Best Belgium Podcasts (2025)

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A divorce and a birthday: Five years of Brexit, 10 years of POLITICO 44:21

2d ago44:21

44:21

With POLITICO turning 10 and Brexit hitting 5 earlier this year, this episode of EU Confidential takes stock of two milestones that shaped Brussels — in very different ways. Host Sarah Wheaton kicks things off with Zoya Sheftalovich, editor of Global Playbook, reflecting on POLITICO Europe’s early days and its first big scoop: Jean-Claude Juncker’s…

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The UK in a Changing Europe 23:40

3d ago23:40

23:40

Anand Menon, director of the academic think thank 'UK in a Changing Europe', talks to Paul Adamson about the upcoming EU-UK Summit and how the UK and EU are reacting to the Trump administration.By Paul Adamson

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Wired for the future: building Europe’s next-gen electricity grid 38:16

3d ago38:16

38:16

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie talks to Bruegel energy experts Conall Heussaff and Georg Zachmann about the urgent need to upgrade and connect Europe's electricity grids. They discuss their recent paper outlining the challenges, opportunities, and necessary policy responses to modernise Europe's energy infrastructure. R…

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Holiday special: Driving toward a trade war with China 31:33

9d ago31:33

31:33

This week, EU Confidential is on a spring break — but with trade tensions between the U.S. and the rest of the world (China in particular) escalating, we thought it was the perfect moment to revisit a timely episode from our archives. As Trump’s new trade war heats up, with triple-digit tariffs hitting Chinese goods and Beijing retaliating, the gl…

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The Western Balkans: a region in waiting 39:12

10d ago39:12

39:12

The Western Balkans are often seen as Europe’s periphery, but they are in fact embedded within the continent’s history and future ambitions. Despite close economic ties with the EU, these six countries—Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia—remain outside the Union, navigating a complex path toward accessio…

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Trump blinks on tariffs. Can Europe exhale? 30:25

16d ago30:25

30:25

A tariff storm was brewing — and then, just like that, the forecast changed. Donald Trump shocked everyone by pausing his planned tariffs for 90 days (for all countries except China), throwing global markets a lifeline and leaving the EU wondering what game he’s playing. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton unpacks the fallout fro…

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Greece's debt crisis: a decade of resilience 43:59

18d ago43:59

43:59

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, we mark a decade since the Greek debt crisis, reflecting past hardships and the progress made and the challenges that lie ahead. Host Rebecca Christie is joined by George Papaconstantinou, former Greek Minister of Finance, and Eleni Varvitsioti, journalist and expert on European affairs. Together, they exp…

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An Emerging New World Order 23:30

18d ago23:30

23:30

Patrick Wintour, Diplomatic Editor of The Guardian, talks to Paul Adamson about an emergng new world order.By Paul Adamson

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#521 Des pépites RH en 2h chrono : l’expérience "Humana" vue par Laetitia van Wijck (FR) 5:33

18d ago5:33

5:33

Notre répondeur Vocal pour laisser un message vocal à Laetitia van Wijck ou à Michel en réaction à ce podcast : https://www.vodio.fr/repondeur/308/ Et si une soirée pouvait changer votre manière d’aborder les RH ? Dans cet épisode Humana du podcast hrmeetup.©, on tend le micro à Laetitia van Wijck, fondatrice de StepChange. Elle participait pour la…

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#520 Marie Page - Une soirée Humana, un échange, une étincelle… (FR) 7:06

18d ago7:06

7:06

Notre répondeur Vocal pour laisser un message vocal à Marie Page ou à Michel en réaction à ce podcast : https://www.vodio.fr/repondeur/308/ « Et si le changement venait d’ailleurs ? ». Une soirée Humana, un échange, une étincelle… Et si pour innover dans sa pratique RH, il suffisait… d’écouter une autre histoire ? Dans cet épisode enregistré lors d…

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Beautiful beef: Le Pen, Varoufakis and the horseshoe theory of politics 42:52

