Stefan talks with Monika Nemeth of the Capital Pride Alliance about LGBTQ+ advocacy and the importance of Pride Month.

Stefan talks with Monika Nemeth of the Capital Pride Alliance about LGBTQ+ advocacy and the importance of Pride Month.

Celebrating Pride

Stefan talks with Max Bergmann of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about allied support for Ukraine amid the war and recaps the 2023 Transatlantic Bridge Awards. 

Stefan talks with Max Bergmann of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about allied support for Ukraine amid the war and recaps the 2023 Transatlantic Bridge Awards.

Allies for Ukraine

Stefan speaks with Executive Director of the International Women's Media Foundation Elisa Lees Muñoz about the challenges women journalists face due to online violence and harassment, the subject of an upcoming event at the House of Sweden marking World Press Freedom Day. Travis Smith also joins to give a sneak preview of what’s on hand for the EU Open House on May 13.

Stefan speaks with Executive Director of the International Women's Media Foundation Elisa Lees Muñoz about the challenges women journalists face due to online violence and harassment, the subject of an upcoming event at the House of Sweden marking World Press Freedom Day. Travis Smith also joins to give a sneak preview of what’s on hand for the EU Open House on May 13.

Going Offline: Women Journalists and Online Violence

On the 1-year mark of the war in Ukraine, Stefan talks with European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders about how the EU and the international community is working to hold Russia accountable for war crimes and he speaks with Dr. Alina Polyakova of the Center for European Policy Analysis about the EU’s response to Russia’s aggression.

On the 1-year mark of the war in Ukraine, Stefan talks with European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders about how the EU and the international community is working to hold Russia accountable for war crimes and he speaks with Dr. Alina Polyakova of the Center for European Policy Analysis about the EU’s response to Russia’s aggression.

One Year of War in Ukraine

Stefan speaks with Todd Hitchcock and Abbie Algar of the American Film Institute about the European Union Film Showcase, happening now until Dec. 20, and about transatlantic influences in movie history. Find out more about the showcase at AFI.com/silver/eushowcase.

Stefan speaks with Todd Hitchcock and Abbie Algar of the American Film Institute about the European Union Film Showcase, happening now until Dec. 20, and about transatlantic influences in movie history. Find out more about the showcase at <a href="http://AFI.com/silver/eushowcase" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AFI.com/silver/eushowcase</a>.

Europe at the Movies

Travis speaks with Chef Frida Johansson from the Embassy of Sweden about her contribution to this year’s EU Holiday Cookbook, now available at euholidaycookbook.org. We also revisit Slovakian Chef Agnesa Zalezakova’s recipe for Cinnamon Stars, which she shared with listeners in 2021.

Travis speaks with Chef Frida Johansson from the Embassy of Sweden about her contribution to this year’s EU Holiday Cookbook, now available at <a href="http://euholidaycookbook.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">euholidaycookbook.org</a>. We also revisit Slovakian Chef Agnesa Zalezakova’s recipe for Cinnamon Stars, which she shared with listeners in 2021.

'Tis the Season: EU Holiday Cookbook 2022!

Stefan talks to current and former trainees at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States about their experiences and talks with the Delegation’s own Sergio Lopez about what it takes for recent college graduates and soon-to-be graduates to become an EU trainee. Trainees are recruited on a recurring basis and get hands-on experience in international affairs and foreign policy during their service.

Stefan talks to current and former trainees at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States about their experiences and talks with the Delegation’s own Sergio Lopez about what it takes for recent college graduates and soon-to-be graduates to become an EU trainee. Trainees are recruited on a recurring basis and get hands-on experience in international affairs and foreign policy during their service.

Becoming an EU Delegation Trainee

Acclaimed chef, humanitarian and entrepreneur José Andrés joins Stefan to talk about his work with World Central Kitchen, which has brought millions of meals to people in need in Ukraine and around the world.

Acclaimed chef, humanitarian and entrepreneur José Andrés joins Stefan to talk about his work with World Central Kitchen, which has brought millions of meals to people in need in Ukraine and around the world.

