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Europe Speaks: A TEPSA Podcast

The Trans European Policy Studies Association
European Union
Democracy
Ukraine
European Commission
Europe–united States Relations
NATO
Acteu
Europe
Disillusionment
Political Trust
Enlargement Of the European Union
Geopolitical Enlargement
Ukraine Security Guarantees
European Union Enlargement Policy
Single Market
Tepsa
Trust In Government
Populism
Multi-Level Governance
Climate Change

Welcome to ‘Europe Speaks’, a podcast channel by the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) where we explore everything to do with the European Union: history, current affairs, and the future of Europe. We publish regular podcasts on all these topics, including EuropeChats with Jim Cloos and Mariam Khotenashvili, and a series of other webinars, explainers, and interviews with the world’... more

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What are Russia and China trying to achieve in the Western Balkans and Eastern Neighbourhood? And how does that affect candidate countries’ path to EU membership? This episode of InvigoratEU Talks explores the impact of Russia and China’s political, ... more

Democracy support has been a cornerstone of EU enlargement and neighbourhood policy. Yet, today it is increasingly intertwined with geopolitical competition. In this third episode of InvigoratEU Talks, we ask: has the EU become better at promoting de... more

This episode of EuropeChats is a discussion between Bobby McDonagh, former Irish diplomat, and TEPSA Secretary-General Jim Cloos. The discussion focuses on how to communicate and explain the European Union, specifically using Bobby McDonagh’s latest ... more

In the second episode of InvigoratEU Talks, we explore the links between the EU's security and defence policies and the enlargement process. Has enlargement effectively become part of Europe's security strategy? And do policy-makers and European citi... more

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Petar Markovic
Ambassador of Montenegro to the European Union
Montenegro
Episode: Can the EU still promote democracy in a geopolitical age? | InvigoratEU Talks #03
Richard Youngs
Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe; Professor at the University of Warwick; Co-Founder/Director of the European Democracy Hub
Carnegie Europe, University of Warwick
Episode: Can the EU still promote democracy in a geopolitical age? | InvigoratEU Talks #03
Giselle Bosse
Professor at Maastricht University; Visiting Professor at the College of Europe; Fellow at the European Democracy Hub
Maastricht University, College of Europe
Episode: Can the EU still promote democracy in a geopolitical age? | InvigoratEU Talks #03
Bobby McDonagh
Former Irish diplomat; author of The European Union in 12 Objects
Independent diplomat and author
Episode: EuropeChats - "The European Union in 12 objects" | Discussion with Bobby McDonagh
Petras Auštrevičius
Member of the European Parliament, Renew Europe group; former rapporteur on EU enlargement strategy
European Parliament
Episode: Can enlargement make Europe safer? | InvigoratEU Talks #02
Tyyne Karjalainen
Research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs; contributor to Invigorate EU project
Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Episode: Can enlargement make Europe safer? | InvigoratEU Talks #02
Vsevolod Chentsov
Ambassador of Ukraine to the EU
Ukraine
Episode: Is the EU ready for geopolitical enlargement? | InvigoratEU Talks #01
Frank Schimmelfennig
Professor at ETH Zurich, EU integration and enlargement scholar
ETH Zurich
Episode: Is the EU ready for geopolitical enlargement? | InvigoratEU Talks #01
Funda Tekin
Director of the Institute for European Politics in Berlin
Institute for European Politics, Berlin
Episode: Is the EU ready for geopolitical enlargement? | InvigoratEU Talks #01

Hosts

Eva Ribera
Program Manager at TEPSA and host of the series; leads discussions on EU policy, governance, and TEPSA research projects.
Mariam Khotenashvili
Co-host focusing on Europe-wide policy discussions and TEPSA-related topics; contributes to EuropeChats and related conversations.
Jim Cloos
Host presenting Europe Chats; experienced EU policy insider with a background in European Parliament and TEPSA discussions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Accessible but not simplistic

    Very clear series of talks to explain the EU to students and interested citizens.

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    France10 months ago

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Clear, accessible explanations of EU policy and EU integration topics.

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EuropeChats - "The European Union in 12 objects" | Discussion with Bobby McDonagh
Q: What are the main challenges and opportunities for Europe as discussed in this dialogue?
McDonagh and the host discuss communication challenges, the need for optimistic narratives, the importance of a rules-based order, and how Europe must improve its narrative to compete with other global powers, while continuing to adapt through cooperation and institutional reform.
EuropeChats - "The European Union in 12 objects" | Discussion with Bobby McDonagh
Q: Can you tell us what motivated you to write The European Union in 12 Objects and center the narrative around objects?
McDonagh explains that the EU is increasingly central yet poorly understood, and using tangible objects—like a mirror for identity or a dictionary for language—provides memorable, accessible ways to explain complex EU dynamics and highlight how identity, compromise, and institutions interact.
Can the EU still promote democracy in a geopolitical age? | InvigoratEU Talks #03
Q: What would be one change to support democracy in candidate countries most effectively?
Establish a common pooled fund for democratic reform that bundles digital, social, and institutional reforms, coupled with graduated conditionality and engagement with newer agents of change as resilience partners.
Can the EU still promote democracy in a geopolitical age? | InvigoratEU Talks #03
Q: How should the growth plan be balanced with broader democracy goals, especially given competition from other actors like China?
The growth plan should be scaled to complement and incentivize democratic reforms, ensuring conditions are credible and paired with a strengthened governance framework that emphasizes democratic participation and accountability rather than sheer funding volume.
Can the EU still promote democracy in a geopolitical age? | InvigoratEU Talks #03
Q: If you had to identify one genuinely innovative element of the EU's current democracy support toolbox, what would it be?
The EU's capacity to direct support to smaller, grassroots pro-democracy actors, enabling targeted assistance that protects and empowers local democratic agents rather than relying solely on large-scale institutional reform programs.

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This show features expert-led conversations on European Union policy, governance, and geopolitics, with a strong emphasis on enlargement, democracy, and EU competitiveness. Episodes explore how geopolitical realities shape membership paths, governance reform, and the balance between credible policy conditions and credible partnerships with candidate countries. Conversations often feature high-level policymakers, academics, journalists, and policy researchers, offering practical insights on governance, trust, and Europe's strategic autonomy. Noteworthy strengths include a consistent focus on timely EU issues (enlargement, budgets, democracy, and security), clear links between theory and real-world reform, and a network of seasoned TEPSA rese... more

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3. Giselle Bosse
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5. Petras Auštrevičius
6. Tyyne Karjalainen
7. Vsevolod Chentsov
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