23d ago42:52

42:52

What do Marine Le Pen, Yanis Varoufakis and Donald Trump have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton breaks down the court decision that could end Le Pen's political career as well as the fallout for France's far right. With POLITICO’s Clea Caulcutt giving us the latest from Paris, Yanis Varoufakis …

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Trump’s tariffs and the EU 1:00:39

24d ago1:00:39

1:00:39

How should Europe respond to the new US administration’s aggressive rhetoric on trade? Bruegel’s Uri Dadush, Niclas Poitiers and Ignacio Garcia Bercero join a conversation with Rebecca Christie for a special live edition of The Sound of Economics podcast.By Bruegel

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Erdoğan, not Trump, is Europe's new best friend on security 36:58

30d ago36:58

36:58

Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul’s mayor and the main political rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been arrested. So what is Europe doing about it? Staying pretty quiet, it seems. Mass protests are breaking out across Turkey but Brussels is keeping its counsel. In this episode Sarah Wheaton speaks with Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, a visiting fellow …

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#519 Margot Wuillaume, le leadership NextGen en action! (FR) 11:22

29d ago11:22

11:22

Notre répondeur Vocal pour laisser un message vocal à Margot Wuillaume, Estelle Mentior ou Michel en réaction à ce podcast : https://www.vodio.fr/repondeur/308/ Margot Wuillaume, le leadership NextGen en action! Le 10 avril 2025 à 18h30, ne manquez pas une soirée unique chez Cook & Book avec Margot Wuillaume, CEO & Co-fondatrice d’eBloom et autrice…

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Germany and the Defence of Europe 25:18

1M ago25:18

25:18

Daniela Schwarzer, the leading expert on European and International Affairs, talks to Paul Adamson about Germany's new stance on defence and the ramifications for Europe.By Paul Adamson

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How the war in Ukraine is reshaping EU-China relations 42:08

1M ago42:08

42:08

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced the EU to reassess its ties with both Moscow and Beijing. As the EU navigates its dependencies on Russian energy, Chinese markets, and US security, how is its long-term strategy evolving? Can Europe maintain a unified stance on China? And what does this mean for global power dynamics? In this episode of The S…

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Dirty games in Brussels and war games in Europe 33:11

1M ago33:11

33:11

A lobbying frenzy, secret perks, and now police raids. Huawei’s cozy ties in Brussels have exploded into a full-blown corruption scandal. As the European Parliament tries to rehabilitate its image post Qatargate, lawmakers are once again at the center of allegations. With offices sealed and arrests made, there are serious questions about how deep B…

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#518 - Rebecca Lo Bue, Oncidium foundation - Spécial Podcasthon (FR) 25:06

1M ago25:06

25:06

Rebecca Lo Bue nous livre une réalité implacable : "10 millions de personnes meurent chaque année du cancer… 156 000 pourraient être soignées…13 000 seulement seront traitées par radioligands. Et parmi elles ? Zéro dans les pays en voie de développement." Ces chiffres frappent. Derrière eux, des visages. Des vies. Des espoirs suspendus à un fil. Et…

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Ireland’s journey from crisis to confidence 46:52

1M ago46:52

46:52

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie discusses Ireland's economy with Eamon Gilmore, former Foreign Minister, and Patrick Honohan, former Governor of the Irish Central Bank. They explore Ireland’s recovery from the global financial crisis and current political outlook, alongside issues such as public debt, low interest r…

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#517 - Élisabeth Bois d’Enghien - Feedback pour sa première soirée "Humana" (FR) 5:58

1M ago5:58

5:58

Laissez un message vocal à Élisabeth Bois d’Enghien en réaction à ce podcast ici Pour la prochaine session "Humana - The HR & People-centered community", nous trouverons ensemble des solutions pour rendre nos organisations plus engageantes ! Et on est ravi·e·s d’accueillir Margot Wuillaume pour l’occasion ! Rendez-vous le 10 avril au Cook & Book à …

