As the year draws to its close, what have been the biggest, most important stories of the past year? On this year-end episode of the BRUBBLE podcast, we come together, debate, and create a collective list of the biggest headlines of 2022. 

Joining Simon to dissect all this are Joao, Nikos and Julien! Let us know what you think!

Also, do you want to see our faces? This podcast is also available on YouTube in video format! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XJl6HIvNJY
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Nikos: twitter.com/NikTheos
Julien: twitter.com/JulienHoez
Simon: twitter.com/simon_vanhoeve

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The Top 10 Headlines of 2020 | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels Bubble

Space has been a domain that's been getting more and more heated up in the past few years. But this time around, the focus is not on the exploration: but the connectivity elements instead. 

So, how will space transform our lives? Where is the EU's role in space? And, has the 'space race' returned - or did it never really leave to begin with?

Joining me on this out-of-this world episode is Lea!
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Or, connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-pavlovic/

If you're in the Brussels area and would like to be on the BRUBBLE podcast, please contact Simon at brubblepodcast@gmail.com or connect with me on twitter (@simon_vanhoeve)!
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What is the EU's role in Space? | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels Bubble

As the year draws to its close, what have been the biggest, most important stories of the past year? On this year-end episode of the BRUBBLE podcast, we come together, debate, and create a collective list of the biggest headlines of 2022.

Joining Simon to dissect all this are Joao, Nikos and Julien! Let us know what you think!
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Follow us on Twitter:

Nikos: twitter.com/NikTheos
Julien: twitter.com/JulienHoez
Simon: twitter.com/simon_vanhoeve
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If you're in the Brussels area and would like to be on the BRUBBLE podcast, please contact Simon at brubblepodcast@gmail.com or contact me twitter (@simon_vanhoeve)!

Rating 2023 European Predictions | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels Bubble

In the past years, countries like Canada, Germany, and France have all adopted feminist elements into their foreign policy approaches. So, on International Women’s day, we’re gathering to discuss a bit about what a feminist foreign policy is: who’s doing it, who’s doing it well, and how it can be improved. 

Joining Simon to shed some light on this approach is Sofiia. 

Sofiia Shevchuk is an Independent Consultant, and also founder of VONA, an educational and consultancy platform focusing on climate, gender, and security. 
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Learn more about Sofiia’s work and check out VONA at https://www.vona.international/. Also, connect with Sofiia on Twitter and LinkedIN (@sophie_shevchuk). 
And, if you're in the Brussels area and would like to be on the BRUBBLE podcast, please contact Simon at brubblepodcast@gmail.com or connect with me on twitter (@simon_vanhoeve)!
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**Please note that the BRUBBLE podcast is solely a personal project that contains only personal views and is not related to any entities or organizations**

Feminist Foreign Policy | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels Bubble

Emotions play a bigger role in politics than one might think - disregarding how and where you work. Emotions can also be used, abused and instrumentalized to influence others, shape decision making processes or provoke reactions.

- How do emotions in politics work?
- Why do emotions matter in European politics?
- How can we learn to navigate through emotional waters?

Joining Simon to share some insights and ideas on the role of emotions is Vandi (Patrick).

Vandi (Patrick) is an Independent Coach for Emotional Transformation and Resilience, with a focus on the role of emotions in politics and cross-cultural environments.
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Learn more about Vandi’s work and offers! Check out his website https://vandi-coaching.com/. Also, connect with him via LinkedIn(Vandi Coaching) and Instagram(vandi.coaching)or send him a direct message via
emotions@vandi-coaching.com.

And, if you're in the Brussels area and would like to be on the BRUBBLE podcast, please contact Simon at brubblepodcast@gmail.com or connect with me on twitter @simon_vanhoeve)!
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Emotions in Politics | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels Bubble

The BRUBBLE podcast is back after a brief hiatus to look back at Spring 2023, and determine what the top stories of this season were. 

In this podcast, Simon is joined by Joao, Julien, and Nikoloas as we explore topics including EU-China relations, strategic autonomy, the Critical Raw Materials act, and the Turkish elections. 

Let us know what you thought the biggest story of 2023 was!

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Nikos: twitter.com/NikTheos
Julien: twitter.com/JulienHoez
Simon: twitter.com/simon_vanhoeve
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What were the top headlines of Spring 2023? | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels Bubble

Last month, French President Emmanuel Macron visited China, where he was warmly received. But - was this visit successful? What were Macron's goals? What does this mean about the France-China, and the larger EU-China relationship? And finally, where does strategic autonomy fit in?

