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The Eurofile

Hosted by Max Bergmann, director of the Stuart Center and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, and Donatienne Ruy, fellow in the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, “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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Can Europe Keep Ukraine’s Military Afloat without the U.S.?

Max and Donatienne discuss recent comments about the creation of a European standing army before turning to a conversation with Michael Kofman about Europe’s role in the war in Ukraine.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — January 15, 2026

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Europe’s Frantic Start to 2026

Max and Donatienne discuss last month’s European Council meeting, the mounting US-EU tech fight, and the Trump administration’s increasing pressure on Greenland.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — January 8, 2026

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Europe’s Make-or-Break Summit

Max and Donatienne discuss recent comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declaring the end of ‘Pax Americana,’ preview a high-stakes European Council meeting, before turning to a conversation with Dr. Thu Nguyen to discuss the state of democracy in the EU.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — December 18, 2025

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Live Episode: Europe in the Wake of the 2025 NSS

Max Bergmann sits down with Abraham Newman and Kristine Berzina for a rapid-reaction conversation about the newly released U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS).

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann — December 10, 2025

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Is Europe’s Trade Agenda Evolving?

Max and Donatienne discuss the latest peace negotiations to secure an end to the war in Ukraine before turning to a conversation with Cecilia Malmström to discuss the European Union’s trade agenda.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — December 4, 2025

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The Latest 28-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine

Max speaks with Michael Kimmage about his immediate reactions to the new 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, and the rapid-fire diplomacy taking place in response to its release.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann — December 1, 2025

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Is the EU's Center-Right Ready to Work with the Far-Right?

Max and Donatienne discuss a recent vote in the European Parliament involving cuts to EU green rules before turning to a conversation with Federico Steinberg and Nicolas Véron for a conversation about the euro and Europe's economic future.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Donatienne Ruy, and Federico Steinberg — November 20, 2025

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Live Episode: Is a New Era Emerging for the Euro?

Max Bergmann is joined by Federico Steinberg and Nicolas Véron for a conversation about Europe's economic future.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Federico Steinberg — November 18, 2025

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Dutch Election Surprises and the EU’s Big Money Questions

Max and Donatienne discuss the recent Dutch elections, before turning to a conversation with Zsolt Darvas to discuss whether the EU’s long-term budget, also known as the Multiannual Financial Framework, is fit for purpose.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — November 6, 2025

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Is Europe’s Approach to Trump Backfiring?

Max and Donatienne discuss the ongoing negotiations over the EU’s next long-term budget and a recent call from Friedrich Merz to establish a common European stock market, before turning to a conversation with Jeremy Shapiro on Europe’s approach to Trump.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — October 23, 2025

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