Independent Thinking: Is Europe falling apart?

Timothy Garton Ash, Mujtaba Rahman and Armida van Rij join the podcast to discuss whether Europe’s democracies can withstand sluggish economic growth, Russia’s aggression and the return of Donald Trump.

Audio Published 29 November 2024 30 minute listen

On this episode

Europe is contending with a stagnating economy, political dysfunction in Germany and France, and Russia’s relentless attacks on Ukraine, all while it looks to the return of Donald Trump. Will the continent’s democracies hold together in the face of such challenges? 

Bronwen Maddox is joined by journalist and historian Timothy Garton Ash, Mujtaba Rahman, Europe managing director at the Eurasia Group and Armida van Rij, senior research fellow and the head of our Europe Programme.

About Independent Thinking

Independent Thinking is a weekly international affairs podcast hosted by our director Bronwen Maddox, in conversation with leading policymakers, journalists, and Chatham House experts providing insight on the latest international issues.

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