Joining me to provide his insights is Alain.
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Alain's most recent piece: https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/is-france-backing-chinas-currency-against-the-us-dollar/

Feel free to check out more of Alain and his work:
https://europeanstudiesreview.files.wordpress.com/2023/02/esr-14-jan-2023.pdf
https://thediplomat.com/2022/12/olaf-scholzs-china-gamble/
https://thenewglobalorder.com/world-news/analysis-eu-energy-diversification-a-time-for-new-partnerships-the-case-of-the-kurdish-region-of-iraq/

And, if you're in the Brussels area and would like to be on the BRUBBLE podcast, please contact Simon at brubblepodcast@gmail.com or connect with me on twitter @simon_vanhoeve)!
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Was Macron's China Visit Successful? | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels Bubble

This week, the European Commission published their strategy on “Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0.” But to as someone who isn’t an expert in this area, we thought: so what? Is the so-called “Metaverse” even relevant anymore?

So to shed a bit of light on “web 4.0”, “virtual worlds” and the “Metaverse”, we’re joined today by Alexandra, Gianluigi, and Patrick, who are all specialized in metaverse policy here in Brussels. Join us to find out what’s up with virtual worlds, why it might (or might not) matter, some of the most exciting developments, and how it impacts all of us Europeans.
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Please check out the other work of our guests:
Metaverse.EU: https://www.metaversepolicy.eu/

Connect with us on LinkedIn....

Alexandra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shoichet/
Gigi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianluigi-vona-gigi-a3611513b/
Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-grady-ab2b16133/
Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-van-hoeve/

And, if you're in the Brussels area and would like to be on the BRUBBLE podcast, please contact Simon at brubblepodcast@gmail.com or connect with me on twitter @simon_vanhoeve)!
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The Metaverse: Is the EU leading on a road to nowhere? | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels Bubble

Golden Passports present an interesting dilemma for the European Union, threading an interesting dilemma between diverse themes such as small states rights, migration, and rule of law. So, what are Golden Passports? And why are they problematic?

Joining me today on the BRUBBLE podcast is Nils, who’s a PhD student focusing on this subject matter.

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And, if you're in the Brussels area and would like to be on the BRUBBLE podcast, please contact Simon at brubblepodcast@gmail.com or connect with me on twitter @simon_vanhoeve)!
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What's the deal with Golden Passports?... | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels Bubble

Welcome back to another episode of the BRUBBLE podcast! We're back with a new potential series: RANKING, where we determine what the best really is. 

Simon and Dan are starting today by looking at the top EU flag. What makes a good flag? What makes some stand out? Which flag is really best?

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What's the best EU flag? | BRUBBLE RANKED

As we all know, Europe today is in the midst of a wave of elections – including not only key domestic races, but also the European parliamentary elections. And one of the key themes that we’re seeing advocates lobby this year is that we have a real chance to make great strides on gender balance and representation, especially as currently only 41% of MEPs are women. And we also have the real possibility this year to see all four major institutions being led by women. But this does not mean that women are not facing unique challenges in our continued journey for equal representation… 

So, in today’s episode of the BRUBBLE podcast, we’re going to dive into what issues women candidates are uniquely facing in the 2024 elections – and also what we can do to support their journey. Joining me to cast their votes here today are Jéromine and Veronica from the European Women’s Lobby!
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If you want to learn a bit more about the European Women's Lobby, their advocacy, and their work, please see a few of the resources listed below!

- Taking Stock of Women’s Representation in Politics across Europe Report: https://womenlobby.org/Representation2023
- HerNetHerRights resource pack:
https://www.womenlobby.org/Read-and-share-HerNetHerRights-Resource-Pack-Report
- EWL Pledge for the elections 
https://www.womenlobby.org/Pledge2024?lang=en 
- EWL Manifesto for the elections 
https://www.womenlobby.org/Manifesto2024?lang=en
- EWL Lobbying kit 
https://www.womenlobby.org/EWL-Manifesto-for-the-EU-Elections-2024-Lobbying-Kit?lang=en

And, if you're in the Brussels area and would like to be on the BRUBBLE podcast, please contact Simon at brubblepodcast@gmail.com or connect with me on twitter @simon_vanhoeve)!
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Women Candidates in the 2024 Elections | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels Bubble

Conversations with young people in the Brussels Bubble | If you want to come on, please email me at brubblepodcast@gmail.com!

Women Candidates in the 2024 Elections | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels Bubble

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