A Chef’s Table in Ukraine

Stefan speaks with the President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Deborah Rutter, about the power of art and culture to bring people together and shares highlights from the first Transatlantic Bridge Awards.

Stefan speaks with the President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Deborah Rutter, about the power of art and culture to bring people together and shares highlights from the first Transatlantic Bridge Awards.

A Transatlantic Bridge through the Arts, Food and the Law

Stefan talks with Bret Schafer of the Alliance for Securing Democracy about Russian disinformation campaigns, their role in shaping narratives about the war in Ukraine, and the challenges that citizens and governments face in sorting fact from fiction amid the conflict.

Stefan talks with Bret Schafer of the Alliance for Securing Democracy about Russian disinformation campaigns, their role in shaping narratives about the war in Ukraine, and the challenges that citizens and governments face in sorting fact from fiction amid the conflict.

The (Dis)Information War

EU Now takes you beyond the international headlines to focus on a different facet of the European Union.  We explore a wide range of topics such as counterterrorism and security, the economy, trade, public health, gender equality, history, culture and more.  Tune in for interviews with commissioners, thought leaders, historians, activists, ambassadors, economists, Delegation staff and regular citizens.  Each episode, we’ll explore not only the topic at hand, but also how it impacts the EU-US relationship.  Join us on this transatlantic deep dive!

A great listen from around Europe, lots of geographic diversity !

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EU Now

Senior Media Advisor Kasper Zeuthen sat down with Patricia O'Reilly, Deputy Head of Cabinet for Tibor Navracsics, the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth, and Sport. They discussed the various opportunities for American students to study in the EU, what they can get out of the experience, and how it impacts transatlantic relations. 

Senior Media Advisor Kasper Zeuthen sat down with Patricia O'Reilly, Deputy Head of Cabinet for Tibor Navracsics, the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth, and Sport. They discussed the various opportunities for American students to study in the EU, what they can get out of the experience, and how it impacts transatlantic relations.

EU Now Episode 21 - Studying in the EU Goes Beyond the Classroom

The EU Delegation was in Nashville, Tennessee in early August to engage with hundreds of legislators and staff from all 50 US states at the annual Legislators Summit. organized by the National Council of State Legislatures. EU Delegation Programs Officer Tim Rivera spoke with legislators from Hawaii, Wisconsin, Colorado, Washington, and Germany about what issues are most important to them in the EU-US relationship and where they would welcome further transatlantic cooperation.

The EU Delegation was in Nashville, Tennessee in early August to engage with hundreds of legislators and staff from all 50 US states at the annual Legislators Summit. organized by the National Council of State Legislatures. EU Delegation Programs Officer Tim Rivera spoke with legislators from Hawaii, Wisconsin, Colorado, Washington, and Germany about what issues are most important to them in the EU-US relationship and where they would welcome further transatlantic cooperation.

EU Now Season 2 Episode 32 - The EU in Nashville with State Legislators

Fritz Urbach

Senior Communications Officer Martin Caudron talks to Brigadier General Fritz Urbach, the first-ever military attaché to be posted at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. In this conversation, Brigadier General Urbach talks about his experience serving under NATO and Eurocorps, why the EU and NATO strengthen each other, and what he seeks to achieve during his posting.

Senior Communications Officer Martin Caudron talks to Brigadier General Fritz Urbach, the first-ever military attaché to be posted at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. In this conversation, Brigadier General Urbach talks about his experience serving under NATO and Eurocorps, why the EU and NATO strengthen each other, and what he seeks to achieve during his posting.

EU Now Season 3 Episode 8 - Brigadier General Fritz Urbach Talks Germany, NATO, and EU Defense

Spokesperson James Barbour speaks to EU Ambassador to the U.S. David O'Sullivan on the outcome of the White House meeting between European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and U.S. President Donald J. Trump. As we end season 1 of EU NOW, Ambassador O'Sullivan also reflects on the state of EU-U.S. relations.