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Can EU leaders handle a world on fire? 39:04

1M ago39:04

39:04

100 days in, Europe’s top leaders are facing a reality check. Ursula von der Leyen talks about a new sense of urgency — but is she leading, or just firefighting? António Costa wants to unify the bloc — but can he keep Europe together on defense? Kaja Kallas vowed to sharpen EU foreign policy — but after a snub in Washington, is anyone listening? Wi…

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Where are Europe's animal spirits? 39:46

2M ago39:46

39:46

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie is joined by Jeromin Zettelmeyer and Peter Praet to discuss the economic outlook for Europe and the United States, the impact of prospective tariffs, and the role of monetary and fiscal policies. The conversation touches on the impact of geopolitical uncertainties, structural reforms, and …

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The US-EU breakup—what does it mean for Ukraine, and for peace? 39:55

2M ago39:55

39:55

This week’s episode of EU Confidential comes to you from Thursday’s emergency meeting of EU leaders — the political equivalent of sobbing into your pillow on a sleepless night. The reason for those tears: America and Europe just broke up. POLITICO’s Clea Caulcutt gives us a quick update on European Council talks on how to bolster defense spending a…

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Europe's New Defence Challenges 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

Sandro Gozi MEP, co-chair of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (and former Under-Secretary for European Affairs in Italy), talks to Paul Adamson about Europe's new defence challenges and the particular role of the UK.By Paul Adamson

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The choices Europe must make to secure its future 43:36

2M ago43:36

43:36

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, we examine the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape in Europe, driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine, shifting alliances, and the changing role of the United States in NATO. Host Rebecca Christie is joined by Bruegel experts Heather Grabbe and Guntram B. Wolff to discuss the critical questions facing Eur…

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Can Germany’s next chancellor help Europe deal with Trump? 41:06

2M ago41:06

41:06

Germany has voted, and Friedrich Merz is now the chancellor-in-waiting. But can he rise to the occasion? With Donald Trump signaling a retreat from Europe and cozying up to Vladimir Putin, the continent faces its biggest security challenge in decades. Will Merz shake off Germany’s long-standing hesitation and step up? Host Sarah Wheaton is joined b…

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Is China headed for its own ‘lost decade’? 25:04

2M ago25:04

25:04

Since the bursting of China’s real-estate bubble in mid-2021, there has been a growing concern that the country’s economy could end up like that of Japan in the early 1990s. In this episode of the Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan invites Alicia García-Herrero and Jianwei Xu to discuss China’s structural deceleration, the striking similarities and key…

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Germany votes, Trump attacks, Europe reacts 38:56

2M ago38:56

38:56

Europe suddenly has to do it all — all alone, all at once. Still in shock after U.S. President Donald Trump’s unequivocal pivot toward Moscow, European leaders are grappling with the real possibility that they won’t be able to count on NATO — and the reality that the EU might not offer much of an alternative format. That said, companies and capital…

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How to fix a staggering Germany 41:12

2M ago41:12

41:12

Ahead of Germany’s federal elections on February 23 2025, Rebecca Christie invites Jens Suedekum and Niclas Poitiers to take a look at the country’s economic situation, what needs to be fixed and how. This election may decide which fundamental economic strategy Germany pursues for the next years, with implications for Europe and the world. They dis…

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Europe’s future, brought to you by Putin and Trump 39:29

2M ago39:29

39:29

You’ve gotta hand it to Donald Trump — even when you’re expecting him to surprise you, he still surprises you. The Unites States president once again caught Europe off guard with his plan to start Ukraine peace talks — after a call with Vladimir Putin. As the post-World War II order veers toward collapse, how many more surprises will it take before…

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'The Divorce of Nations' 30:43

2M ago30:43

30:43

João Vale de Almeida, former EU Ambassador to the US, the UN and the UK, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'The Divorce of Nations: A Diplomat's Inside View as the Global Order Collapses'.By Paul Adamson

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The price of a liveable future: Financing climate action 48:04

