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20. EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra | EU 'should be more radical' to achieve energy independence
20:46||Season 1, Ep. 20His role has become increasingly challenging as Brussels looks to balance competitiveness and climate. European Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra joins The Europe Conversation to discuss the EU's uphill battle to ensure energy independence, the challenges of weaning Europe off oil, and what goes on behind closed doors at multilateral climate discussions.
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19. Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič | EU will stand ground amid China trade threats
20:52||Season 1, Ep. 19European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič joins The Europe Conversation days after Beijing threatened countermeasures unless the EU softens its plans to bolster its industrial base. He discusses concerns surrounding the EU-US trade deal, why trade talks with China are vital, and with which countries the EU wants closer ties.18. Estonian President Alar Karis | EU should be involved in talks with Russia
12:38||Season 1, Ep. 18On the fringes of the World Government Summit, Estonian President Alar Karis joined The Europe Conversation to discuss calls for a special European envoy to re-engage with the Kremlin, the need to bolster EU defence capabilities and what he calls the bloc's excessive bureaucracy.17. European Council President António Costa | 'Essential to engage in cooperation instead of confrontation'
12:43||Season 1, Ep. 17After the EU's signing of a trade deal with India, European Council President António Costa joined The Europe Conversation to discuss the global implications of the agreement, the need for predictability and plans to bolster EU competitiveness.16. EU Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty Henna Virkkunen | Banning social media for youngsters?
20:30||Season 1, Ep. 16EU Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty Henna Virkkunen joins The Europe Conversation to discuss concerns that AI will replace workers, the newly launched Commissioner investigation into Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, and what is needed to enforce social media bans.15. EU Defence Commissioner Kubilius | EU response to Russian provocations is 'insufficient'
20:43||Season 1, Ep. 15The 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.14. EU Housing Commissioner Jørgensen | Housing emergency requires action from Brussels
20:26||Season 1, Ep. 14