Spokesperson James Barbour speaks to EU Ambassador to the U.S. David O'Sullivan on the outcome of the White House meeting between European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and U.S. President Donald J. Trump. As we end season 1 of EU NOW, Ambassador O'Sullivan also reflects on the state of EU-U.S. relations.

EU Now Episode 37 - A new phase in the relationship between the United States and the European Union

Senior Media Adviser Kasper Zeuthen discusses how traveling to Europe is now faster and easier than ever with European travel expert Steve Smith from Rick Steves.

Senior Media Adviser Kasper Zeuthen discusses how traveling to Europe is now faster and easier than ever with European travel expert Steve Smith from Rick Steves.

EU Now Episode 31 - Why You Need to Travel to Europe This Summer

Senior Communications Officer Martin Caudron sat down with Jürgen Salay, EU climate negotiator who spent a year doing research on climate action at the subnational level in the U.S. during his fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Senior Communications Officer Martin Caudron sat down with Jürgen Salay, EU climate negotiator who spent a year doing research on climate action at the subnational level in the U.S. during his fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle.

EU Now Episode 34 - Climate Action: the Story of U.S. States and Cities Delivering on Paris

Estonian Minister of Defense Jüri Luik stresses that neither Europe nor the U.S. "has the luxury to question the transatlantic bond". He adds that "Europe’s aim to be stronger and more vocal in global affairs is absolutely normal." But "for the EU to be strategically more autonomous, a credible capability to conduct military operations is of paramount importance. Cultivating the culture of readiness should be part of Europe’s agenda."

Estonian Minister of Defense Jüri Luik stresses that neither Europe nor the U.S. "has the luxury to question the transatlantic bond". He adds that "Europe’s aim to be stronger and more vocal in global affairs is absolutely normal." But "for the EU to be strategically more autonomous, a credible capability to conduct military operations is of paramount importance. Cultivating the culture of readiness should be part of Europe’s agenda."

EU Now Season 2 Episode 33 - Estonian Minister of Defense Says We Don't Have the Luxury to Question the Transatlantic Bond

The Colorado’s EU Center of Excellence at the University of Colorado in Boulder gathered the three climate and energy experts of the EU Delegation to the U.S. for a discussion led by professor KK DuVivier (University of Denver) on the EU’s Green Deal and how the EU and the U.S. can ensure that the pandemic recovery will be sustainable and climate friendly. The event featured Mercedes Garcia Perez (Head of Global Issues and Innovation), Dr. Dagmara Koska (Counselor Climate and Energy), and Irina Markina (Senior Energy Advisor). The discussion was introduced by Felicia Naranjo Martinez, Executive director of the EU Center.

The Colorado’s EU Center of Excellence at the University of Colorado in Boulder gathered the three climate and energy experts of the EU Delegation to the U.S. for a discussion led by professor KK DuVivier (University of Denver) on the EU’s Green Deal and how the EU and the U.S. can ensure that the pandemic recovery will be sustainable and climate friendly. The event featured Mercedes Garcia Perez (Head of Global Issues and Innovation), Dr. Dagmara Koska (Counselor Climate and Energy), and Irina Markina (Senior Energy Advisor). The discussion was introduced by Felicia Naranjo Martinez, Executive director of the EU Center.

EU NOW Season 3 Episode 14 – Climate Change and Energy Sustainability in Times of COVID-19

During his first visit to Washington, DC in his capacity of EU Trade Commissioner, Phil Hogan explained the EU's vision on how the EU and the U.S. could reclaim a shared trade agenda at a public event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Following opening remarks, he joins Bill Reinsch (Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair in International Business) and Heather Conley (Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic, and Director of the Europe Program) on stage.

During his first visit to Washington, DC in his capacity of EU Trade Commissioner, Phil Hogan explained the EU's vision on how the EU and the U.S. could reclaim a shared trade agenda at a public event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Following opening remarks, he joins Bill Reinsch (Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair in International Business) and Heather Conley (Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic, and Director of the Europe Program) on stage.

