Europe Elects Podcast

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 out of the ruling coalition over asylum policies. 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/EuropeElectshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 interview Sergiu Mișcoiu, Professor of Political Science at the Faculty of European Studies in Babes-Bolyai University. 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/EuropeElectshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 our GoFundMe or by joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to improving our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElectshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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. 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/EuropeElectshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 improving our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElectshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 Elects on our GoFundMe or by joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to improving our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElectshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 and European Politics at Leiden University, who has written an academic book called “Protecting Democracy in Europe” about how the European Union is and isn’t handling democratic backsliding amongst its member states. The book was published in November 2024 and is available online through its published hurstpublishers.com and across the usual resellers. 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/EuropeElectshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 Icelandic and Georgian election and reviewing the government formation process in Belgium. 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/EuropeElectshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to improving our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElects https://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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: 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇧🇬 🇮🇸 🇧🇪 🇱🇹 🇪🇺 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.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 or by joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to improving our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElects https://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 https://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 Slovakia. Gabriel and Javid then speak with Peter Beckett of ThreeSixOne about the 2024 EU parliament elections and what might be expected in their aftermath. 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.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe or by joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to the betterment of our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElects https://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

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 this week's Finnish presidential election. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our Patreon or via PayPal. All proceeds go to the betterment of our services. - https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElects - https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8bYExemIM1

In our first headlines episode of 2023, our hosts go over their favourite elections of 2022 and what to look forward in 2023. Then they also discuss our polling highlights from all around Europe! Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our Patreon or via PayPal. All proceeds go to the betterment of our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElectshttps://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8bYExemIM1

In our fifth episode of The Breakdown, our host Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) is joined by freelance journalist James Jackson (@derJamesJackson). The episode explores what is going on in Germany a year after Olaf Scholz became Prime Minister and what is the status of the traffic light coalition and the rest of the political parties. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our Patreon or via PayPal. All proceeds go to the betterment of our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElectshttps://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8bYExemIM1

In our first headlines episode with our new squad, we go over the news of the last month and discuss our favorite polling highlights from all around Europe! Check our electoral news from Italy, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia and the European Parliament. And stick around for polling highlights from Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK! Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our Patreon or via PayPal. All proceeds go to the betterment of our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElectshttps://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8bYExemIM1