The Briefing Who’s hot, who’s not? A look at the Carney-Trump meeting and France’s ongoing troubles
Oct 8, 2025
Explore the intriguing dynamics of global centre-right leadership as the hosts analyze the challenges facing figures like Trump, Macron, and their European counterparts. Discover the gap between political rhetoric and actual trade agreements from the Trump-Carney meeting. Delve into France’s political crisis and the potential rise of far-right factions. The discussion also touches on the latest trends in business leadership, including the co-CEO model, and the vibrant cultural scene in London, including exciting art exhibitions and dining experiences.
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Trump's Friendly Rhetoric, Few Results
- Donald Trump showed conciliatory rhetoric toward centrist leaders like Mark Carney while offering no concrete deals yet.
- Chris Chermak suggests praise may be strategic short-term goodwill rather than immediate policy change.
Italy's Leader Pivoted To Office Realities
- Italy's prime minister has softened rhetoric after taking office and prioritised EU relations and Ukraine policy.
- Ed Stocker argues this tone-shift helped hold an otherwise fractious government together.
Macron's Crisis Has High Stakes
- Emmanuel Macron faces institutional limits that make an early resignation unlikely but increase chances of a snap election.
- Ed Stocker warns that a dissolution could open the door for the far-right Rassemblement National.