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Cecilia Malmström 'Is globalisation dead?' 15th of September 2022 Sep 26, 2022

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In the fifth episode of IIEA Insights, IIEA Director General David O’Sullivan spoke with Swedish politician and former EU Trade Commissioner Anna Cecilia Malmström about the future of global trade considering the trend towards reshoring, the geopolitical impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine and concerns about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan and the results of the Swedish general elections.

Katy Balls, Katherine Butler, Professor Matt Goodwin 'Britain under Prime Minister Truss' Sep 14, 2022

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In this fourth episode of IIEA Insights, IIEA Chief Economist Dan O’Brien brings together a panel of experts on British politics to discuss the recent announcement of a new British Prime Minister. Katy Balls, Deputy Political Editor of the Spectator, Katherine Butler, Associate Europe Editor of The Guardian newspaper in London and Professor Matt Goodwin, the University of Kent, analyst for British politics, come together to provide their insights and reflections on Liz Truss’ position starting off as PM, the many challenges she faces and what can be expected for the Conservative Party from here on out

The State of the European Union 2022 Sep 14, 2022

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In her third State of the Union Address on 14 September 2022, President von der Leyen will set out the EU’s response to the political, economic, social and energy-related consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and set out the Union’s policy priorities for the coming year. To mark this speech, the European Commission Representation in Ireland, the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland and the IIEA hosts a live-stream of the address, followed by a hybrid panel discussion with EU experts analysing President von der Leyen’s address. About the Speakers: Senator Alice-Mary Higgins is an independent senator in Seanad Éireann where she leads the Civil Engagement Group and serves on the Committees for Environment and Climate Action, Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, and on Disability Matters. She was policy coordinator at the National Women’s Council of Ireland, member of the Executive of the European Women’s Lobby in Brussels, and worked for the Older and Bolder alliance, Trócaire and Comhlámh NGOs on homecare, climate change, peace-building, and anti-racism issues. Brigid Laffan is Emerita Professor of political science, focusing on European integration. She has recently concluding her mandate as Director of the Robert Schuman Centre at the European University Institute (EUI). Before this, she was Professor of European Politics, Vice-President of UCD and Principal of the College of Human Sciences from 2004-2011. Professor John O’Brennan is Jean Monnet Chair in European Integration and Director of the Maynooth Centre for European and Eurasian Studies at Maynooth University. He is an internationally recognised expert on EU Enlargement policy, post-accession processes, and the EU in the Western Balkans. David O’Sullivan is the IIEA Director General and Chair of the European Policy Centre’s (EPC) Governing Board. He is also a former Secretary-General (2000-2005) and Director-General of DG Trade (2005-2010) of the European Commission. In a distinguished public service career over 30 years, he most recently served as the Ambassador of the EU to the United States (2014-2019). Before this, he was Chief Operating Officer in the European External Action Service (EEAS) and was responsible for establishing the EU’s diplomatic service. Since his retirement from the public sector, he currently serves as a Senior Counsellor with Steptoe & Johnson LLP. The discussion was moderated by Dearbhail McDonald, journalist, author, and broadcaster.

Gideon Rachman 'Strongmen, super-trends and the geopolitical outlook' 1st of September 2022 Sep 06, 2022

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In the third episode of IIEA Insights, Dan O’Brien, IIEA Chief Economist, speaks with Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs commentator for the Financial Times, about his new book ‘The Age of the Strongman’. The discussion covers a wide-rang of topics, including Vladmir Putin and his invasion of Ukraine, Xi Jinping and concerns over what lies ahead for Taiwan, as well as what Liz Truss’s leadership may mean for Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Episode 3 - Ireland’s Place in Europe and the World: Ireland and the Eu at 50 Part 2 Aug 31, 2022

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Episode 3 - Ireland’s Place in Europe and the World: Ireland and the Eu at 50 Part 1 Aug 24, 2022

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Episode 3 - Ireland’s Place in Europe and the World: Ireland and the Eu at 50 Part 1 by IIEA

Episode 2 - Ireland’s Place in Europe and the World: Ireland and the Eu at 50 Aug 22, 2022

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Since Ireland’s accession to the European Economic Communities (EEC) in 1972, Ireland’s place in Europe and the world has been profoundly transformed. Ahead of joining what was to become the EU, Ireland was relatively isolated on the global stage, and its priorities were oriented towards the critical focus of Anglo-Irish relations centred on Northern Ireland, followed by the US, with relations with the Vatican a distant third. Irish membership of the EEC was initially framed in the context of joining a common market which promised economic prosperity and development and has since evolved into a deeper political union. This prosperity, economic openness, and greater interconnection with Europe and the world served to change Irish society and percolated into Irish foreign policy over time. This discussion explores how European accession transformed and changed Irish foreign policy, and how it served to deepen Irish ties with our European neighbours, transformed Irish society and helped to encourage Ireland to play a greater role on the global stage. This interview, with Mary Whelan, Noel Fahey, and John Neary, reflects on the evolution of Irish foreign policy since Ireland’s accession to the EU in 1973.

A voice for small states at the UN Security Council: An interview with H.E. Geraldine Byrne Nason Jul 28, 2022

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IIEA Researcher, Leanne Digney, talks to Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, about her experiences and the unexpected challenges that arose during her time on the United Nations Security Council. Ireland’s term on the Security Council began in January 2021 and will continue until December 2022. This interview is part of the Global Europe podcast series which is sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Sir Ivan Rogers 'The UK and its relations with the EU to 2025' 14th of July 2022 Jul 22, 2022

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In the second episode of IIEA Insights Dan O'Brien, IIEA Chief Economist, interviews Sir Ivan Rogers, former Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the European Union (2013-2017) and British civil servant. The discussion covers the Conservative leadership race and the fate of the Northern Ireland Protocol among other things.

The Digital Transformation: Addressing Consumer Vulnerability Jul 15, 2022

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Navigating the issue of consumer protection in the digital era requires that a balance be found between a prosperous digital economy and the need for consumers to be protected. The proliferation of algorithms and AI-driven applications, the increasing importance of data as an economic asset, and the disproportionate role played by a small number of large companies all present opportunities for society while also giving rise to important digital consumer vulnerabilities. This expert panel discusses how digital consumer vulnerability can be regulated while ensuring that technology-enabled innovation can thrive. This expert panel features: Keynote speakers: Dr Jennifer King, Privacy and Data Policy Fellow at the Stanford University Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence; former Director of Consumer Privacy at the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law school, USA; Professor Bruno Liebhaberg, Director General of the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE), Brussels, Belgium; Dr Stephen Unger, Chair of the UK Chapter, International Institute of Communications, previously Chief Technology Officer of Ofcom and Vice-Chair of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications; and Jeremy Godfrey, Chair of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Ireland. This event is organised in collaboration with the Economic Regulators Network (ERN), a cross-sectoral group of economic regulators in Ireland. The ERN is composed of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), Central Bank of Ireland, National Transport Authority (NTA), Commission for Aviation Regulation, and Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg).

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