Fidias EU Parliament

Lukas Sieper is a German politician and Member of the European Parliament representing the Partei des Fortschritts (Party of Progress) within the Renew Europe political group. Elected in 2024, he founded his party in 2020 and has focused on issues such as transparency, democratic values, education reform and European cooperation.https://www.instagram.com/lukas_sieper/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction0...

Economist and political analyst Jeffrey Sachs joins Fidias for a discussion on the wars in Iran and Ukraine, the prospects for diplomacy, and Europe’s role in shaping regional security. They also examine the Iran nuclear agreement, the influence of oil and geopolitics in the Middle East, and the potential effects of artificial intelligence on employment and modern warfare.

Jeffrey Sachs is an American economist, academic, and public policy analyst known for his work on economic development, poverty reduction, and sustainability. He has advised governments and international organizations, including the UN, on economic policies. Sachs played a key role in the transition of post-Soviet economies to market systems and was a leading advocate for the UN’s Millennium Devel...

In this conversation, Fidias speaks with Alexander Mercouris about Europe’s response to the wars in Iran and Ukraine, the changing balance of power in the Middle East, and the roles of Russia and the United States. They also discuss relations between Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey, debate the EU’s direction and the state of democracy in Europe, and consider what lasting peace could look like.

In this episode, Aaron Maté and Fidias discuss propaganda, the Russia–Ukraine war, failed peace negotiations, and the role of the United States and Europe in the conflict. They also examine Western foreign policy, sanctions, the military industry, and the political influence surrounding Israel and U.S. Middle East policy. The conversation explores how governments shape public opinion, why diplomat...

Fidias sits down with political scientist and war strategist Robert Pape to discuss the Iran war, Israel, US military power, Europe’s future, NATO, Russia, Ukraine, and Cyprus. Pape explains the “Smart Bomb Trap,” why bombing regimes can produce unintended consequences, and how the balance of global power is changing.

This episode features Professor Thomas Seyfried and Dr. Alan Goldhamer discussing an alternative perspective on cancer. They explain the metabolic theory of cancer, the role of mitochondria, fasting, ketogenic nutrition, and why they believe current approaches to cancer treatment need to be re-evaluated. The conversation also explores lifestyle, ultra-processed foods, public health policy, and the...

In this conversation, Stanford neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky explores the science behind depression, anxiety, stress, free will, and human behavior. Drawing from decades of research on both humans and baboons, he explains why our brains struggle with modern life, why mental health disorders are becoming more common, and why he believes free will may be an illusion. The discussion also covers psyc...

Economist and geopolitical analyst Jeffrey Sachs discusses rising global tensions and warns that the world may be moving toward a new era of major-power conflict, one that some fear could lead to World War III.

Steve Keen is a renowned economist and former professor of economics, best known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis and for his outspoken criticism of mainstream economic theory. He focuses on real-world economics, debt dynamics, and financial instability, challenging the models that dominate policy-making.

Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA intelligence officer and founder of EverydaySpy, where he shares practical insights on intelligence, communication, and decision-making.

Alexander Mercouris is a widely respected political analyst whose deep knowledge of history, law, and geopolitics has earned him a dedicated global audience; through his work at The Duran, he’s become known for his remarkable ability to break down complex international events with clarity, depth, and calm insight, offering listeners thoughtful, analysis and insights.https://www.youtube.com/@AlexMe...

Colin Furze is a British YouTuber, inventor, engineer, and television presenter from Stamford, Lincolnshire. He is best known for his eccentric engineering projects and DIY inventions showcased on his YouTube channel, which has over 13 million subscribers and more than 1.8 billion views.https://www.youtube.com/@colinfurze/featured00:00 Intro02:13 Who is Colin Furze?05:28 The First Viral Video09:12...

My Dream came true…John J. Mearsheimer is a leading American political scientist and the architect of offensive realism, a powerful theory explaining why great powers relentlessly seek dominance. A professor at the University of Chicago, he has reshaped global debates on war, power, and U.S. foreign policy. His bold, uncompromising insights make him one of the most influential and controversial th...

