<p><br></p><p>Is 2025 the year the European project finally hit the wall? In this episode, we argue that 2025 serves as a massive historical inflection point—comparable to 1933, 1968, or 1989—marking the definitive end of the post-Cold War era.</p><br><p>We explore the "perfect storm" battering the continent: the return of Donald Trump and the removal of the American security umbrella, the accelerating de-industrialization of Germany, and the demographic cliff-edge that makes mass migration an economic necessity despite the violent rise of the far-right. From the strategic failures of centrists like Macron and Starmer to the paralyzing energy crisis, we ask the hard question: Is Europe facing its own "Century of Humiliation"?</p><br><p><strong>Key Topics:</strong></p><ul><li>Why the "End of History" (1989-2025) is officially over.</li><li>The impact of the US National Security Strategy on European industry.</li><li>The Centrist Trap: Why copying far-right rhetoric is failing.</li><li>The Demographic Crisis: Replacement rates vs. political reality.</li><li>The collapse of the German car industry and the China dilemma.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.</p><p>▸ Support the Show &amp; Get Exclusive Content</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/explaininghistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory</a></p><p>▸ Join the Community &amp; Continue the Conversation</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcast</a></p><p><a href="https://theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com</a></p><p>▸ Read Articles &amp; Go Deeper</p><p><a href="https://explaininghistory.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website: explaininghistory.org</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>