Social Europe Podcast

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The mission of Social Europe (SE) is to strengthen democracy by finding and discussing solutions to the most pressing political, economic and social issues of our time. We use the values of freedom, s... more

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The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.

Social Europe Podcast episodes:

October 29, 2024 Anand Menon: Navigating the New UK-EU Relationship
In this episode of Social Europe Podcast, Professor Anand Menon of Kings College London and Social Europe Editor-in-Chief Professor Henning Meyer discuss the recent changes in the UK-EU relationship under the new UK government led by Sir Keir Starmer. They explore the implications of Labour's policy priorities, the tone of diplomatic relations, and the potential for bilateral initiatives, particularly in defence. The discussion also covers trade agreements, economic cooperation, and the challenges posed by regulatory divergence in emerging technologies. They conclude by examining the future of UK-EU relations amidst political dynamics and external pressures, including the war in Ukraine.
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October 16, 2024 Peter A. Hall: The Emotional Underpinnings of Populism
In this episode of Social Europe Podcast, Professor Peter A. Hall of Harvard University and Social Europe Editor-in-Chief Professor Henning Meyer explore the evolving landscape of populism in Western democracies. Reflecting on the economic and cultural factors that have contributed to its rise, they discuss the importance of perceptions of fairness and uncertainty about the future as key drivers of support for populist parties. The conversation also delves into the emotional aspects of immigration politics and the differing motivations behind support for left and right populism. Finally, they assess the health of Western democracies and the challenges mainstream political parties face in regaining public trust and addressing the grievances that fuel populism.
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34min
February 07, 2022 Pasi Sahlberg: lessons from Finnish education
Around the world, education 'reforms' have made schooling more market-mimicking and competitive, rendering education a 'club good' for the better off. Finland shows how treating education as a public good and teachers as autonomous professionals brings better student performance overall, without intrusive and expensive inspection.
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25min
August 16, 2021 Philipp Ther: The Outsiders
Refugees in Europe since 1492
Social Europe is publishing cutting-edge thinking and new ideas from the most thought-provoking people. Our in-depth analyses and constructive proposals seek to link policy-making to wider political and economic concerns. It is our goal to promote progressive and inclusive societies, sustainable economies and responsible businesses as well as dynamic civil societies.
Please also visit our website www.socialeurope.eu to read our latest articles, blog posts and research papers. If you want to stay up-to-date with all things Social Europe just sign up to our regular newsletter via our website.
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40min
January 29, 2021 Albena Azmanova: Capitalism on Edge
For Albena Azmanova capitalism is not in crisis, but it is on edge—and on the point of radical transformation.
Social Europe is publishing cutting-edge thinking and new ideas from the most thought-provoking people. Our in-depth analyses and constructive proposals seek to link policy-making to wider political and economic concerns. It is our goal to promote progressive and inclusive societies, sustainable economies and responsible businesses as well as dynamic civil societies.
Please also visit our website www.socialeurope.eu to read our latest articles, blog posts and research papers. If you want to stay up-to-date with all things Social Europe just sign up to our regular newsletter via our website.
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30min
January 10, 2021 Thomas Piketty: Capital and Ideology
Thomas Piketty explains how wealth and power can be transferred from capital to workers and citizens.
Social Europe is publishing cutting-edge thinking and new ideas from the most thought-provoking people. Our in-depth analyses and constructive proposals seek to link policy-making to wider political and economic concerns. It is our goal to promote progressive and inclusive societies, sustainable economies and responsible businesses as well as dynamic civil societies.
Please also visit our website www.socialeurope.eu to read our latest articles, blog posts and research papers. If you want to stay up-to-date with all things Social Europe just sign up to our regular newsletter via our website.
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36min
December 05, 2020 Vivien A. Schmidt: Europe's Crisis of Legitimacy
How 'governing by rules and ruling by numbers' played havoc with the eurozone economy
Social Europe is publishing cutting-edge thinking and new ideas from the most thought-provoking people. Our in-depth analyses and constructive proposals seek to link policy-making to wider political and economic concerns. It is our goal to promote progressive and inclusive societies, sustainable economies and responsible businesses as well as dynamic civil societies.
Please also visit our website www.socialeurope.eu to read our latest articles, blog posts and research papers. If you want to stay up-to-date with all things Social Europe just sign up to our regular newsletter via our website.
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48min
October 09, 2020 Mary Daly: Gender Inequality and Welfare States in Europe
How a gender lens can help us reconstruct the welfare state after the pandemic
Social Europe is publishing cutting-edge thinking and new ideas from the most thought-provoking people. Our in-depth analyses and constructive proposals seek to link policy-making to wider political and economic concerns. It is our goal to promote progressive and inclusive societies, sustainable economies and responsible businesses as well as dynamic civil societies.
Please also visit our website www.socialeurope.eu to read our latest articles, blog posts and research papers. If you want to stay up-to-date with all things Social Europe just sign up to our regular newsletter via our website.
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33min
July 15, 2020 Social Europe Talk: Financing the EU Budget and the Recovery Plan
Achieving a socially just, green and forward looking multiannual financial framework 2021- 2027
Listen to the latest episode of Social Europe Talk on the politics surrounding the negotiations of the EU's next multiannual financial framework and the Recovery Plan. The show, hosted by Social Europe's editor Robin Wilson, brought together Margarida Marques (Member of the European Parliament and co-rapporteur on the MFF), Kimmo Kiljunen (Member of the Grand Committee at the Parliament of Finland) and Miguel Costa Matos (Member of the Portuguese National Parliament and rapporteur
on Own Resources).
The show was organised in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Europe office.
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1h 1min
March 19, 2020 Gabriel Zucman: The Triumph of Injustice
How the Rich Dodge Taxes and How to Make Them Pay
Listen to Social Europe Editor-in-Chief Henning Meyer in conversation with Gabriel Zucman. They discuss wealth and income inequality as well as potential policy solution to address the widening gap between rich and poor.
Gabriel Zucman is the Director of the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center on Wealth and Income Inequality at the University of California at Berkeley. He received his PhD in 2013 from the Paris School of Economics and taught at the London School of Economics before joining the Berkeley faculty in 2015.
You might also find our regular articles, blogs and other written publications of interest. Just visit our website www.socialeurope.eu to read our latest output. If you want to stay up-to-date with all things Social Europe just sign up to our regular newsletter. You can do so on our website.
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35min

FAQs about Social Europe Podcast:

How many episodes does Social Europe Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.