On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Practice Director Matt Bevington, Director Ana Gradinaru, Senior Associate Alexander van der Wusten, and Analyst Karolina Lagercrantz.

• Matt discusses the immediate domestic policy priorities for the UK after the election, and talks about the significance of the EPC summit for the UK's relationship with the EU.
• Ana discusses how the French population will vote in the second round of the elections, and what a likely 'cohabitation' will mean for President Macron and for French policy on anything from defence to immigration
• Alexander and Karolina discuss the role of the new NATO Secretary General and the enlarged membership in addressing issues such as Ukraine and the relationship with the US.

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Europe Director Tom White, President of GC US Erin Caddell, and Senior Associate Giulia Pasquali.

• Tom discusses the European elections including the current state of play, the challenges of building a stabilizing majority and the future of Ursula von der Leyen and her flagship policies.

• Erin analyses the current state of the US presidential race, the upcoming Biden-Trump debates, and the potential policy implications of the US election.

• Giulia explores the G7 Leaders Summit covering topics such as a deal on seized Russian assets, migration, and the B7 summit. They also discuss the impact of the Italian presidency on Prime Minister Meloni and the future of the Matei plan.

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski, Senior Associate Ross Nugent, and Europe Director Tom White.

• Ross covers the upcoming Indian election, the organisation of the election process, Modi's prospects for re-election, the challenges faced by opposition parties, and India as an investment destination.

• Tom discusses the upcoming final plenary session of the European Parliament before the Parliament elections in June. He explores the key legislative files that need to be addressed, as well as expectations for what the next Parliament might look like.

• Thomas discusses the upcoming IMF and World Bank spring meetings and the economic context leading into the meetings. They explore the financial pressures on emerging markets and the IMF's lending activities.

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