As Donald Trump settles back into the White House, all eyes—even in snowy Davos—are on Washington. Host Sarah Wheaton reports from the World Economic Forum, joined by Josh Lipsky, Senior Director at the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center, and MEP Eva Maydell, to discuss Europe’s weakening relevance amid tariff threats, tech battles, and shifting power dy ... Show More
Jan 16
Trump bites. Europe grasps for an antidote.
“A little less conversation, a little more action.” That line from an old Elvis Presley song could double as a critique of Europe’s position right now — and as a prescription. On this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton speaks with former Spanish foreign minister, Aran ... Show More
35m 50s
Nov 2024
How will Donald Trump's re-election impact US - Europe relations?
European leaders meet, with the consequences of Donald Trump's election dominating talks. The war in Ukraine, relations with Russia, NATO, and trade and tariff fears are all under scrutiny. So what might be in store for Europe with Trump back in power? In this episode: Philip S ... Show More
24m 34s
Mar 2025
Trump, Europe and the New World Order
<p>In just a few weeks, the Trump administration has taken a hard line with allies such as Mexico and Canada. Now, a trade war is on the horizon with Europe.</p><p>Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The New York Times, explains how a fracturing alliance with Europe could af ... Show More
34m 15s
Feb 2025
Why the US Is Falling Out with Europe
Pre-Order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/In today’s episode, Keir Starmer says the UK is prepared to send peacekeepers to enforce a Ukraine peace deal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tours the Middle East, and Germany’s political leaders focus their fire on t ... Show More
6m 48s
Jan 2025
Election countdown: New Germany, new Europe, new podcast
<p>With just five weeks remaining until the German federal election, Friedrich Merz's CDU is leading in the polls. But significant shifts in geopolitics—and opinion—can occur in weeks and days: and this election will take place in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s inauguration and ... Show More
32m 36s