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.