Europe and the World Stage
Less than 20 years old, the current European Union has brought new opportunities and challenges, both financial and political. Simon Vaut is the liaison to the EU from the SPD — the German Social Democrats, a center-left party. With a sense of humor and adventure, he connects trans-Atlantic politics and discusses his global work on good governance.
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