The Right Surges in EU Elections, With Liana Fix and Matthias Matthijs

Liana Fix, a fellow for Europe at the CFR, and Matthias Matthijs, senior fellow for Europe at CFR and associate professor of international political economy at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the results and consequences of the 2024 European Parliament elections.

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Host
  • James M. Lindsay
    Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair
Credits

Ester Fang - Associate Podcast Producer

Gabrielle Sierra - Editorial Director and Producer

Episode Guests
  • Liana Fix
    Fellow for Europe
  • Matthias Matthijs
    Senior Fellow for Europe

Show Notes

Mentioned on the Episode 

 

Liana Fix, A New German Power? Germany’s Role in European Russia Policy 

 

Caroline Kapp and Matthias Matthijs, “What’s at Stake in the EU Elections?,” CFR.org

 

Additional Reading

 

Liana Fix, “How Will the EU Elections Results Change Europe?,” CFR.org

 

Matthias Matthijs, “Have European Voters Hamstrung the EU?,” Foreign Affairs

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