legislative gridlock. They discuss the political intrigues behind the upheaval and highlight the potential consequences of a National Rally-dominated assembly, which could obstruct Eur…

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#501 Béatrix Charlier, P'OP Positive and Optimistic Mind (FR) 33:47

18d ago33:47

33:47

Découvrez notre 501e épisode du podcast hrmeetup.©, avec Béatrix Charlier, elle nous partage sa vision novatrice de la gestion des talents et l'importance de l'intergénérationnel en entreprise. Une discussion enrichissante sur l'activation des talents individuels et collectifs, ainsi que sur la manière dont les crises peuvent ouvrir des opportunité…

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MEGA shift in the EU's balance of power 34:22

23d ago34:22

34:22

Almost two weeks after the EU election, there is still a lot of political manoeuvring going on — both in Brussels and in national capitals. First, POLITICO's chief EU correspondent, Barbara Moens, recaps of the race for the top jobs after European leaders failed to reach a deal at their informal dinner in Brussels earlier this week. Then, we zoom i…

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Electrified tensions: EU's proposed tariffs on Chinese EVs 33:40

25d ago33:40

33:40

In October 2023, the European Union launched an investigation into whether Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers were receiving unfair subsidies which give them an advantage in the market. In June 2024, the European Commission announced the preliminary conclusion that it would levy additional tariffs of between 17.4ؘ–38% on Chinese electric v…

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21st century trade unionism and engagement with a Labour Government and the European Union 25:06

25d ago25:06

25:06

Mike Clancy, General Secretary of the UK trade union Prospect, talks to Paul Adamson about modern trade unionism and how a newly elected Labour government should engage with the European Union.By Paul Adamson

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#500 Carole Tchanmene - Buddy Créatif (FR) 28:43

25d ago28:43

28:43

Découvrez notre 500ᵉ épisode du podcast hrmeetup, créé par l'ASBL « The Podcast Factory Org « depuis 2013 où Carole Tchanmene partage des insights sur l'importance de la créativité et de la motivation en entreprise. Elle nous explique comment "Buddy Créatif" (https://www.buddycreatif.com/) aide les équipes à s'épanouir grâce à des ateliers immersif…

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Macron challenges French voters and spooks Brussels 24:05

30d ago24:05

24:05

As the EU comes to terms with its new (sort of) political reality following last weekend's European Parliament election, France is already back in campaign mode — preparing for snap elections called unexpectedly by President Emmanuel Macron. The French president dissolved the National Assembly in response to the massive success of the far-right Nat…

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EU-UK relations: Brexit, Scotland, Ireland 46:30

1M ago46:30

46:30

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie sits down with Tony Connelly, Europe editor of Irish public service broadcaster RTÉ, and David Gow, who chairs the Royal Society of Edinburgh's EU-Scotland initiative. They discuss EU-UK relations after Brexit, how Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales fit into the picture, upcoming British…

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#499 Nicolas Leconte - Humana event: l'IA, qu'est-ce que j'ai à y gagner ? (FR) 21:39

1M ago21:39

21:39

Laissez un message vocal à Nicolas Leconte, Michel, Lauriane ou Estelle: https://www.vodio.fr/repondeur/308/ L’IA bouscule le monde du travail depuis quelques années maintenant, en prenant en charge des tâches ennuyeuses et répétitives afin que nous, en tant que professionnels, puissions nous concentrer sur ce qui apporte le plus de valeur à nos or…

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EU election results — Europe swings to the right 39:04

1M ago39:04

39:04

As election result projections were revealed on Sunday evening, our EU Confidential team recorded a live episode with first reactions and analysis from our POLITICO newsroom. Host Sarah Wheaton and the team looked beyond the numbers and analyzed the direction the EU might take as a consequence of the vote. We also discussed French President Emmanue…

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What the EU election is actually about 32:41

1M ago32:41

32:41

As voting gets underway throughout the EU, we check in on the polls and learn which stories are dominating the headlines in capitals around Europe. Host Sarah Wheaton discusses the latest polling numbers with our data reporter Hanne Cokelaere. Be sure to check out POLITICO's Poll of Polls for the latest insights. We also hear from colleagues around…

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How the financial sector can speed up the green transition 31:06

1M ago31:06

31:06

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Bruegel’s non-resident fellow Dirk Schoenmaker presents his latest book ‘Corporate Finance for Long-Term Value’ with host Rebecca Christie and CFO at Nederlandse Gasunie, Janneke Hermes. They talk about how corporate finance and sustainability can go together. New models can help firms quantify the cost of…

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Disinformation in the EP elections and dealing with Hungary 24:55

1M ago24:55

24:55

Vĕra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Values, Transparency and the Rule of Law, talks to Paul Adamson about disinformation on the eve of elections to the European Parliament and the challenges in dealing with Hungary.By Paul Adamson

