This episode is being released on the same day that thousands of Europeans, alongside numerous Members of the European Parliament, gather in Budapest to stand in solidarity with the Hungarian LGBT community in their fight for rights.
We sat down with Rasmus Nordqvist, a Danish MEP, to discuss the significance of being there today and how to maintain pressure on our leaders, ensuring that tomorrow brings more rights, not fewer.
In this new episode of Euphoria Arianna and Federico discuss what it takes to collect 1.2 million signatures to protect abortion rights in the European Union.
Veronika Povz from My Voice My Choice helps us understand how access to safe abortions is still a privilege in the EU reserved to a select few Member States and how citizens living in different countries still do not have the same rights to decide what decisions to take regarding their own bodies.
In this episode Arianna and Federico try to get to the bottom of what's happening in this new European Parliament by getting some insights straight from the source.
Together with MEP Benedetta Scuderi we talk about what it's like having to defend European values in a political situation where they are often taken for granted, what challenges lie ahead and how we can use this euphoria to our advantage.
In this episode, Arianna and Federico discuss the current catastrophic situation in Gaza and the EU's complete failure to address the current crisis.
Together with Alexandre Marcou, Communication Manager in Palestine for Médecins sans Frontières, we paint the full picture of the dire situation of the citizens of Gaza and how the EU's indifference is making us all complicit.
In this new episode of Euphoria Federico and Arianna discuss the topic of new threats to Democracy and Human Rights that are emerging through the use of new technologies like AI and Social Media by bad actors.
Special thanks to Asha Allen, Director and Secretary General of the Center for Democracy and Technology Europe Office in Brussels, for guiding us through this conversation.
In this new episode of Euphoria Federico and Arianna discuss the idea that with the beginning of the Trump administration we have entered a "new world of might" were international relations is a zero sum game and law comes second.
They then discuss how the EU and particularly Ukraine is caught in the middle of this new paradigm together with Marta Barandiy, President of Promote Ukraine.
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In the first episode of Euphoria Federico and Arianna lead us through what has happened in the first 100 days of the European Commission.
They talk about a new world order and how things in Europe have changed in response to Trump's second term and then discuss the future of EU&U with the association's Executive Director, Otilia Colceriu
Welcome to Euphoria, the new and improvied EU&U podcast hosted by Arianna Labasin and Federico Terreni, where we explore the paradoxical state of the European Union—a mix of prosperity and deep challenges.
Drawing inspiration from the ancient Greek meaning of "euphoria" as "health" experienced by a sick person, we question whether the EU's current sense of well-being is genuine or an illusion masking unresolved issues.
In this thought-provoking series, we tackle pressing topics shaping our lives as young Europeans, including abortion rights, structural racism, the war in Ukraine, colonialism, mental health access, and youth rights. Together, we'll confront discomfort, reflect on critiques and advice, and envision a healthier, more democratic Europe for future generations.
Are you ready to join us on this journey of discovery and transformation? Let’s wake up from the euphoric haze and stitch together a stronger European project.
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In this last episode of the EU elections Podcast Arianna and Fede talk to Lena Schilling, the youngest MEP elected in the new legislature.
The discussion is centered on the responsibility felt from being a young person in a position of power and what she want sto achieve in the coming 5 years.
Thanks for listening to the EU elections podcast!
The results of the US elections do matter for the EU, but maybe, less than we think.
This is what Arianna and Federico discussed with Dan Nechita, EU Director of the Transatlantic policy network. His message was clear: as Europeans, we need to focus on our priorities and targets and the mission we already established, regardless of the US influence. The EU and the US have a long standing partnership and friendship that will continue, we just need to make sure to work with the right tools to maintain and develop this relationship further.
Listen to the new episode to make sense of what just happened in the US, what is the impact of these electoral results for the EU and its transatlantic relationship and why, fundamentally, the American people voted for Trump and not for Harris.
Get ready for a deep dive into the EU's political epicenter!
