Heiko Maas, former German Foreign Minister, talks about current political developments in Europe and the USA in our geopolitics talk. Topics include in particular changes in France following the European elections and the upcoming presidential elections in the USA.
Fundamental changes in France
‘France's politics are facing very far-reaching, structural changes,’ emphasised Heiko Maas in our conversation. We discussed at length how the political landscape in France has changed following the recent EU elections and what far-reaching consequences this could have for the European Union. Heiko Maas shared valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities this presents for Europe and discussed possible scenarios for the future.
The significance of the upcoming US elections
Another key point of our conversation was the upcoming election in the US. ‘It's about everything, but it's not about politics,’ he said about the current election campaign in the US. We explored the dynamics and potential impact of this election on transatlantic relations and the global political stage. Maas, who has held various ministerial posts in his political career spanning three decades, most recently as German Foreign Minister, contributed his extensive experience and judgement. In 2023, the Social Democrat decided to make a fresh start and retired from active politics.
Valuable insights and new perspectives
In our interview, Heiko Maas opens up new perspectives and shows what valuable input and new points of view he can provide as a guest speaker at events. His well-founded analyses and clear assessments show how important it is to understand and discuss current political developments in order to prepare for future challenges.
