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Last month, The Europe Desk sat down with Martin Schulz, the Former President of the European Parliament, to hear his reflections on recent events and perspective on the future of European affairs. Our conversation spanned various topics, including Qatargate, the future of the European socialist movement, and the Russia-Ukraine crisis.  The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music: Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder. Design: Sarah Diebboll. Leadership: Flora Adamian, Jakob Winkler. Production: Flora Adamian, Jakob Winkler Communications: Shelby Emami, Ryan Conner, Mason Kane, Sophie al Mutawaly, and Flora Adamian.

Guest: Professor Marc Busch Although the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is largely concerned with promoting environmental protection and advancing climate goals, its provisions regarding electric vehicles have unexpectedly become a sticking point in transatlantic relations. In this episode, we sat down with Georgetown University professor and trade expert Marc Busch to better understand why European leaders are unhappy with the IRA and how this transatlantic disagreement may evolve in the coming months. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music: Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder.  Design: Sarah Diebboll.  Leadership: Flora Adamian, Jakob Winkler. Production: Hailey Ordal, Josephine Sylvestre. Communications: Shelby Emami, Ryan Conner, Mason Kane, Sophie al Mutawaly, and Flora Adamian.

Barcelona has emerged as one of the EU's top startup hubs, and we wanted to learn about the factors that set the city up for success in this space, as well as how European and American cities can contribute to innovations in the science and technology spheres. We sat down with Alexis Roig, Barcelona's Chief Science and Technology Envoy and CEO of SciTech DiploHub, to learn more about his role in connecting cities, foreign affairs, and science diplomacy. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Design by Sarah Diebboll. Leadership: Flora Adamian, Jakob Winkler. Production by Flora Adamian and Drew Fenner. Communications by Shelby Emami, Ryan Conner, Mason Kane, Sophie al-Mutawaly, and Flora Adamian. https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast   Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you need more information about the Center's events, or have any questions or feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

The Russian war in Ukraine and Europe's current energy crisis are inextricably linked. Recent crisis-response techniques in the European Union appear to have been successful for the continent, resulting in just enough stored energy to survive through the coming winter. Looking ahead, medium- and long-term policies targeted at diversifying energy sources will be vital for economic and environmental sustainability in Europe. This week, we spoke with Max Gruenig, a climate and energy economist and Professor at Georgetown's Walsh School of Foreign Service. Our conversation touches on the energy crisis, Europe's most recent efforts to combat it, and Ukraine's future in the EU. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Design by Sarah Diebboll Leadership: Flora Adamian, Jakob Winkler Production by Mason Kane, Carson Rayhill Communications by Shelby Emami, Ryan Conner, Mason Kane, Sophie al-Mutawaly, and Flora Adamian https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you need more information about the Center's events, or have any questions or feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

While an increasingly erratic climate demands environmental action and mitigation measures, the pandemic and war in Ukraine underscore serious vulnerabilities in global supply chains. In this context, we focus on two areas at the center of the transatlantic agenda — sustainability and resilience. Recent legislative developments in the U.S and EU aim to advance decarbonization, resource efficiency, and supply chain resilience. In this episode, Vice President of Corporate Communications for BMW of North America Adam Sykes joins us to discuss how these political and legislative developments are influencing BMW’s sustainability strategy and business operations.  The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Design by Sarah Diebboll Leadership: Flora Adamian, Jakob Winkler Production by Drew Fenner, Flora Adamian, Joe Vitale Communications by Shelby Emami, Ryan Conner, Mason Kane, Sophie al-Mutawaly, and Flora Adamian https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you need more information about the Center's events, or have any questions or feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

EU Commissioner for the Economy and former Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni recently joined the Europe Desk to discuss the state of the economy and the proposed recovery strategies. We asked him about potential fragmentation amongst EU Member States and what this means for solidarity. We also asked him about the additional economic challenges some countries face in the form of high debt levels and increasing borrowing costs.  The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Design by Sarah Diebboll Leadership: Flora Adamian, Jakob Winkler Production by Hailey Ordal and Josephine Sylvestre Communications by Shelby Emami, Ryan Conner, Mason Kane, Sophie al-Mutawaly, and Flora Adamian https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you need more information about the Center's events, or have any questions or feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly recently joined The Europe Desk to discuss her work on ethics, lobbying, whistleblowing, transparency in law-making, and good practices in EU public administration. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Design by Sarah Diebboll Leadership: Flora Adamian, Jakob Winkler Production by Ryan Conner and Jakob Winkler. Communications by Shelby Emami, Ryan Conner, Mason Kane, Sophie al-Mutawaly and Flora Adamian. https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you need more information about the Center's events, or have any questions or feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.  

The month of September saw multiple elections taking place across Europe, with two especially high-profile contests in the United Kingdom and in Italy. In this episode, POLITICO Europe’s Suzanne Lynch joined us to break down the results of each contest, what they mean for the domestic politics of each country, and how these results may impact these countries’ relationships with the European Union.   The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Design by Sarah Diebboll Leadership: Flora Adamian, Jakob Winkler Production by Ryan Conner and Hailey Ordal. Communications by Shelby Emami, Ryan Conner, Mason Kane, Sophie al-Mutawaly and Flora Adamian. https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you need more information about the Center's events, or have any questions or feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

