Europe Elects Podcast

Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) recap elections happening all around Europe, from Hungary to Slovenia. They go in depth on the key players and analyze what the results mean, both domestically and for the continent as a whole. They also touch on the recent Italian Referendums and a state election in Germany. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this po...

Elections, elections, elections! Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) go around Europe, from Denmark to Slovenia to Bulgaria, previewing national parliamentary elections of varying degrees of competitiveness. They also shed light on recent developments in state elections in Germany and a potential new member of the EU (hint, it’s very cold up there). Produced by...

In the second episode of the year, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) discuss instability in the Starmer Cabinet, the latest developments in Dutch government formation, and a snap election in Aragonia. They then recap the results of the Portuguese presidential election before previewing a competitive contest in Slovenia. Produced by Europe Elects. You can supp...

To start off the year, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) look at internal dynamics in parties and governments in the UK and France before recapping some key electoral moments in the last few months. Then, they look at the reactions EU leaders have had to the latest developments in Greenland. The hosts then take a step back and discuss their expectations and w...

In this year-end politics special, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) look back at the defining European political moments of 2025. First though, they cover the latest news from Bucharest and Bulgaria and preview Portugal’s crowded presidential race. The hosts zoom out to judge whether incumbents really are doomed and they finish with Europe Elects' first Chri...

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) recap local election results in Estonia and Denmark as well as a contentious parliamentary election in the Netherlands. Like most political developments, these local elections have an outsized impact. The hosts follow this thread to the EU itself, and discuss the overall implications of recent and persisting...

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) navigate a turbulent autumn across European politics. They recap Czechia's shift rightward as populist ANO forms a controversial coalition with far-right parties and Moldova's re-election of a pro-European government in the face of Russian interference. The hosts also preview upcoming elections in the Netherl...

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) cover the Norwegian general election and Italian referenda that occurred over the summer while the podcast was on holiday. They also discuss Macron's fiscal and political challenges and Starmer's reshuffle, has it been designed to 'stop the boats'? Finally, our co-hosts also look-ahead to the upcoming general...

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) provide a recap of May 18th’s Super Sunday where Presidential elections took place in Romania and Poland, and parliamentary elections in Portugal which led to another minority government with multiple possible alliances. The recent Dutch government collapse is also discussed, after Geert Wilder’s PVV pulls ou...

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) provide a recap of local results and then preview an important date in 2025 for Europe. Super Sunday will take place on 18 May, and Europe Elects will have complete coverage. One of these elections is the second round of the Romanian Presidential Election. To gain more insight for this important contest, they...

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) interview reporter Camillo Cantarano who has extensive experience covering developments in the Balkan region to learn more about the recent student-led protests in Serbia. They also recap political developments from the past month. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on o...

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad)  discuss whether Greenland’s election results mark a turning point in the independence debate, how Portugal’s snap election could redefine its political future, and Germany’s post-election negotiations. Meanwhile, a new report warns of increasing threats to democracy across Europe. Produced by Europe Elects....

Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) discuss the German elections and the results of other European elections over the last two months. They also discuss the recent changes in government and formation across European capitals. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe or by joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to i...

Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss what 2025 has in store. While 2024 may be remembered as the 'year of elections', there are plenty of elections in 2025 for Europe Elects to unpack! This episode also takes a look back at some of the news stories that have occurred in the last couple of months. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elec...

Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the current electoral year. More than 30 countries in Europe had elections this year, as well as the EU parliament elections. We’ve picked out 6 key elections from the past year that will definitely continue to have repercussions into 2025 and beyond. We also interviewed Tom Theuns, a Senior Assistant Professor of Political Theory...

Please note that due to technical errors, the episode is a bit out of date, as it was recorded late October. We decided to share it anyway, so please travel back in time with us and listen to what was going on in elections in Europe a month ago. Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren and Javid Ibad unpack the national election results from Austria, Moldova and Lithuania. While also discussing the upcoming...

Episode Notes Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the Austrian general elections, state elections in Germany, Azerbaijan, and Russia, the new EU commissioners, and the new French Government.

Episode Notes In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the electoral year so far, and look ahead to what the rest of the electoral calendar will look like. They will also provide updates on last month’s stories. Elections covered AZ, DE, RU, CZ, BG, FR, EU Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe or by joi...

Episode Notes In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the dissolution of the ID group in the European Parliament and the wider ramifications of this split. There's also a round-up of all the general and presidential elections that have happened in the last two months and a news update about the new Dutch Government. Elections covered: 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇧🇬 🇮🇸 🇧🇪 🇱🇹...

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the results of this month's European Parliament elections and round up European election news. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe or by joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to improving our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElects https://www.gofundme.co...

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the upcoming European Parliament elections and round up European election news, including the UK general election announcement, an assassination attempt in Slovakia, and the outcome of last month's Balkan general elections. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe o...

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss recent electoral news from around Europe, with a special focus on the slew of elections occurring in the Balkans. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe or by joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to improving our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElects http...

Disclaimer: This episode was made in coordination with ThreeSixOne as part of a financial partnership between ThreeSixOne and EuropeElects. EuropeElects retained all editorial rights in the questions and scope of the interview. In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the recent success of "anti-establishment" parties in Portugal, the UK, and S...

Episode Notes In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss "elections" in European authoritarian states. The episode explores what Gabriel and Javid see as the path forward for democracy in these countries, why authoritarians hold elections, and how authoritarian regimes have continued to evolve in Europe. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support...

In our first episode of the new season, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad are joined by Janne Riitakorpi, a Finnish political scientist and political activist associated with the Finnish Centre Party. The episode explores what Gabriel and Javid are excited about during a massive year for elections in Europe and around the world, plus an in-depth interview with Janne about...