Podcast Episodes
Back to Search'Helping Ukraine defeat Russia is doable' - Estonia's prepared, not scared
There are fresh doubts about whether the US President and Europe are on the same page on Ukraine. Why is Europe not using frozen Russian assets? And …
11 months ago
Why is Poland introducing controls on its border with Germany?
Poland will impose temporary border checks with Germany in response to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's tougher migration stance, which has led Germany to…
11 months, 1 week ago
What Trump’s power over Europe really means
In a historic week for Europe, the NATO alliance agreed to a major defense spending boost - raising the goal to 5% of GDP. Meanwhile, Secretary Gener…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Bolton: Iran could become Trump's next TACO moment
US President Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton checked in with Berlin Briefing's hosts. Bolton explained why he doesn't believe Tr…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
How ready are Germans to defend Europe?
Half of Germans back Chancellor Merz's pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defense. And the other half?! And how comfortable are Germany's European partners…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Germans are relieved after Merz’s Oval Office debut
Friedrich Merz was bracing for a bust-up on his first visit to the Oval Office since becoming German chancellor. But the first Merz-Trump meeting tur…
1 year ago
Why is Germany toughening its tone on Israel now?
When Germany's Chancellor speaks out on international law violations by Israel, it signals a shift. We explore Germany’s evolving stance on Israel, a…
1 year ago
Stuck between Trump and Putin: Can Merz lead?
How did Germany’s newly elected chancellor debut as a peacemaker in Europe after his visit to Kyiv alongside fellow European leaders? Can he lead whi…
1 year ago
Why socialism is making a surprise comeback in Germany
While the far-right AfD has seized global attention, the far left of German politics is also making gains. The Left Party was the #1 choice for first…
1 year ago
Power shift in Germany: Who are the new political players?
Who are the power brokers in the new German government? DW’s Michaela Küfner breaks down who Friedrich Merz has chosen for his new cabinet. Together …
1 year, 1 month ago