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New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2024

Christine Lagarde on European competitiveness, US tariffs, and creating a digital euro 

By Daniel Hojnacki

The European Central Bank president discussed the European Union’s ambitions for becoming more competitive and modernizing its payments systems.

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Oct 23, 2024

Christine Lagarde’s message to the United States: Trade barriers and restrictions hold back prosperity

Lagarde joined the Atlantic Council to discuss Europe’s economic challenges and the path forward during the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Balkans Debrief

Oct 18, 2024

How was the CEFTA deal secured before the Berlin Process Summit? | A Debrief with Manuel Sarrazin

Europe Center Senior Fellow Ilva Tare sits down with Manuel Sarrazin from the German Federal Foreign Office to discuss the recent Berlin Process Summit and CEFTA deal, in this #BalkansDebrief.

European Union Germany

Balkans Debrief

Oct 17, 2024

What’s next for the Berlin Process? | A Debrief with Simonida Kacarska and Klodjan Seferaj

At the 10 year anniversary of the Berlin Process, Europe Center Senior Fellow Ilva Tare discusses the future of the Berlin Process for the Western Balkans with Simonida Kacarska and Klodjan Seferaj.

Civil Society European Union

New Atlanticist

Oct 15, 2024

The EU has an agenda for sustainable prosperity. It’s worth a read on this side of the Atlantic, too.

By Annika Hedberg

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s recent unveiling of her commissioners-designate reveals what efforts the European Union might bring to address climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss over the next five years.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Oct 10, 2024

Lipsky quoted in Reuters on the G7 financial assistance to Ukraine

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Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Oct 9, 2024

European defense industrial woes need a transatlantic remedy

By Kristen Taylor, Luka Ignac

To ensure its security, the European Union should collaborate more closely with the United States on defense industrial production.

Conflict Defense Industry

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 8, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How should transatlantic policymakers realize a bolder agenda for Africa? | A debrief from Amb. Rama Yade

Amb. Rama Yade outlines ideas for revitalizing US-EU cooperation in Africa and Africa's role and perspective.

Africa Economy & Business

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can Washington and Brussels get coordination right for Ukraine? | A debrief from Amb. John Herbst

Amb. John Herbst discusses how policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic should continue to support Ukraine regardless of the outcomes of the US presidential election.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can US-EU defense cooperation be enhanced? | A debrief from Rachel Rizzo

Rachel Rizzo discusses how Washington should embrace the EU's efforts to boost its defense industry and strengthen Euro-Atlantic security cooperation.

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