The Eurofile

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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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August 21 · 30 min
France's Far Right, Burnham's New Britain, and Europe’s Autumn Agenda
Max sits down with Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director for Europe at the Eurasia Group, to discuss shifting dynamics in France’s far-right, with Marine Le Pen poised to return to the presidential ballot.
July 30 · 39 min
Germany's China Problem: What Can Europe Do About It?
Max sits down with Sander Tordoir, Chief Economist at the Centre for European Reform and Senior Associate (Non-resident) with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program to discuss his latest report: China shock 2.0: The cost of Germany's complacency – which argues that surging Chinese exports are hurting Germany's auto and machinery sectors and threatening Europe's economic model. They dig into whether Brussels has the tools and political will to push back on Beijing, and how one October deadline could force the bloc to confront these issues head-on. Mentioned: China Shock 2.0: The Cost of Germany's Complacency by Sander Tordoir and Brad Setser Feedback? Suggestions? Ideas to help us improve? Email us at erep@csis.org. If you love The Eurofile, let us know by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our sister podcast, Russian Roulette.
July 27 · 19 min
Burnham Takes the Wheel in Westminster, Le Pen Is on the Ballot Again, and Max Reflects on Budapest
Max sits down with Lexi Linafelter to discuss Max's recent trip to Budapest and new leadership across the Atlantic.
July 14 · 53 min
The Eurofile LIVE: German Rearmament and Reflections on NATO's Ankara Summit
Dr. Liana Fix, a senior fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Max on The Eurofile for a bonus episode focused on key takeaways from this week's NATO summit in Ankara.
July 2 · 38 min
Europe Will Survive; But Will It Prosper? feat. David Marsh
Max sits down with David Marsh, co-founder and chairman of the OMFIF economic research group and former Financial Times Europe editor, to discuss his new book Can Europe Survive? The Story of a Continent in a Fractured World. They discuss how the European project, the Euro, and Brexit have affected transatlantic relations, and what it would mean for Europe to prosper, not just survive, as a global geopolitical actor. Mentioned: Can Europe Survive? The Story of a Continent in a Fractured World by David Marsh Feedback? Suggestions? Ideas to help us improve? Email us at erep@csis.org. If you love The Eurofile, let us know by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our sister podcast, Russian Roulette.
June 22 · 28 min
The World Cup Kicks off, a Busy Week in Europe, and Farewell, Donatienne!
Max and Donatienne discuss the World Cup kickoff, the G7 summit, European Council meeting, and the early steps of Hungary's new government under Péter Magyar.
June 19 · 43 min
10 Years of Brexit feat. Tom McTague
Max and Donatienne sit down with Tom McTague, Editor in Chief at the New Statesman and author of Between the Waves: The Hidden History of a Very British Revolution 1945–2016.
June 4 · 36 min
100 Episodes: What We Got Right (and Wrong)
Max and Donatienne celebrate 100 episodes of The Eurofile by looking back at the key questions that have defined the show — from European defense and transatlantic tensions to trade, migration, and economic competitiveness. How well did they call it? And what did they miss?
May 22 · 51 min
Reflections from Ukraine, Crisis in the UK, and the EU's Corruption-Fighting Toolkit ft. Kövesi
Max and Donatienne discuss returns from Ukraine with fresh observations on the war before turning to a conversation with European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi, on the fight against corruption in the EU.
May 7 · 50 min
U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Germany and EU Takeaways from the Orbán Era
Max and Donatienne talk about the Trump administration’s announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany while simultaneously delaying a planned deployment of long-range Tomahawk missiles. They then turn to a conversation with Dan Kelemen, McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, on what the Orbán era in Hungary tells us about how the EU handles democratic backsliding. (00:00) Intro (01:25) U.S. troop withdrawal from Germany (14:45) Dan Kelemen
April 24 · 50 min
The End of Orbán and Europe's Energy Crunch
Max and Donatienne discuss Hungary and Bulgaria's recent elections before turning to Max’s conversation with Ben McWilliams, affiliate fellow at Bruegel, on the energy fallout from the Iran war.
April 9 · 41 min
Iran War Fallout and Hungary's Pivotal Election
Max and Donatienne discuss the Iran war and this week’s Hungarian election before turning to a conversation with Federico Steinberg on the war's economic costs for Europe.
April 2 · 30 min
Previewing Hungary’s Election: Will Orbán Be Defeated?
Max and Donatienne are joined by Zselyke Csaky, senior research fellow at the Centre for European Reform, to preview the Hungarian election on April 12.
March 30 · 26 min
Competitiveness, Climate, and Transatlantic Tensions feat. Teresa Ribera
Max and Donatienne are joined by Teresa Ribera—Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition—for a conversation on the EU's economic and climate agenda.
March 26 · 45 min
Incumbents Emerge Bruised from Elections and Europe’s Place in the World with Nathalie Tocci
Max and Donatienne discuss elections in Slovenia and Denmark, a referendum on judicial reforms in Italy, and Mark Rutte’s recent statements on the war in Iran, before turning to a conversation with Nathalie Tocci on Europe’s place in the world.
March 20 · 44 min
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur on European Defense and the Eastern Flank
Max is joined by Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Estonia, for a discussion about Estonia’s role in European security.
March 13 · 45 min
Von der Leyen’s Foreign Policy Power Struggle and the Iran War with Mona Yacoubian
Max and Donatienne discuss Ursula von der Leyen’s role in EU foreign policy before turning to a conversation with Mona Yacoubian to discuss the Iran war and Europe’s role in it.
February 26 · 48 min
Four Years of War in Ukraine, New Dutch Government, and Europe's China Challenge
Max and Donatienne discuss the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a new Dutch government before turning to a conversation with Jude Blanchette on the state of play in Europe’s China policy.
February 12 · 45 min
MSC Preview and Europe’s Electoral Outlook
Max and Donatienne preview this week’s Munich Security Forum before turning to Max's conversation with Marcus Roberts, CEO of Mandate, to discuss European polling trends and what they portend for the year ahead.
January 29 · 43 min
Davos, Greenland, and the EU-India Deal
Max and Donatienne discuss last week's World Economic Forum in Davos before turning to a conversation with Rick Rossow about the newly announced EU-India free trade agreement.

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