MSC Preview and Europe’s Electoral Outlook

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy

Published February 12, 2026

Max and Donatienne preview this week’s Munich Security Forum before turning to Max's conversation with Marcus Roberts, CEO of Mandate, to discuss European polling trends and what they portend for the year ahead.

(00:00) Intro

(01:03) MSC Preview

(14:24) Marcus Roberts

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