The Eurointelligence Podcast

A geopolitical singulatity

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:49:12 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the implications of Trump's retreat, for the future of the Middle East, supply chain security, the transatlantic alliance, and Ukraine.

Home alone in Nato

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 17:55:06 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the long-term consequences of Europe's decision to deny US requests for the use of joint bases and overflight rights for its war against Iran.

Curse of Italian referenda

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:30:06 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the curse of Italian referenda, and whether Meloni can extricate herself from the political mess she created.

Chokepoints

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:08:08 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the consequences of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on energy markets, supply chains and food security.

Strait through Hormuz

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:07:41 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz for Iran and the US in this war.

Getting dragged into a new war

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:25:31 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how European countries are being dragged into the Iran war.

Europe's new 30 years war

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:27:04 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses what it would take for the Ukraine war would end, and why the preconditions are not in place - yet.

After Lagarde

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:22:01 +0000

In our latest episode, our team discusses the next ECB president in the context of French politics and Europe's role in the global economy.

Europe's car industry crash

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:16:02 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Europe's unfolding car industry disaster - a cautionary tale of hubris turning to nemisis.

Le Pen is back in the picture

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses a decision by the French prosecutor not to seek a provisional ban for Marine Le Pen. This does not preclude a ruling, but raises Le Pen's chances to be able to run in 2027.

If Starmer stays

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:16:38 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the state of UK politics, and things may not look as bad for Starmer as the media coverage would suggest. For starters, productivity is starting to rise.

How to become independent

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:39:28 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses what it would take for the EU to become truly independent of the US. Don't hold your breath.

How to understand Trump's foreign policy

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:54:15 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the rest of the world, and Europe especially, should deal with US foreign policy, and the de-multilateralisation of the world.

Annus Horribilis

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:43:45 +0000

In our last podcast of the year, our team looks back at 2025. It was an annus horribilis for the EU. Will 2026 be better?

Squeezed

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:27:57 +0000

This week's podcast is about why the EU keeps on folding when under pressure from the US and China.

How not to sequester

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 14:51:37 +0000

Our latest podcast is about the difficulties the European asset sequestration scheme has run into, and on whether the Europeans will maintain their Russian gas ban after the war.

Deficits explode everywhere - even in Finland

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:47:36 +0000

Today's podcast is about Europe's exploding deficits. Growth is weak, fiscal positions are fragile, and we are spending a lot more money on defence and Ukraine, all funded through debt.

Why Europe Can't Reform

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:56:50 +0000

In our latest podcast, we discuss why all European governments are struggling with reform - whether they have systems of proportional representation of first-past-the-post. Something bigger is at play.

Confused about China

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:10:00 +0000

In our latest episode, our team discusses Europe's dependence on China, and the important role Germany plays in informing the EU/China trading relationship.

Death and Taxes - coming near you

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 14:29:24 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses why Rachel Reeves' problems are much more common than you might think.

Europe's faltering strategy to support Ukraine

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:14:06 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Europe's faltering efforts to support Ukraine. Beyond virtue signalling, there was never a strategy to begin with.

What to do about China's chokeholds

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:50:09 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the political and economic consequences of China's export controls of rare earths and rare earth magnets.

Only in France?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:09:16 +0000

In our latest episode we are discussing the political chaos in France, what to make of it and whether it is unique or reflects a wider phenonemon

A sack of rice falls over in Europe

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 14:38:46 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses China's industrial policy, Europe's growing innovation gap and why no industrial policy will fix this.

Is Italy a fiscal rolemodel?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:57:03 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the fiscal mess in large European countries, and ask the question whether France and Germany can learn from Italy

Rising deficits, falling productivity, coming to a country near you

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:28:37 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses a disturbing common theme in Europe's political economy - a rise in structural fiscal deficit combined with falling productivity growth.

Prime Minister No. 5

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:42:06 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the political and economic consequences of Sébastien Lecornu.

Bayrou's gamble

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 15:15:30 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the forthcoming vote of confidence in Francois Bayrou's government - and what is at stake for France and Europe.

Can Trump succeed?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:36:31 +0000

In our latest podcast, the team discusses the Ukraine peace diplomacy, with a focus on the security guarantees, land swaps, and how to fund the post-war reconstruction.

Caving in to Trump

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:10:37 +0000

In our last podcast before the holidays, our team discusses the European response to Donald Trump's threatened tariffs. The Europeans are all over the place, with the Germans ready to accept any deal, and the French willing to respond with the most extreme policy instruments available to the EU.

What to do about China

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:48:21 +0000

In our latest podcast our team discusses the EU's complicated, and deteriorating relationship with China.

Let's all borrow some money

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 4 Jul 2025 09:41:23 +0000

In our latest, long, podcast, our team discusses the consequences of higher government debt in all of the west's large economies. We are not going to grow out of this.

What will 5% buy?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:39:44 +0000

In our latest, long-form, podcast our team discusses what will defence spending of 5% buy, whether it will make us more secure, and how it will be financed.

Team Iran vs Team Israel

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:24:00 +0000

In our latest one-hour podcast, our team discusses global consequences of the Israel-Iran war, and its geopolitical and geoeconomic consequences. In our special section, we have an in-depth discussion about the effect on oil prices, and the limits and extent of solidarity amongst the Brics countries.

Caught in a triangle

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:34:55 +0000

This is the start of our new extended two-part podcast. Today's theme are the widely underestimated supply chain interdependencies between China, the US and the EU. In part 1, we give the big picture. In part 2, we deep-five into details - how it affected mechanical engineering, and the defence sectors, amongst others.

Why the Far Right is winning

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 14:54:39 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the persistent political success of far-right parties in Europe, and about the dilemma the centrists have put themselves in.

Let Battle Commence

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 29 May 2025 08:45:29 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses what to expect to happen in the remaining six weeks of the US-EU trade talks. The discussion took place just before Wednesday's ruling by the New York federal trade court, which struck down Donald Trump's global tariffs. In our view, the ruling, even if confirmed by higher courts, will not affect the US/EU trading relationship in a material way.

Centre vs Far-Right - the new divide

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 22 May 2025 09:16:50 +0000

in our latest podcast, our team discusses the elections in Romania, Poland and Portugal, and what the strength of the far-right says about the state of Europe.

Why Global Imbalances matter

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 16 May 2025 08:03:00 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Trump's administration assault on global imbalances, on cooperative and non-cooperative solutions, and what happens if there is none.

What European leader will Merz be?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 10 May 2025 16:22:05 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses what kind of European leader Friedrich Merz will be.

What are tariffs for?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:26:16 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses unilateral and multlateral solutions to the global tariff crisis.

Tariffs are firing more than backfiring

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:25:38 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the devastating impact of US tariffs on Europe, and what course Europe will take.

Fight the guy? Really?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:01:36 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how we should react to Donald Trump's tariffs.

After the Le Pen ruling

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 15:41:30 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Le Pen court case and whether she and her party will get stronger, and more extreme in the process.

Is Nato turning into a protection racket?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:23:49 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Mar-a-Lago accord, its economic rationale, and whether it has the potential to turn Nato into a protection racket.

How to defend Europe

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:18:58 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the future of European defence policy after Germany exempted defence spending from its debt rules.

What next?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 10:02:07 +0000

In this episode our team discusses the German debt brake, European defence and Donald Trump

On the return of Germany's perma-coalition

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:36:44 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the German elections, the return of the old coalition, the fate of the Greens, the rise of the Left Party, and why debt brake reform is really difficult.

When the US is gone

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:10:14 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discussed Europe after the transatlantic relationship. New possibilities are opening up, especially on defence integration. Another moment of truth for Europe.

What should we do about Trump?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 8 Feb 2025 08:33:00 +0000

In our latest podcast our team discusses good and bad ways to respond to Trump. Should we perhaps not respond at all?

Merz' Pyrrhic victory

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:24:15 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the state of Germany three weeks before the elections, with immigration the number one theme, and the AfD the party that will benefit from it.

What will he do to us?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:16:08 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses what we know - and more importantly what we don't know - about Donald Trump's economic policies and its impact on Europe.

Bayrou, a blast from the past

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:18:10 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the survival chances of Francois Bayrou, France's latest prime minister. Like his predecessor, his future depends on Marine Le Pen.

Trump, Musk and us

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 14:24:15 +0000

Happy New Year! In this episode we talk about Donald Trump's interest in Greenland and how the US tech sector dictates the terms of digital services in the EU

France and Germany - united in decline

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:57:47 +0000

In our last podcast of the year, our team discusses the political and economic malaise of France and Germany, and what they have in common.

Syria and us

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:32:11 +0000

In our latest podcast, our teams discusses the geopolitics after Assad's fall.

Now what?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 20:23:31 +0000

In this episode our team discusses the motivations for the censure motion against Michel Barnier and scenarios of an institutional lockdown

Was the Green Deal a mistake?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:23:33 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the past and future of the Green deal, whether it is politically sustainable, and whether it can deliver on its targets.

What to expect from Trump

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:22:22 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses what Europeans should be expecting from Donald Trump, and especially what his approach to Ukraine will be.

No, the EU is not prepared

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 12:56:14 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Europe's shocking lack of preparedness for Donald Trump.

Europe's pathetic dependencies

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:56:21 +0000

in our latest podcast, our team discusses Europe's dependence on the US, not only for defence but also trade. The problem is that this puts us at the mercy of US voters. It is the dependency itself that is the problem - not on whom you are dependent.

The tragedy of ASML

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:12:28 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how ASML became a victim of Europe's industrial policy, and Europe's geopolitical dependence on the US.

Germany vs the EU

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 08:45:33 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Germany's futile attempt to block EU car tariffs against Chinese manufacturers, and this says about the state of the union.

Squeezed between the extremes

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 06:44:01 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the political centre gets squeezed in France, the Netherlands and Germany, and good and bad ways for centre parties to deal with the far-right.

Politics of fear

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:57:45 +0000

In our latest podcast our team discusses the politics of fear in Europe - with a focus on immigration and the de-industrialisation.

How to Draghi

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:37:26 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Draghi report and what it would take to implement it.

Can Barnier fix a broken system?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 7 Sep 2024 09:02:32 +0000

In our latest podcast, the team discusses the appointment of Michel Barnier as French prime minister, why this suits Le Pen, and how the left managed to turn an election victory into a defeat.

Together, disunited

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 09:14:33 +0000

France and Germany both face political gridlock and some gloomy prospects though it plays out quite differently on each side of the Rhine

Governo Tecnico, coming to a place near you

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:12:42 +0000

In our latest podcast our team discusses what could be Italy's most successful export - governo tecnico, or government by bureaucrats. It's happened in the Netherlands, and may soon be happening in France.

Geopolitics is intruding

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:24:25 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the implications on Europe of US tariffs, under a Trump presidency, and of China's accelerating push into manufacturing.

French menu choices

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:30:40 +0000

In our latest podcast our team discusses the options, or lack of, for a French government

Gridlock in France

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 13:18:55 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the scenarios for France after the parliamentary elections.

The centre is not holding

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:39:21 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the weakness of the centre in European politics - and what it should do, but most likely won't.

Unfunded

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 10:26:44 +0000

In our latest podcast, our teams discusses one important aspect of the French elections - the choice between three unfunded and unsustainable fiscal policies.

Europa

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:44:46 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the EU will change, or rather not change, after the European elections.

Macron's Gamble

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:43:23 +0000

In our latest podcast our team discusses Macron's political gamble to call parliamentary elections, and the consequences for French politics and the EU.

June 9

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 10:35:02 +0000

In our latest podcast before the European elections, we discuss how we see the evolving campaign, and what is at stake.

A European coalition of the right?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 29 May 2024 09:49:06 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the potential realignment of the European right, the prospects of a centre-right, right coalition, and the obstacles it might face.

Europse's astonishing lack of ambition

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 18 May 2024 08:50:56 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the European elections, the lack of a unifying theme and the risk of political fragmentation.

