Hello world ! In this first episode of Burdinski's Take, Jan is giving us his take on the following issues: Snap elections in Germany : what can we expect from the different political parties in the country, and it means for business Harm reduction : the outgoing government in Germany is gearing up for new regulation that undermines public health The downsides of sanctions : have the sanctions on Russia and Belarus achieved their desired effects, and what does it mean for European industry? Trump's second term : is Europe adequately prepared to engage with Donald Trump on trade policy? Can European defence gear up in case the United States takes a step back from the global stage? Recording date: this episode was recorded on December 27, 2024 Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !