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Hosted by Max Bergmann, director of the Stuart Center and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, and Donatienne Ruy, director of the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy at CSIS, “The Eurofile” looks at Europe through a Washington lens. We will discuss, debate, and dissect the big issues consuming Europe with some of the leading voices from the transatlantic community. We’ll try to make sense of developments in Brussels, break down European elections, and discuss all the issues roiling transatlantic relations. So join us for “The Eurofile” every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Max and Donatienne discuss the recent nominations for top EU jobs, as Ursula von der Leyen stays in pole position to secure another five-year term as Commission president (00:44). Then, they turn to a conversation with Marcus Roberts, Chief of Public Data at YouGov, to preview the UK elections and discuss broader trends in European politics (13:57).
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New Report: Europe's Security Role in the Indo-Pacific: Making It Meaningful
New Commentary: The United States Should Press the European Union to Act on Eurobonds for Ukraine
Max and Donatienne discuss the results from the European Parliament elections where the far-right made significant gains but failed to deliver a decisive blow to the incumbent centrist coalition (01:07). Then, they turn to a bold move by French President Emmanuel Macron to dissolve parliament and call snap elections after his liberal Renaissance party fared poorly in the EP election (07:50). Finally, they turn to a conversation with Lieutenant General Michiel van der Laan, the Director General of the EU Military Staff, for a conversation on the EU’s evolving role in defense policy and military affairs (15:33).
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Max and Donatienne discuss the latest polling figures for the European Parliament election (1:00) and Rishi Sunak’s decision to call an early election in the U.K. on July 4th (7:34). Then, they look ahead to President Biden’s state visit to France, in part to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day (12:16). Finally, they turn to a conversation with Dan Kelemen, who holds the McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University and is a non-resident senior associate with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program, to preview the European Parliament election (15:33).
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Max and Donatienne discuss the assassination attempt on Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico (0:53) and the announcement of a new Dutch government (0:53). Then, they turn to a conversation with Jude Blanchette, Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS, for a conversation about President Xi’s recent trip to Europe and the state of Sino-Russian ties (18:54).
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For today's special bonus episode, Max sat down with Tinatin Japaridze and Eto Buziashvili to discuss the ongoing protests taking place in Georgia. Georgian civil society is mobilizing yet again in opposition to the controversial "foreign agents" law being pushed by the ruling Georgian Dream party.
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Max and Donatienne discuss Emmanuel Macron’s latest speech about the future of Europe (0:55). Then, they will begin to unpack the EU parliamentary election (08:53) before briefly discussing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Europe (14:55). Finally, we will turn to a conversation with Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow at Bruegel, for a conversation about the Enrico Letta report and the European single market (18:54).
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EU bank-saving raid can boost tired capital market
EU savers need a single-market place to invest
EU's spending snags spoil joint borrowing success
Strengthening EU competitivenss
Max’s Ukraine trip and the passage by the U.S. Congress of a national security supplemental (0:48), foreign interference (15:43), Ivo Daalder (23:22)
Max and Donatienne discuss Max’s trip to Ukraine and the long-awaited passage of a U.S. national security supplemental (00:48). Then, they briefly discuss the recent flurry of foreign influence attempts by Russia and China in European politics (15:43). Finally, a conversation with Ambassador Ivo Daalder, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs (23:22).
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Back in Stock? The State of Russia's Defense Industry after Two Years of the War
After the Supplemental, Ukraine’s Path Forward
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Donatienne and Otto discuss the recent meeting of NATO foreign ministers, including the Secretary-General Stoltenberg’s idea to set up a five-year, €100 billion fund to continue supporting Ukraine (01:03). Then, they will briefly discuss the latest meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council in Leuven, Belgium (11:15) and the results from the Slovak presidential election (19:16). Finally, a conversation with Ignacio Molina, Senior Analyst at the Elcano Royal Institute to discuss Spain’s foreign and EU policy (23:52).
