Fragmentation and Chaos: From Estonia to the Lowlands

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

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