wEUbinar Series

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Trump is Back: What Future for the EU-US Relationship?

On the inauguration day of Donald Trump’s second presidency, IEP@BU will host a digital event to discuss the findings of a recent Eupinions survey on the EU-US relationship and their implications. With Catherine De Vries (IEP@BU), Isabell Hoffmann (eupinions, Bertelsmann Stiftung), and Stefano Feltri (IEP@BU)

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Deterrence, Diplomacy, and Risk of Conflict: the Taiwan Challenge for the EU

What role can the EU play in a global deterrence strategy to prevent a conflict between the US and China over Taiwan? How might the EU effectively de-risk its relationship with the Taiwanese semiconductor industry? A conversation with Bill Emmott (author of the book Deterrence, Diplomacy, and the Risk of Conflict over Taiwan), Mariangela Pira (SkyTg24), and Stefano Feltri (IEP@BU)

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When Will Germany Be Back?

Join us as we debrief the European implications of the German federal elections with Wolfgang Munchau (Eurointelligence, author of the book Kaput: The End of the German Miracle), Diana Pieper (Die Welt, IEP@BU Media Fellow), Stefano Feltri, (IEP@BU)

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Which EU Defense Spending to Address the War in Ukraine and Russia?

A Conversation Based on the IEP@BU Policy Brief: Before Vegetius – Critical Questions for European Defense with Olesya Vinhas de Souza (NATO Defense Council), Andrea Gilli (University of St Andrews, and IEP@BU), Stefano Feltri (IEP@BU)

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The Uncertain Future of the European Green Deal in an Era of Doubts in Europe and in the US after Trump’s election
The “Greenlash” both in US and EU politics is threatening the most ambitious EU environmental and climate policies. A digital event with Pascal Durand, Sylvie Goulard, and Aure Keraron, moderated by Stefano Feltri 
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The World of Work in the Age of the Algorithm

In an age characterized by swift and deep transformations, technological change and the rise of artificial intelligence are redefining the way we produce, trade, work and live. The platform economy poses ethical, social and political challenges, as its growth challenges traditional economic and labor models.

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China's experience of promoting venture capital investment

China’s effort to promote venture capital investment through government-sponsored so-called guidance funds echoes practices in other parts of the world, with mixed results. This session considers the Chinese experience in an international comparative perspective. A Peterson Institute digital event with Nicolas Véron, Li Bo, and Daniel Gros.

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The Future of the EU Institutions: Understanding the Role of the European Parliament in Shaping EU Action

In view of the European Parliamentary elections IEP@BU has launched a series of webinars on the future of the EU institutions. In the next event, we will discuss the increasing importance of the European Parliament. With Maurizio Ferrera, Simon Hix, and Eleanor Spaventa.

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The War and The Vote: How Italian Residents Are Approaching the EP Elections

How has European voters’ attitude, and more specifically Italian voters’, evolved in the last few months? What impact will the war have in Ukraine on the June 2024 European Parliament elections?

With Catherine De Vries, Isabell Hoffmann, and Stefano Feltri.

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Why are Populist Parties so Successful in the EU?

The June 2024 European Elections will see once again a competition between mainstream parties and populist, or nativist movements. Laurenz Guenther finds that, while policymaking represents the economic attitudes of citizens relatively well, there exist large representation gaps on cultural issues in nearly all European countries.

With Laurenz Guenther (IEP@BU) and Stefano Feltri (IEP@BU).