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EU Now takes you beyond the international headlines to focus on a different facet of the European Union. We explore a wide range of topics such as counterterrorism and security, the economy, trade, public health, gender equality, history, culture and more. Tune in for interviews with commissioners, thought leaders, historians, activists, ambassadors, economists, Delegation staff and regular citizens. Each episode, we’ll explore not only the topic at hand, but also how it impacts the EU-US relationship. Join us on this transatlantic deep dive!
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Stefan talks with Monika Nemeth of the Capital Pride Alliance about LGBTQ+ advocacy and the importance of Pride Month.
Stefan talks with Max Bergmann of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about allied support for Ukraine amid the war and recaps the 2023 Transatlantic Bridge Awards.
Stefan speaks with Executive Director of the International Women's Media Foundation Elisa Lees Muñoz about the challenges women journalists face due to online violence and harassment, the subject of an upcoming event at the House of Sweden marking World Press Freedom Day. Travis Smith also joins to give a sneak preview of what’s on hand for the EU Open House on May 13.
On the 1-year mark of the war in Ukraine, Stefan talks with European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders about how the EU and the international community is working to hold Russia accountable for war crimes and he speaks with Dr. Alina Polyakova of the Center for European Policy Analysis about the EU’s response to Russia’s aggression.
Stefan speaks with Todd Hitchcock and Abbie Algar of the American Film Institute about the European Union Film Showcase, happening now until Dec. 20, and about transatlantic influences in movie history. Find out more about the showcase at AFI.com/silver/eushowcase.
Travis speaks with Chef Frida Johansson from the Embassy of Sweden about her contribution to this year’s EU Holiday Cookbook, now available at euholidaycookbook.org. We also revisit Slovakian Chef Agnesa Zalezakova’s recipe for Cinnamon Stars, which she shared with listeners in 2021.
Stefan talks to current and former trainees at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States about their experiences and talks with the Delegation’s own Sergio Lopez about what it takes for recent college graduates and soon-to-be graduates to become an EU trainee. Trainees are recruited on a recurring basis and get hands-on experience in international affairs and foreign policy during their service.
Acclaimed chef, humanitarian and entrepreneur José Andrés joins Stefan to talk about his work with World Central Kitchen, which has brought millions of meals to people in need in Ukraine and around the world.
Stefan speaks with the President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Deborah Rutter, about the power of art and culture to bring people together and shares highlights from the first Transatlantic Bridge Awards.
Stefan talks with Bret Schafer of the Alliance for Securing Democracy about Russian disinformation campaigns, their role in shaping narratives about the war in Ukraine, and the challenges that citizens and governments face in sorting fact from fiction amid the conflict.
For three days this month at South by Southwest, the Delegation transformed Austin’s iconic nightspot Native into EU House, a showcase of European innovation, policy, art and culture. Listen here for highlights from our exciting line-up of speakers and events.
We take you to the first of the Jean Monnet Conversations series as David Frum of the Atlantic interviews EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell on the future of a more sovereign Europe.
Stefan talks with European Union Special Representative for the Sahel Emanuela Del Re about the EU’s Sahel strategy and the challenges facing the region.
Susannah Outhier of the FrancoFiles podcast speaks with Ambassador of France to the U.S. Philippe Étienne and EU Ambassador to the U.S. Stavros Lambrinidis in a special joint interview about France’s priorities for its presidency in the Council of the European Union and the state of transatlantic relations.
To mark the Summit for Democracy, Stefan talks with Dr. Richard Wike of the Pew Research Center about what people think of democracy around the world. And we’re joined by European Commissioner Didier Reynders for a special interview on how the EU is strengthening its approach to environmental crimes and how it’s dealing with hate speech both online and offline.
In this episode, Travis Smith interviews Agnesa Zalezakova on her recipe from our holiday cookbook. Stefan interviews Dagmara Koska on the outcomes of the recent COP26 summit, in Glasgow, and he talks with Deputy Executive Director of Europol Jean-Philippe Lecouffe and Head of the European Cybercrime Center Edvardas Sileris on the success of Operation Dark Huntor.
New host Stefan Cornibert talks about the EU’s place in Delaware’s economy just before a visit there by ambassadors of EU Member States. And we look back at the first meeting of the Trade and Technology Council with Tomas Baert of the Delegation’s Trade and Agriculture section.
![Outside With EU [Part 3]: Unique Traditions & Celebrations](https://s3.castbox.fm/fa/23/6b/fcd69320c491af39eb20fa6fdc36eae7b0_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Outside With EU [Part 3]: Unique Traditions & Celebrations")
Unique traditions and celebrations abound across the European Union—and many of them take place outdoors during the warm months of spring and summer. On this episode, we speak with Ambassadors, Counsellors, and Officers of EU countries about the various traditions that are found only in particular European nations. What country has mud-walking protected by UNESCO? Do you light fires to keep away the witches of May? What’s your outdoor patio drinking game at? Take a listen to learn!
![Outside With EU [Part 2]: On The Trail](https://s3.castbox.fm/f5/91/ed/28ff41a0ec6722cb269724679ada5f8305_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Outside With EU [Part 2]: On The Trail")
Welcome to Part 2 of our Outside With EU mini-series, celebrating Europe Day 2021! Simply being outside is a vital part of European culture—and there are many activities that can be found “on the trail” that are popular throughout the EU. On this episode, we explore three of them, starting with the culinary excursion of mushrooming, wandering through the classic enjoyment of hiking, and hopping on for a ride with cycling, speaking with Ambassadors and Counselors from Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, and more!
![Outside With EU [Part 1]: National Sports & Games](https://s3.castbox.fm/e3/be/b5/52271af9f2a19aca196da9d3b4999883c0_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Outside With EU [Part 1]: National Sports & Games")
Welcome to Part 1 of our Outside With EU mini-series, celebrating Europe Day 2021! In this episode, we travel from Cyprus to Ireland, stopping at nations in between to discuss national sports and games that are key elements of various European cultures. From the classics such as soccer, basketball, and pétanque to new sports like teqball to Greek board games, you’ll hear former college athletes, national reps, and club presidents discuss why you should try your hand at these games.
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