Best Belgium Business Podcasts (2024)

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How Should the new EU Commission engage with China? 37:15

44m ago37:15

37:15

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Alicia García-Herrero and Abigaël Vasselier assess the new reality of EU-China relations and explain why the European Union must prepare for a much more difficult relationship with China. This episode is part of the ZhōngHuá Mundus series of The Sound of Economics. ZhōngHuá Mundus…

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Population ageing is straining public debt 32:17

1h ago32:17

32:17

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie sits down with Bruegel Senior fellow Zsolt Darvas and Jennifer D. Sciubba, President and CEO of the Population Reference Bureau from Washington DC. Together, they explore the findings of Darvas’ recent paper on the effects of demographic changes on public debt sustainability, which was pre…

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#503 Pascale Schütz - Business Modèle, Sens et Inclusion (FR) 26:10

8d ago26:10

26:10

Notre répondeur Vocal pour le podcast : https://www.vodio.fr/repondeur/308/ En 2016, au micro d'hrmeetup. ©, Pascale Schütz et sa collègue d’alors nous annonçaient un événement et parlaient déjà de valeurs en entreprise. À l'époque, une collaboration ICHEC-Alumni sur ce sujet vaste, passionnant et toujours d'actualité en 2024. C'est au Cercle de Wa…

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Conversation with Eurogroup president Paschal Donohoe: Strengthening EU public finances, defence and security 26:45

2d ago26:45

26:45

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie sits down with Eurogroup president Paschal Donohoe and Bruegel Senior fellow Guntram Wolff to discuss the EU's dire defence and security challenges and the role of public finances. They also discuss Wolff's latest report on Europe's and Germany's slow rearmament, particularly compared to R…

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Unite, defend, grow: EU policy for the next five years 45:04

9d ago45:04

45:04

The Memos to the European Union leadership have been a Bruegel tradition since 2009. Every five years – after the European elections but before a new European Commission takes office – we take stock of EU economic policies, reflect on the EU's main challenges, make recommendations on how the new leadership should address them. In this episode of Th…

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Through crises and their solutions – A farewell to Maria Demertzis 33:52

27d ago33:52

33:52

Maria Demertzis sits down in the studio of The Sound of Economics for one last time in her capacity as Senior fellow and Bruegel’s former Deputy director. In this episode, she reflects on the eight years of her work. What have been the major challenges for the EU and how has Bruegel responded to them? Why does she feel strongly about financial vuln…

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#502 Norman Deschauwer - Humana event: conversations agiles (FR) 16:20

28d ago16:20

16:20

Préparez-vous à une immersion dans l'agilité conversationnelle à travers cet épisode podcast "hrmeetup.©". Nous avons été reçus ce mardi 13 août dans les bureaux de Pyxis, chez CAP Innove à Nivelles, pour réaliser l’interview de Norman Deschauwer. Norman est le co-fondateur de : Pyxis Belgique, de la Journée Agile, et il sera animateur de notre pro…

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Making buildings greener: EU decarbonisation plans 34:31

2M ago34:31

34:31

By 2030, the European Union must reduce emissions from the heating and cooling of buildings – responsible for 13 percent of EU emissions – by the equivalent of the annual emissions of Slovakia. In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie sits down with Michael Pahle, Marion Santini and Giovanni Sgaravatti to discuss how greener buil…

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

2M 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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How hydrogen can reach its green potential 42:32

2M 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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Tariffs are not the cure to world trade problems 46:07

2M 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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Macron's snap election gamble 48:18

3M 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

3M 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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Electrified tensions: EU's proposed tariffs on Chinese EVs 33:40

3M 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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#500 Carole Tchanmene - Buddy Créatif (FR) 28:43

3M 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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EU-UK relations: Brexit, Scotland, Ireland 46:30

3M 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

3M 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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How the financial sector can speed up the green transition 31:06

3M 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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Europe's economic future 36:27

4M 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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Should foreign companies still do business in China? 28:24

4M 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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Managing the What Ifs: Europe, China and world trade 41:19

4M 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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NATO and the EU - who does what for European defence? 42:42

4M 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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Do EU tech rules add up? 44:07

5M 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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Zooming in on the US-China tech rivalry 49:04

5M 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

5M 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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What visions for Europe? Unpacking EU parties’ economic strategies 36:25

5M 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

5M 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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1982: the debt crisis that could have destroyed Western banking 32:31

5M 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

6M 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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Capital markets union - why now? 42:10

6M 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

6M 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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Key take-aways from China’s Two Sessions 26:55

6M ago26:55

26:55

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Alicia García-Herrero and Zichen Wang to talk about China’s Two Sessions, the Chinese government's annual plenary sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), held from 4–11 March 2024. They discuss the gro…

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How war in Ukraine brought Europe together 39:41

6M ago39:41

39:41

Two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union has held together rather than let the conflict divide it. Rebecca Christie discusses the EU’s shifts on trade, energy security and economic cooperation with André Sapir and Ben McWilliams. They discuss how the bloc weaned itself off Russian fossil fuels in record time, adju…

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The complexities of AI regulation 40:31

7M ago40:31

40:31

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie is joined by Bertin Martens, Bruegel Senior fellow and Werner Stengg, expert of EVP Margrethe Vestager’s cabinet. They explore the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, focusing on the European Union's AI Act. They discuss the goals and potential effectiveness of the new…

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#497 Arabelle Willems – À Rire Ensemble (FR) 26:15

