Is Europe's "moment" slipping away?
Simon Nixon joins Thanos Davelis as we look at the challenges facing Europe - from sluggish economic growth to political uncertainty - and break down whether it can revive the sense of optimism from the beginning of the year in a “European moment” that would see the continent take action and address issues from the economy to defense and security.
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Show Notes
At the beginning of the year there was optimism in Europe that, despite a long to-do list, the Trump shock might lead to a “European moment”. Today, sluggish economic growth and political uncertainty seem to have stalled this momentum, with many wondering where Europe’s sense of urgency is. Simon Nixon, an independent journalist and the publisher of the Wealth of Nations newsletter, joins Thanos Davelis as we look at the challenges facing Europe and whether it can revive the sense of optimism in this “European moment”.
You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:
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