Cecilia Malmstroem, EU Trade Commissioner on empowering women through international trade

This week, Sarah is interviewing Cecilia Malmström, a Swedish politician who has served as European Commissioner for Trade since 2014. ​In her function as Trade Commissioner, she is representing the EU in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international trade fora and negotiates bilateral trade agreements between the EU and third countries.​In our conversation, we talk about the challenges she has been facing as Commissioner, what role the EU should play in today’s changing world and how we can empower women through international trade. 

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The Here She Is Podcast features interviews with female, male and transgender leaders about how women can reach their full potential. Here She Is was founded by three sisters - Julia, Sarah and Ronja Wagner, who are based out of San Francisco, Frankfurt and Munich and have lived in a total of 16 countries. Our joint conclusion for life and work? Women undersell themselves, don't think big enough, and don't line up enough support. The HSI podcast shares the stories and voices of role models who show what is possible, inspire and give actionable advice. We share diverse perspectives to create understanding, support and break down bias.