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Jet Lag: Season 3, Episode 2 – COVID-19 and the EU’s Political Landscape

By Susanne Schweitzer on September 23, 2020
Jet Lag Season 3, Episode 2 – COVID-19 and the EU’s Political Landscape (Produced by Susanne Schweitzer with Harrison Kass as host)
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In this episode of Jet Lag, we look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has been reshaping Europe’s political landscape. Joining us to discuss these issues is Christian Martin, the Max Weber Visiting Chair in German and European Studies at NYU’s Center for European and Mediterranean Studies. He was with us in mid-April and will help us assess how the situation has shifted over the last few months.

Some of the topics we discuss are:

  • The impact of COVID-19 on European domestic politics and general attitudes towards the EU and the US 
  • Differences in COVID-19 government responses
  • The current state of European populist governments
  • New restrictions on public life and a potential second lockdown
  • The effect on the EU’s economy 
  • European Commission’s new Migration and Asylum Pact 
  • Looking at the future of Europe

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Susanne Schweitzer
Susanne Schweitzer

Originally from Germany, where she completed her BA in English and German Literature and Linguistics, Susanne is now pursuing her Master's Degree in Journalism and International Relations at NYU. She has always been passionate about writing and reporting, has interned at a local newspaper in Germany and the German-American-Center (DAZ) in Stuttgart and has assisted New York Magazine contributing editor Andrew Rice with his book project on 9/11. In September 2019, she was appointed New York Transatlantic's Deputy Editor, where she took over as Editor-in-Chief this year. She also started as the Social Media Editor for NYU's Journal of Political Inquiry this fall. Susanne is particularly interested in reporting on climate change, social justice issues, Latin America and Europe. Besides her passion for journalism, writing and traveling, she loves to cook and post recipes and articles on her personal blog.

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