2M ago48:04

48:04

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie is joined by Laurence Tubiana, CEO of the European Climate Foundation, and Bruegel fellows Jean Pisani-Ferry and Alissa M. Kleinnijenhuis to discuss the urgent financial steps needed to address climate change: Now that the US has pulled back, the EU is needed more than ever to help mo…

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How political is your pizza? The Mediterranean Diet and Europe's food battles 31:25

3M ago31:25

31:25

Pasta, pizza, and Parmigiano — delicious? Absolutely. But in 2025, they’re also deeply political. This week on EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton digs into how food has become a battleground, with POLITICO agriculture reporter Alessandro Ford explaining how Italy’s far-right — and politicians across Europe — are using the Mediterranean diet to pus…

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Satellites and Space Races: The role of Europe in the space economy 50:55

3M ago50:55

50:55

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, we delve into the future of space in Europe, examining the challenges and opportunities ahead. Host Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow at Bruegel, is joined by Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director of the European Space Policy Institute, and Reinhilde Veugelers, Bruegel Senior fellow. Together, they discuss the fi…

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Your guide to Trump’s Europe envoys 34:32

3M ago34:32

34:32

Diplomatic credentials? Optional. Deep pockets and loyalty to Trump? Essential. As Donald Trump rolls out his picks for U.S. ambassador posts in Europe — think fast-food executives, Broadway producers, billionaire donors and family insiders — one thing is clear: this isn’t traditional statecraft. Take Andrew Puzder, the former fast-food CEO and fut…

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Repairing Britain's International Reputation 21:05

3M ago21:05

21:05

Dame Emily Thornberry, Labour MP and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, talks to Paul Adamson about how the Labour government is acting to repair Britain's international reputation.By Paul Adamson

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China's growing influence in the Western Balkans 27:51

3M ago27:51

27:51

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan invites Alicia Garcia Herrero and Ana Krstinovska to delve into China's expanding footprint in the Western Balkans and its implications for Europe's economic security and strategic autonomy. They explore the region's strategic importance and analyze how China's developments in the region impact …

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#516 - Audrey Remacle - Transparence, soirées et partage - Feedback soirée Humana (FR) 3:29

3M ago3:29

3:29

Notre répondeur Vocal pour laisser un message vocal à Audrey Remacle ou à Michel en réaction à ce podcast : https://www.vodio.fr/repondeur/308/ Témoignage : Dans cet épisode de notre podcast "Humana", Audrey Remacle, fondatrice d’Adaequatio Service, se présente et partage son retour d’expérience sur nos soirées Humana. Audrey nous confie également …

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#515 - Sophie Mentior - La journée bien-être Aéridia le 9 mars 2025 (FR) 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

Notre répondeur vocal pour laisser un message à Sophie Mentior ou à Michel en réaction à ce podcast : https://www.vodio.fr/repondeur/308/ Sophie Mentior a emprunté plusieurs chemins au cours de sa carrière. Résiliente, elle a su transformer chaque épreuve en opportunité, chaque détour en une étape vers son accomplissement. Dans cet épisode, nous vo…

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In Trump's new era: does Europe still matter? 41:55

3M ago41:55

41:55

As Donald Trump settles back into the White House, all eyes—even in snowy Davos—are on Washington. Host Sarah Wheaton reports from the World Economic Forum, joined by Josh Lipsky, Senior Director at the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center, and MEP Eva Maydell, to discuss Europe’s weakening relevance amid tariff threats, tech battles, and shiftin…

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#514 - Spacium Live - Vincent Parissis & Pierre-Yves Cuvelier (FR) 36:04

3M ago36:04

36:04

Notre répondeur vocal pour laisser un message à Vincent Parissis, Pierre-Yves Cuvelier ou Michel en réaction à ce podcast : ici Découvrez l’annonce officielle de "Spacium Live", une nouvelle rubrique du podcast hrmeetup. ©, portée par Vincent Parissis et Pierre-Yves Cuvelier. Cette rubrique propose des réflexions sur les évolutions des espaces de t…

