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  • 15. EU Defence Commissioner Kubilius | EU response to Russian provocations is 'insufficient'

    20:43||Season 1, Ep. 15
    The ongoing invasion of Ukraine and increased Russian provocations spurred the creation of his role last year.The EU's defence tsar, Andrius Kubilius, joins the Europe Conversation to discuss what the bloc can bring to the military table, Trump's push to stop the war in Ukraine and his wish for a "more normal" Russia.

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  • 13. EU Migration Commissioner Brunner | EU must engage with Taliban

    20:37||Season 1, Ep. 13
    He is touted as having the toughest job in Brussels, and dreams of playing tennis with the pope.EU Commissioner for Migration, Magnus Brunner, joins the Europe Conversation to discuss why the Commission supports engaging with the Taliban, the EU's role in negotiating return hubs and more.
  • 12. Montenegrin PM Spajić | A bridge to candidate countries?

    20:46||Season 1, Ep. 12
    He is one of the youngest heads of government in the world. He aims to harness this vitality in the final spurt to make his country the 28th EU member by 2028.Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić joins The Europe Conversation to discuss the upcoming crucial years for enlargement, visa restrictions for Russians and how Japan influenced the politician in him.
  • 11. Albanian PM Edi Rama | 'Italians are Albanians dressed in Versace'

    20:28||Season 1, Ep. 11
    He called Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni "one of a kind" and said the EU would be better off with more women in leadership positions. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama joins the Europe Conversation to discuss his country's close ties to Italy, Albanian stereotypes, and the need to turn some enemies into partners.
  • 10. EU Commissioner Mediterranean Šuica | EU must have seat on Gaza Board of Peace

    20:42||Season 1, Ep. 10
    The EU is the largest international donor to Palestinians, but will it get a seat on the Trump-chaired Board of Peace, a transitional governance body as part of the US' 20-point plan? Dubravka Šuica, the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, joins the Europe Conversation to discuss why the EU should be included on this Board, the significance of the newly created Palestine Donor Meeting, and why the EU is pushing for closer ties with its southern neighbours.
  • 9. EU Commissioner Micallef | Super League 'is and always will be mistake'

    20:42||Season 1, Ep. 9
    He has become one of the loudest voices in Europe when it comes to protecting the bloc's most beloved sport. EU Commissioner for Sport and Culture Glenn Micallef joins The Europe Conversation to discuss the controversial European Super League, the epidemic of inactivity and culture's role as a shield against democracy.