Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-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 liberal democracy is facing in the European Union is a product of the Horizon Europe Research project RED-SPINEL and it’s cofunded by the European Union.   HORIZON-CL2-2021-DEMOCRACY-01 – Grant agreement n°101061621  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. en Institut d'études européennes Université libre de Bruxelles Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:15 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:15 +0000 feeds@ausha.co (Ausha) Ausha (https://www.ausha.co) be Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB Institut d'études européennes Université libre de Bruxelles iee@ulb.be 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 liberal democracy is facing in the European Union is a product of the Horizon Europe Research project RED-SPINEL and it’s cofunded by the European Union.   HORIZON-CL2-2021-DEMOCRACY-01 – Grant agreement n°101061621  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. false no no yes serial A podcast where interdisciplinary scientific research sheds light on the pressing issues of EU affairs. Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB iee@ulb.be 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 liberal democracy is facing in the European Union is a product of the Horizon Europe Research project RED-SPINEL and it’s cofunded by the European Union.   HORIZON-CL2-2021-DEMOCRACY-01 – Grant agreement n°101061621  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. false Support us! Education Science https://image.ausha.co/bSSBrAdjcjiHMI4O82egigUFhNrka0K5FU5BEAb0_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1662474355 Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb Talking with EU - episode 15: The EU as a global actor: the need to uphold human rights in a time of polycrisis and international insecurity b6fc5d9c3808c21bda0418b5e81d6b9affff2582 There are several narratives about the European Union, narratives that label it as “a peace project” and “a human rights actor", but does this imagery still stand to the test of the current international landscape? This episode aims to find answers to this vital interrogative and to outline new pathways for a more human rights-sensitive external action of the EU. The discussion is hosted by Alessia Ruta (European Studies Student at the Institut d’études européennes & Co-President of Eyes on Europe) and features Beatriz Abellán Merelo (Policy Analyst on International Relations at the Foundation for European Progressive Studies) and Zack Balzan (European Studies Student at the Institut d’études européennes & writer at Eyes on Europe).


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]]> There are several narratives about the European Union, narratives that label it as “a peace project” and “a human rights actor", but does this imagery still stand to the test of the current international landscape? This episode aims to find answers to this vital interrogative and to outline new pathways for a more human rights-sensitive external action of the EU. The discussion is hosted by Alessia Ruta (European Studies Student at the Institut d’études européennes & Co-President of Eyes on Europe) and features Beatriz Abellán Merelo (Policy Analyst on International Relations at the Foundation for European Progressive Studies) and Zack Balzan (European Studies Student at the Institut d’études européennes & writer at Eyes on Europe).


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]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 14:52:35 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-15-the-eu-as-a-global-actor-the-need-to-uphold-human-rights-in-a-time-of-polycrisis-and Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 32:19 full There are several narratives about the European Union, narratives that label it as “a peace project” and “a human rights actor", but does this imagery still stand to the test of the current international landscape? This episode aims to find answers to... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false NAVIGATOR - S2, E1: Global Governance in Transition: EU–Japan Perspectives (Tokyo conversations Series) 1043c4a14f5d25fa814cb4ffc1f3cbed130100f2 New forms of cooperation are emerging, and countries are increasingly turning to smaller, more flexible alliances to navigate uncertainty.


In this new landscape, partnerships between like-minded actors matter more than ever, and the relationship between the European Union and Japan is a key example of this.


In this episode of Making Sense of EU, recorded in Tokyo, we explore how the EU and Japan are adapting to a more fragmented and unpredictable world. Together with Professor Akiko Fukushima (Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research) and Dr Wrenn Yennie Lindgren (Norwegian Institute of International Affairs), we unpack the evolving balance between multilateralism and so-called “smaller clubs” — from ASEAN to the Quad — and what this means for global governance.


We also discuss where the EU and Japan can act together to shape new rules, relying as much on trust and dialogue.


As global governance continues to evolve, this episode asks: how can the EU and Japan not only adapt to change, but actively shape it? The host for this episode is Alix Bullman (Univerisité libre de Bruxelles).


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]]> New forms of cooperation are emerging, and countries are increasingly turning to smaller, more flexible alliances to navigate uncertainty.


In this new landscape, partnerships between like-minded actors matter more than ever, and the relationship between the European Union and Japan is a key example of this.


In this episode of Making Sense of EU, recorded in Tokyo, we explore how the EU and Japan are adapting to a more fragmented and unpredictable world. Together with Professor Akiko Fukushima (Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research) and Dr Wrenn Yennie Lindgren (Norwegian Institute of International Affairs), we unpack the evolving balance between multilateralism and so-called “smaller clubs” — from ASEAN to the Quad — and what this means for global governance.


We also discuss where the EU and Japan can act together to shape new rules, relying as much on trust and dialogue.


As global governance continues to evolve, this episode asks: how can the EU and Japan not only adapt to change, but actively shape it? The host for this episode is Alix Bullman (Univerisité libre de Bruxelles).


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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:16:56 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/navigator-episode-7-global-governance-in-transition-eu-japan-perspectives-tokyo-conversations-series Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 17:31 full 4 4 1 1 New forms of cooperation are emerging, and countries are increasingly turning to smaller, more flexible alliances to navigate uncertainty. In this new landscape, partnerships between like-minded actors matter more than ever, and the relationship bet... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false NAVIGATOR - Episode 6: Democratic backsliding, illiberal regimes and international cooperation under pressure 06a4fc1a5fb2507e91d656ed2c9f5145778b1f07 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 Jacob Sending. The host for this episode is Marie Furhovden (NUPI).

This episode is part of the NUPI led project NAVIGATOR that is investigating how the EU should navigate multilateral cooperation. The project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Grant agreement ID: 101094394.


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]]> 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 Jacob Sending. The host for this episode is Marie Furhovden (NUPI).

This episode is part of the NUPI led project NAVIGATOR that is investigating how the EU should navigate multilateral cooperation. The project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Grant agreement ID: 101094394.


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]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:31:05 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/navigator-episode-6-democratic-backsliding-illiberal-regimes-and-international-cooperation-under-pressure Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 34:57 full 3 3 10 10 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 hou... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false NAVIGATOR - Episode 5: The EU and Migration - Navigating Accountability in an Age of Informal Deals f581a245f1d46f394990039030f5a3f9288791a6 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 this episode of Making Sense of EU, we explore the tensions in EU migration policy with Johan Ekstedt, postdoctoral fellow at the Université libre de Bruxelles. Johan tells us about the challenges of shared competence with member states, and the rise of informal and bilateral agreements that complicate legal accountability. We also discuss the growing influence of EU agencies like Frontex, and what these trends mean for rights protection and policy effectiveness.


The discussion highlights the need for stronger legal accountability and greater transparency to build a migration policy that truly respects human rights.


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]]> 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 this episode of Making Sense of EU, we explore the tensions in EU migration policy with Johan Ekstedt, postdoctoral fellow at the Université libre de Bruxelles. Johan tells us about the challenges of shared competence with member states, and the rise of informal and bilateral agreements that complicate legal accountability. We also discuss the growing influence of EU agencies like Frontex, and what these trends mean for rights protection and policy effectiveness.


The discussion highlights the need for stronger legal accountability and greater transparency to build a migration policy that truly respects human rights.


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]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:29:48 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/navigator-episode-5-the-eu-and-migration-navigating-accountability-in-an-age-of-informal-deals Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 19:39 full 3 3 9 9 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... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false NAVIGATOR - Episode 4: Is the era of cooperation coming to an end? - Johannesburg ac6eb52a52074693088d626cc1511d1bbad3f462 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 cooperation on one hand and adjusting to the new reality on the other. In a time where uncertainty reigns, we must ask ourselves: Is the era of cooperation coming to an end?


In this episode of the Making Sense of EU, we look at the state of international cooperation both between countries and in different institutions and organisations. We also visit Johannesburg to investigate what international cooperation looks like from a South African point of view.


You will meet Buhle Kokela and Amina Dossa, both students at WITS University, John Karslrud, Research Professor, NUPI, Sithembile Mbete, Executive Director, PARI, and Malte Brosig, Professor WITS University. Host for this episode is Marie Furhovden (NUPI).


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]]> 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 cooperation on one hand and adjusting to the new reality on the other. In a time where uncertainty reigns, we must ask ourselves: Is the era of cooperation coming to an end?


In this episode of the Making Sense of EU, we look at the state of international cooperation both between countries and in different institutions and organisations. We also visit Johannesburg to investigate what international cooperation looks like from a South African point of view.


You will meet Buhle Kokela and Amina Dossa, both students at WITS University, John Karslrud, Research Professor, NUPI, Sithembile Mbete, Executive Director, PARI, and Malte Brosig, Professor WITS University. Host for this episode is Marie Furhovden (NUPI).


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]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:40:50 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/navigator-episode-4-is-the-era-of-cooperation-coming-to-an-end-johannesburg Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false europe,africa,multilateralism,globalisation,European Union,South Africa,johannbesburg 28:22 full 3 3 8 8 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... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false NAVIGATOR - Episode 3: Daniel Muth Presents NAVIGATOR's Climate Change Work Package c455c38f15234ffd4698006a54e501365113885e 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 the EU combines regulatory ambition with geopolitical awareness. Through a mapping of governance structures, Muth and his team at VU assess how the EU can navigate tensions between climate leadership and strategic interests, offering practical pathways to align global action with European priorities.


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]]> 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 the EU combines regulatory ambition with geopolitical awareness. Through a mapping of governance structures, Muth and his team at VU assess how the EU can navigate tensions between climate leadership and strategic interests, offering practical pathways to align global action with European priorities.


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]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:52:54 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/navigator-episode-3-daniel-muth-presents-navigator-s-climate-change-work-package Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false 18:37 full 3 3 7 7 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 lands... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Episode 9: Making Sense of the role of civil society organizations in monitoring EU funds in Hungary and Poland fd6b2d3a6943b5db9992e0b0a7b963cf950f2406 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 draws on over two decades of structured experience in Poland, civil society participation in Hungary’s monitoring committees is a relatively recent development. This new engagement is unfolding in a politically hostile environment, with growing pressure on independent organizations—most notably through the actions of the Sovereignty Protection Office.


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]]> 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 draws on over two decades of structured experience in Poland, civil society participation in Hungary’s monitoring committees is a relatively recent development. This new engagement is unfolding in a politically hostile environment, with growing pressure on independent organizations—most notably through the actions of the Sovereignty Protection Office.


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]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/episode-9-making-sense-of-the-role-of-civil-society-organizations-in-monitoring-eu-funds-in-hungary-and-poland Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 29:06 full 2 2 15 15 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 organizati... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - episode 14: Special International Women’s Day episode 1d5ea573a769d335d0f4c112f0c9a752a7773e06 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 roadmap for women’s rights and key priorities for the future
📢 The shocking findings of the EIGE’s latest Gender Equality Index
⚠️ The rise of cyber violence against women and girls—and what the EU must do to combat it

🔊 Tune in now and join the conversation! Let’s keep pushing for a more equal Europe. #IWD2025 #GenderEquality #EUvalues


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]]> 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 roadmap for women’s rights and key priorities for the future
📢 The shocking findings of the EIGE’s latest Gender Equality Index
⚠️ The rise of cyber violence against women and girls—and what the EU must do to combat it

🔊 Tune in now and join the conversation! Let’s keep pushing for a more equal Europe. #IWD2025 #GenderEquality #EUvalues


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]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:02:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-14-special-international-women-s-day-episode Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false European Union,gender equality,iwd,EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law,womens rights,internal womens day,eige 17:13 full 3 3 6 6 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, a... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - episode 13: The European Project in Times of Change 3fafdaf79b42f59d8064fa4b5d916131cb7ea3e6 📢 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 reliance on NATO and the urgent need for stronger EU defence mechanisms.

🎧 Tune in now for fresh insights and a student-led discussion on Europe’s challenges and opportunities!


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]]> 📢 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 reliance on NATO and the urgent need for stronger EU defence mechanisms.

🎧 Tune in now for fresh insights and a student-led discussion on Europe’s challenges and opportunities!


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]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-13-the-european-project-in-times-of-change Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Defense,Peace,NATO,European Union,foreign policy,gender mainstreaming,student perspective,secuirty 17:28 full 3 3 5 5 📢 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? Jo... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - episode 12: How should the EU Navigate Multilateral Cooperation? A Students' View 5856b63a40bd858becb1233b7a2741ba6c5186e3 🎙️ 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 distinguished experts: Frederik Ponjaert, Researcher and Lecturer at ULB and SciencesPo, specialising in comparative regionalism across Europe and Asia, and Alberto Tagliapietra, Senior Program Coordinator at GMF South, whose work focuses on EU migration policies and the intersection of technology and migration. Together, we’ll unpack the project’s seven key areas, explore its methodologies, and discuss what this means for the EU’s global role.


🔊 Tune in now to gain exclusive insights and join the conversation!


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]]> 🎙️ 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 distinguished experts: Frederik Ponjaert, Researcher and Lecturer at ULB and SciencesPo, specialising in comparative regionalism across Europe and Asia, and Alberto Tagliapietra, Senior Program Coordinator at GMF South, whose work focuses on EU migration policies and the intersection of technology and migration. Together, we’ll unpack the project’s seven key areas, explore its methodologies, and discuss what this means for the EU’s global role.


🔊 Tune in now to gain exclusive insights and join the conversation!


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]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-12-how-should-the-eu-navigate-multilateral-cooperation-a-students-view Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 18:33 full 3 3 4 4 🎙️ 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 fragme... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false NAVIGATOR - Episode 2: Ole Jacob Sending Presents NAVIGATOR's Methodology 89c82c94d3bd600828eff181228719cabd9b0c1b Prof. Ole Jacob Sending from the Norwegian Institute for International Affairs (NUPI) explains his leadership role in shaping the theory and methods of the NAVIGATOR project. With extensive experience researching the evolving landscape of global governance, he highlights how the rise of non-state actors presents significant challenges and opportunities. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of "search costs," which help the EU and member states identify suitable organizations to support and align with their goals amid increasing complexity.


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]]> Prof. Ole Jacob Sending from the Norwegian Institute for International Affairs (NUPI) explains his leadership role in shaping the theory and methods of the NAVIGATOR project. With extensive experience researching the evolving landscape of global governance, he highlights how the rise of non-state actors presents significant challenges and opportunities. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of "search costs," which help the EU and member states identify suitable organizations to support and align with their goals amid increasing complexity.


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]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:36:05 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/navigator-episode-2-ole-jacob-sending-presents-navigator-s-methodology Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 14:25 full 3 3 3 3 Prof. Ole Jacob Sending from the Norwegian Institute for International Affairs (NUPI) explains his leadership role in shaping the theory and methods of the NAVIGATOR project. With extensive experience researching the evolving landscape of global gover... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - episode 11: US 2024 elections and their implications for Europe, & students' view aba66eaa55813c58dfba07bcc6d197d3c849c9b7 “🎙️ 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.

🔊 Listen now and join the conversation!”


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]]> “🎙️ 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.

🔊 Listen now and join the conversation!”


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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-11-us-2024-elections-and-their-implications-for-europe-students-view Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 17:35 full 3 3 2 2 “🎙️ 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 t... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false RED-SPINEL - Episode 8: Making sense of the Threats weighing on Academic Freedom in Hungary Today d6935fb27595b726d3a73457c540d3c51b3a3114 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 Budapest

They 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 management foundations that received substantial public assets. Concerns include reduced academic freedom, the potential creation of a parallel state, and conflicts of interest. The European Commission triggered a conditionality mechanism in September 2022 due to procurement and transparency issues, impacting EU funding and programs like Horizon and Erasmus+. Despite government commitments to address these issues, a December 2023 reassessment found no significant changes. The podcast also features insights from an attorney with a Hungarian anti-corruption watchdog and an associate professor at Northumbria University, discussing the motivations behind the transformations and the implications for academic freedom and bureaucratic versus political control.


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]]> 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 Budapest

They 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 management foundations that received substantial public assets. Concerns include reduced academic freedom, the potential creation of a parallel state, and conflicts of interest. The European Commission triggered a conditionality mechanism in September 2022 due to procurement and transparency issues, impacting EU funding and programs like Horizon and Erasmus+. Despite government commitments to address these issues, a December 2023 reassessment found no significant changes. The podcast also features insights from an attorney with a Hungarian anti-corruption watchdog and an associate professor at Northumbria University, discussing the motivations behind the transformations and the implications for academic freedom and bureaucratic versus political control.


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]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/red-spinel-episode-8-making-sense-of-the-threats-weighing-on-academic-freedom-in-hungary-today Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 23:47 full 2 2 14 14 András Léderer (https://helsinki.hu/en/munkatars/lederer-andras/) 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 Budapest... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false NAVIGATOR - Episode 1: John Karlsrud Presents the Project 8105f69487acfa982e9f944d6ff7500a290a5d57 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/navigator-episode-1-john-karlsrud-presents-the-project Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false USA,EU,digital,finance,ukraine,migration,global,climate,china,health,security,multilateralism,tax,EuropeanUnion,globalorder,navigator,horizoneurope,internationalaffairs,multipolar 10:50 full 3 3 1 1 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... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - episode 10 on Disinformation 3a8f849803a1fd070894e34e73bbb65f88811434 🎙️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, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

🎧 Tune in now via the link in bio!


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]]> 🎙️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, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

🎧 Tune in now via the link in bio!


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]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:14:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-10-on-disinformation Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 21:30 full 2 2 13 13 🎙️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... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false RED-SPINEL - Episode 7: Making sense of the EU's Supranational Instruments 2823c7131d0ef27c51d2352888f6d0a542fae4e6 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 rule of law and democratic principles.

On the eve of the 2024 European elections, the time is ripe to take a step back and assess how EU actions over the past decade have impacted the relative health of liberal democracy and the Rule of Law in Europe.

 

Building on the previous six episodes, the season’s finale will bring in two new elements: an expert American perspective on the challenges facing European liberal democracy and the rule of law, on the one hand; and a renewed focus on the institutions and instruments of the EU,    on the other. As a result, this episode hopes to broaden the series' perspective as it introduces an extra-European point of view, while further homing in on how EU institutions in particular have fared in an environment characterized by ever-increasing dissensus.


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]]> 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 rule of law and democratic principles.

On the eve of the 2024 European elections, the time is ripe to take a step back and assess how EU actions over the past decade have impacted the relative health of liberal democracy and the Rule of Law in Europe.

 

Building on the previous six episodes, the season’s finale will bring in two new elements: an expert American perspective on the challenges facing European liberal democracy and the rule of law, on the one hand; and a renewed focus on the institutions and instruments of the EU,    on the other. As a result, this episode hopes to broaden the series' perspective as it introduces an extra-European point of view, while further homing in on how EU institutions in particular have fared in an environment characterized by ever-increasing dissensus.


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]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:49:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/red-spinel-episode-7-making-sense-of-the-eu-s-supranational-instruments Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false democracy,European Commission,Rule of Law,EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law,European Parliament,dissensus,european council,article 7,2024 european elections 26:25 full 2 2 12 12 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 Washingt... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - episode 9: the European Parliament Elections 2024, students’ POV! #UseYourVote! e9ab79282bc04fa7295353788b14546f74db7a6c 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 ‘Spitzenkandidaten’ principle, what it is, and why it didn’t work the last time in 2019. And we’re not tipping around the elephant in the room: What are the chances of current European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen being reelected after this year’s election? 

But we discuss also in this episode: Are our guests going to vote in this election, and why or why not? What has changed in the last years that led to the rise of right-wing and far-right parties in the polls, while the Greens are projected to loose seats? And what do we need to make the European Parliament Elections really more European and democratic? 



If you’re still unsure where and when you can vote for the European Parliament Elections 2024, then click here https://elections.europa.eu/ 

Listen to this episode and get the full students’ POV!


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]]> 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 ‘Spitzenkandidaten’ principle, what it is, and why it didn’t work the last time in 2019. And we’re not tipping around the elephant in the room: What are the chances of current European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen being reelected after this year’s election? 

But we discuss also in this episode: Are our guests going to vote in this election, and why or why not? What has changed in the last years that led to the rise of right-wing and far-right parties in the polls, while the Greens are projected to loose seats? And what do we need to make the European Parliament Elections really more European and democratic? 



If you’re still unsure where and when you can vote for the European Parliament Elections 2024, then click here https://elections.europa.eu/ 

Listen to this episode and get the full students’ POV!


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]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 08:56:19 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-9-the-european-parliament-elections-2024-students-pov-useyourvote Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false elections,democracy,2024,EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law,european elections,student point of view,#useyourvote,youth vote,elections 2024,ulb podcast,eyes on europe 17:38 full 2 2 11 11 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 t... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false RED-SPINEL - Episode 6: Making sense of Collective Research on Dissensus and Democracies in the run-up to the European elections 1ce6de88214b6d1f0e07b644c925c2363cac0661 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 Enyedi, who leads the AUTHLIB project, is a professor at the Department of Political Science of the Central European University. He studied comparative social sciences, history, sociology, and political science in Budapest and Amsterdam. His research focuses on party politics, comparative government, church-and-state relations, and political psychology. Ramona Coman, who leads the RED-SPINEL project, is a professor of political science at the Université libre de Bruxelles and a visiting professor at the College of Europe in Bruges. She is also a former director and president of the Institut etudes européennes and she studied political science, comparative politics, and European studies in Brussels. Her research interests include EU institutions, the EU decision-making process, the Rule of Law, democratic transitions, and comparative politics.

Throughout the episode, both Principal Investigators generously share how they came to set up their respective research agendas, and what the projects have allowed for so far.

Overall, this is a particularly timely episode as it comes in the run-up to the June European election, and it explores among others how research imperatives and agendas intersect with political ones.



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]]> 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 Enyedi, who leads the AUTHLIB project, is a professor at the Department of Political Science of the Central European University. He studied comparative social sciences, history, sociology, and political science in Budapest and Amsterdam. His research focuses on party politics, comparative government, church-and-state relations, and political psychology. Ramona Coman, who leads the RED-SPINEL project, is a professor of political science at the Université libre de Bruxelles and a visiting professor at the College of Europe in Bruges. She is also a former director and president of the Institut etudes européennes and she studied political science, comparative politics, and European studies in Brussels. Her research interests include EU institutions, the EU decision-making process, the Rule of Law, democratic transitions, and comparative politics.

Throughout the episode, both Principal Investigators generously share how they came to set up their respective research agendas, and what the projects have allowed for so far.

Overall, this is a particularly timely episode as it comes in the run-up to the June European election, and it explores among others how research imperatives and agendas intersect with political ones.



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]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/making-sense-of-eu-collective-research-on-democracies-in-the-run-up-to-the-european-elections Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false law,European Union,Rule of Law,political science,Horizon Europe,EU affairs,dissensus,Liberal democracy,red-spinel,athlib,autocratization,ramona coman,zolt enyedi 17:08 full 2 2 10 10 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 (https://redspinel.iee-ulb.eu/) research project, and its analysis of the challenges facing liberal... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - Episode 8: Inequalities during the COVID-19 pandemic e7a91daf5913bac02d1ca397d671f0bada423e83 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 pandemic limited citizens’ freedom but also reinforced inequalities in our society and between EU member states. And the consequences are still visible today. 

 

New data from a study conducted by the Institute d’Études Européennes provide fresh insight into access and quality of higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic, making our two co-hosts, Daniele Bogani, and Arianna Flore, together with our two guests, Katherine Jeffery and Helin Borat, reflect on their own time at university during the pandemic. 

 

But also: What did the EU do to tackle inequalities in our societies and between EU member states during COVID-19? And was that enough? 

 

Listen to the full episode to get the Students’ POV.


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]]> 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 pandemic limited citizens’ freedom but also reinforced inequalities in our society and between EU member states. And the consequences are still visible today. 

 

New data from a study conducted by the Institute d’Études Européennes provide fresh insight into access and quality of higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic, making our two co-hosts, Daniele Bogani, and Arianna Flore, together with our two guests, Katherine Jeffery and Helin Borat, reflect on their own time at university during the pandemic. 

 

But also: What did the EU do to tackle inequalities in our societies and between EU member states during COVID-19? And was that enough? 

 

Listen to the full episode to get the Students’ POV.


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]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:55:32 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-8-inequalities-during-the-covid-19-pandemic Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false covid-19,Pandemic,inequalities,erasmus+,Jean Monnet,EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law,student point of view,euqualis,centre of excellence,equality (in)equality,eu health policy,eu education 19:50 full 2 2 9 9 This episode was recorded as part of the IEE-ULB' (https://www.iee-ulb.eu/)s #EUqualis (https://www.iee-ulb.eu/en/research-iee/research-projects/euqualis-iee-jean-monnet-centre-of-excellence/) Jean Monnet Center of Excellence.EUqualis is focused on exp... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false RED-SPINEL - Episode 5: Making sense of European Storytelling in times of Dissensus and Disinformation 4d909c60312545ec83e561affc4230170da3c5ba Welcome back to Making Sense of EU! This is already the fifth episode of the series's second season.

As a reminder, as part of the RED-SPINEL research project, the 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 stories can have far-reaching consequences.

To help us make sense of the stories being told about European democracies and their corollary values, we welcome professors François Foret & Maximilian Conrad.  

François Foret is professor of Political Science and president of the Institut d'études européennes (IEE) at the Université libre de Bruxelles. His research interests include European integration; identity and memory; symbolic legitimization of political orders; interaction between religion and politics; and comparative politics. Maximilian Conrad is a Professor at the University of Iceland - Háskóli Íslands. He is also the Principal Investigator of RECLAIM, a fellow Horizon-funded project on "Reclaiming Liberal Democracy in Europe". His research interests include: European integration, German politics, and political theory, particularly issues connected to democracy, communication, civil society, and the public sphere. Ongoing research includes work on the implications of post-truth politics for liberal democracy in Europe.


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]]> Welcome back to Making Sense of EU! This is already the fifth episode of the series's second season.

As a reminder, as part of the RED-SPINEL research project, the 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 stories can have far-reaching consequences.

To help us make sense of the stories being told about European democracies and their corollary values, we welcome professors François Foret & Maximilian Conrad.  

François Foret is professor of Political Science and president of the Institut d'études européennes (IEE) at the Université libre de Bruxelles. His research interests include European integration; identity and memory; symbolic legitimization of political orders; interaction between religion and politics; and comparative politics. Maximilian Conrad is a Professor at the University of Iceland - Háskóli Íslands. He is also the Principal Investigator of RECLAIM, a fellow Horizon-funded project on "Reclaiming Liberal Democracy in Europe". His research interests include: European integration, German politics, and political theory, particularly issues connected to democracy, communication, civil society, and the public sphere. Ongoing research includes work on the implications of post-truth politics for liberal democracy in Europe.


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]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:31:52 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/making-sense-of-eu-storytelling-in-times-of-dissensus-and-disinformation Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU,story telling,Fake news,Rule of Law,political science,EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law,media studies,dissensus,Liberal democracy,red-spinel,reclaim,narratives,dissinformation,european polity,european studies 17:22 full 2 2 8 8 Welcome back to Making Sense of EU! This is already the fifth episode of the series's second season.As a reminder, as part of the RED-SPINEL research project, the season is dedicated to exploring the challenges liberal democracy is facing in the Europe... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - Episode 7: Farmers protests in the EU and agricultural policy 810bdfc4393258d348ce15310e252b19dc4acdb5 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 it's now a regular topic in everyday political discussions?


Our two hosts Silvia Bagnuolo and Felix Fend were more than happy to have had our two guests - Filippo Segato and Lucas Chauvin - delve into this crucial topic. 


So give the students’ POV a listen and find out it!


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]]> 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 it's now a regular topic in everyday political discussions?


Our two hosts Silvia Bagnuolo and Felix Fend were more than happy to have had our two guests - Filippo Segato and Lucas Chauvin - delve into this crucial topic. 


So give the students’ POV a listen and find out it!


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]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:14:15 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-7-farmers-protests-in-the-eu-and-agricultural-policy Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU,PAC,EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law,farmer protest,common agricultural policy 14:52 full 2 2 7 7 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... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - episode 6: The year of elections b627eab9bfd24f80cdeaaf26e8975d08751a0bba 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 democratic practices and principles challenged on either side of the Atlantic. Polities on both sides face more and more attacks, both internal and external, by increasingly popular authoritarian forces. 

 

Such challenging prospects for the coming year see the episode's discussants explore why is the concept of liberal democracy so offensive to authoritarian forces. Question what can we expect from the European Parliament Elections in June? And consider what a second Trump presidency might mean for the EU and the international liberal order? 


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]]> 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 democratic practices and principles challenged on either side of the Atlantic. Polities on both sides face more and more attacks, both internal and external, by increasingly popular authoritarian forces. 

 

Such challenging prospects for the coming year see the episode's discussants explore why is the concept of liberal democracy so offensive to authoritarian forces. Question what can we expect from the European Parliament Elections in June? And consider what a second Trump presidency might mean for the EU and the international liberal order? 


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]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-6-the-year-of-elections Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false trump,Populism,2024,Rule of Law,EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law,dissensus,Liberal democracy,Authoritarianism,european elections,red-spinel 15:45 full 2 2 6 6 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 tw... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - episode 5: Enlargement Policy b37cb7ae7bbd511ac1d6505f066739ac2edfa799 The student’s POV is finally back!

After a long summer break, we are back to bring you the latest hot topics from EU politics in a student-friendly and engaging way!

New year, new team.

This means also that we’re happy to welcome a new bunch of students joining our podcast team. 

In this episode, our two hosts, Daniele Bogani & Silvia Bagnuolo dive with our two guests, Lukas Schaefer and Maicon Bellavia into the topic of EU neighborhood policy, in concrete enlargement policy. Many questions will be answered during this episode. Where do we stand at the moment with the enlargement process? What are the prospects for the current contenders for EU membership, such as Turkey or the Western Balkan countries? And is the EU even fit for further enlargement? But also what future do we see for Ukraine and Moldovia? 


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]]> The student’s POV is finally back!

After a long summer break, we are back to bring you the latest hot topics from EU politics in a student-friendly and engaging way!

New year, new team.

This means also that we’re happy to welcome a new bunch of students joining our podcast team. 

In this episode, our two hosts, Daniele Bogani & Silvia Bagnuolo dive with our two guests, Lukas Schaefer and Maicon Bellavia into the topic of EU neighborhood policy, in concrete enlargement policy. Many questions will be answered during this episode. Where do we stand at the moment with the enlargement process? What are the prospects for the current contenders for EU membership, such as Turkey or the Western Balkan countries? And is the EU even fit for further enlargement? But also what future do we see for Ukraine and Moldovia? 


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]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-5-enlargement-policy Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false ukraine,ulb,Moldova,European Union,Rule of Law,dissensus,Liberal democracy,enlargement,neighborhood policy,werstern balkan,student point of view,iee 14:58 full 2 2 5 5 The student’s POV is finally back! After a long summer break, we are back to bring you the latest hot topics from EU politics in a student-friendly and engaging way! New year, new team. This means also that we’re happy to welcome a new bunch of student... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false RED-SPINEL - Episode 4: Making sense of Conditionality, EU governance, and Dissensus dd51a105f60f2dadc6e0c7605b07df2a344a66ba One of the instruments of the European Union that provokes dissensus among Member States is conditionality. A tool for accountability for some, a threat to sovereignty for others, conditionality has been transforming EU governance. But how?   

In the fourth episode of the second season, to help us Make sense of conditionality and its use in EU governance, we welcome professors Cristina Fasone & Marta Simoncini, from LUISS Guido Carli University.  

We met during the Council for European Studies conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, where they presented the first research results for our Horizon Europe RED-SPINEL research project. 

Cristina Fasone is Associate Professor of Comparative Public Law and Director of the BA Program in Politics, Philosophy and Economics of the Department of Political Science. Her research focuses on parliamentary democracy in Europe, Constitutional adjudication and national and EU budgets.  

Marta Simoncini is an Assistant Professor in Administrative Law also at LUISS. Her research interests cover European law and administrative governance in the check-and-balances applicable to discretion, especially in the context of risk-based regulation. 


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]]> One of the instruments of the European Union that provokes dissensus among Member States is conditionality. A tool for accountability for some, a threat to sovereignty for others, conditionality has been transforming EU governance. But how?   

In the fourth episode of the second season, to help us Make sense of conditionality and its use in EU governance, we welcome professors Cristina Fasone & Marta Simoncini, from LUISS Guido Carli University.  

We met during the Council for European Studies conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, where they presented the first research results for our Horizon Europe RED-SPINEL research project. 

Cristina Fasone is Associate Professor of Comparative Public Law and Director of the BA Program in Politics, Philosophy and Economics of the Department of Political Science. Her research focuses on parliamentary democracy in Europe, Constitutional adjudication and national and EU budgets.  

Marta Simoncini is an Assistant Professor in Administrative Law also at LUISS. Her research interests cover European law and administrative governance in the check-and-balances applicable to discretion, especially in the context of risk-based regulation. 


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]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:25:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/making-sense-of-conditionality-and-its-use-in-eu-governance Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false European Union,Rule of Law,COnditionality,EU governance,EU budget 20:37 full 2 2 4 4 One of the instruments of the European Union that provokes dissensus among Member States is conditionality. A tool for accountability for some, a threat to sovereignty for others, conditionality has been transforming EU governance. But how?   In the fo... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false RED-SPINEL - Episode 3: Making sense of Economic Governance in a Context of Dissensus 9957f5efb64c28225004c3dbb40efd38e27f78e8 We’re back with a new episode of Making sense of EU, and this time we will try to learn more about how the policies surrounding economic governance in the European Union can fuel dissensus. 

Can the EU legitimize policies and instruments that seem like intromissions into sovereign states' politics? Is EU economic governance democratic? 

For this third episode of this season, we welcome two special guests set to help us figure this out. We met during the Council for European Studies conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, where they presented the first research results for our Horizon Europe RED-SPINEL research project.  

Thomas Christiansen is a Professor of Political Science at LUISS Guido Carli University. He is Executive Editor of the Journal of European Integration and co-editor of the ‘European Administration Governance’ book series at Palgrave Macmillan.   

Amandine Crespy is Professor of Political Science and European Studies at the Université libre de Bruxelles. Her research deals with socio-economic governance and policies in the European Union, focusing on the role of ideas, discourse, and conflict.   


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]]> We’re back with a new episode of Making sense of EU, and this time we will try to learn more about how the policies surrounding economic governance in the European Union can fuel dissensus. 

Can the EU legitimize policies and instruments that seem like intromissions into sovereign states' politics? Is EU economic governance democratic? 

For this third episode of this season, we welcome two special guests set to help us figure this out. We met during the Council for European Studies conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, where they presented the first research results for our Horizon Europe RED-SPINEL research project.  

Thomas Christiansen is a Professor of Political Science at LUISS Guido Carli University. He is Executive Editor of the Journal of European Integration and co-editor of the ‘European Administration Governance’ book series at Palgrave Macmillan.   

Amandine Crespy is Professor of Political Science and European Studies at the Université libre de Bruxelles. Her research deals with socio-economic governance and policies in the European Union, focusing on the role of ideas, discourse, and conflict.   


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]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 09:22:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/making-sense-of-eu-economic-governance-in-a-context-of-dissensus Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false European Union,economic governance,EU economic governance,politicization,legitimacy,dissensus 21:02 full 2 2 3 3 We’re back with a new episode of Making sense of EU, and this time we will try to learn more about how the policies surrounding economic governance in the European Union can fuel dissensus. Can the EU legitimize policies and instruments that seem like... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false RED-SPINEL - Episode 2: Making Sense of Dissensus Over Liberal Democracy: Conceptualization in Research 2563e5b3e6fd7528ccd0381544fe1cb0dbaa002b In the second episode of the Making Sense of EU's second season, we want to continue to dig deeper into the core concept of “dissensus” and try to make sense of why it is at the center of the Horizon Europe research project coordinated at the Institut d’études européennes.  

For this Making Sense of EU welcomes Nathalie Brack, who is an associate professor of political science at the Université libre de Bruxelles and a Visiting Professor at the College of Europe in Bruges. Her research interests include EU institutions, EU decision-making process, Euroscepticism, sovereignty, Brexit, political representation, and comparative politics. 

Joining us again is Ramona Coman, who leads RED-SPINEL is a professor of political science at the ULB, and former President and Director of the Institut d’études européennes.   


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]]> In the second episode of the Making Sense of EU's second season, we want to continue to dig deeper into the core concept of “dissensus” and try to make sense of why it is at the center of the Horizon Europe research project coordinated at the Institut d’études européennes.  

For this Making Sense of EU welcomes Nathalie Brack, who is an associate professor of political science at the Université libre de Bruxelles and a Visiting Professor at the College of Europe in Bruges. Her research interests include EU institutions, EU decision-making process, Euroscepticism, sovereignty, Brexit, political representation, and comparative politics. 

Joining us again is Ramona Coman, who leads RED-SPINEL is a professor of political science at the ULB, and former President and Director of the Institut d’études européennes.   


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]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:38:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/making-sense-of-dissensus-over-liberal-democracy-conceptualization-in-research Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false European Union,dissensus,Liberal democracy,European Integration 21:39 full 2 2 2 2 In the second episode of the Making Sense of EU's second season, we want to continue to dig deeper into the core concept of “dissensus” and try to make sense of why it is at the center of the Horizon Europe research project coordinated at the Institut... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - Episode 4: The Students' Point of View on EU Migration Policy da26b77da1456334f628b391a897f95157f5b423 In this episode, our hosts Martina and Felix explore the topic of migration, particularly with regard to migrants seeking asylum in the European Union. After an initial overview of the topic in general, they delve into a discussion with the two guests, Mario Vega, newly elected Co-President of Eyes on Europe and Valentin Parys, member of the social board of SAIES and Head delegate for ULB for the Speque. 

Many topics will be touched, as the EU agreements with Tunisia, those with Turkey and the EU New Pact on Migration and Asylum. Our guests will offer their point of view on these issues that have been igniting local and European socio-political debates for years.


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]]> In this episode, our hosts Martina and Felix explore the topic of migration, particularly with regard to migrants seeking asylum in the European Union. After an initial overview of the topic in general, they delve into a discussion with the two guests, Mario Vega, newly elected Co-President of Eyes on Europe and Valentin Parys, member of the social board of SAIES and Head delegate for ULB for the Speque. 

Many topics will be touched, as the EU agreements with Tunisia, those with Turkey and the EU New Pact on Migration and Asylum. Our guests will offer their point of view on these issues that have been igniting local and European socio-political debates for years.


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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/the-student-s-point-of-view-on-eu-s-migration-policy Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false migration,EU affairs,External borders 18:28 full 1 1 9 9 In this episode, our hosts Martina and Felix explore the topic of migration, particularly with regard to migrants seeking asylum in the European Union. After an initial overview of the topic in general, they delve into a discussion with the two guests,... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false RED-SPINEL - Episode 1: Is liberal democracy in danger? A new EU research project looks for answers! 4d2e8e18bee6f9cc82f9068219f5a7d1637be0ea Welcome back to Making Sense of EU! A new academic year brings new challenges and new topics and also new perspectives and questions about the European Union. This is the second season of Making Sense of EU and this time, our podcast focuses on the challenges liberal democracy is facing in the European Union.  

To cut the ribbon on this new season, I have the pleasure to have with me today Ramona Coman, who is professor of political science at the Université libre de Bruxelles. Professor Coman has been President of the Institut d’études européennes for the past 4 years and previously its director. 

She is the Principal Investigator of two European Research projects focusing on the growing dissensus over liberal democracy and the challenge this represents for the EU. Today we will discuss what's a stake, and how scientific research can contribute to understanding these issues and informing policymakers. 


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]]> Welcome back to Making Sense of EU! A new academic year brings new challenges and new topics and also new perspectives and questions about the European Union. This is the second season of Making Sense of EU and this time, our podcast focuses on the challenges liberal democracy is facing in the European Union.  

To cut the ribbon on this new season, I have the pleasure to have with me today Ramona Coman, who is professor of political science at the Université libre de Bruxelles. Professor Coman has been President of the Institut d’études européennes for the past 4 years and previously its director. 

She is the Principal Investigator of two European Research projects focusing on the growing dissensus over liberal democracy and the challenge this represents for the EU. Today we will discuss what's a stake, and how scientific research can contribute to understanding these issues and informing policymakers. 


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]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:45:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/is-liberal-democracy-in-danger-a-new-eu-research-project-looks-for-answers Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false democracy, liberal democracy, autocratisation, dissensus, contestation 16:49 full 2 2 1 1 Welcome back to Making Sense of EU! A new academic year brings new challenges and new topics and also new perspectives and questions about the European Union. This is the second season of Making Sense of EU and this time, our podcast focuses on the cha... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false The EU, asylum seekers and migrants through the lens of (in)equality 2f09bf689acb59babb8f7def5894e97e717800e5 One of the most polarizing topics in EU affairs today is the treatment asylum seekers get in the European Union. In this episode of Making Sense of EU we will try to understand better the unequal treatment asylum seekers get in the framework of the Dublin system as well as the ongoing process to reform it amid tragic events in the Mediterranean. We will also discuss the specifics surrounding the temporary protection Ukrainians have received since the beginning of the Russian invasion over a year ago.  


For this we welcome Professor Philippe De Bruycker, who is a lawyer specialized in European Immigration and Asylum Law, Free movement of European citizens and comparative aliens law. Professor De Bruycker teaches and researches these fields at our Institute and is founder and coordinator of the Odysseus Academic Network for Legal Studies on Immigration and Asylum in Europe.  


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]]> One of the most polarizing topics in EU affairs today is the treatment asylum seekers get in the European Union. In this episode of Making Sense of EU we will try to understand better the unequal treatment asylum seekers get in the framework of the Dublin system as well as the ongoing process to reform it amid tragic events in the Mediterranean. We will also discuss the specifics surrounding the temporary protection Ukrainians have received since the beginning of the Russian invasion over a year ago.  


For this we welcome Professor Philippe De Bruycker, who is a lawyer specialized in European Immigration and Asylum Law, Free movement of European citizens and comparative aliens law. Professor De Bruycker teaches and researches these fields at our Institute and is founder and coordinator of the Odysseus Academic Network for Legal Studies on Immigration and Asylum in Europe.  


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]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:19:54 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/the-eu-asylum-seekers-and-migrants-through-the-lens-of-in-equality Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false ukraine,migration,inequality,European Union,asylum,EU affairs,Borders,Dublin system 21:04 full 1 1 8 8 One of the most polarizing topics in EU affairs today is the treatment asylum seekers get in the European Union. In this episode of Making Sense of EU we will try to understand better the unequal treatment asylum seekers get in the framework of the Dub... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - Episode 3: Gender Inequality 1558cde4fb6e501f9e26191f82f402d74b59c89c In this new episode of Talking with EU, our hosts Paulina Agudelo and Martina Rubino interview two IEE students, Alba San Juan Morales, from the SAIES events team, and Joris Rouillon, editor of Eyes on Europe. Together they will talk about feminism and anti-feminist movements in Europe, violence and gender discrimination and the steps forward (and backward) made on these issues in Europe.

Trigger warning: please bear in mind that we mention types of violence and discrimination against women, as well as homophobia and transphobia during the course of this episode. Even though we do not go into much details, it might be triggering and particularly stressful for someone. If you are uncomfortable listening about that kind of topics, you may want to avoid the episode or listen to it in a safe environment.  If you are a victim of violence or discrimination, you are not alone and we believe you. Make sure you are safe first. If you feel you can do so, you can denounce and/or seek help. 

Here’s a list of entities and organisations in Belgium that can help in such situations.

  • Belgian police - Cellule Emergency Victim Assistance (EVA)
    You can contact the nearest service, even if you have not reported the crime to the police and regardless of the crime.
  • Centre de prise en charge des violences sexuelles
    Medical care, psychological support, medico-legal investigation, follow up and/or filing complaint support
  • violencessexuelles.be
    Online platform with tools and resources to help and advice victim or witnesses of sexual violence
  • SOS Viol
    Psychological, social and legal support
  • Cash-e
    Centre for assistance and support in dealing with risk of harassment ( For ULB students)
  • DEFENDRE – Association d'avocat·e·s
    Criminal defence of victims of sexual/intra-family/discriminatory violence and harassment
  • Belgian police - LGBTQI+ Reporting point
    For victims or witnesses of LGBT+-phobia related crimes; to get further information, e.g. on reporting possibilities, and to report under the guidance of a Victim Support Unit worker.
  • RainbowHouse Brussels
    Support, resources, and information for people who have experienced homophobia, discrimination, or violence based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • Genres Pluriels
    Groups for trans*/inter* people and those close to them; individual psychosocial appointments; assistance with administrative paperwork, health care, asylum applications, etc., sexual health and STI/HIV risk prevention/reduction and more. 

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]]> In this new episode of Talking with EU, our hosts Paulina Agudelo and Martina Rubino interview two IEE students, Alba San Juan Morales, from the SAIES events team, and Joris Rouillon, editor of Eyes on Europe. Together they will talk about feminism and anti-feminist movements in Europe, violence and gender discrimination and the steps forward (and backward) made on these issues in Europe.

Trigger warning: please bear in mind that we mention types of violence and discrimination against women, as well as homophobia and transphobia during the course of this episode. Even though we do not go into much details, it might be triggering and particularly stressful for someone. If you are uncomfortable listening about that kind of topics, you may want to avoid the episode or listen to it in a safe environment.  If you are a victim of violence or discrimination, you are not alone and we believe you. Make sure you are safe first. If you feel you can do so, you can denounce and/or seek help. 

Here’s a list of entities and organisations in Belgium that can help in such situations.

  • Belgian police - Cellule Emergency Victim Assistance (EVA)
    You can contact the nearest service, even if you have not reported the crime to the police and regardless of the crime.
  • Centre de prise en charge des violences sexuelles
    Medical care, psychological support, medico-legal investigation, follow up and/or filing complaint support
  • violencessexuelles.be
    Online platform with tools and resources to help and advice victim or witnesses of sexual violence
  • SOS Viol
    Psychological, social and legal support
  • Cash-e
    Centre for assistance and support in dealing with risk of harassment ( For ULB students)
  • DEFENDRE – Association d'avocat·e·s
    Criminal defence of victims of sexual/intra-family/discriminatory violence and harassment
  • Belgian police - LGBTQI+ Reporting point
    For victims or witnesses of LGBT+-phobia related crimes; to get further information, e.g. on reporting possibilities, and to report under the guidance of a Victim Support Unit worker.
  • RainbowHouse Brussels
    Support, resources, and information for people who have experienced homophobia, discrimination, or violence based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • Genres Pluriels
    Groups for trans*/inter* people and those close to them; individual psychosocial appointments; assistance with administrative paperwork, health care, asylum applications, etc., sexual health and STI/HIV risk prevention/reduction and more. 

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]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 09:51:04 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-episode-3-gender-inequality Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 19:31 full 1 1 7 7 In this new episode of Talking with EU, our hosts Paulina Agudelo and Martina Rubino interview two IEE students, Alba San Juan Morales, from the SAIES events team, and Joris Rouillon, editor of Eyes on Europe. Together they will talk about feminism and... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Gender inequality in the European Union 91fb73195c860ab9e2e03b5577410685e34d3b6c An activist sentenced to eight months of community service for facilitating abortion pills.  

The creation of ‘LGBT-ideology’ free zones 

A Minister for Family, Natality, and Equal Opportunity who opposes abortion and same-sex unions. 

Imposed disclaimers on children’s books that portray so-called “behaviours deviating from traditional gender roles”.

It is hard to believe that all these are things are happening in the European Union. But they are. Gender has become an ideological battlefield that political actors on the extremes are using to gain power.  

To help us make sense of the anti-gender campaigns and actions in the EU, the strategies, actors, and networks behind them, we welcome Professor David Paternotte to Making Sense of EU.


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]]> An activist sentenced to eight months of community service for facilitating abortion pills.  

The creation of ‘LGBT-ideology’ free zones 

A Minister for Family, Natality, and Equal Opportunity who opposes abortion and same-sex unions. 

Imposed disclaimers on children’s books that portray so-called “behaviours deviating from traditional gender roles”.

It is hard to believe that all these are things are happening in the European Union. But they are. Gender has become an ideological battlefield that political actors on the extremes are using to gain power.  

To help us make sense of the anti-gender campaigns and actions in the EU, the strategies, actors, and networks behind them, we welcome Professor David Paternotte to Making Sense of EU.


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]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 08:55:09 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/gender-inequality-in-the-european-union Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 22:06 full 1 1 6 6 An activist sentenced to eight months of community service for facilitating abortion pills.   The creation of ‘LGBT-ideology’ free zones  A Minister for Family, Natality, and Equal Opportunity who opposes abortion and same-sex unions.  Imposed disclaim... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - Episode 2: Special on Ukraine 5864ea8f7c1fe28663981a04c00bbb35aea2c70e On the occasion of the anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the students responsible for the podcast "Talking with EU: The students' POV" felt the need to commemorate the event by hearing directly from the voices of some of those people whose lives were more directly affected by the Russian attack, the repercussions of which they are still living today. 

For this special episode, hosts Felix Fend and Daniele Bogani have invited Sofia Nazarenko and Lev Zinchenko, two Ukrainian students at the Université libre de Bruxelles. They were asked to share their perception of the war from an individual point of view as well as more general considerations about the measures taken so far for Ukraine by the EU. 

On 25 February, our hosts Felix Fend and Martina Rubino attended a march held in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in the centre of Brussels and collected some personal and sometimes deeply emotional testimonies.


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]]> On the occasion of the anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the students responsible for the podcast "Talking with EU: The students' POV" felt the need to commemorate the event by hearing directly from the voices of some of those people whose lives were more directly affected by the Russian attack, the repercussions of which they are still living today. 

For this special episode, hosts Felix Fend and Daniele Bogani have invited Sofia Nazarenko and Lev Zinchenko, two Ukrainian students at the Université libre de Bruxelles. They were asked to share their perception of the war from an individual point of view as well as more general considerations about the measures taken so far for Ukraine by the EU. 

On 25 February, our hosts Felix Fend and Martina Rubino attended a march held in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in the centre of Brussels and collected some personal and sometimes deeply emotional testimonies.


