Fidias EU Parliament

I was interviewed by Yonca Özdemir, who is a political economist and academic. She holds a PhD in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh and an MA in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Delaware. She is currently serving as a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in the Government department at William & Mary.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:27 Who is Yonca Özdemir? 02...

Thomas Geisel is a German politician and Member of the European Parliament since 2024, elected for the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). Before that, he served as Mayor of Düsseldorf from 2014 to 2020.Follow Thomas:https://www.instagram.com/geisel.thomashttps://x.com/thomas_geiselTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:57 Who is Thomas Geisel? 03:51 USA-Ukraine Mineral Deal 07:44 EU-Ukraine Relations 10:31 A solution to end the war 12:30...

Michael McNamara is an Irish independent politician who has served as a Member of the European Parliament for the Ireland South constituency since July 2024, sitting with the Renew Europe group.Follow Michael McNamara:https://x.com/McNamaraMEPhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelmcnamaramep/Timestamps00:00 Who is Michael McNamara?02:29 Independents in Politics08:17 Conor McGregor's New Political Party10:15 Artificial Intelligence15...

I sat down with Mr. Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish-Cypriot community, to listen and try to understand his perspective on the long-lasting Cyprus Problem.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:45 Fidias’ Note05:19 Who is Ersin Tatar?17:04 His Biggest Challenge During the Last 5 Years21:29 Why Two-State Solution?27:23 The Root Cause of the Problem30:17 The Other Side of the Story33:00 Attempts for a Solution - The Annan Plan39:46 The Visio...

Hana Jalloul Muro is a Spanish-Lebanese Member of the European Parliament and an expert in international terrorism. Previously, she served as Secretary of State for Migrations of Spain from 2020 to 2021.Follow Hana:https://x.com/jalloul_hanahttps://www.instagram.com/hana.jalloul/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:02 Who is Hana Jalloul Muro? 05:18 Palestine-Israel 09:12 The EU Response in Palestine 14:06 Hamas 16:53 The Steps for a ...

Caolan is an Irish journalist based in Ukraine who is "investigating" Fidias. I invited him to the European Parliament to have a discussion on his "findings".Follow Caolan:https://x.com/CaolanRobTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:10 Caolan's "Investigation Findings" 07:29 Double Standards with Turkey and Russia 12:27 What Do Cypriots and Greeks Want? 14:04 Is the EU Parliament Investigating Fidias? ...

Thanks Liam Coninx, law student and host of "The Honest Guest Podcast" for the talk!Follow Liam:https://www.youtube.com/@TheHonestGuestPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/liamconinx/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:08 My Origin in YouTube 08:32 I Am a "Failed YouTuber"11:07 The Craziest Thing I Ever Did on YouTube 14:20 Videos I Regret Making? 16:54 Criticism Online 20:14 Hiring People 24:55 Being Seriously Fun ...

Dirk Gotink is a Dutch Member of the European Parliament representing the New Social Contract (NSC) party within the European People's Party (EPP) group. Prior to his election in 2024, Gotink worked for 17 years in European politics, including as spokesperson for the EPP and assistant to Manfred Weber.Follow Dirk Gotink:https://www.instagram.com/dirk.gotinkhttps://x.com/dirkgotinkTimestamps00:00 Introduction01:45 Who is Dirk Go...

Lexi, a journalist from the EU Youth Portal, invited me and Chloé Mikolajczak (@thegreenmonki) to have a chat together in the European Parliament.Chloé Mikolajczak is a climate justice activist and social media communicator based in Brussels. She has been involved in numerous environmental and social justice initiatives across Europe. She has collaborated with organizations like the European Environmental Bureau and has been active...

​Kaizen Asiedu is a life coach and public speaker dedicated to guiding high achievers toward meaningful and fulfilling careers. He previously served as Head of Global Esports Events at Riot Games, where he led the production of major events like the League of Legends World Championship, earning an Emmy award for his contributions. Transitioning from the corporate world, Kaizen now focuses on helping individuals unlock their "main q...

Elena Yoncheva is a Bulgarian journalist and Member of the European Parliament. She has reported from numerous conflict zones and has authored over 25 documentaries. Since 2024, she is part of the Bulgarian political party "Movement for Rights and Freedoms".Follow Elena:https://x.com/elyonchevaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:10 Can One Person Change the System?04:23 Influencers VS. Traditional Media07:44 Why Good Journali...

Alex Christoforou is a Cypriot journalist and online content creator known for his political analysis and commentary on international affairs. He produces video content for "The Duran," a news and analysis platform, and also maintains his own YouTube channel, where he shares insights on geopolitics and current events.Follow Alex:​https://www.youtube.com/@AlexChristoforouhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheDuranTimestamps:00:00 In...

Markéta Gregorová is a Czech Member of the European Parliament representing the Czech Pirate Party inside the Greens/EFA political group. Since her election in 2019, Markéta has focused on issues such as human rights, disinformation and cybersecurity.X Threads about Elections in Georgia:https://x.com/LevanKvirkvelia/status/185076118159x9858792https://x.com/romanik_/status/1850634766279962994Follow Markéta Gregorová:https://www.inst...

Dr. Sophie Scott-Brown, a modern intellectual historian and philosopher specializing in direct democracy, anarchism, activism, and education. She is a fellow at the University of St Andrews and a NYU Remarque fellow. Dr. Scott-Brown has authored works such as "The Histories of Raphael Samuel: A Portrait of a People's Historian" and "Colin Ward and the Art of Everyday Anarchy".Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:...

Jeffrey Sachs is an American economist, academic, and public policy analyst known for his work on economic development, poverty reduction, and sustainability. He has advised governments and international organizations, including the UN, on economic policies. Sachs played a key role in the transition of post-Soviet economies to market systems and was a leading advocate for the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. Currently, he is a pr...

Jeffrey Sachs is an American economist, academic, and public policy analyst known for his work on economic development, poverty reduction, and sustainability. He has advised governments and international organizations, including the UN, on economic policies. Sachs played a key role in the transition of post-Soviet economies to market systems and was a leading advocate for the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. Currently, he is a pr...

Cristian Terheș is a Romanian politician and Member of the European Parliament since 2019, representing the Christian Democratic National Peasants' Party (PNȚ-CD). He gained prominence for his vocal stance on issues related to democracy, transparency, and civil liberties within the EU. Terheș has been particularly critical of the European Commission’s handling of COVID-19 policies, advocating for government accountability and t...

Damian Boeselager is a German business consultant, journalist and politician of Volt Europa. He is member of European Parliament in The Greens/EFA Group since his election in 2019.Follow Damian:https://twitter.com/d_boeselagerhttps://www.instagram.com/damian.boeselagerTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:27 Who is Damian Boeselager?03:14 Can Europe Fall Apart?04:49 Federalisation of Europe07:60 How EU Elections Should Be Done13:26 Europ...

Michael von der Schulenburg is a former United Nations diplomat, he spent his life in many of the world’s trouble spots, such as in Haiti, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, the Balkan, Somalia, Sierra Leone and the Sahel. Now he is a Member of the European Parliament in the German party Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht.Michael's Website: https://michael-von-der-schulenburg.com/Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44PpchaTimesta...