EU Confidential Who’s in charge? What von der Leyen’s absence reveals about the EU
Jan 17, 2025
Nicholas Vinocur, POLITICO's editor-at-large with a sharp focus on European politics, and Koen Verhelst, a seasoned trade reporter, dive into the Europe’s political landscape amid Ursula von der Leyen's unexpected hospitalization. They explore the paralysis facing the EU as trade tensions rise and the far-right gains ground. Their discussion highlights the challenges of military spending disparities among nations and analyzes the geopolitical significance of Greenland, revealing how these dynamics could reshape EU relations with global powers.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating Leadership Absences in the EU Commission
02:53 • 2min
Geopolitical Dynamics of Greenland and EU Relations
04:27 • 9min
Divergent Defense Spending and EU Military Cooperation
13:00 • 2min
Impact of US Tariff Plans on Europe and Global Trade Dynamics
15:21 • 2min
Europe's Political Shifts and Far-Right Rise
17:11 • 11min