Inside CVC: Defending Europe’s Miracle: Gerald Knaus on the Future of Peace, Prosperity, and Democracy

26/10/2025 34 min Temporada 1 Episodio 20
Inside CVC: Defending Europe’s Miracle: Gerald Knaus on the Future of Peace, Prosperity, and Democracy

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In this powerful episode of Inside CVC, Steve and Philipp are joined by Gerald Knaus, founding chairman of the European Stability Initiative and author of The European Miracle and Its Enemies.Knaus reflects on how post-war Europe built an unprecedented framework of peace, democracy, and economic cooperation—and why that “European miracle” is now under its greatest threat since 1949. From the war in Ukraine to the rise of populist movements and waning transatlantic trust, he explores what’s at stake and what leaders—corporate, civic, and political—must do to defend Europe’s most vital competitive advantage: the rule of law.Listeners will hear:Why complacency and forgotten history threaten Europe’s foundation of peaceHow corporate leaders can strengthen Europe’s unity and innovation through the rule of lawWhat a truly independent, secure, and globally competitive Europe could look like by 2050Buy Gerald's books here: Which Europe do we need?Support the showCatch up on all episodes of Inside CVC at www.u-path.com/podcast.

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