Moving Europe Podcast

Theo and Christian sat down with Kathryn Abel to discuss how mental health is shaped by social class, gender, and life experience. They explore why intelligence alone doesn’t protect against stress, how work, family life, and inequality affect wellbeing, and why patterns of diagnosis, medication, and suicide differ so sharply between women and men.

In this episode, Theo and Christian sat down with MEP from the Greens Benedetta Scuderi. Global Sumud Flotilla, education, activism turning into politics, Trump, Iran and the future of Europe are just some of the many topics we discussed in the episode. Listen to the episode to know more!

Theo and Christian sat down with Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group (EIG), a nonprofit focused on expanding economic opportunity and financial inclusion. Together, they dive into one of today’s most talked-about issues: Venezuela. From the country’s ongoing economic crisis to money laundering, narcotrafficking, and the impact of Maduro’s regime, the conversation unpacks complex realities with sharp insights and real-world perspective.

Christian and Theo sat down with Terhi Hakala, the EU’s former Special Representative for Central Asia and a senior European diplomat with decades of experience on Russia, Eastern Europe, and the wider Eurasian region. Having also served as the EU Ambassador to Russia and in key roles at the UN and OSCE, Hakala offers a rare insider perspective on geopolitics at Europe’s eastern frontier.In this conversation, they explore why Central Asia matters, whether the region can be treated as a single bloc, and how global players — from Russia, the EU, the US, and China — compete for influence. They discuss Russia’s evolving role, Europe’s vision for the region, energy security and gas supply diversification, border protection, and intelligence dynamics. The episode also dives into EU–Central Asia relations, lessons from Europe’s past dependence on Russia, regional conflicts such as Armenia–Azerbaijan, internal relations among Central Asian states, domestic politics and leadership, the role of religion, youth and education, economic realities, China’s growing footprint through initiatives like Global Gateway, and what Europe should do next.

Christian and Theo sat down with Brando Benifei, Member of the European Parliament for the Socialists & Democrats, to unpack some of the most pressing political and social challenges facing Europe today 🇪🇺As the rapporteur of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, Benifei shows insider insight into why AI regulation has become a top EU priority — and what it means for citizens’ rights, jobs, and the future of democracy. The conversation goes far beyond AI, diving into tax justice, youth employment, education, mental health, social media, housing, and how EU institutions are tackling poverty, healthcare access, fake news, and European fragmentation.From New York politics to Brussels policymaking, this wide-ranging discussion connects global trends with everyday realities — especially for younger generations.#MovingEurope #MentalHealth #EUHousingCrisis #HousingCrisis #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Poverty #SocialMedia #YouthEmployment #Healhcare #EuropeInMotion

In this episode, Theo and Christian sit down with Ivan Scalfarotto, former Italian Minister and now Senator, to explore the future of Europe, Italy’s political landscape, and the challenges facing modern democracies. Together, they dive into topics such as Giorgia Meloni’s leadership, trade relations and tariffs, the EU’s global influence, LGBTQIA+ rights, the impact of social media on politics, and what it means to live between Russia and Ukraine before the war. A compelling conversation that examines both the past and the future of Europe.

Theo and Christian sit down with Martin Frick, Director at the United Nations World Food Programme, to unpack the future of food, global hunger, and the systems shaping our world. From climate change to conflict, they explore how global crises impact nutrition, agriculture, and food security. With 25+ years across the UN, government, and NGOs, Martin offers deep insight into how we can rethink and rebuild a sustainable food future.#MovingEurope #EuropeInMotion #podcast #FoodSecurity #FoodProtection #FoodWaste #HumanitarianAid #HumanitarianWorkers #Spotify #Youtube #Europe #EU Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:04 Global Food Production & Food Waste5:20 Food Waste in Poor vs. Rich Countries6:50 Innovations in African Agriculture11:00 Fighting Extremism & The Arab Spring13:44 How Wars Impact Global Food Production17:41 The Future of the United Nations19:30 The Trump Administration & Global Solidarity23:40 Carbonization in the Global North & South27:28 Misconceptions About the UN & Media Responsibility33:00 Climate Change & Scientific Evidence37:15 The Geopolitics of Food40:45 The Importance of Nutrition46:10 Should Countries Import or Rely more on Domestic Production?48:30 Intra-Africa Trade51:40 Food Commodities Markets56:47 How the Russia-Ukraine War Affected Food Prices59:24 Combating Food Poverty in Europe1:01:22 Hopes for the Future

EU professor and founder of "The Good Lobby" Alberto Alemanno discusses his vision for a more democratic Europe.Prof. Alemanno has over two decades of experience in advocating for a stronger Europe which is closer to its citizens.In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the current political direction of the continent, on power dynamics between the EU and member states, and on how citizens can influence political developments.The conversation was very engaging! "Moving Europe" Podcast is co-founded and moderated by Theo Gatterer and Christian Nota.

Timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro00:01:02: Nationalism vs Europeanism00:08:00: Who speaks on behalf of Europe00:09:55: My advise to citizens to get involved00:13:06: European political parties are a fiction00:17:43: The Good Lobby and citizens lobbying00:23:29: Engaging people in a movement00:27:37: Reclaiming lobbying by civil society00:29:22: Transnational lists00:35:05: Electoral law reform00:39:16: Underrepresentation of the Youth00:43:11: Citizens Panels00:46:23: Volt and pan-European parties00:48:48: Member State power vs EU power00:51:55: How can we move Europe?

In this episode, Christian & Theo sit down with Professor Ian Goldin — former Advisor to Nelson Mandela, ex–Vice President of the World Bank, and Professor at Oxford — to explore the urgent question: Can We End Global Poverty?

And also: Can the EU play a decisive role in eradicating poverty worldwide? 🌍💰

Watch the full conversation for insights on global development, politics, geopolitics, human progress and humanity's future.💬

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Joan MacNaughton — former UK Director General of Energy and a leading voice in global climate and energy policy — explores the challenges and opportunities on Europe’s path to net zero and security of supply. From the EU’s climate ambitions to nuclear energy, rising energy prices, and the war in Ukraine, she unpacks how politics, diplomacy, and market forces intertwine to decide whether Europe can fuel its energy future securely, autonomously, and sustainably.

#EnergySecurity #EUPolitics #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition #EuropeanUnion #Geopolitics #Ukraine #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #EuropeNews Moving Europe Podcast is co-founded and moderated by Christian Nota and Theo Gatterer.