Summary: <p>Germany’s government has faced international criticism in recent weeks for dithering over whether or not to send tanks to Ukraine. The Leopard 2s are finally on their way — but why is Europe’s richest country so reluctant to look like a military leader? This week we’re diving into the psychology of Germany’s foreign policy with Sophia Besch, Europe fellow at the Carnegie Endowment. We’re also talking about Czechia’s anti-populist new president, and a bitter row over wine labels.</p> <p>You can follow Sophia on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/SophiaBesch">here</a> and find out more about her work <a href="https://carnegieendowment.org/experts/2244">here</a>.</p> <p>This week’s Isolation Inspiration: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dkDepLX0rk">Stromae’s Tiny Desk Concert</a> and <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/magda-szabos-the-door">‘The Door’ by Magda Szabó</a>.</p> <p>Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our podcast and would like to help us keep making it, we'd love it if you'd consider chipping in a few bucks a month at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/europeanspodcast" target="_blank">patreon.com/europeanspodcast</a> (many currencies are available). You can also help new listeners find the show by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-europeans/id1315776736" target="_blank">leaving us a review</a> or giving us five stars on Spotify.</p> <p>00:00 Good Week, Fast Week<br> 02:50 Good Week: Bye-bye Babiš<br> 11:08 Bad week: The Great Wine Label Row<br> 22:00 Interview: Sophia Besch on how Germany sees its place in the world<br> 39:27 Isolation Inspiration: Stromae’s Tiny Desk Concert and ‘The Door’ by Magda Szabó<br> 41:33 Happy Ending: Sharks in Liverpool</p> <p><br></p> <p>Producers: Katy Lee and Wojciech Oleksiak</p> <p>Mixing and mastering: Wojciech Oleksiak</p> <p>Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/europeanspod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/europeanspodcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="mailto:hello@europeanspodcast.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@europeanspodcast.com</a></p>
