Célia Belin

Illia Ponomarenko, a Ukrainian journalist and author, shares gripping insights on life amid war. Nina Khrushcheva, great-granddaughter of Nikita Khrushchev, analyzes Russian society's evolution since the conflict began. Célia Belin discusses European security dynamics, while Senator Chris Murphy emphasizes the necessity of U.S. support for Ukraine in the face of shifting political landscapes. Together, they delve into how upcoming U.S. elections could shape the future of the war and transatlantic relations, illustrating the intertwined fates of Ukraine, Russia, and NATO.

Célia Belin, a senior policy fellow and head of ECFR’s Paris office, dives into France’s political chaos, marked by multiple prime minister resignations. She explains Macron’s reluctance to embrace leftist options despite mounting pressures. Belin highlights fragmented centrists, rising calls for Macron's resignation, and the potential for significant political realignments. The conversation also touches on the economic fallout and the possibility of far-right cohabitation. What’s next for France? Belin outlines the critical choices ahead.

Célia Belin, head of ECFR’s Paris office and a senior policy fellow, shares her insights on the implications of Donald Trump's potential return to the White House. She argues that Trump's foreign policy, while seemingly chaotic, follows a clear ideology that positions Europe as a target rather than an ally. The conversation explores the challenges of transatlantic trust, the impact on European leaders, and what a 'MAGA-shaped Europe' might look like, emphasizing the need for Europe to assert its identity amidst rising nationalism.