Athens Brussels Review - Greek Edition

The crisis in the Middle East has changed the geoeconomic landscape in Europe and the rest of the world. Four distinguished academics and think tankers analyze thecurrent state of play. Our panel: • Maria Demertzis , EUI, Florence School of Transnational Governance • Elena Lazarou , General Director, ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy) • Nikos Vettas , General Director,...

What are the possible ways out of the crisis in the Middle East? What role can the European Union — and its member states individually — play? And how vulnerable are our economies to the potential consequences of war? In this episode, we break down the geopolitical stakes, the options on the table, and the economic effects that could reach far beyond the region. Our panel: • Maria Demertzis, EUI,...

A few hours after the extraordinary summit on transatlantic relations in Brussels, we assess the emerging geopolitical landscape and its impact on Europe. Our panel: • Maria Demertzis , Leader ESF, The Conference Board • Elena Lazarou , General Director, ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy) • Nikos Vettas , General Director, FEIR (IOBE) • Thodoris Georgakopoulos , Adviso...

Four leading representatives from top think tanks break down the forces linking global developments with Europe and Greece. Our new season—the sixth in a row—kicks off with an important addition to our panel: Elena Lazarou . This episode’s agenda focuses on the evolving war in Ukraine and Europe’s role at this critical moment. Our panel:• Maria Demertzis , Leader ESF, The Conference Board • Elena...

This year, Europe Day coincides with the first 100+ days of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States. How is the landscape now shaping up—economically and beyond? What challenges lie ahead for the European Union, 75 years after the Schuman Declaration? Our panel: Maria Demertzis, Leader ESF, The Conference Board Nikos Vettas, FEIR (IOBE) General Director Thodoris Georgakopoulos...

How effective can Europe’s increased investment in defense spending be, both in the short and medium term? With the shifting dynamics of global politics and the evolving policies of President Trump, Europe faces new challenges. How Greece fits into this new reality? Our panel: Maria Demertzis, Leader ESF, The Conference Board Nikos Vettas, FEIR (IOBE) General Director Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Dian...

A few hours after Trump's inauguration in the US, we focus on the next day's scenarios for Europe Our panel: Maria Demertzis , Leader ESF, The Conference Board Nikos Vettas , FEIR (IOBE) General Director Thodoris Georgakopoulos , Dianeosis, Advisory Board John Papageorgiou , Founder & Head of Athens Digest

The first episode of this season focuses on the challenges facing the world, Europe, and Greece following the American elections, and the responses that Brussels must provide. Our panel: Maria Demertzis, Leader ESF, The Conference Board Nikos Vettas, FEIR (IOBE) General Director Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Dianeosis, Advisory Board John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head of Athens Digest

The final episode of the season arrives just days after Ursula von der Leyen received a positive vote from the European Parliament for the Presidency of the European Commission and only hours after U.S. President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy for the November elections. What do these developments mean for Europe and Greece? Our panel: Maria Demertzis , Bruegel, Senior Fellow Nikos Vettas , FEIR...

The main challenges of the new European institutions, the necessity to find extra resources and the role of Greece in this context. On the way to the EU Elections 2024… Our panel: Maria Demertzis , Bruegel, Senior Fellow Nikos Vettas , FEIR (IOBE) General Director, Thodoris Georgakopoulos , Dianeosis, Advisory Board John Papageorgiou , Founder & Head of Athens Digest

In this episode: The Russian invasion of Ukraine – 2 years later US elections 2024 The EU economic forecast Our panel: Maria Demertzis , Bruegel, Senior Fellow Nikos Vettas , FEIR (IOBE) General Director, Thodoris Georgakopoulos , Dianeosis, Advisory Board John Papageorgiou , Founder & Head of Athens Digest

What does 2023 leave behind and what are the most important challenges of 2024? Our panel: Maria Demertzis , Bruegel, Senior Fellow Nikos Vettas , FEIR (IOBE) General Director Thodoris Georgakopoulos , Dianeosis, Advisory Board John Papageorgiou , Founder & Head of the Athens Digest

Listen to the second episode of the fourth season of our podcast: - The consequences of the War in Gaza on Economy - Greek bonds returned to the investment grade. What next? Our panel: Maria Demertzis, Bruegel, Senior Fellow Nikos Vettas, FEIR (IOBE) General Director Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Dianeosis, Advisory Board John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head of the Athens Digest

In the first episode of Season 4, we welcome Nikos Vettas who joins our panel. Listen to our discussion which mostly focuses on competition , inflation as well as the climate crisis and the EU response, following the disastrous floods in Central Greece. Our panel: Maria Demertzis, Bruegel, Senior Fellow Nikos Vettas, FEIR (IOBE) General Director, Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Dianeosis, Advisory Board...