Spain asserts leadership on Palestine

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 11 May 2024 06:07:14 +0000

In our latest episode, our team discusses Spain asserting leadership on Palestine, and on the student protests spilling over to Europe.

When it pours in Spain

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 4 May 2024 11:06:08 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the extraordinary gap between the success of Spain's economy and the level of toxicity of Spanish politics.

China and us

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 08:17:36 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Europe's hardening stance on China, and the history of that relationship.

Far Right - hopeless but not serious

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:21:23 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the unity, or lack of unity, of the far-right in Europe. The discussion on the migration pact shows that they divide on national lines, and are unlikely to constitute a united political force.

How big are we?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 6 Apr 2024 05:21:06 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the difficulty of measuring economic performance, and economic size, is affecting policy decisions, like western support for Ukraine and pension reforms.

Dithering over Ukraine

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:16:55 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the shades of grey that have emerged in western countries' support for Ukraine. It's no longer a debate between victory and defeat.

Wilders tactical retreat

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:23:29 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Geert Wilder's decision not to become prime minister, and why the far-right Chega is so strong in Portugal.

Budgets aren't what they used to be

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 9 Mar 2024 07:17:56 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the impact of falling productivity growth on budgets, and political cycles. The era of the political budget is over, as we can see in the UK.

Europe disunites over Ukraine

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 13:49:11 +0000

In our latest podcast, out team discusses the future of European security without the US, and with France and Germany on opposite sides of the debate.

Beyond Trump

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 06:16:11 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the long-term impact Donald Trump on European foreign and security policy. Trump is a threat in the short run, but an opportunity in the long run.

When the money runs out

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 10:53:19 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the austerity that is now descending on the EU, the consequence of Franco-German fiscal divergence, and how aid for Ukraine fits into this.

Farmers rise

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 4 Feb 2024 08:25:02 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the spread of farmers' protests in Europe, why they are happening, and the disparate ways European governments are reacting to them.

Le Dauphin

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:10:19 +0000

In our latest podcast, the team discusses the cult of youth in French politics, and what to expect from Gabriel Attal.

Shall we re-industralise or de-industrialise?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 9 Dec 2023 19:12:00 +0000

In our latest podcast our team discusses the diverging industrialisation strategies between France and Germany. France wants to re-industrialise. Germany frets about de-industrialisation.

Fiscal divergence is back

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 3 Dec 2023 12:15:57 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the European impact of the German constitutional court ruling on the debt brake.

Populists on the march

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:59:40 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the idea of a prime minister Geert Wilders.

Pedro and Carles

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:57:21 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the political deal between Sanchez and Puigdemont, and what to expect to happen in Spain now.

Sahra and her European friends

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:34:39 +0000

In our latest podcast our team discusses the phenomenon of Sahra Wagenknecht, a politician of the left with themes of the right.

PiS Off

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 15:31:20 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Poland after the elections - what to expect from a Tusk-led government, and where this leaves the future of Poland-EU relations.

Spreading

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:59:21 +0000

In our latest podcast our team discusses the rise in interest rates and bond yields in Italy and France, and whether we are at the cusp of another eurozone crisis.

Debt Crisis 2

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:23:09 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the rise in European sovereign debt yields and spreads, and wonders whether we are headed towards another financial crisis

Dithering

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 08:19:28 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses whether Germany's political support for Ukraine is waning, and how extremist parties are benefiting from Ukraine-fatigue.

Why Europe's populists are so hard to put down

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 07:07:50 +0000

In our latest podcast, the team discusses the return of Marion Marechal in France, the tapestry of populist politicians in France, and why centrist campaigns against populists are backfiring in Europe and the US.

How do deal with Ukraine and UK

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 3 Sep 2023 11:23:30 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the reforms the EU needs to enact before it can admit new members. This also has important consequences for the UK, should it ever wish to rejoin.

Out and down

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 15:11:20 +0000

In our latest podcast we talk about Frans Timmermans' exit into Dutch politics, Margrethe Vestager's chief economist, and on the consequences of the non-renewal of the Ukraine grain deal.

