Burdinski’s Take

Merz's voting fails once & Europe as the epicentre of trade?

In our latest episode Jan Burdinski gives us his take on the incoming Merz's voting woes, Chinese electric vehicles, and the future of trade relations with and in Europe.
Recording date: this episode was recorded on May 12, 2025.
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E6: Live from Berlin: what's up with the incoming coalition?

Our latest episode of Burdinski's Take was recorded in person in Berlin ! Jan Burdinski gives us his take on the incoming German government coalition and the challenges it faces.
Recording date: this episode was recorded on April 18, 2025.
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E5: Tariffed penguins & RIP to stock portfolios

In our forth episode, Jan Burdinski gives us his take on the trade war Donald Trump has started with... the world. From tariffed penguins to a careful European response, what is Washington trying to achieve here?
Recording date: this episode was recorded on April 8, 2025.
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E4: A cool German trillion, Sanctions conundrum, and VDL's hair

In our third episode, Jan gives us his take on:
The new German government's budget plans
How the U.S is throwing a wrench into the EU's aluminium sanctions
The State of the Union in the U.S
Bonus: a first lightning round
Recording date: this episode was recorded on March 13 and March 21, 2025
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E3: Anniversary sanctions, Who buys Europe's cars?, and Trump Gaza

In our third episode, Jan gives us his take on:
The new sanctions package on the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine
Tariffs on European cars will be paid by American consumers
Trump's Gaza video causes uproar
Recording date: this episode was recorded on February 27, 2025
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Special German elections episode

Jan Burdinski coming to you with a special episode given that Germany just wrapped up it's federal election. A regular full episode will be following shortly!
Recording date: this episode was recorded on February 24, 2025
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E2: Elon "interference" in Germany, Aluminium sanctions, Car industry headaches

In our second episode, Jan gives us his take on:
The beginning of the election campaign in Germany
Elon Musk endorsing AfD
New aluminium sanctions and their effects
Europe's car industry in trouble
Ceasefire between Israel and Gaza
Recording date: this episode was recorded on January 16, 2025
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E1: German election, Effects of Sanctions, Trump's trade

Hello world ! In this first episode of Burdinski's Take, Jan is giving us his take on the following issues:
Snap elections in Germany : what can we expect from the different political parties in the country, and it means for business
Harm reduction : the outgoing government in Germany is gearing up for new regulation that undermines public health
The downsides of sanctions : have the sanctions on Russia and Belarus achieved their desired effects, and what does it mean for European industry?
Trump's second term : is Europe adequately prepared to engage with Donald Trump on trade policy? Can European defence gear up in case the United States takes a step back from the global stage?
Recording date: this episode was recorded on December 27, 2024
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