Three leading think tanks in a monthly podcast. Listen to: Maria Demertzis , Bruegel, Senior Fellow   George Pagoulatos , Eliamep, Gen. Director   Thodoris Georgakopoulos , Dianeosis, Content Director    hosted by  John Papageorgiou , Founder & Head, Athens Digest   In this episode:  What we should know about the EU-China relations and the recent developments? And why one should pay attention...

Three leading think tanks in a monthly podcast:  Maria Demertzis , Bruegel, Senior Fellow   George Pagoulatos , Eliamep, Gen. Director   Thodoris Georgakopoulos , Dianeosis, Content Director    hosted by John Papageorgiou , Founder & Head, Athens Digest   In this episode:  -One year of war in Ukraine: The geopolitical and the financial consequences of the Rus...

Three leading think tanks in a monthly podcast:   Maria Demertzis, Bruegel, Senior Fellow   George Pagoulatos, Eliamep, Gen. Director   Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Dianeosis, Content Director   hosted by John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head, Athens Digest   In this episode:  Why does the EU need to urgently formulate a response to US and Chinese protectionism? Does the...

In this episode: Back in 2010? The energy crisis brings memories from the past. It is not only the finance. Are there ideological approaches that make the differences between the member states deeper? Maria Demertzis and George Pagoulatos do have some answers. They also talk about the inflation spike as well as the Inflation Reduction Act in the USA. And Thodoris Georgakopoulos explains why Greece...

The first episode of the third season  Energy crisis: Trying to find consensus is… hard to do. The different approaches within the EU and the potential common ground towards an agreement.  Listen to  Maria Demertzis, Bruegel, dep. Director  George Pagoulatos, Eliamep, Gen. Director  Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Dianeosis, Content Director  John Papageorgiou, Founder &...

In the last episode of this season, we try to analyse the (difficult) options forward. Which is the most probable way out of the war in Ukraine and why Putin’s regime must be boldly defeated? Which are the political and financial consequences / options for the EU? Our next episode will be available in September. But this one is a must listen. Thank you for joining and supporting us. Maria Demertzi...

What expectations should we have after the completion of the “Future of Europe” dialogue and the initiative of the French President Macron? Is deeper integration a feasible option? How is this related with the sanctions against Russia and the invasion of Ukraine? Why does Greece constantly seek to remain in the hard core of the Union?  Listen to Maria Demertzis , Bruegel dep. Director, George...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine – The scenarios, the consequences on the EU economy and the energy stability, the next day… Listen to Maria Demertzis , Bruegel dep. Director, George Pagoulatos , Eliamep Gen. Director, Thodoris Georgakopoulos , Dianeosis Content Director and John Papageorgiou , Founder & Head of Athens Digest

The War in Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and Putin’s devastating attack. Listen to Maria Demertzis , Bruegel dep. Director, George Pagoulatos , Eliamep Gen. Director, Thodoris Georgakopoulos , Dianeosis Content Director and John Papageorgiou , Founder & Head of Athens Digest

The Ukraine crisis, the talks about the new euroarea fiscal framework as well as the new Greek “startups” landscape on the agenda of this episode. Listen to Maria Demertzis , Bruegel dep. Director, George Pagoulatos , Eliamep Gen. Director, Thodoris Georgakopoulos , Dianeosis Content Director and John Papageorgiou , Founder & Head of Athens Digest

The highlights of 2021 and the challenges ahead as stressed by distinguished representatives of three leading European think tanks. Maria Demertzis , deputy director at Bruegel, George Pagoulatos , general director at Eliamep, and T hodoris Georgakopoulos , editorial director at Dianeosis participate in a monthly podcast hosted by John Papageorgiou , EU affairs reporter, founder and head of Athens...