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20 years of improving economic policy: story of Bruegel, story of Europe 47:38

3M ago47:38

47:38

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie speaks with Bruegel’s first Director and co-founder, Jean Pisani-Ferry, Senior fellow and co-founder Nicolas Véron, and Board member Caroline de Gruyter on the occasion of the think tank’s 20th anniversary. Their conversation takes us on a journey that spans fateful lunches and parlia…

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Who’s in charge? What von der Leyen’s absence reveals about the EU 31:04

3M ago31:04

31:04

While the president of the European Commission was secretly in the hospital, the next president of the United States was musing about invading Greenland. Ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, EU Confidential host Sarah Wheaton was joined by POLITICO editor-at-large Nicholas Vinocur, defense reporter Laura Kayali and trade reporter Koen Verhelst to …

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#513 Patrick Gaincko - Transparence des salaires - Feedback soirée Humana (FR) 3:23

3M ago3:23

3:23

Notre répondeur Vocal pour laisser un message vocal à Patrick Gaincko ou à Michel en réaction à ce podcast : https://www.vodio.fr/repondeur/308/ Cycle du·de la collaborateur·rice : permacultivez vos talents Rejoignez-nous le 6 février 2025 au Cook & Book à Woluwé pour une soirée unique, gratuite et inspirante ! Nous sommes tou·tes pris·es dans un t…

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The EU vs. Big Tech: Regulating for innovation and sovereignty 38:38

3M ago38:38

38:38

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie sits down with MEP Aura Salla and Bruegel Senior Fellow Fiona Scott Morton to discuss the EU’s evolving tech regulation landscape. The conversation spans critical issues such as the Digital Markets Act, GDPR enforcement, data sovereignty, and the EU’s quest to foster innovation while curbi…

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Elon Musk: Europe’s Bloviator-in-Chief 33:56

4M ago33:56

33:56

The world’s richest man has a lot to say, a vast platform, and the ear of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Now he has turned his focus to Europe. As Elon Musk weighs in on European politics, often supporting extreme candidates and promoting conspiracies, Brussels tech regs appear no match for the algorithmic onslaught. For former MEP Marietje Sch…

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#512 Anne Portzenheim & Maja Marlier - Prochain événement Humana en février 2025 (FR) 16:42

4M ago16:42

16:42

Notre répondeur Vocal pour laisser un message vocal à Anne Portzenheim, Maja Marlier, Estelle Mentior ou Michel en réaction à ce podcast : https://www.vodio.fr/repondeur/308/ Cycle collaborateur : construire une expérience humaine et engageante en entreprise Estelle Mentior accueille Maja Marlier, Anne Portzenheim et Michel Godart chez elle pour en…

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30 Years of the World Trade Organisation: Challenges, reforms, and the path ahead 48:36

4M ago48:36

48:36

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie is joined by James Baxter, Ambassador, Australian Permanent Mission to the WTO, and Ignacio García Bercero, a Bruegel Non-resident fellow and former EU trade official, to discuss the 30-year journey of the World Trade Organization. Together, they examine the achievements and crises that ha…

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New challenges and new leadership in the EU 25:29

4M ago25:29

25:29

Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director, Europe and co-head of the London Office of the Eurasia Group, talks to Paul Adamson about the new challenges facing the EU in 2025 and assesses its new leadership.By Paul Adamson

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#511 Tessa Dussart - Transparence des salaires - Feedback soirée Humana (FR) 3:11

4M ago3:11

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Notre répondeur Vocal pour laisser un message vocal à Tessa Dussart en réaction à ce podcast : https://www.vodio.fr/repondeur/308/ Dans cet épisode du podcast hrmeetup.©, rubrique Humana, Tessa Dussart, partenaire en recrutement international au Mercato de l’Emploi, partage ses impressions sur note soirée Humana dédiée à un thème crucial : la trans…

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