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The Europe Desk
by BMW Center for German and European Studies
The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster CylinderProduction by Alistair Somerville, Laura Rodriguez and Simon CloseDesign by Sarah Diebbollhttps://cges.georgetown.edu/podcastTwitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk
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Steering Stability: A Conversation with Baden-Württemberg's Finance Minister Danyal Bayaz on Competitiveness and Germany's Fiscal Choices in a changing world
Europe is navigating a moment of profound economic and geopolitical uncertainty. From global supply chain pressures and rising security demands to debates over fiscal rules and industrial competitiveness, policymakers are being pushed to rethink the continent's economic model. As Finance Minister...
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Investing in a secure and competitive EU: A Conversation with EIB President Nadia Calviño
The European Union is actively working to find its place in the ever changing geopolitical landscape. With the war in Ukraine, a growing China and an unpredictable Washington, the European Investment Bank is working overtime to fund defense and much more throughout the EU. We sat down with the...
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EU Enlargement: Future Prospects and Current Challenges
Brussels is pushing to begin formal membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova at the end of June as Hungary continues its oppostition; the newly passed "foreign agent law" in Georgia seems to be stalling the country's EU course. Enlargement has been at the top of the EU agenda since the…
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Ukraine, Two Years On: Is the Tide Turning?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has passed its second year mark, and support from Kyiv is now facing multiple challenges, from a military aid package that is stalled in U.S. Congress, to rifts in the EU's "strategic ambiguity" strategy and shortages in ammunition production. For this episode, we...
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Culture and Identity: European Diaspora Communities in the US
We sat down with Dr. Endre Szentkiralyi, president of the United Hungarian Societies and author, to discuss the role of diaspora communities in shaping the culture and society of the United States, as well as identity and assimilation in these communities. His works include the following: Being...
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An Astronaut's View on Space Exploration: EU vs US Priorities
As discussions on the future of the transatlantic relationship on Earth run hot, the Europe Desk has its head in - or rather above - the clouds: We sat down with Prof. Dr. Hoffman, former NASA astronaut, and current MIT professor, to discuss differing European and US priorities regarding space…
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A Look at Women's Political Empowerment in Serbia
We sat down with Ana Kozomara of the Advanced Leadership in Politics Institute (ALPI) in Serbia. In this episode, we discuss the current landscape of women's political representation in Serbia and why prioritizing women's political empowerment is essential to democracy building in the country, as...
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Women's Political Empowerment in the Balkans: Episode Two (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia)
We sat down with Anesa Omanović, Marta Onorato, and Željka Cvejin of the International Republican Institute. In this episode, we cover IRI's efforts to advance and improve women's political representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia, and how such efforts have implications for...
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Women's Political Empowerment in the Balkans: Episode One (Albania)
We sat down with Valerie Dowling, Director of Women's Democracy Network (WDN) and Private Sector Engagement at International Republican Institute (IRI), a nonpartisan, nongovernmental sister organization of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). In this episode, we discuss the current...
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The EU's Foreign Policy Laboratory: A Look Into the EU in the Sahel
We sat down with Dr. Andrew Lebovich, a research fellow at the Clingendael Institute focused on Conflict Research. As an expert on security and political issues in the Sahel, we were able to ask Dr. Lebovich about the coup in Niger, the rising influence of China, Turkey and Russia in the region…
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European Parliament Elections: A Behind-the-Scenes Look with Jaume Duch Guillot
We sat down with Jaume Duch Guillot, the Director-General for Communication of the European Parliament and its spokesperson. We discussed the upcoming 2024 European Parliament elections, their implications and the work done by the Communications department. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the…
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Sportswashing, Human Rights and National Identity - What is Happening to the World's Favorite Game?
We sat down with Dr. Danyel Reiche, a Visiting Research Fellow at the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS), a Visiting Associate Professor at Georgetown on the Qatar campus who teaches on "Soccer Politics", and co-author of the book "Qatar and the 2022 FIFA World Cup: Politics,...
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A Conversation with Federica Mogherini on EU-China Relations
We sat down with College of Europe Rector and former Vice President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini to discuss EU-China relations, and how she expects the EU's de-risking process to proceed. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at…
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Italy after Berlusconi
On June 12, 2023, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind his party, Forza Italia, and a media empire worth more than $7 billion. In this episode, we sat down with Georgetown University professor Pauliina Patana to discuss Silvio Berlusconi's...
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Fact, Fiction, and Future: The Kinetic and Informational Battlefields of Ukraine
In collaboration with our partners at Columbia University, the Europe Desk sat down with Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow and director of research at the Brookings Institution as well as Yevhen Fedchenko, the chief editor and co-founder of Ukrainian fact-checking website StopFake.org. In this...
