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The European Lens is a new podcast from Fine Gael and EPP Group MEP Frances Fitzgerald. The podcast series explores the EU issues that currently impact the Irish public – bringing a needed and informed European perspective to a domestic audience. Frances talks to political voices at home and experts across Europe to help listeners feel closer to essential European issues playing out in Brussels and Strasbourg.
Episodes
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
The threats and vulnerabilities faced by Ukrainian migrants in Europe
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Putting Youth at the Heart of Europe: European Year of Youth 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Friday Nov 26, 2021
The Future of EU and Irish Defence Policy - Part Two
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
The latest episode of The European Lens is the second of two parts which focuses on the future of Irish and EU defence policy. Frances Fitzgerald is joined by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Coveney TD.
They discuss the future of defence and security in Ireland, our policy of proactive neutrality, the proposed EU rapid response unit and its importance, why Ireland needs to consider increasing its spending on defence and more.
Friday Nov 12, 2021
The Future of EU and Irish Defence Policy - Part One
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
They discuss the future of defence and security in Europe, whether Ireland's policy of neutrality is outdated, the possibility of an EU army, how Irish defence policy differs from our EU counterparts and more.
In part two of this episode, Frances Fitzgerald will continue the conversation with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Coveney TD.
Friday Jul 16, 2021
The Future of the EU & UK Relationship post-Brexit
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
The EU's Role in Promoting Human Rights
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
In the latest episode of The European Lens, Frances Fitzgerald MEP and guests discuss the issue of the EU's role in promoting human rights - what impact can the EU have on human rights considering some of the abuses seen in certain EU Member States and what leverage and influence can the EU exert on countries to ensure the advancement of human rights?
From her work in the European Parliament, Frances Fitzgerald believes the issue of human rights is becoming more and more centre stage globally. There is an increased awareness of the need to ensure the implementation of human rights and fundamental values within EU member states and in the EU's dealings with countries outside of the bloc.
With the rise of authoritarianism around the globe, recent developments in China, Belarus and Poland - the question must be asked: With all of the progress made over the last century, are human rights actually in decline?
Frances is joined by former Tánaiste and EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore and MEP Isabel Wiseler-Lima to discuss these issues.
Friday Mar 19, 2021
In Conversation with Catherine Day
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Disinformation and Fake News: The Threat to our Democracy in Europe
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
The EU's Place in the World Following the US Election
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
In the latest episode of The European Lens, Frances Fitzgerald MEP and guests discuss the EU's place in the world following the US election, the Trump presidency and how the EU/US relationship may change under the incoming Biden administration.
This podcast considers the broad geopolitical situation for the EU, including how the EU should position itself between the US and China and how Brexit may affect the future EU/US relationship.
Frances Fitzgerald is joined by Former EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan, President of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Carin Bryans, MEP David McAllister and Former Irish Ambassador to China Declan Kelleher.
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Upholding the Rule of Law in the EU
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
In the second episode of The European Lens, Fine Gael and EPP Group MEP Frances Fitzgerald looks at the issue the rule of law in the European Union - why it is now so topical and recent breaches from some EU member states.
In this episode, we hear from Ronan McCrea, professor at University College London, Former EU Commissioner Viviane Reding and Former Polish Prime Minister and current MEP Marek Belka.