The Global Counsel Podcast

This month, in our 'Back to school' edition, Isabelle Trick is joined by Global Counsel colleagues across our offices to discuss the new European Commission, UK party conference season, Germany's regional elections, and the United Nations General Assembly week.

Tom White, our Europe Director explores the formation of the new European Commission, the allocation of portfolios, and the new balance of power. Find out more about our work on Europe and Eurasia politics and policy.

Bex Bailey, Associate Director in our UK politics and policy team joins to discuss the importance of party conference season in the UK, why this year is different, and how to make the most of fringe events. Find out more about our work on UK politics and policy.

Jannis Kettenring, Associate in our Berlin office analyses the performance of the far-right party AfD in recent German state elections and the difficulties of government formation there, the upcoming state elections in Brandenburg and their potential impact on the national political conversation. Find out more about our work in Berlin.

Finally, Alexander Smotrov, Director for Multilateral Platforms, joins Isabelle to delve into the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the events and discussions that take place during this time, highlighting the relevance for businesses and NGOs. Find out more about our work in major events and convening.

If you, your business or your investment is affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode, get in touch with the Global Counsel team - www.global-counsel.com

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Practice Director Matt Bevington, Director Ana Gradinaru, Senior Associate Alexander van der Wusten, and Analyst Karolina Lagercrantz.

• Matt discusses the immediate domestic policy priorities for the UK after the election, and talks about the significance of the EPC summit for the UK's relationship with the EU.
• Ana discusses how the French population will vote in the second round of the elections, and what a likely 'cohabitation' will mean for President Macron and for French policy on anything from defence to immigration
• Alexander and Karolina discuss the role of the new NATO Secretary General and the enlarged membership in addressing issues such as Ukraine and the relationship with the US.

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Europe Director Tom White, President of GC US Erin Caddell, and Senior Associate Giulia Pasquali.

• Tom discusses the European elections including the current state of play, the challenges of building a stabilizing majority and the future of Ursula von der Leyen and her flagship policies.

• Erin analyses the current state of the US presidential race, the upcoming Biden-Trump debates, and the potential policy implications of the US election.

• Giulia explores the G7 Leaders Summit covering topics such as a deal on seized Russian assets, migration, and the B7 summit. They also discuss the impact of the Italian presidency on Prime Minister Meloni and the future of the Matei plan.

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski, Senior Associate Ross Nugent, and Europe Director Tom White.

• Ross covers the upcoming Indian election, the organisation of the election process, Modi's prospects for re-election, the challenges faced by opposition parties, and India as an investment destination.

• Tom discusses the upcoming final plenary session of the European Parliament before the Parliament elections in June. He explores the key legislative files that need to be addressed, as well as expectations for what the next Parliament might look like.

• Thomas discusses the upcoming IMF and World Bank spring meetings and the economic context leading into the meetings. They explore the financial pressures on emerging markets and the IMF's lending activities.

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by UK Country Director Alex Dawson, Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski and Practice Director Alexander Smotrov.

• Thomas covers the Iranian elections, including the role of the Assembly of Experts and the risk of public unrest. They also discuss the geopolitical context of the elections, particularly in relation to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

• Alexander discusses the Russian presidential election, exploring why Putin is still eager to hold elections, the potential impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine and the economic backdrop.

• Finally, Alex analyses the significance of the UK spring budget and how the Conservatives might use it to set a trap for the Labour Party.

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Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's podcast on the events and stories that will define the month to come.

In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick hears from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines.

On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Erin Caddell, President of Global Counsel USA from Washington DC, Associate Magnus Obermann, in London and based in our Europe and Eurasia team, and our lead Indonesia analyst, Associate Dedi Dinarto from Singapore.

• Erin covers the upcoming US presidential election and the potential rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. He explores key dates and events in the election calendar, Biden's domestic and foreign policy priorities, the focus of a potential second Trump presidency in 2025, and the reasons behind Trump's popularity despite the controversies and criminal accusations.
• With the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the horizon, Magnus discusses its implications for the war, business, and international politics. He highlights how the war marked the return of geopolitics and its lasting impact on trade and investment.
• Finally, Dedi discusses the upcoming presidential election in Indonesia, scheduled for February 14th. He provides an overview of the three top candidates and their platforms, what it takes to win the election and what role outgoing President Joko Widodo is playing.

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In the lead-up to COP28 in Dubai, Global Counsel hosted a digital in-conversation between Global Counsel Chairman, Peter Mandelson, and Chengyu Fu, COP28 advisory committee member. Mr Fu has had over forty years of experience in the energy sector including as CEO of CNOOC, chairman of SINOPEC and a board member of the UN Global Compact.

The discussion explores China’s pivotal role in climate diplomacy and the green transition. Drawing on his extensive experience as a business leader and an adviser to the Chinese government, Mr Fu shares his insights on green transition progress and opportunities in China. He reflects on his involvement at previous COPs and international gatherings to discuss what political and business leaders can do to succeed at COP28.

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