After the coup

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 08:54:20 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Prigozhin coup and what it means for Putin and the Ukraine war.

The populists are winning

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:34:37 +0000

In our latest podcast, we discuss the rising strength of extreme parties and what the centre should do

Another pact with the devil

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:02:18 +0000

In our latest Podcast, our team discusses the EU's foul compromise on migration.

How strong are the Brics?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 4 Jun 2023 08:56:57 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses why it is so hard for the rest to make itself independent of the west; and on the political backlash against Green legislation in Europe.

Supply versus demand

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 28 May 2023 12:02:32 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the two fundamentally different approaches to Green politics - the American approach based on technological innovation, and the European one based on targets and regulation.

Five more years in Turkey

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 21 May 2023 18:13:38 +0000

In this week's podcast, our team discusses the prospect of five more years of Erdogan in Turkey, and the reasons behind France's blockade of the EU's renewable energy directive.

All about China

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 13 May 2023 16:56:23 +0000

In our latest Podcast, our team discusses the EU's adoption of secondary sanctions, and Macron's strategy of re-industrialisation.

A Europe of extremes

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:47:24 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the future of the centrist politics in the EU.

Towards a geopolitical EU

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 1 Apr 2023 09:28:02 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discuss Ursula von der Leyen's call for the EU to subject the relationship with China to geopolitical considerations; and on the damage caused by Germany's decision to reopen the 2035 deadline for fuel-driven cars.

Insurrection 24 March 2023

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 08:28:34 +0000

Our team talks about strikes in France, Germany and the UK, what they have in common and what makes them unique.

How to govern? 17 March 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:15:53 +0000

In this episode our team is talking about France and the Netherlands as their governments is challenged by old and new rivals.

Shifts on Ukraine and US relations - 12 March 2023

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:06:26 +0000

Our team is discussing how options for a peace deal for Ukraine have shifted and about the EU's unhealthy self-identification with the US when it comes to industrial politics.

EU State aid and geopolitics - 13 February 2023

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 4 Feb 2023 09:01:56 +0000

In this episode we talk about the EU's proposal to match the US state aid under its Inflation Reduction Act. We also take a look at how effective sanctions on Russia's refined oil products will be.

Pension reforms in an uncertain world - 20 Jan 2023

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:50:59 +0000

In this episode our team talks about the pension reform strikes in France, and why de-globalisation could cause far more disruptive distributional shifts.

Will Europe take over from US in supporting Ukraine? 14 January 2023

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:11:17 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses a US poll showing that Republicans are opposing support for Ukraine and the recent German shift on battle tanks.

European and the inflation reduction act

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 16:32:47 +0000

In our final podcase of 2022, we discuss how the EU should respond to the inflation reduction act.

A foiled coup

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:45:52 +0000

This week we are talking about the dynamics between inflation and labour shortages in France, Germany and the UK. We also take a closer look at the foiled coup to topple the government in Germany.

Brexit - Revisited

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 3 Dec 2022 17:19:12 +0000

In this episode we are talking about Brexit, immigration and whether a return to the EU is possible under a Labour government.

EU response to US green subsidies - 25 Nov 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:58:45 +0000

In this episode we are talking about the US inflation reduction act and the Franco-German response to it. We also look at how Turkey is defying economic orthodoxy.

The EU after US midterms

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:04:29 +0000

A Republican majority in the house will press Joe Biden to scale back aid for Ukraine. What does this mean for Europe?

Scholz goes to China

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 14:27:35 +0000

In our latest podcast we talk about how Olaf Scholz is preparing his visit to China and what it means for the Franco-German relationship and how the US might react.

End of a beautiful friendship

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:58:50 +0000

Our latest podcast, in which the team discusses the fallout between President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and the tragedy of the UK as a country with a majority for Brexit but with no majority for an economic model to make Brexit work.

A new diplomatic format

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 8 Oct 2022 17:15:45 +0000

In our latest podcast, the team argues that we should the European Political Community a chance; we also discuss the German energy subsidies and the EU strong reaction to them.

Did he bluff?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:00:11 +0000

In our latest podcast, the team discusses Putin's nuclear threat, and Sunday's Italian election.

