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Handelskammer Talks - Podcast by the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce

A coffee with Lykke Friis

March 26, 2025 • Deutsch-Dänische Handelskammer • Season 2025 • Episode 42

Germany has held its federal election, which will shape the country’s political and economic future. As Europe's largest economy and a key player in the EU, the election results will not only impact Germany but also have significant implications for its international partnerships – including its cooperation with Denmark. The new political landscape will influence policies on energy, trade, and security, making it essential to analyze the key takeaways and future directions.

On 26 March Lykke Friis, Director of Think Tank EUROPA, joined Andreas Wenzel for a coffee and shared her insights.

Lykke Friis is the Director of Think Tank EUROPA and an expert on European as well as German politics. With a background as Denmark’s Minister for Climate and Energy and Prorector at the University of Copenhagen, she brings deep insights into German-Danish relations, EU affairs, and international policy developments.

The topics for the 30-minute talk were:

The election results: What do they mean for Germany and Europe?
Germany's new political landscape: Key priorities and challenges
The impact on Danish-German cooperation: What implications can we expect?