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A Conversation with Former European Parliament President Martin Schulz
Last month, The Europe Desk sat down with Martin Schulz, the Former President of the European Parliament, to hear his reflections on recent events and perspective on the future of European affairs. Our conversation spanned various topics, including Qatargate, the future of the European socialist...
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Transatlantic Trade Troubles
Guest: Professor Marc Busch Although the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is largely concerned with promoting environmental protection and advancing climate goals, its provisions regarding electric vehicles have unexpectedly become a sticking point in transatlantic relations. In this episode, we sat...
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Barcelona and the Role of Cities in Innovation
Barcelona has emerged as one of the EU's top startup hubs, and we wanted to learn about the factors that set the city up for success in this space, as well as how European and American cities can contribute to innovations in the science and technology spheres. We sat down with Alexis Roig,...
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The EU's Crisis Response: A Missed Opportunity for Forward Planning
The Russian war in Ukraine and Europe's current energy crisis are inextricably linked. Recent crisis-response techniques in the European Union appear to have been successful for the continent, resulting in just enough stored energy to survive through the coming winter. Looking ahead, medium- and...
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Sustainability & Resilience: A New Landscape for Transatlantic Business
While an increasingly erratic climate demands environmental action and mitigation measures, the pandemic and war in Ukraine underscore serious vulnerabilities in global supply chains. In this context, we focus on two areas at the center of the transatlantic agenda — sustainability and resilience....
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European Economic Challenges: A Conversation with EU Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni
EU Commissioner for the Economy and former Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni recently joined the Europe Desk to discuss the state of the economy and the proposed recovery strategies. We asked him about potential fragmentation amongst EU Member States and what this means for solidarity. We…
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The Watchdog of the EU - A Conversation with European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly
European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly recently joined The Europe Desk to discuss her work on ethics, lobbying, whistleblowing, transparency in law-making, and good practices in EU public administration. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown...
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Elections in Europe: Update on the UK and Italy
The month of September saw multiple elections taking place across Europe, with two especially high-profile contests in the United Kingdom and in Italy. In this episode, POLITICO Europe's Suzanne Lynch joined us to break down the results of each contest, what they mean for the domestic politics of...
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A Turning Point for the Alliance: NATO's 2030 Strategic Concept
At the Madrid Summit this past summer, NATO Leaders made significant and transformative choices that established the Alliance's near- and long-term strategic orientation with the 2030 Strategic Concept. The latest Strategic Concept was issued twelve years ago, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine...
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Updates on the EU Digital Markets Act
Dr. Andreas Schwab, Member of the European Parliament and of the German CDU, is the rapporteur for the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In this episode, we follow up with MEP Schwab to get some updates on the EU's efforts to regulate global tech companies through the passage of the DMA. The Europe Desk...
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A Politics beyond Orange and Green: The May 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly Elections
Steven Egan, a final-year doctoral researcher at Queen's University Belfast and a Program Associate at the Washington Ireland Program, joined us to explain the results of the recent Northern Ireland Assembly elections, make the case for a new U.S. Special Envoy, and discuss the importance of…
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The 100th Episode of The Europe Desk
This episode celebrates our 100th episode milestone. We pulled our favorite clips from both current and past TED volunteers, which are ordered by release date. The clips cover everything from the EU as a geopolitical actor, strategic autonomy, and region-specific issues. We hope that you enjoy…
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The French Election and Macron's Path Forward
Célia Belin, Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center on the United States and Europe, sat down with us to discuss the results of the French presidential election. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington,...
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Comparing Transportation Systems Across the Atlantic
Dr. Kenneth Joh, Adjunct Lecturer for the Urban and Regional Planning program at Georgetown University, sat down with us to discuss differences in transportation systems between the U.S. and Europe. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown...
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Great Power Competition and the EU
Teresa Eder and Jason Moyer sat down with us to discuss the EU's current role in the discussion of great power comeptition. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on…
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The Struggle of Liberal Democracy
Dr. Thomas Zimmer sat down with us to discuss the struggle of liberal democracy in both the European Union and the United States. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working...
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Understanding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Dr. Mohammed Chahim, rapporteur for the CBAM and Member of the European Parliament for the Dutch Social Democrats, sat down with us to discuss the carbon border adjustment mechanism. This episode was produced in collaboration with the Georgetown SFS Energy Club and the European Parliament Liaison...
