The Eurofile

Nov 26 2024 53 ep. 44 mins 100
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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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US-EU Relations under Trump 2.0 with Dan Kelemen and Federico Steinberg

Nov 26 2024 27 mins  
Max and Donatienne are joined by Dan Kelemen and Federico Steinberg to discuss the implications of Trump’s return to the White House for US-EU relations, including the transatlantic economy and Europe’s efforts to strengthen the rule of law. Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts

European Security and Defense under Trump 2.0 with Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend

Nov 14 2024 40 mins  
Max and Donatienne are joined by Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend, hosts of the Brussels Sprouts podcast at the Center for a New American Security, to discuss the implications of Trump’s return to the White House for European security, Ukraine, and US-Europe relations. Learn more: Brussels Sprouts Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts

US Election Reaction: Trump Returns

Nov 08 2024 24 mins  
Max and Donatienne discuss the implications for Europe from Trump’s imminent return to the White House. Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts

Cecilia Malmström on the Future of EU Trade Policy

Oct 31 2024 27 mins  
Max and Donatienne are joined by Cecilia Malmström, former European commissioner for trade (from 2014 to 2019) and European commissioner for home affairs (from 2010 to 2014), to discuss the evolution of the EU’s trade policy, EU-China ties on trade, and the state of transatlantic economic and trade relations. Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts

Biden’s European Farewell and a Conversation with Mij Rahman

Oct 24 2024 51 mins  
Max and Donatienne discuss the latest European Council meeting and Biden’s ‘farewell’ trip to Germany (00.43). Then, they turn to a conversation with Mij Rahman, the managing director for Europe at Eurasia Group, to discuss priorities and challenges facing the new European Commission, and the current state of French politics (14.35). Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podc

The EU’s Muddled Approach to the Middle East and a Conversation with Tom Nuttall

Oct 11 2024 48 mins  
Max and Donatienne recap Max’s recent Europe trip and discuss the EU’s lackluster approach to the Middle East one year after the October 7 attacks (05:36). Then, they turn to a conversation with Tom Nuttall, The Economist's chief Germany correspondent and head of the Berlin bureau, about the state of German politics (14:18).

Von der Leyen’s Power Grab and a Conversation with Simone Tagliapietra

Sep 26 2024 48 mins  
Max and Donatienne discuss Ursula von der Leyen’s proposed College of Commissioners for her second term as Commission President (00:38). Then, they turn to a conversation with Simone Tagliapietra, senior fellow at Bruegel, about the state of Europe’s energy transition and the EU’s evolving climate policies (16:44). Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts Power Plays:

New French Government and a Conversation on the Draghi Report with Federico Steinberg

Sep 12 2024 42 mins  
Max and Donatienne discuss the formation of a new French government after Emmanuel Macron picked former chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as Prime Minister. Then, they briefly discuss two regional elections in East Germany and the outline of Ursula von der Leyen’s new European Commission. Finally, they turn to a conversation with Federico Steinberg, visiting fellow with the

Summer Special: Unpacking the Washington, DC Think Tank Scene

Aug 14 2024 34 mins  
Max and Donatienne are joined by Sophia Besch, Tara Varma, and Liana Fix for a summer special conversation on the Washington, DC think tank scene from a European perspective. Sophia Besch is a senior fellow in the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Her area of expertise is European defense policy. Tara Varma is a visiting fellow at the Center of the

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Jul 30 2024 43 mins  
Max and Donatienne discuss Ursula von der Leyen being confirmed for a second term as Commission President, the turbulent start to Hungary’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, and President Biden’s decision not to run for reelection in November. Then, they turn to a conversation with Chris Johnstone, senior adviser and Japan Chair at CSIS, to discuss his recent rep