In this episode, Forum co-founder Nikolaus von Taysen talks to historian, author, and thought leader Professor Andreas Rödder. Professor Rödder shares his thoughts on the European debate, the political shifts post European elections, and the subtle significance behind the nominations of the new presidents for the European Commission and the European Central Bank. He also explains his views on the type of leadership needed now for Europe, and also for Germany, and talks about the hot topic that is Brexit.

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Thank you to Finn Schmidt for editing this podcast.