On 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.

A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

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After 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.

A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

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EU 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.

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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.

A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

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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.

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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.

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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.

A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story.

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