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Key EU policies — how will they change after the vote? 33:29

1M ago33:29

33:29

With just a week to go until the European election and the campaign in full gear, we're focusing on how the vote will impact key EU policies such as health, energy, climate, technology and defense. Will they be affected by the shake-up of the bloc's political landscape and the arrival of new MEPs and commissioners — or will continuity with the poli…

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Europe's economic future 36:27

2M ago36:27

36:27

Bruegel and the Financial Times partnered up to host a debate featuring lead candidates from major EU political parties on EU economic issues, namely growth, the single market, economic security and the EU budget. The participants of the debate were: Sandro Gozi, Renew Europe Now Ursula von der Leyen, The European People's Party Nicolas Schmit, the…

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EU election 101 — your questions answered 36:35

2M ago36:35

36:35

This is your essential (and entertaining!) guide to the upcoming European election — everything you've wanted to know but been too afraid to ask. With the crucial vote just two weeks away, we reached out to you, our European and American listeners, on social media and collected the most pressing election-related questions. Both veterans of the Brus…

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Should foreign companies still do business in China? 28:24

2M ago28:24

28:24

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan talks to Bruegel Senior fellow Alicia García-Herrero and President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Jens Eskelund, about foreign companies doing business and investing in China. They discuss the difficulties of navigating current geopolitical tensions as well as China’s domest…

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Understanding Emmanuel Macron 25:27

2M ago25:27

25:27

Sophie Pedder, Paris Bureau Chief at 'The Economist' talks to Paul Adamson about the impact of the European Parliament on Macron's presidency, his concerns about the 'fragility of Europe' and the next presidential elections in 2027.By Paul Adamson

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How Russian disinformation could skew EU election — and whether Europe can fight it 31:19

2M ago31:19

31:19

Ursula von der Leyen made a promise this week: if she secures another term as president of the European Commission, she will prioritize beefing up the EU's defenses against malicious disinformation from Moscow. It's a top-of-agenda issue for many in Brussels and across the bloc, with less than a month until the European election and hostile actors …

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Managing the What Ifs: Europe, China and world trade 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

In a world of increasing uncertainties, the European Union’s need to protect itself from new shocks is on the rise. Pandemic-related supply disruptions, the energy crisis provoked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and economic coercion coming from China have all shown that the EU needs to do more to prepare itself for what may come. But how should E…

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Who votes for the European far right? And why? 35:27

2M ago35:27

35:27

As recent national elections in several European countries have shown, far-right voters no longer fit the stereotype of the angry, old white man, but now often include women, young people and even migrants. In this episode we unpack what drives voters to abandon the mainstream and more traditional party loyalties for the far right, and how poverty,…

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NATO and the EU - who does what for European defence? 42:42

2M ago42:42

42:42

The relationship between the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is at the heart of efforts to help Ukraine after Russia's 2022 invasion. How do the alliances work together and how can further cooperation help? In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie speaks with Oana Lungescu, who served as the longest serv…

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Brussels vs Big Tech 25:13

2M ago25:13

25:13

Javier Espinoza, Competition and Digital Policy Correspondent in the FT Brussels Bureau, talks to Paul Adamson about the EU's strategy for regulating Big Tech.By Paul Adamson

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Debate time! EU lead candidates go head-to-head 35:34

3M ago35:34

35:34

It was a rare chance to see all the leading candidates from Europe's main political parties go head-to-head in a presidential-style debate to become the next head of the European Commission. With just over a month to go until the European Parliament election, eight politicians met in the Dutch city of Maastricht and spent an hour and a half answeri…

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Do EU tech rules add up? 44:07

3M ago44:07

44:07

How does the EU manage its increasingly vast number of digital laws? Bertin Martens, Kai Zenner and Rebecca Christie discuss how these rules are made, how they work together and how they fit in with the EU's goal of better regulation in this episode of The Sound of Economics. Relevant research: A dataset on EU legislation for the digital world, Bru…

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European Parliament in review — MEP unAwards 2024 33:11

3M ago33:11

33:11

Since the 2019 election this European Parliament has had to deal with various challenges, from Brexit and Covid-19 to the war in Ukraine and scandals such as Qatargate. At the same time it has managed to legislate on key issues such as climate change, AI and migration. In this episode we look back at the highs and lows of the EU legislature's last …

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Zooming in on the US-China tech rivalry 49:04

3M ago49:04

49:04

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Alicia García-Herrero and Paul Triolo to discuss China’s innovation drive and how it compares with the US on key technologies, including semiconductors, green technology and biotech. They delve into how China climbed up the technology ladder, the impact of current geopolitical ten…

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#498 Catherine Malchaire - Humana event: la cohésion d’équipe (FR) 15:29