As the proposed European Commissioners head into their parliamentary hearings between November 4-12, co-hosts Arianna Labasin and Federico Terreni take you through what these high-stakes sessions mean.
In this episode, they answer burning questions from listeners: What’s the process to become a Commissioner? Can we expect shifts on the Green Deal with the European People's Party now in power? And, are these hearings public?
With insider details and some sharp critique, we uncover the key steps each nominee must pass, from addressing policy priorities to proving their commitment and integrity. Get your popcorn—there may be drama ahead!
In this first episode after the summer break, Arianna and Fede discuss what has happened since the European Parliament Elections of June 2024.
We talk about the new composition of the parliament, the new political groups, and how diverse it's members are.
Then we discuss the next steps required to complete the handoff between one legislature and another.
Can you feel it? There's a scent of Commissioner hearings in the air!
The EP Elections came and went, now it's up to Arianna and Federico to pick up the rubble and make sense of the 27 simultaneous elections held across the Member States.
Let's recap what happened to voter turnout, what where the biggest surprises, and most importantly what happens next in this last bonus episode before the summer break.
NB: The opinions presented in this show are of the authors themselves and don't represent the position of EU&U
Music Credit: Gleb Raglevich
There's only a few days left from the 2024 European Parliament elections and as you listen to this episode some citizens in certain Member States are already casting their ballot. In order to celebrate the end of this podcast we thought it would be a good idea to talk to the man responsible for the entire election campaign of the European Parliament.
In this episode Arianna and Federico talk to Jaume Duch Guillot, the Spokesman and Director General for Communication at European Parliament, about what it takes to plan a communication campaign simultaneously in 27 Member States.
We learn more about how DG Comm works, the secrets behind the EU election video, and why some careful optimism is always the best remedy.
Enjoy this last episode of the EU elections podcast.
Don't worry we will be back soon to talk about everything that happens once the polls close!
Music: Gleb Ragalevich
In this episode Arianna and Federico talk about the evolving mental health epidemic in the European Union following the Covid-19 pandemic.
This topic was the big missing point from the Maastricht Debate that we discussed in the last episode and it seems like most parties have not been considering it or including it in their campaigns.
But what role can the topic of mental health play in the upcoming European Parliament elections?
We asked this among other important quetions to Karl Lavò
of Gamian Europe.
Music: Gleb Ragalevich
In this special episode of the podcast Arianna and Federico made their way to the Maastricht Debate where all of the "spitzenkandidaten" participated trying to show their vision of the European Union to voters.
A special thanks to Eddy Wax for participating and bringing us in the behind the scenes of what it takes to cover an election and Politico for the invite!
Music: Gleb Ragalevich
In this episode Arianna and Federico talk us through the numbers of youth participation in politics from the heart of the European Parliament.
In a context where each Member State can set its own rules for the European Parliament elections there can be a lot of confusion regarding what age you can start to vote or be a candidate. But one thing is for sure, young people are not disengaged from activism.
We also talk to María Rodríguez Alcázar, the President of the European Youth Forum about challenges to youth participation in the upcoming elections.
Music: Gleb Ragalevich
In this episode Arianna and Federico talk us through the current state of gender inequality in the EU.
They present data on which countries are seeing progress in their gender representations and which ones are still lagging behind.
Then Aimee Duprat-Macabies from the Brussels Binder joins us to talk about their important work in ensuring gender representation at important events as well as her vision for a more balanced future.
Music: Gleb Ragalevich
In this episode, Federico and Arianna talk us through the history of the EU's enlargement as well as the ins and outs of this complicated process.
Then,Liza Bezvershenko, from Promote Ukraine will talk us through her country's long history with the EU and its ongoing accession procedures.
Music: Gleb Ragalevich
In this episode, Federico and Arianna talk us through the legitimacy question of the European Parliament elections.
Can we consider them truly European if they are actually 27 national elections, each with their own rules?
They also tell us about some possible reforms proposed by the Parliament that were not approved in time for the 2024 elections and the challenges that some communities face to both get to the polls and be elected.
Music: Gleb Ragalevich