Why are gas prices falling

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:53:39 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the strange ups and downs in the gas market, and why forecast models are failing.

How to get through the winter

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:30:45 +0000

In our latest podcast, our team discuss the oncoming gas crisis, the oncoming recession, how to get through this winter and those that follow

After Mario Draghi

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:44:40 +0000

In our last podcast before the summer break we discuss Italian politics, the ECB's latest bailout tool, and gas.

Has Mario Draghi really resigned? - 15 July 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

On the collapse of the Italian government, and on the German gas count-down.

Germany’s own goal - 24 June 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:08:08 +0000

Today's subjects are the German gas emergency; how Macron will govern; and the split in Five Star.

When the gas is gone - 17 June 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:04:36 +0000

On Russia's decision to reduce gas flows to Europe, and on Sunday's second round of the French parliamentary elections.

Another fine mess in UK politics - 10 June 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:15:10 +0000

UK politics now falls squarely into the hopeless but not serious category.

Why assets seizures are a bad idea - 27 May 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 27 May 2022 17:30:04 +0000

On the sequestration of Russian assets and how to think about deglobalisation.

Why the unity of the west won't hold - 20 May 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 20 May 2022 15:00:34 +0000

If Putin offers a ceasefire and if the food crisis gets worse, the western cohesion won't hold.

Treaty Change and QMV - 13 May 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 13 May 2022 16:15:07 +0000

How the Ukraine war changes the big picture conversation on how the EU works.

The three black swans of the crisis - 6 May 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 6 May 2022 16:04:10 +0000

In today's podcast, we discuss the interaction of oil gas sanctions, cost of living crisis, and food security.

How to cheat on rouble payments - 29 April 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:48:41 +0000

European gas buyers are getting ready to circumvent the EU position on rouble payments.

Macron vs Le Pen, 2 days out - 22 April 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:22:31 +0000

Our team discusses Sunday's French presidential election run-off, a contest between arrogance and ignorance.

Macron vs Le Pen - 11 April 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:58:28 +0000

It's the same race as five years ago, but it's also totally different. We also discuss the wider implications of China's zero Covid policy.

Swapping Roubles - 1 April 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 1 Apr 2022 17:18:19 +0000

We discuss what Putin might or might not have achieved with his demand to receive gas payments in roubles, and the social impact of inflation.

How to plug the Russian gas leak - 26 March 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:42:10 +0000

On alternative source of gas, and why we cannot pay Putin in roubles.

Unintended consequences of sanctions - 18 March 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:38:26 +0000

Our sanctions minimise short-term pain, and maximise long-term costs.

Off-ramp scenarios - 11 March 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:21:39 +0000

How to end the war, and how to finetune sanctions

On economic sanctions in modern warfare

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Tue, 1 Mar 2022 08:09:01 +0000

We are wondering whether the west has really thought through its response to Putin, and especially whether it has a strategy to live without Russian gas.

When Putin calls our bluff - 18 February 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:05:41 +0000

Why economic sanctions are not as potent as they used to be and what Erik Zemmour and Donald Trump have in common.

Will gas prices rise? - 11 February 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:55:40 +0000

On the impact of geopolitics and climate change transition on energy costs and inflation.

Don't discount diplomacy - 28 January 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:05:40 +0000

There is still a chance to avoid war in Ukraine

Is Macron pro-Europeanism for real? - 21 January 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:11:58 +0000

What to make of Draghi/Macron?

How Putin plays the Europeans - 14 January 2022

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:34:12 +0000

The EU is weak and divided over Russia - a bad combination.

Russia tests EU unity - 17 December 2021

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:29:58 +0000

Scholz shows no sign of compromising over Nord Stream 2. We also discuss the new Dutch government, and a new wave of entrepreneurs in France.

Who is Valérie Pécresse? - 10 December 2021

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:18:40 +0000

Macron could have a real challenger.

Traffic light - 26 November 2021

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:55:15 +0000

What the new German coalition means for Europe.

