As Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, visits Washington, we discuss where the thorny transatlantic relationship might go next. 

As Germany&rsquo;s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, visits Washington, we discuss where the thorny transatlantic relationship might go next.&nbsp;

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Merz in the Oval Office 

The latest on the war in Iran, including how it has started to affect US allies and Ukraine. Plus: the Vatican preaches on the moral obligation of universal healthcare. And: phone bans for Polish classrooms and a report from Mipim.

The latest on the war in Iran, including how it has started to affect US allies and Ukraine. Plus: the Vatican preaches on the moral obligation of universal healthcare. And: phone bans for Polish classrooms and a report from Mipim.

The war in Iran’s effect on Ukraine. And: Universal healthcare as a moral imperative

European leaders signal their unwillingness to join the war in Iran. Plus: The repolarisation of French politics. And: if you could deter one thing in your city, what would it be and how?

European leaders signal their unwillingness to join the war in Iran. Plus: The repolarisation of French politics. And: if you could deter one thing in your city, what would it be and how?

An increasingly isolated Trump weighs next steps in the war in Iran

Anand Menon and Rainbow Murray discuss Europe and Canada’s alignment on Iran, why Belgium’s prime minister wants normalisation with Russia and France’s regional elections. Plus: Rebecca C Lubot on presidential succession.

Anand Menon and Rainbow Murray discuss Europe and Canada&rsquo;s alignment on Iran, why Belgium&rsquo;s prime minister wants normalisation with Russia and France&rsquo;s regional elections. Plus: Rebecca C Lubot on presidential succession.

Merz in the Oval Office

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