Franziska Brantner on Building a Greener, Stronger Europe

How can Europe strengthen its security and defend its democratic values while sustaining the green transition?

Franziska Brantner, co-leader of Germany’s Alliance 90/The Greens, joins Amanda and Nathalie to discuss Germany’s changing political landscape, Europe’s ruptured security order, and the challenges facing green politics.

She also reflects on the experiences that shaped her commitment to public service and shares lessons from her career, from helping to stop Nord Stream 2 to balancing politics and parenthood.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.