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 com...

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...

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, an...

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, a...

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...

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 ci...

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, h...

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...

Former EU ambassador to Ukraine Hugues Mingarelli discusses diplomatic, political and economic ties between Europe and Ukraine. How did relations between Europe and Ukraine develop historically? Will Ukraine eventually become an EU member? And what is the future of the Ukrainian conflict? #EU #Ukraine #UkraineWar #EuropeanUnion #Kyiv #UkraineNews #Geopolitics #UkraineCrisis #HuguesMingarelli #EUAm...

On 13 June, Israel launched a massive attack on Iran. Two weeks later, the US carried out targeted strikes on Iran's 3 main nuclear facilities. But what is Europe's role in this conflict? Are we a relevant actor or a powerless spectator? We discuss with a renowned expert about relations between EU and Iran, looking into historical developments, assessing the role of the nuclear deal and th...

35% of Europe's population could soon be older than 65 years. At the same time, fewer children are being born, therefore posing a risk to our political and economic systems. We're exploring the consequences for pensions, healthcare, elections, regional disparities, and migration. Our guest is László Andor, former European Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs, and currently Secret...

What does the digital transition mean for Europe? How can we ensure that digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence boost the economy while protecting human rights and democratic values? And how will our education systems and our jobs be impacted by automation? We are discussing these questions in Helsinki with Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, former Member of the European Parliament and currently Member o...

Talking about European security and defence with Jamie Shea, former spokesperson of NATO and Deputy Assistant Secretary General of NATO. We discuss Europe's foreign policy strategy following the Ukraine war and assess what Trump's return to the White House means for the US security umbrella. We also delve into the functioning of NATO and Europe's role in it, highlighting Europe's military dependen...

We talk about the EU's economic competitiveness (compared to the US) with Marco Buti, former Director-General in the European Commission (Economic and Financial Affairs), and former Chief of Staff of Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni. Marco Buti currently holds the Tommaso Padoa Schioppa chair at the Robert Schuman Centre – European University Institute.

In this first episode ever of our podcast project Moving Europe, we discussed with Damian Boeselager, two times Member of the European Parliament and co-founder of the political party Volt Europa about Europe's priorities, overall direction and key challenges for the next five years.