EU Now Season 3 Episode 7 - Refreshing Transatlantic Trade Relations

Senior Media Advisor Kasper Zeuthen speaks with Eamon Gilmore, the European Union Special Envoy for the Colombian Peace Process, during his recent visit to Washington DC. They discuss the EU's current involvement in Colombia, and Gilmore's perspective on Brexit. 

Senior Media Advisor Kasper Zeuthen speaks with Eamon Gilmore, the European Union Special Envoy for the Colombian Peace Process, during his recent visit to Washington DC. They discuss the EU's current involvement in Colombia, and Gilmore's perspective on Brexit.

EU Now Episode 16 - Colombian Peace Process and the EU

On the first day of his last month as Ambassador of the EU to the U.S., David O'Sullivan gives a keynote speech at Georgetown's Transatlantic Policy Symposium on "Liberalism in Peril? The Future of the Transatlantic Partnership". He's introduced by professor Joel Hellman, the Dean of Georgetown Walsh School of Foreign Service, who talks about the centennial of the school (the oldest school of international relations in America) and how the transatlantic partnership has played a central role in supporting peace and prosperity around the world over the last decades. Ambassador O'Sullivan then engages in a conversation with professor Anna von der Goltz and takes questions from the audience on a wide range of issues related to EU-US relations.

On the first day of his last month as Ambassador of the EU to the U.S., David O'Sullivan gives a keynote speech at Georgetown's Transatlantic Policy Symposium on "Liberalism in Peril? The Future of the Transatlantic Partnership". He's introduced by professor Joel Hellman, the Dean of Georgetown Walsh School of Foreign Service, who talks about the centennial of the school (the oldest school of international relations in America) and how the transatlantic partnership has played a central role in supporting peace and prosperity around the world over the last decades. Ambassador O'Sullivan then engages in a conversation with professor Anna von der Goltz and takes questions from the audience on a wide range of issues related to EU-US relations.

EU Now Season 2 Episode 9 - Liberalism in Peril? The Future of the Transatlantic Partnership

In our EU Now Podcast New Year's Edition Senior Media Advisor Kasper Zeuthen talks to Ambassador David O'Sullivan about EU-US relations, and key 2017 EU topics including Brexit, the EU Economy, the Paris Climate Agreement, the Iran Deal and where it's all headed in 2018. 

In our EU Now Podcast New Year's Edition Senior Media Advisor Kasper Zeuthen talks to Ambassador David O'Sullivan about EU-US relations, and key 2017 EU topics including Brexit, the EU Economy, the Paris Climate Agreement, the Iran Deal and where it's all headed in 2018.

EU NOW Episode 13 - EU-U.S. New Year's Review with EU Ambassador David O'Sullivan

EU Ambassador to the United States David O'Sullivan explains why the US makes more money doing business with the EU than anywhere else, the crucial importance of the EU-US trade and investment relationship for jobs and growth on both sides of the Atlantic, what drives deficits, and much more.

EU Ambassador to the United States David O'Sullivan explains why the US makes more money doing business with the EU than anywhere else, the crucial importance of the EU-US trade and investment relationship for jobs and growth on both sides of the Atlantic, what drives deficits, and much more.

EU Now Episode 33 - EU Ambassador to the United States David O’Sullivan on the EU-US trade relationship

EU Delegation's Martin Caudron speaks with Christian Leffler, EEAS Deputy Secretary-General for Economic and Global Issues, ahead of Human Rights Day to discuss EU partnership in Africa, the future of multilateralism, and diplomatic talks with Cuba.

EU Delegation's Martin Caudron speaks with Christian Leffler, EEAS Deputy Secretary-General for Economic and Global Issues, ahead of Human Rights Day to discuss EU partnership in Africa, the future of multilateralism, and diplomatic talks with Cuba.

EU Now Episode 12 - EU's External Action in a Contested Global Environment

Senior Media Advisor Kasper Zeuthen sits down with EU Ambassador to the UN, João Vale de Almeida, on the eve of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly to discuss the EU’s role at the UN, main EU objectives, UN reform, and the importance of defending the UN and multilateralism.

