February 2026: Instability around Europe

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 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

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 what they are looking out for in the year ahead. 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 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 Christmas political quiz. 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 (@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 electoral dynamics. 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 (@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 Netherlands, Ireland and Estonia. 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 (@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 elections in the Czech Republic and Moldova. 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 (@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/EuropeElects https://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/EuropeElects https://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/EuropeElects https://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/EuropeElects https://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens