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The Centre for European Reform is a think-tank devoted to making the European Union work better and strengthening its role in the world. The CER is pro-European but not uncritical.

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On this week’s Unpacking Europe podcast, the CER’s director Charles Grant sat down with Catherine Day, a former Secretary-General of the European Commission, to discuss the impact the departure of the UK on the EU. A decade after the referendum, what... more

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On this week’s Unpacking Europe podcast the CER’s deputy director Ian Bond sat down with Armida van Rij a senior research fellow at the CER and Michael Martin Richter UK country director at the Hanns Seidel Foundation to discuss the themes of the new... more

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On this week’s Unpacking Europe podcast Zselyke Csaky sat down with Milan Nic a senior research fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) to discuss the latest on EU enlargement. They took a detailed look at new and old ideas recently ... more

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On this week’s Unpacking Europe podcast, the CER’s Clara Marina O’Donnell fellow (2025-2026) Thomas Maddock sat down with Zizette Darkazally, Associate Fellow at the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House, and Schams El Ghoneimi, a f... more

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Recent Guests

Zizette Darkazally
Former UN official; associate fellow at Chatham House Middle East and North Africa program
Chatham House
Episode: Unpacking Europe: How Europe is responding in Lebanon and Palestine
Schams El Ghoneimi
Specialist on EU Middle East affairs; former advisor to Emmanuel Macron's grouping in the European Parliament
European Parliament
Episode: Unpacking Europe: How Europe is responding in Lebanon and Palestine
Zsuzsanna Szelényi
Founding director of the CEO Democracy Institute's Leadership Academy; founding member of Fidesz; former MP in the Hungarian Parliament
CEO Democracy Institute; Fidesz (former)
Episode: CER podcast: Unpacking Europe: Hungary's landslide election outcome
Senem Aydin-Düzgit
Director of the Istanbul Policy Center
Istanbul Policy Center
Episode: CER podcast: Unpacking Europe: The future of EU-Türkiye relations
Galip Dalay
Senior Consulting Fellow for the Turkey Initiative in MENA Programme
Chatham House
Episode: CER podcast: Unpacking Europe: The future of EU-Türkiye relations
Victoria Vdovychenko
Joint Leader of the Future of Ukraine programme
Cambridge University Centre for Geopolitics
Episode: CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: Four years of war in Ukraine
Andy Hunder
President
American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine
Episode: CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: Four years of war in Ukraine
Jannike Wachowiak
Researcher at the UK in a Changing Europe
UK in a Changing Europe
Episode: CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: Will 2026 be the year to reset the reset?
Anton Spisak
Associate fellow at CER
Centre for European Reform
Episode: Unpacking Europe: The trade implications of ruptures in transatlantic relations

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Centre for European Reform
Centre for European Reform hosts and researchers contributing to CER's EU policy dialogue and geopolitical analysis

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Great guests

    Podcast Addict
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    DaniDani
    4 years ago
  • Great guests

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dani
    4 years ago
  • Excellent, informative podcast on European affairs.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Springy
    4 years ago
  • Love this Podcast!

    Very informative and interactive podcast for all people with an interesting EU current affairs. A great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Escfan888
    South Africa5 years ago
  • CER: insightful, informative and influential thinking

    A great addition to their reports!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexander J Shea
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Great questions and deep dives from policy experts.
Provides rigorous EU policy analysis with high-profile guests.
Sophia Besch is praised for asking top questions, making insights accessible.
Concise yet comprehensive discussions that illuminate complex topics.
Varied guests offer broad perspective on Europe's strategic choices.

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CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: The economic future of EU tech regulation
Q: What would you say are the key priorities, then, if you could name a few parts of all the regulations that have been passed by Europe, Digital Markets Act, AI Act, longer standing tradition in data protection?
Prioritize types of regulation by their impact on innovation: those that address market failures to enable access to essential assets, those protecting fundamental rights but in a proportionate design, and those assessing whether objectives are appropriate; improve regulatory coherence and enforcement to create a true single market for data and services, while refining AI regulation to better reflect the technology's maturity and risks.
CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: The causes of the rise of populism
Q: Ben, what historical parallels or contrasts help us understand today's populist moment?
Populism today echoes past democratic crises, but the scale and speed are amplified by modern media and technology, which alter how information spreads and how people perceive economic shocks, making traditional policy tools less effective.
CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: The causes of the rise of populism
Q: John, why do governments turn to populist-style policies despite the potential long-term economic costs?
Governments may pursue such policies due to real local costs from openness, the political expediency of appealing to certain voter groups, and the need to retain coalition partners, even if the broader aggregate benefits are positive.
CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: The instability of Macron’s France
Q: How does Macron's domestic instability affect France's role in Europe?
Domestic fragility may constrain Macron's ability to push a far-reaching European agenda, but his vision for strategic autonomy and a more assertive EU could still shape Brussels debates, especially on defense and economic security.
CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: The instability of Macron’s France
Q: What is Bardella's likely impact on France's EU strategy?
Bardella is seen as a charismatic but potentially disruptive force who would challenge Germany and push for reforms within the EU, though his policy specifics may be less clear and could complicate Franco-German cooperation.

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The program consistently centers on European Union policy, geopolitics, and global economic dynamics, with a strong emphasis on EU–US relations, EU–UK ties, Turkey, Ukraine, and broader security considerations in Europe. Episodes often feature policy researchers, former diplomats, and think-tank analysts who unpack complex governance challenges, regulatory futures, and strategic decisions shaping Europe's role on the world stage. Notable strengths include in-depth policy analysis, access to insider perspectives, and a track record of hosting seasoned experts across political science, economics, and international relations, making it a valuable resource for listeners who want rigorous, policy-focused insights and practical implications for b... more

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