New beginnings for old friends: Taking stock of EU-UK relations following the May 19th Summit
The first UK-EU Summit post–Brexit was held in London on May 19th 2025 and was agreed to have marked a new chapter in UK-EU relations. Ambassador Pedro Serrano published an op-ed on the Summit’s significance and spoke of the strength of the ‘new beginnings for old friends’. On the day following the Summit, Chatham House, the renowned foreign policy think tank in London, held a panel event featuring the Ambassador Serrano, Professor Anand Menon, Director of the UK in a Changing Europe, Olivia O’Sullivan, Director of the UK in the World Programme and Dr Nathalie Tocci Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali. The timely discussion, deftly moderated by Sébastien Maillard of Chatham House, is presented here in full. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Strength through Unity – Marking three years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
This month’s episode of London Calling EU will mark the 3 years that have passed since the devastating Russian invasion of Ukraine. From the first day of the invasion, the EU rallied to Ukraine’s side and so far has organised the delivery of unprecedented humanitarian, financial and military assistance both directly from the EU and from Member States individually. Bringing us up to date, we discuss the breakneck diplomatic developments of late with the Director of the Ukrainian Institute in London, Olesya Khromeychuk. We also catch up with the curator Gabriele Salciute Civiliene, Associate Professor in Digital Humanities, King’s College London, Baroness Deborah Bull and commissioner Anna Huth, Cultural attaché at the European Parliament Liason Office to the UK, of a new exhibition at Europe House devoted to the protection of the built and cultural heritage of Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EmpowerEU: three years and counting of the EU Delegation's Citizens’ Gathering
Since its establishment in 2020, the EU Delegation to the UK has implemented a unique strategy focused on supporting and connecting with EU citizens in the UK. A highlight of this work is the annual EU Citizens’ Gathering. This year more than 200 people came together - EU citizens’ organisations, EU and UK politicians, Member States and EU institutions - to celebrate the contributions of EU citizens to UK society. In addition, 2024’s Gathering saw the launch of the inaugural EmpowerEU Award scheme which celebrates the incredible work of grassroots organisations supporting EU citizens in the UK. Nine organisations were shortlisted for award, all of which have gone above and beyond to support EU citizens, strengthen EU-UK relations, and foster youth cooperation between the EU and the UK. Join Benedicte Paviot, UK correspondent for France 24, on this episode of London Calling EU, who brings us through the highlights of the day as we hear from the panels, including the Ambassadors to the UK of the EU, Italy, Poland and Germany, MPs and the EmpowerEU award winners. Benedicte also speaks to Lydia Martin, Deputy Head of Projects, New Europeans UK about the significance of the day and the challenges ahead for EU citizens resident in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The power of languages: from the classroom to the world of diplomacy
This episode of London Calling EU focuses on the power of languages. In this episode we get a flavour of the languages showcase held at Smith Square Hall in the heart of Westminster and also from a discussion panel, convened in partnership with the Centre of European Reform (CER), that debated the interconnectedness of languages and the world of diplomacy. Exploring this soft power of languages, we hear from Alison Graves, Director of the Interpretation DG of the European Parliament, Bernardette Holmes, Chair of the UK National Consortium for Languages Education and Dominic Schroeder, former UK Ambassador and now Principal of the FCDO International Academy. Introduced by Ambassador Serrano and chaired by CER’s Deputy Director Ian Bond – we hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EU Election Series - Part 3: legacy of the vote
Now the European Election 2024 has taken place, we devote the third episode of our election series to the possible legacy of the campaign to mobilise the vote of the European community in the UK. Our host Barbara Serra takes in the Delegation’s celebrations of Europe day and speaks to the Delegation’s own EU citizens’ rights programme lead Daniel Fleischer-Ambrus on what are the outreach plans ahead. Finally, with the new European Parliament in the process of being formed, Barbara speaks with Professor Anand Menon, Director of UK in a changing Europe and Deborah Bonetti, director of the Foreign Press Association to evaluate how the results of the European election might impact EU-UK relations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the new relationship between the EU and the UK unfolds, this regular podcast will provide a platform to discuss issues of interest to people on both sides of the Channel. We’ll shine the spotlight on the areas where the EU and the UK enjoy long-standing ties and where there is wide scope for cooperation such as the battle against climate change, sports, culture and many others. We will look at this new relationship through new lenses, without any prejudice but with the optimism which comes from the belief that there is life beyond Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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