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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

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.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Donatienne Ruy, R. Daniel Kelemen, and Federico Steinberg — November 26, 2024

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

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.

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

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US Election Reaction: Trump Returns

Max and Donatienne discuss the implications for Europe from Trump’s imminent return to the White House.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — November 8, 2024

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Cecilia Malmström on the Future of EU Trade Policy

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.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — October 31, 2024

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Biden’s European Farewell and a Conversation with Mij Rahman

Max and Donatienne discuss the latest European Council meeting and Biden’s ‘farewell’ trip to Germany before turning to a conversation with Mij Rahman, the managing director for Europe at Eurasia Group, to discuss the new European Commission and French politics.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — October 24, 2024

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

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 before turning to a conversation with Tom Nuttall, The Economist's chief Germany correspondent and head of the Berlin bureau, about the state of German politics.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — October 11, 2024

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

Max and Donatienne discuss Ursula von der Leyen’s proposed College of Commissioners for her second term as Commission President before turning 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.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — September 26, 2024

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

Max and Donatienne discuss the formation of a new French government, two regional elections in East Germany, and Ursula von der Leyen’s new European Commission, before turning to a conversation with Federico Steinberg, visiting fellow with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program, about the Draghi report on the European Union’s competitiveness.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — September 12, 2024

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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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