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Macron Unveiled: The Prototype For a New Generation of Leaders
Alain Lefebvre sat down with us in this bonus episode to discuss his new book, Macron Unveiled: The Prototype For a New Generation of Leaders. --- The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together…
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NATO and the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
Andrew Hyde, Marla Keenan, and Alex Hopkins sat down with us to discuss NATO's policy towards the protection of civilians in armed conflict. "The Protection of Civilians within Collective Defense," by Andrew Atkinson:...
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The Potential of NATO Membership for Finland and Sweden
Heli Hautala, Visiting and Adjunct Fellow for the Transatlantic Security Program at CNAS and Finnish career diplomat, spoke with us about the potential for Finnish and Swedish NATO membership amidst the ongoing Ukraine crisis. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and…
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Understanding EU Asylum Policy Through the Lens of Afghanistan
Ms. Anna Iasmi Vallianatou, Academy Associate for the Europe Programme at Chatham House, sat down with us to discuss the current state of EU asylum policy and how it has applied to Afghan asylum-seekers over the past six months. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and...
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German-Russian Relations: The Dynamics of a New Ostpolitik?
Steven Keil and Liana Fix joined us to discuss German-Russian relations and the evolution of Ostpolitk amidst the backdrop of the ongoing Ukraine crisis. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together...
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Greenland in Global Affairs: From Vikings to Present Day
Mr. Kenneth Høegh, Head of Representation at the Greenland Representation in Washington, D.C., sat down with us to discuss Greenland's role in global affairs. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings...
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The Looming Russian Threat to Ukraine
Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Senior Fellow and Director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, sat down with us to discuss the origins and implications of the ongoing crisis provoked by Russia's military buildup near its border with Ukraien. The Europe Desk is…
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Poland, Brussels, and EU Legal Supremacy
Dr. Stefan Auer joined us to discuss how the rule of law debate between Poland and the European Court of Justice has reopened old questions about legal supremacy. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings...
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France's Pivotal Year Ahead
Célia Belin, Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center on the United States and Europe, sat down with us to discuss France's upcoming political whirlwind, including the national presidential election in April and the French EU presidency beginning in January. The Europe Desk is a...
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Frozen Conflicts in the Former USSR
In this live-recorded episode for members of European Horizons at Georgetown, Ambassador Kenneth Yalowitz sat down with us to discuss frozen conflicts in the post-Soviet space. European Horizons empowers the youth to foster a stronger transatlantic bond and a more united Europe—cornerstones of a...
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The Other '68ers
Dr. Anna von der Goltz joined us to discuss her new book, The Other '68ers: Student Protest and Christian Democracy in West Germany. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts...
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Unpacking Contemporary EU-Latin American Relations
In this episode, we sat down with Javier Niño Pérez, Director/Deputy Management Director for the Americas at the European External Action Service, and Cristina Lobillo Borrero, Director of Energy Policy at DG ENER of the European Commission, for our first in-person event and interview since the...
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Building the Future of Europe
Guy Verhofstadt, former Prime Minister of Belgium and the European Parliament's chair for the Conference on the Future of Europe, sat down with us to discuss how the European Union can reform itself to increase its resilience to future crises as well as its democratic legitimacy in the eyes of...
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Social Sustainability in Transatlantic Cities
Dr. Anne Marie Brady, Program Officer and Fellow at GMF Cities, sat down with us to discuss how cities have and can better promote social sustainability on both sides of the Atlantic. In the episode, we take a deep dive into city-level responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, discuss the role of civic...
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The EU Digital Markets Act
Dr. Andreas Schwab is a Member of the European Parliament and of the German CDU. He is also the rapporteur for the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In this episode, we delve into the DMA and its impact on regulating competition in the digital space. In partnership with the European Parliament Liaison...
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Germany's Elections 2021: The Post-Merkel Political Landscape
Dr. Niko Switek joined us to discuss the outcomes of Germany's recent elections on September 26, 2021, and what the country can expect as it transitions to a post-Angela Merkel political environment. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown...
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The Europe Desk's Special Book Series: Extreme Reactions Radical Right Mobilization in Eastern Europe
Dr. Lenka Buštíková joined us for this bonus episode to discuss her new book, Extreme Reactions: Radical Right Mobilization in Eastern Europe. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading...
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The State of EU Defense
Max Bergmann, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, joined us to talk about the current state of the European Union's defense efforts. In this episode, we discuss the shifting U.S. approach to EU defense initiatives, the relationship between the EU and NATO, and the future of…
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The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster CylinderProduction by Alistair Somerville, Laura Rodriguez and Simon CloseDesign by Sarah Diebbollhttps://cges.georgetown.edu/podcastTwitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk
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