At the Madrid Summit this past summer, NATO Leaders made significant and transformative choices that established the Alliance's near- and long-term strategic orientation with the 2030 Strategic Concept. The latest Strategic Concept was issued twelve years ago, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to heighten Europe's security posture. As NATO members respond to the prospect of Russian aggression, implementing the NATO 2030 strategy signals a fundamental change in securitizing the Euro-Atlantic space for the next decade. In this episode, Dr. Nele Marianne Ewers-Peters, and Ed Arnold discuss the 2030 Strategic Concept and its implications. Dr. Ewers-Peter is a lecturer at the Universität der Bundeswehr and a researcher who focuses on relations between member states and institutions. Ed Arnold is a Research Fellow at Royal United Services Institute focusing on European Security. His governmental and business sector experience includes defense, intelligence, counterterrorism, and counterinsurgency. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Design by Sarah Diebboll Leadership: Flora Adamian, Jakob Winkler Production by Mason Kane and Joe Vitale. Communications by Shelby Emami, Ryan Conner, Mason Kane, Sophie al-Mutawaly and Flora Adamian. https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you need more information about the Center's events, or have any questions or feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

Dr. Andreas Schwab, Member of the European Parliament and of the German CDU, is the rapporteur for the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In this episode, we follow up with MEP Schwab to get some updates on the EU's efforts to regulate global tech companies through the passage of the DMA. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Flora Adamian and Jakob Winkler. Communications by Shelby Emami, Ryan Conner, Mason Kane, and Flora Adamian. Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.  

Steven Egan, a final-year doctoral researcher at Queen's University Belfast and a Program Associate at the Washington Ireland Program, joined us to explain the results of the recent Northern Ireland Assembly elections, make the case for a new U.S. Special Envoy, and discuss the importance of youth engagement in northern politics.  The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Ryan Conner, Iris Thatcher, and Mitchell Fariss Communications by Iris Thatcher, Shelby Emami, Mason Kane, Colleen Dougherty, and Flora Adamian Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

This episode celebrates our 100th episode milestone. We pulled our favorite clips from both current and past TED volunteers, which are ordered by release date. The clips cover everything from the EU as a geopolitical actor, strategic autonomy, and region-specific issues. We hope that you enjoy this special compilation of clips, and we look forward to working on our next 100 episodes. Thank you for listening over the past six seasons! The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Iris Thatcher, Mitchell Fariss, and Alistair Somerville. Communications by Iris Thatcher, Shelby Emami, Mason Kane, Colleen Dougherty, and Flora Adamian Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

Célia Belin, Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center on the United States and Europe, sat down with us to discuss the results of the French presidential election. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Nick Lokker and Jakob Winkler Communications by Iris Thatcher, Shelby Emami, Mason Kane, Colleen Dougherty, and Flora Adamian Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

Dr. Kenneth Joh, Adjunct Lecturer for the Urban and Regional Planning program at Georgetown University, sat down with us to discuss differences in transportation systems between the U.S. and Europe. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Colleen Dougherty, Iris Thatcher, and Mitchell Fariss Communications by Iris Thatcher, Shelby Emami, Mason Kane, Colleen Dougherty, and Flora Adamian Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

Teresa Eder and Jason Moyer sat down with us to discuss the EU's current role in the discussion of great power comeptition. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Link to "The European Union's U-Turn: Emergence of a Great Power?", by Teresa Eder and Jason Moyer. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Mitchell Fariss, Shelby Emami, Iris Thatcher Communications by Iris Thatcher, Shelby Emami, Mason Kane, Colleen Dougherty, and Flora Adamian Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

Dr. Thomas Zimmer sat down with us to discuss the struggle of liberal democracy in both the European Union and the United States. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production Shelby Emami, Jakob Winkler, Iris Thatcher Communications by Iris Thatcher, Shelby Emami, Mason Kane, Colleen Dougherty, and Flora Adamian Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

Dr. Mohammed Chahim, rapporteur for the CBAM and Member of the European Parliament for the Dutch Social Democrats, sat down with us to discuss the carbon border adjustment mechanism. This episode was produced in collaboration with the Georgetown SFS Energy Club and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Washington, DC. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Iris Thatcher, Pau Ruiz Guix, and Mitchell Fariss Communications by Iris Thatcher, Shelby Emami, Mason Kane, Colleen Dougherty, and Flora Adamian Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

Alain Lefebvre sat down with us in this bonus episode to discuss his new book, Macron Unveiled: The Prototype For a New Generation of Leaders. --- The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Mason Kane and Mitchell Fariss Communications by Iris Thatcher, Shelby Emami, Mason Kane, Colleen Dougherty, and Flora Adamian Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

Andrew Hyde, Marla Keenan, and Alex Hopkins sat down with us to discuss NATO's policy towards the protection of civilians in armed conflict. "The Protection of Civilians within Collective Defense," by Andrew Atkinson: https://www.stimson.org/2021/the-protection-of-civilians-within-collective-defense/ "A Political and Diplomatic Case for Protection of Civilians at NATO," by Andrew Hyde: https://www.stimson.org/2021/a-political-and-diplomatic-case-for-protection-of-civilians-at-nato/ "Building Bridges, Reinforcing Protection: How NATO's Protection of Civilians Framework Influenced Ukraine's Approach," by Beatrice Godefroy, Liza Baran, Suleiman Mamutov: https://www.stimson.org/2021/building-bridges-reinforcing-protection/ --- The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Ryan Conner, Mason Kane, and Mitchell Fariss Communications by Iris Thatcher, Shelby Emami, Mason Kane, Colleen Dougherty, and Flora Adamian Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

Heli Hautala, Visiting and Adjunct Fellow for the Transatlantic Security Program at CNAS and Finnish career diplomat, spoke with us about the potential for Finnish and Swedish NATO membership amidst the ongoing Ukraine crisis. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Iris Thatcher and Mitchell Fariss Communications by Iris Thatcher, Shelby Emami, Mason Kane, Colleen Dougherty, and Flora Adamian Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.