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Hosted by Max Bergmann, director of the Stuart Center and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, and Donatienne Ruy, director of the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy at CSIS, “The Eurofile” looks at Europe through a Washington lens. We will discuss, debate, and dissect the big issues consuming Europe with some of the leading voices from the transatlantic community. We’ll try to make sense of d... more

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Max sits down with guest-host Lexi Linafelter, Program Coordinator and Research Assistant with the CSIS Europe, Russia and Eurasia program to discuss Max's recent trip to Budapest and new leadership across the Atlantic. They discuss key takeaways fro... more

Dr. Liana Fix, a senior fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Max on The Eurofile for a bonus episode focused on key takeaways from this week's NATO summit in Ankara. They discuss the summit's outcomes and what they reveal abou... more

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Max sits down with David Marsh, co-founder and chairman of the OMFIF economic research group and former Financial Times Europe editor, to discuss his new book Can Europe Survive? The Story of a Continent in a Fractured World. They discuss how the Eur... more

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Max and Donatienne discuss the World Cup kickoff, the G7 summit, European Council meeting, and the early steps of Hungary's new government under Péter Magyar.

This is Donatienne’s final episode as a co-host of The Eurofile, marking her transition aw... more

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Recent Guests

Liana Fix
Policy expert on Europe and security issues, Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: The Eurofile LIVE: German Rearmament and Reflections on NATO's Ankara Summit
David Marsh
Author and leading voice on European economics, finance, and politics
Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF)
Episode: Europe Will Survive; But Will It Prosper? feat. David Marsh
Tom McTague
Editor-in-Chief at The New Statesman, author of Between the Waves
The New Statesman
Episode: 10 Years of Brexit feat. Tom McTague
Laura Codruța Kövesi
European Chief Prosecutor
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Episode: Reflections from Ukraine, Crisis in the UK, and the EU's Corruption-Fighting Toolkit ft. Kövesi
Ben McWilliams
Affiliate fellow at Bruegel, energy and climate policy specialist
Bruegel
Episode: The End of Orbán and Europe's Energy Crunch
Zselyke Csaky
Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for European Reform, expert on Hungary's democracy and EU institutions
Centre for European Reform
Episode: Previewing Hungary’s Election: Will Orbán Be Defeated?
Teresa Ribera
Executive Vice President of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition
European Commission
Episode: Competitiveness, Climate, and Transatlantic Tensions feat. Teresa Ribera
Nathalie Tocci
Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali, Rome
IAI
Episode: Incumbents Emerge Bruised from Elections and Europe’s Place in the World with Nathalie Tocci
Hanno Pevkur
Estonian Defense Minister since July 2022
Estonian Government
Episode: Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur on European Defense and the Eastern Flank

Hosts

Max Bergmann
Host of The Eurofile; Director of the Stuart Center and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
Donatienne Ruy
Co-host of The Eurofile; Director of the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy at CSIS

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Europe from a Davos perspective

    Should call themselves Europe from a World Economic Forum perspective. They seem to have locked themselves inside a box where they can only see the leftist Elites’ perspective. Since Trump does not fit in their little box they have a problem.

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    This Ken
    United States4 months ago
  • Brilliant and informative!

    As a Dane it is invaluable to me to get an American perspective on Europe, especially since that coverage is completely missing from the danish media which almost solely uses a Danish or EU perspective. Thank you :-)

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    5
    Frk.papaya
    Denmarka year ago
  • Insane podcast

    These hosts are staggered and nonplussed that immigration is concerning European voters.

    So out of touch. Its laughable

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    very funny and clever pod
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast about European politics

    As a European (French) I’ve always been amazed at how little my American friends know about European politics (not to even mention the EU). This podcast does a fantastic job at explaining in a clear and enjoyable fashion what is happening on the other side of the Atlantic and why it matters for the folks here. Their account of the political gridlocks in my home country were spot on. Donatienne and Max are great hosts and some of the conversations they have in the interview segment are fascinatin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NJ Connection
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Much Needed Podcast

    The podcast is off to a strong start. I was really hoping for a podcast from this program, and here it is. Both hosts are highly knowledgeable and excellent communicators; a great combination all around. I look forward to being a regular listener.

    Apple Podcasts
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    RJG179
    United States3 years ago

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Shows a strong grasp of European politics with clear, informed hosts.
Provides valuable American perspective on Europe; explains complex topics well.
Some critics feel coverage can lean toward a particular viewpoint on immigration and EU politics.

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Europe Will Survive; But Will It Prosper? feat. David Marsh
Q: Do you think Europe will survive? How do you assess the state of Europe now in this very uncertain place, especially when it comes to transatlantic relations?
Marsh emphasizes that while Europe faces formidable structural and strategic challenges, the continent has shown resilience and the capacity to reform, arguing that prosperity will depend on deeper economic integration, smarter use of technology, and preserving unity in the face of external pressures.
The Eurofile LIVE: German Rearmament and Reflections on NATO's Ankara Summit
Q: What was your take on the Zelensky-Trump meeting and where do you see US-Ukrainian relations headed?
The relationship remains volatile but has positive elements: continued US intelligence support and air defense co-operation are crucial for Ukraine, and there is a push from Europeans and Ukrainians to press Trump toward a joint strategy with Putin that increases pressure on Russia rather than appeasing, especially if negotiations resume. The administration's hawkish posture on Russia, as reflected in end-of-summit language, suggests a commitment to support Ukraine more firmly than in some past moments.
10 Years of Brexit feat. Tom McTague
Q: What areas could be positive launch points for the UK-EU relationship moving forward, especially given the current political and economic moment?
Tom identifies areas like defense collaboration, tech standards alignment, and economic ties, while noting the political challenge of aligning these with domestic public opinion and the broader strategic orientation toward the United States and global markets.
10 Years of Brexit feat. Tom McTague
Q: Now, oftentimes it was overstated that the EU is a federal project or that it would erase sovereignty; how do you see that dynamic playing out in the UK's understanding of sovereignty today?
Tom argues that while there is a loss of some aspects of sovereignty within supranational structures, the debate centers on whether the gains in peace, economics, and security justify those losses, and he highlights how different UK leaders have weighed these trade-offs over time.
10 Years of Brexit feat. Tom McTague
Q: Tom, maybe I could start with your book, Between the Waves, and what prompted you to write that book?
Tom explains that the book grew out of drawing parallels between British Euroscepticism and parallel liberal-conservative shifts seen in American politics, using historical episodes and the arc of UK-EU history to illuminate Britain's evolving stance toward Europe.

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A multi-episode look at European politics, policy, and security with a Washington-backed perspective. Conversations span EU governance, energy security, democracy under stress in member states, transatlantic relations, and the impact of geopolitical shifts on Europe from borders to budgets. Notable throughlines include Hungary and EU rule-of-law dynamics, energy transitions amid Iran and Ukraine tensions, and the evolving balance of power between European institutions and member states. The show pairs rigorous analysis from scholars and policy experts with in-depth discussions from hosts who translate complex European affairs for a U.S.-based audience, often highlighting implications for policymakers, executives, and researchers navigating ... more

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3. Tom McTague
4. Laura Codruța Kövesi
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6. Zselyke Csaky
7. Teresa Ribera
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