Team transitory in retreat - 19 November 2021

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:47:12 +0000

Inflation is likely to prove more persistent than the optimists predicted. We discuss the implications.

Spaghetti Western Politics - 5 November 2021

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 5 Nov 2021 13:57:14 +0000

The team discusses a hilarious row with Italy’s Lega, taking back control in France, and why institutional memory matters.

Why the ECB is heading for trouble - 29 October 2021

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:44:26 +0000

Our team discusses monetary policy, labour shortages, and a curious phenomenon in Italy - mass resignation of workers.

Why they will miss Weidmann - 22 October 2021

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:54:54 +0000

The Bundesbank president was mostly wrong - until now.

How to pay for green investment - 15 October 2021

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:15:44 +0000

The team discusses the German debt break and green bonds.

Will the UK trigger Art. 16?

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Mon, 4 Oct 2021 16:24:37 +0000

Our team discusses Northern Ireland, Artificial Intelligence and robots.

Beyond the German elections - 27 September 2021

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:38:23 +0000

Here is our contrarian take on what will come after the German vote.

On catastrophes and climate investment - 16 July 2021

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:14:34 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses flooding in western Europe, the urgent need for climate investment, and other existential threats.

On the ECB policy review - 9 July 2021

Fri, 9 Jul 2021 12:03:40 +0000

We discuss the ECB policy review, quantum computing and the changing face of Europe's far right.

On Le Pen and Macron's failure to launch - 28 June 2021

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:51:50 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses Le Pen, Macron and Merkel's recent faceplants, the politics of quarantines, and unrealistic climate targets.

On Les Républicains' revival - 21 June 2021

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:09:49 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses the French regional elections and the return of Les Républicains', European summitry and green investment.

On transatlantic foreign policy and Brexit battles - 14 June 2021

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:24:37 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses the difficult choices that lie ahead in transatlantic foreign policy, Brexit's never-ending battles and how to deal with China.

On CDU victories and dodgy tax deals - 7 June 2021

Mon, 7 Jun 2021 17:58:09 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses the German regional elections and the G7's historic tax deal

On dictators' evil games

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:46:29 +0000

The Eurointelligence teams discusses the Belarus hijacking and why the EU is so vulnerable to hostile neighbours.

On Finnish fairy tales and green scandals

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Fri, 14 May 2021 12:43:26 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses Finland's problems with the recovery fund, a scandal for the Greens in Germany, and Amazon's dodgy tax practises.

On Scottish independence and Labour's faceplant

Sun, 9 May 2021 18:01:06 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses Scotland's prospects for independence and for EU membership, and Keir Starmer's uncertain future.

On conflicts and constitutional courts

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:37:38 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discuss Europe's lukewarm conflicts, constitutional courts and German coalition scenarios.

On Putin's mysterious moves

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:36:23 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses Putin's new narrative, party infighting in Germany and why green spending is so hot right now.

On who will be chancellor

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:34:56 +0000

We discuss the battles to decide who will be chancellor candidate in Germany, how long we can do "whatever it takes" and a turning point in Europe's vaccination campaign.

On sofas, chairs and feckless foreign poilcy

Fri, 9 Apr 2021 11:49:57 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses Erdogan's PR victory, the EU's feckless foreign policy, and the hopeless task of navigating Sino-American tensions.

On being stuck

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:33:26 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses how senseless vaccine PR wars distract from looming lockdowns, the plight of the Ever Given and why Franco-German business interests make the EU vulnerable to China.

On Europe's vaccine chaos

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:46:43 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses Europe's chaotic vaccine roll-out, a French lockdown that is not a lockdown, the US U-turn on Nord Stream 2 and a potential changing of the guard in the Dutch and German finance ministries.

On Germany's state elections and the rise of the far right

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:51:36 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses Germany's state elections, Orbán's far-right vision, ECB nonsense and Mr. Teflon's prospects in the Netherlands

On Orbán's messy breakup and drama in Northern Ireland

Fri, 5 Mar 2021 19:42:18 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses Orbán's exit from the EPP, seismic shifts in Italian politics, tension and drama in Northern Ireland, and the unloved conference on the future of Europe.

