Inside Europe Inside Europe 21 August 2025
Aug 21, 2025
Thomas Sparrow, a DW political correspondent, brings insights from Germany, while Alice Gambo, a researcher in Gender Studies, delves into masculinity. They discuss EU leaders' support for Ukraine amid complex security talks and the unexpected tariffs impacting Switzerland. Sparrow highlights the shifting dynamics of European geopolitics. Gambo dives into the troubling rise of incel-related violence in France, exploring misogynistic ideologies and their effects on mental health and young men's identity in today's world.
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Europe Reasserts Itself In Ukraine Talks
- Europe secured a clear role at the White House meeting with Zelensky and Trump by insisting on security guarantees and postponing territory swaps.
- Details of those guarantees remain unresolved and will require long negotiations between NATO, the US and European leaders.
Ceasefire Versus Deal: A Core Divide
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Tariffs Expose Swiss Strategic Vulnerability
- Trump's 39% tariffs hit Switzerland unexpectedly and exposed the limits of Swiss reliance on bilateral, non-EU alignment.
- Switzerland's trade deficit spike (driven by refined gold exports) and sector exemptions make long-term economic catastrophe unlikely.