Burdinski’s Take

E12: Bondi beach shooting & Mercosur adoption

In this episode, Jan addresses the terrible Bondi Beach shooting in Australia, as well as the controversies surrounding the adoption of the Mercosur-EU free-trade agreement.
Recording date: this episode was recorded on December 15, 2025.
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E11: China talks & budget crunches

In this episode Jan addresses the latest trade talks with China, as well as the shaky ground that the Von der Leyen Commission is currently walking on with its own majority.
Recording date: this episode was recorded on October 30, 2025.
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E10: State of the Union, French government collapse

In our latest episode Jan Burdinski gives us his take on VDL's State of the Union speech, as well as the collapse of the Bayrou government in France.
Recording date: this episode was recorded on September 10, 2025.
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E9: A new trade deal & tobacco excise rules

In our latest episode Jan Burdinski gives us his take on the impromptu EU/US trade deal and what it means for industry, as well as the new tobacco excise directive and its effects on tobacco harm reduction.
Recording date: this episode was recorded on July 29, 2025.
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E8: Merz goes Washington, Even more sanctions, and Social media rules

In our latest episode Jan Burdinski gives us his take on Merz's visit to Washington D.C, the latest sanctions package, Israel's strikes on Iran, and potential social media age-gating in France.
Recording date: this episode was recorded on June 13, 2025.
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E7: 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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