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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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Summer Special: Unpacking the Washington, DC Think Tank Scene

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. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — August 14, 2024

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Implications for Europe from Biden Stepping Down and a Conversation with Chris Johnstone

Max and Donatienne discuss Ursula von der Leyen being confirmed for a second term as Commission President, the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union, and President Biden’s decision not to run for reelection in November, before turning to a conversation with Chris Johnstone, senior adviser and Japan Chair at CSIS.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Donatienne Ruy, and Christopher B. Johnstone — July 30, 2024

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French Election Fallout and a NATO Summit Recap with Camille Grand

Max and Donatienne recap the recent NATO summit in Washington, DC and discuss fallout from the French legislative elections before turning to a conversation with Camille Grand, Distinguished Policy Fellow at ECFR, on the implications of the NATO summit on European security.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — July 17, 2024

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The Tussle for Top EU Jobs and a Conversation with YouGov’s Marcus Roberts

Max and Donatienne discuss the recent nominations for top EU jobs before turning to a conversation with Marcus Roberts, Chief of Public Data at YouGov, to preview the UK elections and discuss broader trends in European politics.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — July 1, 2024

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Macron's Snap Election Gamble and a Conversation with Lieutenant General Michiel van der Laan

Max and Donatienne discuss the results from the European Parliament elections, a bold move by French President Emmanuel Macron to dissolve parliament and call snap elections, before turning 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.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — June 18, 2024

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European Elections Bonanza and a Conversation with Dan Kelemen

Max and Donatienne discuss the latest polling figures for the European Parliament election, Rishi Sunak’s decision to call an early election in the U.K. on July 4th, and President Biden’s state visit to France, before turning 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.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Donatienne Ruy, and R. Daniel Kelemen — June 6, 2024

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Fico Assassination Attempt, New Dutch Government, and a Conversation with Jude Blanchette

Max and Donatienne discuss the assassination attempt on Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico and the announcement of a new Dutch government, before turning 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.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Donatienne Ruy, and Jude Blanchette — May 23, 2024

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Macron’s Sorbonne Speech, Previewing the EU Parliament Election, and a Conversation with Rebecca Christie

Max and Donatienne discuss Emmanuel Macron’s latest speech about the future of Europe, the EU parliamentary election, and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Europe, before turning to a conversation with Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow at Bruegel, for a conversation about the Enrico Letta report and the European single market.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — May 9, 2024

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