The Europe Desk

We sat down with Jaume Duch Guillot, the Director-General for Communication of the European Parliament and its spokesperson. We discussed the upcoming 2024 European Parliament elections, their implications and the work done by the Communications department.

The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today.

Music: Sam Kyzviat and Breakmaster Cylinder

Design: Sarah Diebboll

Leadership: Hailey Ordal, Josephine Sylvestre

Production: Andreea Procopan and Louis Onoratini

Communication: Sophie al Mutawaly

We sat down with Dr. Danyel Reiche, a Visiting Research Fellow at the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS), a Visiting Associate Professor at Georgetown on the Qatar campus who teaches on "Soccer Politics", and co-author of the book "Qatar and the 2022 FIFA World Cup: Politics, Controversy, Change". We discussed the intersection of soccer and politics including sportswashing, the shifting dynamics of European soccer, and human rights in sports.

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 pertinet issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today.

Music: Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder

Design: Sarah Diebboll

Leadership: Hailey Ordal, Josephine Sylvestre

Production: Sophie al Mutawaly, Louis Onoratini, and Nina Avramovski

Communications: Sophie al Mutawaly

We sat down with College of Europe Rector and former Vice President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini to discuss EU-China relations, and how she expects the EU's de-risking process to proceed.

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: Hailey Ordal, Josephine Sylvestre

Production: Hailey Ordal

Communications: Sophie al Mutawaly

On June 12, 2023, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind his party, Forza Italia, and a media empire worth more than $7 billion. In this episode, we sat down with Georgetown University professor Pauliina Patana to discuss Silvio Berlusconi's legacy and what comes next for the Italian state.

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 Euorpe and transatlantic relations today.

Music: Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder

Design: Sarah Diebboll

Leadership: Hailey Ordal, Josephie Sylvestre

Production: Hailey Ordal

Communications: Sophie al Mutawaly

In collaboration with our partners at Columbia University, the Europe Desk sat down with Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow and director of research at the Brookings Institution as well as Yevhen Fedchenko, the chief editor and co-founder of Ukrainian fact-checking website StopFake.org. In this expansive conversation, the Europe Desk and our guests discuss the war on the ground, the future of western investment in the region, the tactical use of Russian disinformation and the means to counter it, the role of Russian citizens, personal anecdotes from the war, and the future of Ukraine.

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: Hailey Ordal, Josephine Sylvestre

Production: Sophie al Mutawaly, Katherine Yusko, Andreea Propocan, Michael Kaether, Mason Kane

Communications: Sophie al Mutawaly

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.

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: [email protected].

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: [email protected].