On how to end a lockdown, or not

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:42:04 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses vaccine smear campaigns, the potential for a fiscal union, and Germany's business-first foreign policy.

On tech revolutions and election cycles

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:45:49 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses Bitcoin's rise, Facebook's battles with publishers and governments, and political shifts in Germany, Italy and France.

On the German-Russian dilemma

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:04:28 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses Germany's inability to abandon Nord Stream 2, the growing Franco-German divide and Italy's reform prospects

On Mario Draghi's mission impossible

Fri, 5 Feb 2021 13:14:44 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses the new Italian prime minister, Europe's vaccine crisis and Germany's shift towards Russia.

On high noon in Italy and the vaccine blame game

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:31:53 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses Italy's Mexican stand-off, the EU's vaccine crisis and Reddit's short squeeze

On Conte's conundrum and third-wave blues

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:39:10 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses political wrangling in Italy, the pandemic's third wave, and the new US president.

On the next German chancellor

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:40:33 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses the next German chancellor and assorted political crises.

On the new year's new problems

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Susanne Mundschenk, Paige Aarhus) — Fri, 8 Jan 2021 15:58:16 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses vaccine crises and the EU-China comprehensive agreement on investment.

On falling standards and dirty deals

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau, Paige Aarhus) — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:31:13 +0000

We discuss EU deals, slipping standards, new alliances and mercantilist politics

On the fast-closing window for a Brexit deal

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:41:13 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses the diminishing prospects of a Brexit deal, sanctions on Turkey and a cursed rule of law compromise.

On new solutions to old problems

Fri, 4 Dec 2020 16:06:35 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses a new EU proposal to rein in Poland and Hungary, Brexit posturing, and the transatlantic reset

Timothy Garton Ash on central European cakeism

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Timothy Garton Ash, Wolfgang munchau) — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 12:37:37 +0000

Wolfgang Munchau discusses rule of law challenges in Hungary and Poland with Timothy Garton Ash.

On rule of law in Hungary and France

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 11:09:50 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses rule of law issues in Hungary and France.

On dramatic exits and budget vetoes

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 13:04:14 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses UK drama, EU budget vetoes and lockdown life.

Yanis Varoufakis on Trumpism, austerity and the new Cold War

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Yanis Varoufakis, Wolfgang Munchau) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:48:36 +0000

Wolfgang Munchau discusses Trumpism, austerity and the US-China Cold War with Yanis Varoufakis.

On the US elections and the next eurozone crisis

Fri, 6 Nov 2020 09:22:48 +0000

The Eurointelligence teams discusses US election mayhem and the next eurozone crisis.

On Lockdown 2.0, terror attacks and the US election

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:45:05 +0000

The Eurointelligence team discusses lockdown 2.0, the US elections, and other doom and gloom scenarios.

Domenico Siniscalco on Italy's recovery and debt sustainability

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau, Domenico Siniscalco) — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:39:45 +0000

What will Italy do with the recovery fund money? Are structural reforms possible? And how sustainable is Italian debt? We spoke with a former Italian finance minister to find out in our latest podcast. Visit www.eurointelligence.com/podcasts to join the conversation.

On the dreaded no deal and Erdogan's empire

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:42:11 +0000

We discuss Boris Johnson's not-so-surprise announcement that trade talks with the EU are over - and whether this is actually true - as well as the EU's feeble response to Turkey's provocations. Visit www.eurointelligence.com to join the conversation.

On the political consequences of the pandemic

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:02:56 +0000

The Eurointelligence team talks about the politics and economics of the second wave and the extent to which Europe's position on Huawei is shifting. For more background visit the Eurointelligence website.

Lt. Gen. (R) Ben Hodges on Germany's transatlantic reality check

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau, Ben Hodges) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 10:39:25 +0000

Visit www.eurointelligence.com/podcasts to join the conversation.

On Turkey, rule of law and Brexit

munchau@eurointelligence.com (Wolfgang Munchau) — Sat, 3 Oct 2020 19:57:19 +0000