{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61d6d8e7cb16f30016e132a9/66e00db7d88b0a1697e3cb84?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Global Month Ahead: The new European Commission, UK party conferences, Germany's regional elections, United Nations General Assembly Week","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61d6d8e7cb16f30016e132a9/1725959407857-fd86d9f9-8d02-4121-9868-9efb70dd9ad4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This month, in our 'Back to school' edition, Isabelle Trick is joined by Global Counsel colleagues across our offices to discuss the new European Commission, UK party conference season, Germany's regional elections, and the United Nations General Assembly week.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.global-counsel.com/about/our-people/tom-white\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tom White</a>, our Europe Director explores the formation of the new European Commission, the allocation of portfolios, and the new balance of power. <a href=\"https://www.global-counsel.com/services/practices/europe-and-eurasia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about our work on Europe and Eurasia politics and policy.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.global-counsel.com/about/our-people/bex-bailey\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bex Bailey</a>, Associate Director in our UK politics and policy team joins to discuss the importance of party conference season in the UK, why this year is different, and how to make the most of fringe events. <a href=\"https://www.global-counsel.com/services/practices/united-kingdom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about our work on UK politics and policy.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.global-counsel.com/about/our-people/jannis-kettenring\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jannis Kettenring</a>, Associate in our Berlin office analyses the performance of the far-right party AfD in recent German state elections and the difficulties of government formation there, the upcoming state elections in Brandenburg and their potential impact on the national political conversation. <a href=\"https://www.global-counsel.com/about/where-we-are/berlin\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about our work in Berlin.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Finally, <a href=\"https://www.global-counsel.com/about/our-people/alexander-smotrov\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alexander Smotrov</a>, Director for Multilateral Platforms, joins Isabelle to delve into the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the events and discussions that take place during this time, highlighting the relevance for businesses and NGOs. <a href=\"https://www.global-counsel.com/services/practices/event-convening\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about our work in major events and convening.</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you, your business or your investment is affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode, get in touch with the Global Counsel team - <a href=\"https://www.global-counsel.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.global-counsel.com</a></p>","author_name":"Global Counsel"}