John Harris is the Global Editor-in-Chief at POLITICO, offering critical insight on global political trends, while Nicholas Vinocur serves as the Editor-at-large for POLITICO's Europe newsroom. They discuss the imminent political landscape of 2025, with Trump's return and its implications for the Republican Party and global relations. Key topics include Europe’s reaction to U.S. policies, changing geopolitical dynamics, migration challenges stemming from the Syrian crisis, and the complex state of Franco-German relations amid the Ukraine conflict.

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.

John Harris serves as the Global Editor-in-Chief at POLITICO, offering sharp insights into global politics, while Nicholas Vinocur, Editor-at-large in POLITICO's Europe newsroom, dives deep into European political currents. They discuss the potential ramifications of Donald Trump's anticipated return to the White House in 2025, exploring how key appointments could reshape U.S. foreign policy. Tensions within Europe regarding Ukraine and the ongoing political landscape are also tackled, filled with humor and personal stories from the political sphere.