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The Eurofile

Center for Strategic and International Studies

Hosted by Max Bergmann, director of the Stuart Center and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program 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 developments in Brussels, break down European elections, and discuss all the issues roiling transatlantic relations. So join us for “The Eurofile” every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. 

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  • September 17 · 43 min

    The (Associate) European Union and a Transatlantic Tech Update

    Max is joined by Lexi Linafelter to discuss key takeaways from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address (September 16, 2026). Then he turns to a conversation with Emily Benson for an update on the state of transatlantic technology relations — exploring Europe's AI ambitions, digital sovereignty concerns, regulatory friction with U.S. tech giants, and more. Guest: Emily Benson | head of strategy, Minerva Technology Futures; senior associate (non-resident), Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, CSIS Feedback? Suggestions? Ideas to help us improve? Email us at erep@csis.org. If you love The Eurofile, let us know by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our sister podcast, Russian Roulette.

  • September 4 · 40 min

    Brussels is Back: the EU's Autumn Agenda with Henry Foy

    Max and Otto discuss discuss the week's biggest transatlantic stories before turning to a conversation with Henry Foy, Brussels Bureau Chief at the Financial Times, to map out the EU's packed fall agenda.

  • July 30 · 39 min

    Germany's China Problem: What Can Europe Do About It?

    Max sits down with Sander Tordoir, Chief Economist at the Centre for European Reform and Senior Associate (Non-resident) with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program to discuss his latest report: China shock 2.0: The cost of Germany's complacency – which argues that surging Chinese exports are hurting Germany's auto and machinery sectors and threatening Europe's economic model. They dig into whether Brussels has the tools and political will to push back on Beijing, and how one October deadline could force the bloc to confront these issues head-on. Mentioned: China Shock 2.0: The Cost of Germany's Complacency by Sander Tordoir and Brad Setser Feedback? Suggestions? Ideas to help us improve? Email us at erep@csis.org. If you love The Eurofile, let us know by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our sister podcast, Russian Roulette.

  • July 2 · 38 min

    Europe Will Survive; But Will It Prosper? feat. David Marsh

    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 European project, the Euro, and Brexit have affected transatlantic relations, and what it would mean for Europe to prosper, not just survive, as a global geopolitical actor. Mentioned: Can Europe Survive? The Story of a Continent in a Fractured World by David Marsh Feedback? Suggestions? Ideas to help us improve? Email us at erep@csis.org. If you love The Eurofile, let us know by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our sister podcast, Russian Roulette.

  • June 19 · 43 min

    10 Years of Brexit feat. Tom McTague

    Max and Donatienne sit down with Tom McTague, Editor in Chief at the New Statesman and author of Between the Waves: The Hidden History of a Very British Revolution 1945–2016.

  • June 4 · 36 min

    100 Episodes: What We Got Right (and Wrong)

    Max and Donatienne celebrate 100 episodes of The Eurofile by looking back at the key questions that have defined the show — from European defense and transatlantic tensions to trade, migration, and economic competitiveness. How well did they call it? And what did they miss? 

  • May 7 · 50 min

    U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Germany and EU Takeaways from the Orbán Era

    Max and Donatienne talk about the Trump administration’s announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany while simultaneously delaying a planned deployment of long-range Tomahawk missiles. They then turn to a conversation with Dan Kelemen, McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, on what the Orbán era in Hungary tells us about how the EU handles democratic backsliding. (00:00) Intro (01:25) U.S. troop withdrawal from Germany (14:45) Dan Kelemen

  • April 24 · 50 min

    The End of Orbán and Europe's Energy Crunch

    Max and Donatienne discuss Hungary and Bulgaria's recent elections before turning to Max’s conversation with Ben McWilliams, affiliate fellow at Bruegel, on the energy fallout from the Iran war.

  • April 9 · 41 min

    Iran War Fallout and Hungary's Pivotal Election

    Max and Donatienne discuss the Iran war and this week’s Hungarian election before turning to a conversation with Federico Steinberg on the war's economic costs for Europe.

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