Can Barnier fix a broken system?
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.
7 Syys 202432min
Together, disunited
France and Germany both face political gridlock and some gloomy prospects though it plays out quite differently on each side of the Rhine
31 Elo 202430min
Governo Tecnico, coming to a place near you
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 Fr...
25 Heinä 202429min
Geopolitics is intruding
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.
17 Heinä 202428min
French menu choices
In our latest podcast our team discusses the options, or lack of, for a French government
10 Heinä 202427min
Gridlock in France
In our latest podcast, our team discusses the scenarios for France after the parliamentary elections.
3 Heinä 202419min
The centre is not holding
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.
29 Kesä 202433min
Unfunded
In our latest podcast, our teams discusses one important aspect of the French elections - the choice between three unfunded and unsustainable fiscal policies.
22 Kesä 202430min
