Moving Europe Podcast

Zsuzsanna Szelényi, now Program Director at CEU Democracy Institute, Central European University (CEU) was a former member of Orbán's Fidesz party. She witnessed his rise to power, and the democratic backlash of the country, described in full detail in her book ''Tainted Democracy''. She also founded her own political party, called ''together party'', to fight Orban's power in the country in the 2012 elections.

In this conversation, Zsuzsanna explores the recent elections and what the defeat of Orbán's means for Hungary's, and the EU's, future.

Our guest, Dave Keating, is an American journalist based in Brussels, reporting at the heart of the European Union. As Brussels correspondent for France 24, he covers EU policy, climate, tech, and transatlantic tensions, with work spanning Forbes, Euractiv, World Politics Review, and analysis through the Atlantic Council. Known for sharp, accessible reporting, he is ranked among the top EU political voices online. From the U.S. Congress to Brussels, he tracks how power moves across the Atlantic, and tells us how Washington and Europe really work.

Giulia Tariello was the EU youth delegate to the United Nations. This diplomatic experience gave her invaluable insights into the world of international organisations and the power-struggles within them. As youth delegate, she advocated for a fairer education systems and climate action. Today, she is one the leading EU policy influencers, with over 100 thousand followers. She is a fierce believer in the power of multilateralism, but also talks with us about its limits.

Cristina Guarda is a Member of the European Parliament and one of the most prominent critics of the EU-Mercosur trade deal. Previously a farmer herself, she claims that the deal will have a catastrophic impact on farmers and their livelihoods. As Member of the Greens party, she was a vocal promoter of the campaign that brought the trade deal in front of the European Court of Justice. She accuses the European Commission of sacrificing its farmers for the benefit of other sectors, and tells us why she believes European farmers are fighting for their survival.

The ten biggest tech companies in the world: NVIDIA, Alphabet (Google), Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.), Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook), Tesla Inc., Salesforce Inc., Tencent Holdings. What do they have in common? None of them is from Europe. How is it possible that the second largest power do not have digital sovereignty? Christian and Theo discussed about it with Ines Holzegger, member of the National Council of Austria and president of the European Liberal Youth (LYMEC).

Paul Taylor, journalist for the Guardian and European Policy Centre, painted with us the wide picture of nowadays situation in Iran after the conflict started with the Us and Israel. How is it going to develop in the region? What's gonna happen with the strait of Hormuz? Which are the strategic interests of the parts? But overall, what is the EU position? This and much more on this episode! Check it out

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The future of Europe is at a crossroads between growth and survival. In this compelling episode, Theo and Christian sit down with Anja Presnukhina, co-spokesperson of the Young European Greens, to break down the radical shifts looming over the Union. From provocative debates on "Degrowth" to the ethical complexities of the New Migration Pact, Anja offers an unfiltered perspective on how the next generation aims to dismantle traditional capitalism and taxation to meet the climate crisis head-on. This is a high-stakes conversation that moves beyond theory to analyze the real-world impact of EU funding and the urgent political courage required to deliver a Green Deal that actually works.#MovingEurope #EuropeanGreens #GreenTransition #Migration #Podcast

What does the "European Dream" look like from a war zone? In this episode, Christian and Theo sit down with Moritz Hergl, President of the Young European Federalists (JEF), to bridge the gap between Brussels' politics and the reality on the ground.

Moritz shares a raw perspective on what’s at stake when democracy is under fire. We dive into the internal "friction" of the movement—from the shifting waves of JEF generations to the controversial push for a European Army.

From battling European nationalism to navigating the complexities of the Middle East, we ask the tough question: Is a unified Europe a strategic necessity or a fading ideal?

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Theo and Christian welcome Rareș Voicu, President of the European Youth Forum, for a powerful conversation on youth, politics, and the future of Europe 🇪🇺

From social media activism and political engagement to EU funding, federalism, media influence, and global pressures on European democracy — this episode explores what truly matters to young Europeans today.

🎙️ How much influence does Europe’s youth really have — and what comes next?

Theo and Christian talked with Mattia Bidoli, a war photographer and a Red Cross driver who has lived the horror, the famine and the distruction in Gaza. Through a mental journey, Mattia narrates what does it mean to live in the West Bank, about the Israeli forces, about the dramatic episodes he witnessed.