3M ago15:29

15:29

Dans cet épisode spécial annonçant un évènement Humana par hrmeetup. © , Catherine Malchaire nous dévoile son parcours étonnant, depuis son rêve adolescent d'architecte jusqu'à sa carrière d'ingénieur transformée par sa passion pour le marketing et l'humain. Cet épisode est réalisé en partenariat avec Humana, LA communauté qui rassemble les passion…

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Brussels buzzwords of the week: competitiveness and Bolshewokism 37:06

3M ago37:06

37:06

In this episode we unpack the EU's new buzzword and the main point of discussion at this week's European Council summit: competitiveness. We also bring you another new buzzword from Brussels this week: Bolshewokism. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO's chief Brussels correspondent, Barbara Moens, to recap the leaders' summit and their attempt…

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What visions for Europe? Unpacking EU parties’ economic strategies 36:25

3M ago36:25

36:25

Bruegel and the Financial Times partnered up to host a debate featuring representatives from EU political parties on EU economic issues, specifically competitiveness and growth, economic security and green transition. Rebecca Christie sits down with Bruegel Senior fellow Heather Grabbe, FT Europe correspondent Andy Bounds, also moderator of the deb…

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Climate change, the next big financial threat 40:54

3M ago40:54

40:54

Climate change is a rising threat to European financial stability, says European Stability Mechanism chief economist Rolf Strauch on this episode of The Sound of Economics. Together with Bruegel non-resident fellow Stavros Zenios and host Rebecca Christie, Strauch discusses how the EU can rally to protect itself from future shocks and keep its sove…

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'This Time No Mistakes - How To Remake Britain' 23:33

3M ago23:33

23:33

Will Hutton, author, journalist and President of the Academy of Social Sciences, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'This Time No Mistakes - How To Remake Britain'.By Paul Adamson

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EU election latest: Knives out for Ursula von der Leyen 34:57

3M ago34:57

34:57

With just weeks to go until the European Parliament election, we're bringing you the state of play. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by Elisa Braun, POLITICO's Brussels correspondent, and Nicholas Vinocur, POLITICO's editor at large, to discuss the many political challenges facing EPP lead candidate Ursula von der Leyen: "Pfizergate," "Piepergate" and …

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1982: the debt crisis that could have destroyed Western banking 32:31

3M ago32:31

32:31

Science Po professor Jérôme Sgard discusses his new book on the debt crisis of the 1980s on this episode of The Sound of Economics, with host Rebecca Christie and award-winning book author and journalist Paul Blustein. They explore the shockwaves that hit developing countries during this period, starting with the quasi-default of Mexico in 1982, as…

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One grid to rule them all? The future of a European single electricity market 41:42

3M ago41:42

41:42

In this episode of the sound of economics, Rebecca Christie invites Georg Zachmann and Christian Zinglersen to talk about the ambitious idea of creating a more integrated European electricity market. They discuss the drastic change in Europe’s energy outlook, as we switch from a world of fossil imports to mostly domestic electricity production. The…

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EU Sanctions and Russia 26:39

3M ago26:39

26:39

David O'Sullivan, EU Sanctions Envoy, talks to Paul Adamson about the EU's sanctions strategy following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.By Paul Adamson

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'If you want peace, prepare for war': How an old saying is making a comeback in Europe 30:49

4M ago30:49

30:49

In this episode, we unpack the growing urgency among EU leaders to defeat Russia's Vladimir Putin. Remember the old Latin saying: si vis pacem, para bellum (if you want peace, prepare for war)? We discuss what that might mean today. We also explain what's at stake in presidential runoff elections in Slovakia and round out our episode exploring why …

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Capital markets union - why now? 42:10

4M ago42:10

42:10

European Union leaders want to breathe new life into the Capital markets union, the decade-old project to reduce fragmentation and put finance to work for the single market. In this episode of the Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie sits down with Thomas Wieser, former President of the Eurogroup Working Group and chair of the EU's 2019 High Level …

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Podcasthon 2024 : L'association L'écosystème d'apprentissage agile (FR) 20:55

4M ago20:55

20:55

Vous êtes à la recherche d'une source d'inspiration tout en soutenant une cause noble ? Alors, vous êtes au bon endroit ! Dans le cadre du Podcasthon, un événement caritatif rassemblant plus de 450 podcasts engagés, "hrmeetup" vous propose un épisode spécial qui vous fera découvrir la mission de "L'écosystème d'apprentissage agile". Dans cet épisod…

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Farmers lead the EU climate backlash 34:52

4M ago34:52

34:52

As EU leaders received a stark warning about the climate risks facing the bloc, the European Commission caved to farmer protests and demands to slash environmental requirements. Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO's climate policy reporter Zia Weise about the recent report on climate risks facing the bloc, the first of its kind from the European E…

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