The State of Europe

In this episode of Ones and Tooze, Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze analyze the political and economic turbulence in Europe, focusing on France, Germany, and Britain. They discuss the collapse of the French government due to debt issues and austerity measures, assessing President Macron's leadership and potential political strategies. The conversation shifts to Germany, examining Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposed austerity agenda and its historical context, including the legacy of Gerhard Schroeder's Agenda 2010. Finally, they delve into the struggles of Keir Starmer's Labour Party in Britain, the rise of the Reform Party under Nigel Farage, and the potential implications of a populist government in the UK, including its impact on the country's future and relationship with the European Union.