The European Dialogue by The EU-VALUES Network

'Does the EU Still Have Normative Power? Rethinking Europe in a Time of Crisis' brought to you by the European Dialogue. What does it mean for the European Union to have “normative power” in today’s world, and does that idea still hold? In this episode recorded in February 2026, Professor Ian Manners revisits the concept he famously coined and reflects on how the EU’s global role is being reshaped...

In this episode of The European Dialogue, we explore the growing global pushback against gender equality and democratic values, and what Europe can learn from Latin America and the Caribbean. From anti-gender ideology campaigns to the strategic use of religion in politics, coordinated efforts to roll back women’s and LGBTIQ+ rights are reshaping democratic spaces across regions. This podcast is pa...

In this episode of The European Dialogue, we explore how the European Union’s response to Russia’s war against Ukraine is perceived beyond Europe — with a particular focus on India and the wider Global South. What does Europe’s value-based foreign policy look like from New Delhi? And what does this mean for the EU’s global credibility today? This podcast is part of The European Dialogue podcast se...

How has ASEAN evolved beyond economics, and what does this mean for democracy, human rights, and its partnership with the European Union? In this episode, Sukmawani Bela Pertiwi breaks down the political development of ASEAN, its core principles of sovereignty and non-interference, and how these shape the region’s engagement with Europe. This podcast is part of The European Dialogue series. You ca...

How do European values hold up in an age of democratic backsliding? In this episode, Dr. Berk Esen, Associate Professor of Political Science at Sabancı University, joins host Emily Jones to discuss how democracy is evolving in Turkey and beyond, what parallels can be drawn with the United States, and what lessons Europe can learn from its engagement with countries like Turkey, Hungary, and Serbia....

In this episode of European Dialogue, we sit down with Mansah Amoah (University of Pretoria) to unpack one of the most urgent and controversial areas of European foreign policy: the externalisation of EU borders. We explore how the European Union partners with African states to manage migration, often through funding, training, and security cooperation, and what these “repressive partnerships” mea...

In this episode of the European Dialogue, brought to you by the EU-VALUES Network, we sit down with Professor Radu Mares from the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights at Lund University to explore the global implications of the European Green Deal, one of the EU’s most ambitious and evolving policy experiments to date. Recorded during the EU-VALUES international conference in July 2025, this...

In this episode of the European Dialogue, brought to you by the EU-VALUES Network, we sit down with Sevda Kilicalp and Nils Luyten from PHILEA – the Philanthropy Europe Association to discuss how democracy in Europe is changing, and what role funders can play in defending and developing it. We explore their latest work with the PHILEA Democracy Network by diving into the newly released '2025 Democ...

In this episode of the European Dialogue, brought to you by the EU-VALUES Network, sits down with Professor Elaine Fahey (City Law School, City St. Georges, University of London) to explore the fast-evolving landscape of EU–US cybersecurity law and policy. From shifting priorities in digital security to transatlantic tensions and cooperation, we discuss how global governance is being reshaped by t...

In this episode of the European Dialogue, brought to you by the EU-VALUES Network, we welcome Prof. Meltem Müftüler-Baç, expert on Turkey-EU relations and external differentiated integration. Drawing from her recent paper, “A Fragile Relationship: Turkey and the European Union Moving Beyond Membership with External Differentiated Integration” (2025), Meltem unpacks the nuanced and often tense dyna...

Podcast Episode: Unravelling Member States' Politics: Inside the EU's Rule of Law Battles In this episode of European Dialogue, part of the EU-VALUES Network podcast series, we sit down with Gisela Hernández, expert in European governance and rule of law enforcement in the European Union. Drawing from her two recent research publications — 👉 “Turning Assertive? EU Rule of Law Enforcement in the A...

In this episode of The European Dialogue, we explore one of the most pressing issues in European politics today - EU enlargement. What does it mean? Why does it matter? And why is this conversation more urgent than ever? This podcast is part of The European Dialogue podcast series. You can listen to this on Spotify, Youtube or Soundcloud. Links Below. Emily Jones is joined by Professor Veronica An...

What’s holding back climate action in Latin America, and how can the region overcome these challenges? In this episode, Prof. Andrea Ribeiro Hoffmann explores the political, institutional, and economic factors shaping Latin America's climate policies. This podcast is part of The European Dialogue podcast series. You can listen to this on Spotify, Youtube or Soundcloud. Links Below. 🎙 Drawing from...

How independent is the EU in its decision-making, and how do third countries influence its policies? In this episode, Prof. Marja-Liisa Öberg, Associate Professor of EU Law at Lund University, explores the EU’s "friend zone" dynamic and the legal justifications for its autonomy. In this episode of The European Dialogue, we explore one of the most pressing issues in European politics today - EU enl...

What’s driving the rise of right-wing populism in Europe, and how can we counter its influence? In this episode, Prof. Daphne Halikiopoulou unpacks the key economic, cultural, and political factors fueling populist movements across the continent. This podcast is part of The European Dialogue podcast series. You can listen to this on Spotify, Youtube or Soundcloud. Links Below. 🎙 Based on Daphen's...

How has gender equality evolved in the European Union, and what challenges lie ahead? In this episode, Prof. Esther Barbé explores the EU’s role in advancing gender equality and the obstacles that threaten its progress. This podcast is part of The European Dialogue podcast series. You can listen to this on Spotify, Youtube or Soundcloud. Links Below. 🎙 From the 1979 CEDAW Convention to the EU’s Ge...

How do populist governments disrupt EU decision-making? In this episode, Prof. Ariadna Ripoll Servent and Prof. Natascha Zaun explore unpolitics — a strategy where populist leaders reject traditional compromise in favor of voter mobilization. This podcast is part of The European Dialogue podcast series. You can listen to this on Spotify, Youtube or Soundcloud. Links Below. 🎙 Based on their researc...

How is the war in Ukraine reshaping the EU’s global identity? In this episode, Prof. Elisabeth Johansson-Nogués explores how the conflict is redefining Europe’s foreign policy and leadership on the world stage. This podcast is part of The European Dialogue podcast series. You can listen to this on Spotify, Youtube or Soundcloud. Links Below. 🎙 Based on her research "Geopolitical EU? The EU's Warti...

Join Prof. Jacint Jordana as he introduces the EU-Values Network. Discover our origins, the key topics we tackle, our diverse membership, and how we engage with the academic community.