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The Eurofile

Max Bergmann

Booking Overview

An interview-focused international affairs show examining European politics, EU policy, and transatlantic relations through a Washington lens, with recurring guests from think tanks, policy institutions, economics, and journalism. PR agencies could credibly pitch senior Europe and foreign-policy analysts, economists, journalists, authors, and specialists with timely expertise on European or transatlantic affairs; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 110

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 405.0k subscribers

Instagram: 148.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

externalrelations@csis.org

podcasts@csis.org

ntarr@csis.org

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Host

Max Bergmann - Director of the Stuart Center and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior roles at think tanks, policy institutions, international organizations, major news outlets, or research organizations, with demonstrated expertise in European affairs, economics, technology policy, or transatlantic relations.
Required Achievements:  
Published policy reports or influential analysis, Senior leadership or analyst roles at prominent think tanks and research organizations, Bylines or correspondent roles at major international news outlets, Recognized subject-matter expertise on European or transatlantic policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Emily Benson - Europe’s Artificial Intelligence Ambitions, Digital Sovereignty, Regulatory Friction With U.s. Technology Companies, And Transatlantic Technology Relations.

Henry Foy - The European Union’s Autumn Agenda And Major Developments In Brussels.

Mujtaba Rahman - France’s Far-right, Marine Le Pen’s Presidential Prospects, Britain Under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, And The European Union’s Autumn Agenda.

Sander Tordoir - The Economic Impact Of Chinese Exports On Germany’s Auto And Machinery Sectors, Europe’s Economic Model, And The European Union’s Policy Response To China.

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, European Union, Transatlantic Relations, Geopolitics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Eurofile
:

Hybrid Attacks and Political Whiplash: Germany, Greenland, and Burnham's EU Push

October 05, 2026

Max and Otto discuss Andy Burnham’s push to improve UK relations with the EU, the new deal signed by the U.S., Denmark and Greenland, and warnings of escalating Russian hybrid attacks in Europe. Then, Max is joined by Jeremy Cliffe, editorial director and senior fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, to make sense of the current political situation in Germany – AfD victories in regional elections, the strain on mainstream parties and Merz’s leadership crisis.  Feedback? Su...

The (Associate) European Union and a Transatlantic Tech Update

September 17, 2026

Max is joined by Lexi Linafelter to discuss key takeaways from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address (September 16, 2026). Then he turns to a conversation with Emily Benson for an update on the state of transatlantic technology relations — exploring Europe's AI ambitions, digital sovereignty concerns, regulatory friction with U.S. tech giants, and more.  Guest:   Emily Benson | head of strategy, M...

Brussels is Back: the EU's Autumn Agenda with Henry Foy

September 04, 2026

Max sits down with Otto Svendsen, associate fellow with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program, to discuss the week's biggest transatlantic stories: Iceland's vote on reopening EU accession talks, the fallout from Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby's visit to NATO headquarters (including a reported loyalty questionnaire for allies), and European reactions to CIA Director John Ratcliffe's surprise trip to Moscow. Plus, a conversation with Henry Foy, Brussels Bureau Chief at t...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Eurofile
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How do I get in touch with The Eurofile?

The Eurofile is hosted by Max Bergmann. Its publicly listed emails are externalrelations@csis.org, podcasts@csis.org, and ntarr@csis.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Eurofile?

The publicly listed emails for The Eurofile: externalrelations@csis.org, podcasts@csis.org, and ntarr@csis.org.

How many listeners does The Eurofile have?

Podseeker estimates The Eurofile reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Eurofile?

The Eurofile typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior roles at think tanks, policy institutions, international organizations, major news outlets, or research organizations, with demonstrated expertise in European affairs, economics, technology policy, or transatlantic relations. Common among recent guests: Published policy reports or influential analysis; Senior leadership or analyst roles at prominent think tanks and research organizations; Bylines or correspondent roles at major international news outlets. Recent guests include Emily Benson, Henry Foy, and Mujtaba Rahman.

How hard is it to get booked on The Eurofile?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Eurofile cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, European Union, Transatlantic Relations, and Geopolitics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

externalrelations@csis.org

podcasts@csis.org

ntarr@csis.org

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