Friends Of Europe Podcasts

Dr Kirsty Hughes, Senior Fellow at Friends of Europe, was interviewed on BBC Radio Scotland on 30 November 2016 about her new report for Friends of Europe, 'Scotland’s choice: Brexit with the UK, independence, or a special deal?'. The report is available at http://www.friendsofeurope.org/future-europe/scotlands-choice-brexit-uk-independence-special-deal/

What will be the impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution? Through a series of events, articles and working group meetings, Friends of Europe is bringing together stakeholders from both sides of the Atlantic. Their aim is to debate and propose a set of policy measures, incentives and approaches that would help Europe to be better prepared and ready to maximise the potential of the 4th Industrial Revolution – as well as provide the stimulus for greater transatlantic cooperation. Can Europe embrace the changes wrought by the 4th Industrial Revolution? How can transatlantic cooperation help Europe compete and contribute effectively in a rapidly changing global digital landscape? To launch this initiative, we held a conversation with the European Commission Vice-President for the Digital Single Market, Andrus Ansip on 28 November 2016 in Brussels. We discussed the opportunities and the obstacles Europe is encountering as the 4th Industrial Revolution takes hold, with a focus on current issues such as data-shari

The recent outcome of the American elections has the potential to affect the global context for world energy, yet the momentum post COP21 and Marrakech suggests a turning point and consensus on tackling climate change. But will market dynamics change for oil, natural gas and coal, or is the slump in prices for some fuels a new normal? Will this provide a greater impetus for renewable technologies and greater energy efficiency? Will market dynamics change for oil, natural gas and coal or might the slump in prices for some fuels be here to stay? Can renewables continue to rise amid fierce competition from fossil fuels and other low-carbon options? What policies and measures are necessary to support stable long-term investment beyond 2020? What challenges remain for integrating renewable power into the electricity market and what are the prospects for renewables playing a greater role in heating and cooling? And how can governments address the impact of local pollution, often energy-related, on air quality, and