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Max and Donatienne discuss the recent European Council meeting and the implications for Ukraine and European defense. Then, they turn to recent developments in Central and Eastern Europe, including Slovakia’s presidential election and the latest turmoil in negotiations to form a new Bulgarian government. Finally, Max and Donatienne turn to a conversation with Jeff Rathke, President of the American-German Institute to discuss the latest developments in German politics.
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A More European NATO
Max and Donatienne discuss the recent Franco-German spat on Ukraine and the direction of European defense before turning to the EU’s new defense industrial strategy. Then, Max talks to Ambassador Charles Fries, Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security and Defense at the European External Action Service (EEAS), about the EU’s role as a defense actor.
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The European Union Charts Its Own Path for European Rearmament
Max and Donatienne discuss Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term as European Commission President and Dutch PM Mark Rutte vying to succeed Jens Stoltenberg as NATO Secretary General. Finally, Max and Donatienne are joined by Ilaria Mazzocco, senior fellow with the Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at CSIS, for a conversation on growing European dependencies on China for climate technologies and China's EV export boom.
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Green Industrial Policy: A Holistic Approach
Balancing Act: Managing European Dependencies on China for Climate Technologies
Electric Shock: Interpreting China’s Electric Vehicle Export Boom
Max and Donatienne discuss former President Donald Trump’s latest comments on NATO from the campaign trail in South Carolina and the reactions in Europe. Then, they briefly cover the recent protests by European farmers and the reemergence of a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland. Finally, Max and Donatienne are joined by Emily Benson, director of the CSIS Project on Trade and Technology and Senior Fellow with the CSIS Scholl Chair in International Business, to discuss the EU-US Trade and Technology Council.
Max and Donatienne discuss Ukraine’s continued struggle to secure funding from the European Union. Then, we will turn to a conversation with Catherine Belton from the Washington Post on Russian attempts to influence European politics. Catherine reports on Russia and has written extensively on the Russian elite and security services.
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Europe Needs a Paradigm Shift in How It Supports Ukraine
Max and Donatienne discuss the recent efforts to continue EU funding for Ukraine. Then, they are joined by Marcus Roberts, Chief of Public Data at Yougov, for a conversation about polling trends ahead of a major election year in Europe.
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Europe Needs a Paradigm Shift in How It Supports Ukraine
Max and Otto discuss the recent reforms of the EU’s Stability and Growth Pact and what it portends for the European Union in 2024. Then, Max is joined by Jim Townsend, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for European and NATO Policy and current adjunct senior fellow in the Transatlantic Security Program with the Center for a New American Security, for a conversation about European defense and next year’s NATO summit in Washington, DC.
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Why the Washington Summit Should Focus on Europe
Max and Donatienne recap the recent European Council meeting, where EU leaders agreed to open accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova but failed to agree on a $55 billion aid package. Then, they discuss some key events and developments from the past year and what they may portend for the year ahead.
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Max and Donatienne recap the recent elections in the Netherlands where the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) secured a surprising victory. Then, they cover the latest turmoil following the German constitutional court’s decision to strike down the government’s attempt to repurpose COVID funds. Finally, Max is joined by R. Dan Kelemen, Senior Associate with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and the McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. Max and Dan discuss Hungary’s most recent attempt to block EU support for Ukraine ahead of a crucial December meeting at the European Council.
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Max and Donatienne discuss a recent major blow to Germany’s environmental strategy, Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez officially forming a new government, the resignation of Portuguese PM Antonio Costa, and the EU’s artillery promise to Ukraine falling flat. Then, Max is joined for a conversation with Rym Momtaz, consultant research fellow for European foreign policy and security at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), on Emmanuel Macron and French foreign policy.
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Max and Donatienne first discuss Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Kyiv and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s call for bold EU reforms. Then, they are joined for an ‘exit interview’ with Stavros Lambrinidis, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, as his time in Washington, DC comes to a close.
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Max and Donatienne first discuss the Polish election results and their broader implications for Europe. Then, they review the recent EU-US summit in Washington, D.C. Lastly, Max is joined for a conversation with David Lammy, the UK Shadow Foreign Secretary and Labour MP for Tottenham.
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The Future of British Foreign Policy: A Conversation with UK Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP
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