German Elections: Replacing Angela Merkel
Doug welcomes Judy Dempsey ahead of pivotal German elections on September 26.The World Unpacked
Sep 23, 21
Exploding energy prices
"Why the sudden spike in European electricity and gas prices? Wholesale gas prices have reached record highs in the past months, leaving EU governments scrambling for emergency aid to help households cope with their rising…The Sound of Economics
Sep 23, 21
Unboxing the State of the Union 2021
"In this Sound of Economics Live episode, Bruegel experts look at the State of the Union address delivered by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. On 15 September Ursula von der Leyen,…The Sound of Economics
Sep 15, 21
Christine Lagarde: the ECB chief talks COVID, climate and crypto
The president of the European Central Bank, ranked the world’s second most powerful woman by Forbes, chats with World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab about what the world needs to do to…The World Economic Forum
Sep 10, 21
Poland to pay daily fines over judicial reforms; Russia discredits the EU in Mali
This week our podcast focuses on the European Commission’s decision to step up its legal feud with Warsaw by asking the top EU court to impose a daily financial penalty on Poland for its’ non-compliance…Beyond the Byline
Sep 9, 21
Nadia Calviño: Is Europe too fragmented to shape the 21st Century?
The covid pandemic and emerging superpower rivalries have presented the EU with troubling questions. Stephen Sackur speaks to Spain's Deputy Prime Minister and Economy minister Nadia Calviño. Is Europe too inward looking and too fragmented…HARDtalk
Sep 8, 21
Methane: The other greenhouse gas
The latest UN climate report concludes that while carbon dioxide (CO2) is the main driver of global warming, another gas - methane - is likely responsible for between 30-50% of the current rise in temperatures.…The Real Story
Sep 3, 21
The EU recovery fund – state of play and outlook
"Live from the Annual Meetings: Bruegel Director Guntram Wolff discusses the EU recovery fund, its state of play and outlook with Nadia Calviño, First Vice-President and Minister for Economy and Digitalization of Spain and Professor…The Sound of Economics
Sep 1, 21
How digital labour platforms can provide decent jobs for young refugees
Digital labour platforms can transform how young refugees make a living. But the unequal spread of internet connectivity, inequalities in digital skills and the specific obstacles that many refugee population face daily make it difficult…ILO: The Future of Work
Aug 12, 21
Does the Global Economic Recovery Depend on Southeast Asia?
Economist Trinh Nguyen joins Doug this week to discuss Southeast Asia and the future of the global economic recovery.The World Unpacked
Aug 12, 21
The Exchange: American-EU relations return to warm
After four frosty years, Washington and Brussels are back to cooperation on foreign and economic policy, with some big trade wins already on the scoreboard, Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis tells Rob Cox in an interview hosted…The Exchange
Jul 30, 21
Kyiv’s relations with Europe in the age of Nord Stream 2
Ukraine and the EU recently opened a new chapter in their strategic relationship by signing a memorandum of understanding for closer cooperation in raw materials, green and digital technologies. Making Ukraine part of the European…Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes
Jul 30, 21