Can the EU decouple from Trump's America?

The podcast explores the evolving transatlantic relationship, particularly Europe's move towards strategic independence from the U.S. amid concerns about American reliability under potential future administrations. Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki proposes an "Economic NATO" to strengthen ties through a free trade zone and unified standards to counter China. However, mainstream European leaders, as highlighted by Zoya Sheftalovich, are increasingly focused on "de-risking" and building independent capabilities in defense, technology, and trade. Examples include Macron's push for French alternatives to U.S. tech and broader "Buy European" initiatives. The war in Ukraine is a central factor, balancing the need for U.S. support against the desire for long-term economic and security autonomy.

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Part 1: Introduction, Context

Part 2: Morawiecki’s Vision, Economic NATO

Part 3: Mainstream Views, De-risking

Part 4: Technology, Defense, Independence

Part 5: Conclusion, Announcements

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Brussels Playbook Podcast

Part 1: Introduction, Context

Enterprise: Here for You

Europe's Rethinking of Dependence on the U.S. Amid Transatlantic Relationship Strain

Previewing Visions for Europe's Relationship with the U.S.

Part 2: Morawiecki’s Vision, Economic NATO

Mateusz Morawiecki's Vision: An Economic NATO and a Looser Europe

Morawiecki's Concerns: U.S. Reliability and European Security

Morawiecki's Critique of EU Centralization and Call for Strategic Partnerships

Morawiecki on Pragmatic Federalism, Prioritizing EU Focus, and Avoiding Past Mistakes

Part 3: Mainstream Views, De-risking

Zoya Sheftalovich on Mainstream European Leaders' Views on the U.S.

Capturing the Shift in European Mood: De-risking from the U.S.

European People's Party Strategic Discussions on Defense and Mutual Defence Clause

Part 4: Technology, Defense, Independence

Practical Implications of Decoupling: Funding Arms and Technology

Challenges and Opportunities in Developing European Alternatives

Cautious Voices, Ukraine's Influence, and the Reality of "Every Man for Himself"

Part 5: Conclusion, Announcements

Introducing the Brussels Playbook Podcast

Closing Remarks and Tax App Advertisement

Can the EU decouple from Trump's America?

Brussels Playbook Podcast

Part 1: Introduction, Context

00:00Enterprise: Here for You

Enterprise: Here for You

00:30Europe's Rethinking of Dependence on the U.S. Amid Transatlantic Relationship Strain

Europe's Rethinking of Dependence on the U.S. Amid Transatlantic Relationship Strain

02:01Previewing Visions for Europe's Relationship with the U.S.

Previewing Visions for Europe's Relationship with the U.S.

Part 2: Morawiecki’s Vision, Economic NATO

03:30Mateusz Morawiecki's Vision: An Economic NATO and a Looser Europe

Mateusz Morawiecki's Vision: An Economic NATO and a Looser Europe

09:13Morawiecki's Concerns: U.S. Reliability and European Security

Morawiecki's Concerns: U.S. Reliability and European Security

11:10Morawiecki's Critique of EU Centralization and Call for Strategic Partnerships

Morawiecki's Critique of EU Centralization and Call for Strategic Partnerships

15:31Morawiecki on Pragmatic Federalism, Prioritizing EU Focus, and Avoiding Past Mistakes

Morawiecki on Pragmatic Federalism, Prioritizing EU Focus, and Avoiding Past Mistakes

Part 3: Mainstream Views, De-risking

20:50Zoya Sheftalovich on Mainstream European Leaders' Views on the U.S.

Zoya Sheftalovich on Mainstream European Leaders' Views on the U.S.

22:55Capturing the Shift in European Mood: De-risking from the U.S.

Capturing the Shift in European Mood: De-risking from the U.S.

24:36European People's Party Strategic Discussions on Defense and Mutual Defence Clause

European People's Party Strategic Discussions on Defense and Mutual Defence Clause

Part 4: Technology, Defense, Independence

26:06Practical Implications of Decoupling: Funding Arms and Technology

Practical Implications of Decoupling: Funding Arms and Technology

27:58Challenges and Opportunities in Developing European Alternatives

Challenges and Opportunities in Developing European Alternatives

29:54Cautious Voices, Ukraine's Influence, and the Reality of "Every Man for Himself"

Cautious Voices, Ukraine's Influence, and the Reality of "Every Man for Himself"

Part 5: Conclusion, Announcements

32:37Introducing the Brussels Playbook Podcast

Introducing the Brussels Playbook Podcast

35:37Closing Remarks and Tax App Advertisement

Closing Remarks and Tax App Advertisement