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Brussels Unplugged!

Brussels Unplugged!

by Pietro Moro

News Commentary Politics

Season 2

The Election Job with Fabio

Fabio Bargiacchi founded the European Centre for Electoral Support and has been leading it for 15 years. He has been to 120+ countries (51 in Africa), supporting democracy in action. So, we chat about the differences between election support and observation; countering misinformation and the impact of AI; and the EU's flagship Global Gateway project. And of course, how he unplugs!

Governing AI with Luana

Luana Lo Piccolo is a seasoned AI expert who has advised global firms, consultancies, and the European Commission on the AI Act and its legislative ecosystem. So of course, we jump into tech, but also how she manages to work in Brussels from Barcelona. Finally, how she unplugs whilst on the road!

The Future of Journalism with Kait

Kait Bolongaro has been covering politics around the globe - Europe, Asia, Africa, and more - and now manages MLex's Brussels editorial team. Join us as we chat about media freedom, the impact of AI on the industry, and the rise of non-traditional journalism. And finally, how she unplugs from it all.

Building Bridges with Matteo

Matteo Brizzi is a young European activist who, alongside working in the European Commission and his local town council, works tirelessly to bring Europe and its citizens closer. Join us, as we dive into his work and chat about ways to bring the Union closer to its people!

Media Alliances with Michal

Michal Beneš started the alliance representing Czech influencers, creators, and online personalities who are facing increasing pressure from the Babiš government. We chat about this, as well as his time as speechwriter for the Foreign Minister during the Ukrainian war, the Brussels Effect in VDL II, working in Brussels versus Prague - and who has the best beer, the Czechs or the Belgians?

Brussels Living with Andrea

Andrea Bittnerova's a veteran of Brussels' event scene, having organised all sorts and scales at the Centre for European Policy Studies, and now, has decided to follow her family's footsteps into entrepreneurship. Furthermore, she has launched Living Brussels, the premier newsletter for lifestyle in Europe's capital. Join us as we unpack Brussels' event sphere, and discover new ways to unplug!

From London to Brussels with Frank

Francesco Caracuta spent 22 years in London's sprawling innovation and AI industry, and now helps governments and companies navigate Brussels' ecosystem. Moreover, he decided to continue his family's legacy of oil production. Join us as we chat about AI, London, the role of agriculture in hedging economic risks, and how he unplugs.

Sweet Home Europe with Nathan

Nathan Shepura, originally from Alabama USA, has been in Brussels for a decade, first in the European Parliament and now leading Inline Policy's Brussels office. But before coming to Europe, he also lived and worked in Saudi Arabia. Join us at the Stanhope Hotel as we chat transatlantic relations, crypto, and of course, how he unplugs!

School's Out with Stephane

Stephane de Schutter left his legal career to become a high school teacher. He's a born and raised Bruxelloise, so we chatted about the impact the Belgian government's policies are having on education and the children, the political divisions in Belgium, and why chose this career shift. Of course, how he unplugs as well!

The State of Democracy with Monica

Monica Frassoni and democracy go hand-in-hand. After a decade in the European Parliament and leading the Greens, she presides over the European Centre for Electoral Support, promoting sustainable democratic development, and the European Alliance to Save Energy, where she works on advancing energy efficiency. Join us as we unpack the EU's omnibus trains, US voting accessibility, and more, while sipping a drink.

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