Summary

Over Here, Over There podcast hosts Claudia Koestler and Dan Harris discuss the current political landscape in Germany and the EU, as Dan was passing through Munich Franz Joseph Flughafen (Airport) enjoy a which also included a delicious alkohol-frei Pilsner beer. On tap was the light of recent tariffs and the shifting dynamics of international relations. Claudia emphasizes the need for Europe to find its own voice and unity in the absence of a reliable US partnership, while also addressing the implications of rising right-wing politics within the EU. Dan, being a multi-national citizen, concludes with reflections on the evolving special relationship between the UK and the US post-Brexit, with Italy and Giorgia Meloni's government getting a special mention.

Takeaways

• The German government needs to find its backbone and voice
• Europe must seek independence and shared values
• China is forming alliances while the US is less reliable
• Trust issues in partnerships are becoming more pronounced
• Multilateralism is challenged by current US politics
• Europe needs to present a united front for democracy
• The UK-US special relationship is under scrutiny post-Brexit
• Right-wing politics are gaining traction in some EU countries
• Countries are pursuing their own agendas within the EU
• The future of EU unity depends on overcoming internal divisions