Senior Media Advisor Kasper Zeuthen sits down with EU Ambassador to the UN, João Vale de Almeida, on the eve of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly to discuss the EU’s role at the UN, main EU objectives, UN reform, and the importance of defending the UN and multilateralism.

EU Now Season 2 Episode 1 - EU at the UN General Assembly: In Defense of Multilateralism

Gregory Meeks

Two weeks after the inauguration of the 116th US Congress and a day after the reception celebrating the relaunch of the bipartisan Congressional European Union Caucus, Senior Communications Officer Martin Caudron sat down with Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY) to talk about the state of the EU-US relationship, the priorities of the EU Caucus, and the nature of his dialogue with EU counterparts.

Two weeks after the inauguration of the 116th US Congress and a day after the reception celebrating the relaunch of the bipartisan Congressional European Union Caucus, Senior Communications Officer Martin Caudron sat down with Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY) to talk about the state of the EU-US relationship, the priorities of the EU Caucus, and the nature of his dialogue with EU counterparts.

EU Now Season 2 Episode 7 - Congressman Gregory Meeks on EU-US relations under the 116th Congress

Ahead of the 91st Academy Awards on 24 February, Cultural Affairs Officer Christine Vest sits down with Todd Hitchcock, Abbie Algar, and Ben Delgado from the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center to discuss the European films nominated for Oscars this year, EU funding for the audiovisual sector through the Creative Europe program, and their Oscar Best Picture award predictions.

Ahead of the 91st Academy Awards on 24 February, Cultural Affairs Officer Christine Vest sits down with Todd Hitchcock, Abbie Algar, and Ben Delgado from the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center to discuss the European films nominated for Oscars this year, EU funding for the audiovisual sector through the Creative Europe program, and their Oscar Best Picture award predictions.

EU Now Season 2 Episode 8 - European Film and The Oscars

Sir Julian King, European Commissioner for the Security Union, talks about EU actions to address the state of un-peace (unrest, unease, uncertainty) at a Wilson Center event hosted by its President and CEO, the Honorable Jane Harman. Commissioner King lays out how the EU tackles terrorism, cyber and hybrid threats – including concerns about the security of 5G networks.

Sir Julian King, European Commissioner for the Security Union, talks about EU actions to address the state of un-peace (unrest, unease, uncertainty) at a Wilson Center event hosted by its President and CEO, the Honorable Jane Harman. Commissioner King lays out how the EU tackles terrorism, cyber and hybrid threats – including concerns about the security of 5G networks.

EU Now Season 3 Episode 1 – A State of Un-peace

Senior Communications Officer Martin Caudron talks EU-Defense and EU-NATO cooperation with Heather Conley, Senior Vice president for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic and director of the Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), ahead of the 2018 edition of the EU's Security and Defense Washington Symposium (13 June).

Senior Communications Officer Martin Caudron talks EU-Defense and EU-NATO cooperation with Heather Conley, Senior Vice president for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic and director of the Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), ahead of the 2018 edition of the EU's Security and Defense Washington Symposium (13 June).

EU Now Episode 30 - EU Defense Through the Lens of a U.S. Transatlantic Security Expert

Senior Media Advisor Kasper Zeuthen sat down with Jacob Funk Kirkegaard from the Peterson Institute for International Economics to get his take on the latest European Commission economic forecast, why protectionist trade policies harm the economy, record-level employment figures in Europe, the readiness to deal with a major economic slowdown, innovative ideas for funding Europe’s ambitious climate agenda, and the view from the United States.

Senior Media Advisor Kasper Zeuthen sat down with Jacob Funk Kirkegaard from the Peterson Institute for International Economics to get his take on the latest European Commission economic forecast, why protectionist trade policies harm the economy, record-level employment figures in Europe, the readiness to deal with a major economic slowdown, innovative ideas for funding Europe’s ambitious climate agenda, and the view from the United States.

EU Now Season 3 Episode 4 - EU Economy 101 - The Road Ahead

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