The Eurointelligence Podcast

We discuss the most important issues in the EU and eurozone.

What to expect from Trump

In our latest podcast, our team discusses what Europeans should be expecting from Donald Trump, and especially what his approach to Ukraine will be.

11-14
26:07

No, the EU is not prepared

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Europe's shocking lack of preparedness for Donald Trump.

11-06
31:24

Europe's pathetic dependencies

in our latest podcast, our team discusses Europe's dependence on the US, not only for defence but also trade. The problem is that this puts us at the mercy of US voters. It is the dependency itself that is the problem - not on whom you are dependent.

10-24
30:24

The tragedy of ASML

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how ASML became a victim of Europe's industrial policy, and Europe's geopolitical dependence on the US.

10-17
27:31

Germany vs the EU

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Germany's futile attempt to block EU car tariffs against Chinese manufacturers, and this says about the state of the union.

10-09
27:14

Squeezed between the extremes

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the political centre gets squeezed in France, the Netherlands and Germany, and good and bad ways for centre parties to deal with the far-right. 

09-28
29:07

Politics of fear

In our latest podcast our team discusses the politics of fear in Europe - with a focus on immigration and the de-industrialisation.

09-21
28:23

How to Draghi

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Draghi report and what it would take to implement it.

09-12
26:41

Can Barnier fix a broken system?

In our latest podcast, the team discusses the appointment of Michel Barnier as French prime minister, why this suits Le Pen, and how the left managed to turn an election victory into a defeat.

09-07
32:21

Together, disunited

France and Germany both face political gridlock and some gloomy prospects though it plays out quite differently on each side of the Rhine

08-31
30:23

Governo Tecnico, coming to a place near you

In our latest podcast our team discusses what could be Italy's most successful export - governo tecnico, or government by bureaucrats. It's happened in the Netherlands, and may soon be happening in France. 

07-25
29:31

Geopolitics is intruding

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the implications on Europe of US tariffs, under a Trump presidency, and of China's accelerating push into manufacturing. 

07-17
28:52

French menu choices

In our latest podcast our team discusses the options, or lack of, for a French government

07-10
27:21

Gridlock in France

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the scenarios for France after the parliamentary elections.

07-03
19:37

The centre is not holding

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the weakness of the centre in European politics - and what it should do, but most likely won't.

06-29
33:09

Unfunded

In our latest podcast, our teams discusses one important aspect of the French elections - the choice between three unfunded and unsustainable fiscal policies.

06-22
30:33

Europa

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the EU will change, or rather not change, after the European elections.

06-15
33:20

Macron's Gamble

In our latest podcast our team discusses Macron's political gamble to call parliamentary elections, and the consequences for French politics and the EU.

06-13
30:34

June 9

In our latest podcast before the European elections, we discuss how we see the evolving campaign, and what is at stake.

06-05
35:00

A European coalition of the right?

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the potential realignment of the European right, the prospects of a centre-right, right coalition, and the obstacles it might face.

05-29
29:52

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