21. Special Transatlantic Talks Series: A Deep Dive into the US Presidential Elections

In the second episode of the Transatlantic Talks series, we explore the potential impact of the upcoming US presidential elections on transatlantic relations. This episode, originally a virtual video discussion held on September 3, 2024, features an expert panel moderated by David Kirsch. The discussion includes:

• Elmar Theveßen, Washington Bureau Chief for ZDF
• Julius van de Laar, political consultant
• Knut Dethlefsen, project director at the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung in Brussels
• Sergey Lagodinsky, Member of the European Parliament, Greens/EFA
• Paul Aigner, US election analyst

The panel delves into Kamala Harris’s campaign following Joe Biden's resignation, the significance of her running mate Tim Walz, and the implications for US-European relations. Key insights focus on the importance of swing states, the influence of key demographics, and concerns about possible unrest following a close election.

This special series is conducted in partnership with YATA Austria, the Young Transatlantic Initiative, and supported by the U.S. Embassy in Vienna.