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]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:07:19 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-special-on-ukraine Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false 19:54 full 1 1 5 5 On the occasion of the anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the students responsible for the podcast "Talking with EU: The students' POV" felt the need to commemorate the event by hearing directly from the voices of some of those... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Talking with EU - Episode 1: the students' point of view 83d29b865e370b0b695e717bc239644617fdceb8 Talking with EU: the first student-run podcast at the IEE, where the students' point of view is at the centre. This show looks to extend the conversation of the topics discussed at the podcast ‘Making sense of EU’ of the Institute d'études européennes to the students, this time made for the students and by the students.

In the first episode of Talking with EU we discuss with Paulina Agudelo, a member of the communication board of SAIES, and Martina Rubino, President of Eyes on Europe, the question of ‘Environmental Justice and Inequality’. Why do young people choose more and more radical means of protesting and is that justified? How to tackle the feeling of desperation among young people? And why is it so important to not only transform our society in an ecological way, but also in a just and fair way? We will put a light on all those questions together with our two guests in this first episode of the ‘student’s point of view’!" 


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]]> Talking with EU: the first student-run podcast at the IEE, where the students' point of view is at the centre. This show looks to extend the conversation of the topics discussed at the podcast ‘Making sense of EU’ of the Institute d'études européennes to the students, this time made for the students and by the students.

In the first episode of Talking with EU we discuss with Paulina Agudelo, a member of the communication board of SAIES, and Martina Rubino, President of Eyes on Europe, the question of ‘Environmental Justice and Inequality’. Why do young people choose more and more radical means of protesting and is that justified? How to tackle the feeling of desperation among young people? And why is it so important to not only transform our society in an ecological way, but also in a just and fair way? We will put a light on all those questions together with our two guests in this first episode of the ‘student’s point of view’!" 


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]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:01:31 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/talking-with-eu-the-students-point-of-view Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 08:28 full 1 1 4 4 Talking with EU: the first student-run podcast at the IEE, where the students' point of view is at the centre. This show looks to extend the conversation of the topics discussed at the podcast ‘Making sense of EU’ of the Institute d'études européennes... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Making sense of environmental justice & inequality in the EU 5515ca8b5138d7e082989c3e7f7f14d45b71ffa5 Making sense of environmental and ecological justice, and the role of the law and of citizen participation in it is not easy.  

Maria Lee, professor of law at University College London and co-director of the UCL Centre for Law and the Environment and Chiara Armeni, professor of Environmental Law and member of the Centre for European Law at the ULB, help us understand what's at stake when it comes to decision-making in this area. 

Inequality rhymes with injustice and understanding how it plays out when it comes to dealing with climate change is key to ensure citizens remain engaged in the fight for the preservation of our planet. 

Is the European Union doing enough to ensure citizens participation is guaranteed? Is the road to a just transition evenly paved or is inequality still a challenge in this field?

Let's find out! 


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]]> Making sense of environmental and ecological justice, and the role of the law and of citizen participation in it is not easy.  

Maria Lee, professor of law at University College London and co-director of the UCL Centre for Law and the Environment and Chiara Armeni, professor of Environmental Law and member of the Centre for European Law at the ULB, help us understand what's at stake when it comes to decision-making in this area. 

Inequality rhymes with injustice and understanding how it plays out when it comes to dealing with climate change is key to ensure citizens remain engaged in the fight for the preservation of our planet. 

Is the European Union doing enough to ensure citizens participation is guaranteed? Is the road to a just transition evenly paved or is inequality still a challenge in this field?

Let's find out! 


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]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:40:37 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/environmental-justice-inequality-in-the-eu Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law 22:20 full 1 1 3 3 Making sense of environmental and ecological justice, and the role of the law and of citizen participation in it is not easy.   Maria Lee, professor of law at University College London and co-director of the UCL Centre for Law and the Environment and C... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Making sense of the EU's external action in times of crises 224232e64c70be8bc99db9034ca103b9524bee41 War in European soil is the latest test on EU resilience. After living in a polycrisis for the last couple of decades, the European Union is facing one a tough trial, one that is pushing it out of its “soft power” approach to international relations. How will the EU handle a return to War in Europe? And how does inequality manifest in this context?  

Marta Matrakova, research coordinator at the Institut d’études européennes of the ULB and Frederik Ponjaert, senior researcher, discuss on “Making Sense of EU”, how inequality, both at the EU level and in the rest of the world, interact. 

On this episode, we welcome guest questions from two IEE-ULB students, Jeanne Fabreguettes and Martina Rubino, and we try to make sense of what’s next for EU integration as enlargement comes back to the table.  


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]]> War in European soil is the latest test on EU resilience. After living in a polycrisis for the last couple of decades, the European Union is facing one a tough trial, one that is pushing it out of its “soft power” approach to international relations. How will the EU handle a return to War in Europe? And how does inequality manifest in this context?  

Marta Matrakova, research coordinator at the Institut d’études européennes of the ULB and Frederik Ponjaert, senior researcher, discuss on “Making Sense of EU”, how inequality, both at the EU level and in the rest of the world, interact. 

On this episode, we welcome guest questions from two IEE-ULB students, Jeanne Fabreguettes and Martina Rubino, and we try to make sense of what’s next for EU integration as enlargement comes back to the table.  


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]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:16:55 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/making-sense-of-the-eu-external-action Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false ukraine,EEAS,EU affairs, European Union, Inequality, Poverty, Discrimination, Science, Political Science, Law,external action,international relation,European neighbourhood,defence policy 21:47 full 1 1 2 2 War in European soil is the latest test on EU resilience. After living in a polycrisis for the last couple of decades, the European Union is facing one a tough trial, one that is pushing it out of its “soft power” approach to international relations. H... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false Inequality in the European Union? Let's make sense of it! 686b3bce61ec75f3011816354edfd10c54154f70 Over 96 million people are at risk of poverty and social exclusion in the European Union, 22% of the EU's population. Analizing social inequality, from disciplines as varied as law, political science, history or economics is one of the goals of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence EUqualis, hosted at the Institut d'études europeénnes of the Université libre de Bruxelles. 


We discuss with professors Amandine Crespy, political scientist, and Chloé Brière, jurist, about new forms of inequality related, for instance, to environmental issues and about emerging discussions of how intersectionality plays a key role when analyzing inequalities. 


Making sense of EU is created and produced by the Institut d’études européennes of the Université libre de Bruxelles. This series on Inequality and the European Union is sponsored by the IE-ULB's Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence EUqualis and it’s cofunded by the ERasmus + programme of the European Union.   

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]]> Over 96 million people are at risk of poverty and social exclusion in the European Union, 22% of the EU's population. Analizing social inequality, from disciplines as varied as law, political science, history or economics is one of the goals of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence EUqualis, hosted at the Institut d'études europeénnes of the Université libre de Bruxelles. 


We discuss with professors Amandine Crespy, political scientist, and Chloé Brière, jurist, about new forms of inequality related, for instance, to environmental issues and about emerging discussions of how intersectionality plays a key role when analyzing inequalities. 


Making sense of EU is created and produced by the Institut d’études européennes of the Université libre de Bruxelles. This series on Inequality and the European Union is sponsored by the IE-ULB's 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 )


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]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:12:12 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/making-sense-of-eu-institut-d-etudes-europeennes-of-the-ulb/inequality-in-the-european-union Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false EU affairs, European Union, inequality, poverty 22:13 full 1 1 1 1 Over 96 million people are at risk of poverty and social exclusion in the European Union, 22% of the EU's population. Analizing social inequality, from disciplines as varied as law, political science, history or economics is one of the goals of the Jea... Making sense of EU - Institut d'études européennes of the ULB false