College of Europe Podcast (Bruges)

The guest of the very last CoEnnect podcast of the Albright promotion was Jakub Kalenský, from the Hybrid CoE, where he is the Deputy Director of the Centre’s Hybrid Influence COI focusing on safeguarding democratic processes. He specialises in countering Russian disinformation and hybrid activities. In the past, he worked for the EEAS’s East Stratcom task force, where he was among the founding members of the EUvsDisinfo campaign. He currently also teaches in the Natolin campus of the College of Europe. Markéta Šonková (IRD) spoke with him about the role of technologies in hybrid campaigns, disinformation campaigns at large and how to counter them, European elections and elections in Europe, and cooperation across the stakeholder pool. Learn more about the CoEnnect Digital Society: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coennect-digital-society/Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

Digital technologies and diplomacy have become an integral part of public engagement. In that regard, Geneva plays an important role as one of the world’s leading digital hubs. To that end, Haritz Echarren (IRD) and Markéta Šonková (IRD) spoke with Dr. Jovan Kurbalija, the Executive Director of DiploFoundation, an international non-profit organization dedicated to building expertise and conducting research in digital diplomacy, internet governance, and technology policy. They discussed a number of topics ranging from societal effects and implications of generative AI, trends in digital diplomacy, digital governance models, long-termism and monopolies, as well as digital divides between developing and developed countries. Learn more about the CoEnnect Digital Society: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coennect-digital-society/ Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

The topic of disinformation has become a constant in the current security discourse. With the boom in modern technologies and the rise of AI, coupled with the earlier shift that came with social media and online media platforms, a new urgency appeared as regards addressing the threat stemming from disinformation and foreign information manipulation and influence (FIMI) online. Markéta Šonková (IRD) talked about these issues with Kristína Šefčíková, a project manager at Prague Security Studies Institute, a Prague-based security-oriented think tank. Kristína specializes in disinformation, strategic communication, and foreign malign influence, with a specific focus on the area of Central and Eastern Europe. They discussed the rising risk of disinformation and misinformation, EU tools aimed at countering these threats, the role of AI, algorithms, and modern technologies, as well as resilience of democratic societies vis a vis these threats, including during the most recent European elections.Learn more about the CoEnnect Digital Society: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coennect-digital-society/ Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

The CoEnnect Digital Society, represented by Nicolas Rocher (POL), interviewed Mr. Boniface de Champris, Senior AI Policy Manager at the Computer & Communications Industry Association. This international, non-profit association represents a wide range of firms in the computer, communications, and internet industries. Their discussion covered various topics related to artificial intelligence within the EU, including the AI Act and its implications for companies, the establishment of global AI standards and Europe's role in this process, cooperation with the US, EU innovation, funding and skills development, and the next European Commission's role in fostering a thriving AI landscape.Learn more about the CoEnnect Digital Society: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coennect-digital-society/ Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

Ecoutez le nouvel épisode du podcast de la série Global Europe in the Real New Millenium ! Il est intéressant de s’interroger sur les conditions générales dans lesquelles prennent place ces élections et de se pencher sur la question de la citoyenneté européenne. Dans cet épisode, vous entendrez une discussion entre les philosophes Teresa Pullano et Nicole Dewandre. Le travail de Teresa Pullano prend pour objet la recomposition de la citoyenneté européenne. Elle l’envisage comme une forme spécifique de la structure étatique au-delà de la nation, en particulier en relation à la recomposition de l’espace et de la gouvernementalité à l’échelle continentale.  Cet épisode est produit dans le cadre du cycle de conférence « Global Europe in the Real New Millenium » organisé par le Programme d’Etudes Générales européennes du Collège et dirigé par Didier Georgakakis.  Profitez de la conversation et n’oubliez pas de vous inscrire pour écouter notre prochain épisode.  Production : Margaux Cognard

Listen to the new episode of the podcast series Global Europe in the Real New Millenium! In this episode, Professor William Outhwaire, from Newcastle University, is explaining his research linked to European Identities, notably from his last book Transregional Europe. He will question whether we can talk about a European society, an important concept when it comes to the link between European institutions and its citizens. Professor Outhwaite will be discussed by Luis Bouza, visiting Professor at the College of Europe and Alvaro Oleart, Post-doctoral researcher at Université Libre de Bruxelles. This episode is produced within the framework of the conference series “Global Europe in the Real New Millenium” organised by the European General Studies Programme and led by Didier Georgakakis. Enjoy the discussion and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel to listen to our next episode.  Production : Margaux Cognard

CoEnnect Digital Society at the College of Europe, represented by Markéta Šonková (IRD), has recently had the chance to interview Agne Kaarlep, the Head of Policy & Advisory at Tremau. They discussed the Digital Services Act, its implementation, enforcement, and the chances of the legislation having a global impact.  Learn more about the CoEnnect Digital Society: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coennect-digital-society/ Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

CoEnnect Digital Society, represented by Markéta Šonková (IRD), interviewed Ms. Radka Sibille, the Digital Affairs Advisor at the Delegation of the European Union to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva. They discussed a range of topics, which all revolve around digital diplomacy within the EU context, bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, and digital regulation, most specifically the AI Act and DSA. They also touched upon global digital governance, how the EU fits in the ecosystem, the “Brussels Effect”, and last, but not least, the digital priorities for the years to come.  Learn more about the CoEnnect Digital Society: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coennect-digital-society/ Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

This episode of CoEnnect Digital Talks brings you an interview by Haritz Echarren and Markéta Šonková (both IRD) with Constantin Gissler, the Director-General of DOT Europe, an association representing the voice of over 20 leading tech companies providing their services in the EU. The podcast touches off of a broad range of topics; from regulation and its global impact, artificial intelligence, transparency, healthy competition, digital sovereignty and autonomy, concerns of the tech companies, as well as potential policy topics for the next European Commission. Learn more about the CoEnnect Digital Society: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coennect-digital-society/ Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.