In this episode of the Fidias Podcast, Member of the European Parliament Fidias Panayiotou sits down with world-renowned economist and professor Jeffrey Sachs for a deep and eye-opening conversation about global politics, economics, and the future of humanity. Sachs breaks down how power, education, and economic development have shaped today’s world — from the rise of China and India to the challe...

Dimitri Lascaris is an award-winning lawyer and journalist based in Montreal, Canada and Kalamata, Greece. After graduating from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in the 1990s, Dimitri started his legal career at the Wall Street law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. In 2004, he returned to Canada from the United States. Since then, he has prosecuted dozens of securities fraud class actions agai...

I was interviewed by Yonca Özdemir, who is a political economist and academic. She holds a PhD in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh and an MA in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Delaware. She is currently serving as a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in the Government department at William & Mary. Timestamps:00:00 Introd...

Thomas Geisel is a German politician and Member of the European Parliament since 2024, elected for the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). Before that, he served as Mayor of Düsseldorf from 2014 to 2020.Follow Thomas:https://www.instagram.com/geisel.thomashttps://x.com/thomas_geiselTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:57 Who is Thomas Geisel? 03:51 USA-Ukraine Mineral Deal 07:44 EU-Ukraine Relations 10:3...

Michael McNamara is an Irish independent politician who has served as a Member of the European Parliament for the Ireland South constituency since July 2024, sitting with the Renew Europe group. Follow Michael McNamara:https://x.com/McNamaraMEPhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelmcnamaramep/Timestamps00:00 Who is Michael McNamara?02:29 Independents in Politics08:17 Conor McGregor's New Political...

I sat down with Mr. Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish-Cypriot community, to listen and try to understand his perspective on the long-lasting Cyprus Problem. Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:45 Fidias’ Note05:19 Who is Ersin Tatar?17:04 His Biggest Challenge During the Last 5 Years21:29 Why Two-State Solution?27:23 The Root Cause of the Problem30:17 The Other Side of the Story33:00 Attempts for a Solu...

Hana Jalloul Muro is a Spanish-Lebanese Member of the European Parliament and an expert in international terrorism. Previously, she served as Secretary of State for Migrations of Spain from 2020 to 2021.Follow Hana:https://x.com/jalloul_hanahttps://www.instagram.com/hana.jalloul/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:02 Who is Hana Jalloul Muro? 05:18 Palestine-Israel 09:12 The EU Response in Palestine 1...

Caolan is an Irish journalist based in Ukraine who is "investigating" Fidias. I invited him to the European Parliament to have a discussion on his "findings".Follow Caolan:https://x.com/CaolanRobTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:10 Caolan's "Investigation Findings" 07:29 Double Standards with Turkey and Russia 12:27 What Do Cypriots and Greeks Want? 14:04 Is the EU...

Thanks Liam Coninx, law student and host of "The Honest Guest Podcast" for the talk! Follow Liam:https://www.youtube.com/@TheHonestGuestPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/liamconinx/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:08 My Origin in YouTube 08:32 I Am a "Failed YouTuber"11:07 The Craziest Thing I Ever Did on YouTube 14:20 Videos I Regret Making? 16:54 Criticism Online 20:14 Hiring P...

Dirk Gotink is a Dutch Member of the European Parliament representing the New Social Contract (NSC) party within the European People's Party (EPP) group. Prior to his election in 2024, Gotink worked for 17 years in European politics, including as spokesperson for the EPP and assistant to Manfred Weber. Follow Dirk Gotink:https://www.instagram.com/dirk.gotinkhttps://x.com/dirkgotinkTimestamps00...

Lexi, a journalist from the EU Youth Portal, invited me and Chloé Mikolajczak (@thegreenmonki) to have a chat together in the European Parliament. Chloé Mikolajczak is a climate justice activist and social media communicator based in Brussels. She has been involved in numerous environmental and social justice initiatives across Europe. She has collaborated with organizations like the European Envi...