7M ago26:15

26:15

Écoutez cet épisode inspirant d’hrmeetup. © où nous explorons le monde du bien-être en entreprise avec Arabelle Willems, une experte en Yoga du rire. Dans cette conversation, Arabelle partage sa vision unique sur l'intégration du rire dans le milieu professionnel pour favoriser le bien-être des équipes. Laissez un message vocal à Arabelle ou Michel…

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South Korea's semiconductor strategy 36:16

7M ago36:16

36:16

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Alicia García-Herrero and June Park to talk about South Korea’s semiconductor industry, specifically how geopolitical tensions like China’s localisation needs and US export controls could impact the sector. They also discuss South Korea’s economic relations with both of those coun…

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#496 Pauline Six - Découvrez l'analyse des talents clés ! (FR) 26:02

7M ago26:02

26:02

Dans cet épisode de "hrmeetup", nous vous parlons de l'analyse des talents clés avec Pauline Six, une experte passionnée et expérimentée dans ce domaine. Pauline, forte de ses années d'expérience dans le coaching, nous guide à travers les tenants et aboutissants de cette pratique révélatrice. Elle nous explique en détail le processus d'analyse, dep…

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What to do with frozen Russian assets 42:34

7M ago42:34

42:34

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie invites MEP Johan Van Overtveldt and Bruegel Senior fellow Nicolas Véron to talk about the impact of the sanctions on Russian assets in the global financial system and what that means in terms of systemic risk for Belgium, for Europe and for the world. They discuss possible avenues where t…

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Strengthening EU competitivenss 44:57

7M ago44:57

44:57

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie sits down with Oya Celasun, Deputy Director of the International Monetary Fund’s European Department, and Jeromin Zettelmeyer, Director of Bruegel, to talk about EU competitiveness. They define what the term means; discuss whether the EU has a competitiveness problem; and if so, how it can…

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Skills anticipation for the green transition 30:49

8M ago30:49

30:49

In the final episode of The Skills podcast series, Rebecca Christie discusses with Duygu Güner and Francesca Rosso on skills anticipation. They talk about the new skills that are emerging and the impact of skills anticipation on education and training. They also talk about providing the required skills needed for the green transition and about crea…

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Ten years of Europe’s banking union 50:53

8M ago50:53

50:53

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie sits down with Nicolas Véron and Harald Waiglein to look at the status of Europe’s banking union. They discuss how the project started, how it is going and the political climate that has brought us to this stage of the project. They also point out the unfinished business including insuranc…

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#495 Davit Unusyan - Humana event: la discrimination positive au travail (FR) 13:15

8M ago13:15

13:15

Une rubrique Humana s'ouvre ici pour notre podcast hrmeetup.© Dans ces courtes capsules, l'idée est de vous présenter les sujets de nos soirées bimensuelles. Humana ce sont des rencontres gratuites entre RH, DRH, managers et entrepreneur.e.s pour discuter d'un thème proposé par nos intervenants, le tout dans une bonne ambiance. Dans cette ambiance …

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Industrial strategies for Europe’s green transition 36:27

8M ago36:27

36:27

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie invites Chiara Criscuolo and Reinhilde Veugelers. The speakers argue that the current pace of innovation is too slow to face the challenge of climate change and that a range of barriers and market failures remain at the root of the problem. To resolve these, a mission-oriented industrial s…

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China’s third attempt to internationalise its currency 28:08

8M ago28:08

28:08

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan invites Alessia Amighini and Alicia García-Herrero to discuss China’s latest push to internationalise its currency, the Renminbi. They talk about China’s previous two attempts, its approach to internationalise the RMB this time around and the wider implications of a strengthened RMB. This might …

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Taking stock of EU economic security 41:26

9M ago41:26

41:26

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie sits down with Isabelle Mejean and Niclas Poitiers to discuss EU economic security. They start with the various definitions of the term, how their research fits into the current knowledge gap and they give policy recommendations on how to strengthen economic security in the bloc in areas l…

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A year in review 48:12

9M ago48:12

48:12

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie invites Heather Grabbe, Jean Pisani-Ferry, Fiona M. Scott Morton and Jeromin Zettelmeyer to do a yearly round-up of significant economic policy developments from Europe and the world. They discuss the implication of wars and recent European elections, interest rate hikes, green investment,…

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Expectations and outcomes of the 24th EU-China summit 29:29

10M ago29:29

29:29

On 7 December 2023, the 24th EU-China Summit took place in Beijing, where President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council, Charles Michel, met with China’s President, Xi Jinping and Premier, Li Qiang. Although both sides had various topics they wanted to address, there appeared to be minimal results.…

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Ukraine’s future with the EU 38:39

10M ago38:39

38:39

Ukraine is an official EU candidate since June 2022. In mid-December 2023, the leaders of EU countries are meeting to discuss whether to start official accession talks. In this episode of the Sound of Economics, recorded on December 8 2023, Rebecca Christie invites Zsolt Darvas and Heather Grabbe to look at the timeframe for the talks, the procedur…

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The state of play in global tax deal 38:17

10M ago38:17

38:17

About 140 nations have come together to agree on a 15% global minimum corporate tax rate and a way to make sure tech companies and other multinational giants pay their fair share. Putting these hard-won agreements into practice brings new difficulties and delays may mean a flurry of new digital services taxes. Furthermore, developing nations have p…

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The role of civil society in skills development 37:10

10M ago37:10

37:10

Civil society plays an important role in skills development. In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie and Duygu Güner are joined by two stakeholders from the civil society sector: Deputy Secretary General and Head of Policy of the European Association for the Education of Adults, Raffaela Kihrer and Sertaç Yerlikaya, the country …

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