In the fifty-fourth episode of EU to go, Thu Nguyen talks to Johannes Lindner about his time as co-director of the Jacques Delors Centre, his departure – and the question of how Europe can regain its strength and find a common soul again.
“Europe needs a soul” – Ursula von der Leyen recently opened the 75th academic year of the College of Europe with this famous quote from Jacques Delors. It is a powerful statement that could hardly be more relevant, especially in times of geopolitical crises and internal doubts.
In the new episode of EU to go, Thu Nguyen talks to Johannes Lindner, who is leaving the Jacques Delors Centre after three intense years as co-director to return to the ECB. Together, they take stock:
• Why has the turning point not yet brought about political change in the EU?
• Where is the courage for integration, leadership and reform?
• And: How can we breathe new life into Europe's narrative?
A personal, thoughtful and hopeful episode – about farewells, responsibility and the question of what holds Europe together at its core.
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