TALKING POLITICS
Adam Tooze on Europe
Jan 20, 2019
Adam Tooze, author of Crashed and one of our most popular previous guests, discusses the wider political and economic context of Britain's Brexit crisis, including Italy, France, Germany, China, and the US. Topics include the Italian economy, Macron's position, the relationship between the Federal Reserve and the US government under President Trump, the current situation in China and its potential global effects, China's nationalist aspirations and their impact on Chinese-American relations, British politicians' choices in the Brexit era, and potential solutions for Brexit.
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Quick takeaways
- The balance in the Italian coalition and the league's increasing influence could have negative implications for the European project and cooperation on issues like the refugee crisis.
- Macron's domestic political weakness and his influence on French-German relations may compromise the future of Europe and EU integration.
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The Italian Situation and European Project
The Italian situation has changed since the last podcast episode. The immediate crisis has been postponed, but the warning signs of the Italian economy have been flashing red. The balance within the coalition is also concerning, as the league seems to be gaining more influence over the compromise and policy decisions. This could have negative implications for the European project and cooperation on issues like the refugee crisis.
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