Europe is celebrating Trump's defeat. Should it be?

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Trump’s midterms setback raises big questions for Germany, Europe and the world. Max Hofmann is joined by Michaela Küfner, Ines Pohl and Daniel Gerlach to unpack the global implications of the results.

6 Nov English Germany News

Democracy won. But who really holds the power?

The US midterms showed voters still shape politics. But can democracy thrive when wealth and tech concentrate power? DW's Nina Haase and Michaela Küfner discuss with activist Natalija Petrović and journalist Gil Durán.

11 Nov 37 min

What the US Midterms mean for Europe (Interview with Peter Beyer)

After the US Midterm elections, Berlin Briefing's Max Hofmann talked to Peter Beyer, Germany's former Coordinator for Transatlantic Cooperation (2018-2022) to discuss German expectations for the new Congress.

5 Nov 10 min

Can Germany's pivot to Asia end its reliance on...China?

As Chancellor Merz visits Asia, Germany seeks to "de-risk" from China. On this Berlin Briefing episode, DW's Giulia Saudelli, Steven Beardsley and Nina Haase discuss trade, security and new Indo-Pacific partnerships.

29 Oct 31 min

Berlin Briefing recommends: Call Sign Condor

DW’s Max Hofmann speaks with DW correspondent Carolina Chimoy about her new podcast series, Call Sign Condor, which follows Latin American soldiers fighting in Ukraine. Listen here: https://pod.link/6808417916?maca=en-BerlinBriefing_IonoFM-43703-xml-media

27 Oct 14 min

If Europe wants independence, why does it keep turning to the US?

Europe wants growth, innovation and strategic autonomy. But can it become more competitive without becoming more dependent on the US? Max Hofmann speaks with Cecilia Malmström and Kai Steinecke on Berlin Briefing.

22 Oct 30 min