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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🇪🇺 Europe does not lack ambition. It struggles to turn ambition into action. From fragmented decision-making to defence procurement and competitiveness, our latest Podcast asks what needs to change for Europe to act faster and more strategically. 🎙️ Listen to the full discussion: lnkd.in/emfgF-Z4
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🏘️Europe needs 2 million new homes a year. George Mavros (Airbnb) on why Europe needs an abundance mindset, why restrictions haven't worked in Barcelona or Amsterdam, and the case for YIMBY in Europe. 🎧 New episode out now: lnkd.in/eesXy633 @ricsilvestre.bsky.social
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Europe wants gigafactories. But can it build them without also building affordable housing? 🇪🇺 Marcel Roy on the €1.5 trillion social investment gap, and the reforms that could actually move the needle. 🎧 New Liberal Europe Podcast episode: liberalforum.eu/podcast/a-so...
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Can the EU enlarge without breaking itself? 🇪🇺 Strahinja Subotić (European Policy Centre, Belgrade) on the Model for Staged Accession, pooled veto reform, and why the next few years of EU enlargement will look nothing like the last. 🎧 New episode: liberalforum.eu/podcast/comp...
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Armenia's disinformation problem looks very familiar. 🇦🇲🇪🇺 On this week's Liberal Europe podcast, Tatevik Matinyan on the 2026 elections, the playbook echoing Hungary and Georgia, and why civil society keeps being left out of the EU's Armenia strategy. 🎧 New episode: liberalforum.eu/podcast/mosc...
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
In our new Liberal Europe Podcast episode, Ricardo Silvestre and Annarita Morelli talk about proximity banking, smarter resilience, and a financial sector that actually supports the real economy. 🎧 New episode out now: bit.ly/3SomyhX
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Liberal Europe Podcast I The Human Algorithm - Why proximity still matters in European finance with Annarita Morelli
Annarita Morelli on proximity banking, the reactive trap, and why the best risk model in European finance is a banker who knows your name.
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
What does EU–Africa partnership actually look like in 2026? Rui Santos of CESO Development Consultants on the move beyond donor-beneficiary roles, the Global Gateway, and 35 years building cooperation across 120 countries. 🎧 New episode hosted by Ricardo Silvestre: liberalforum.eu/podcast/beyo...
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Liberal Europe Podcast I Beyond the White Saviour: what real partnership looks like with Rui Santos
Rui Santos, talks about how EU–Africa cooperation is moving beyond the donor-beneficiary model towards real partnership.
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Dig into the non-tariff barriers still fragmenting the EU, AI in schools and workplaces, how to defend European patents in markets, and what corporate boards need to look like today. Marco Cecchi de'Rossi unpacks it all! 🎧Listen to our New Podcast Episode: liberalforum.eu/podcast/eu-e...
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
How has the recent election transformed the Bulgarian political scene? What is Rumen Radev’s main message? 🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Maria Simeonova, the Head of the Sofia office at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/49eUZgs
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
What does it take to communicate politics in a world shaped by algorithms, memes, and constant online dialogue? In new eopisode, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social talks with Ahmed Kosovac, Marketing Communications Team Lead at Naša stranka and Council Member at Općina Novo Sarajevo. 🎧Tune in: bit.ly/3QF7fk8
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Can Europe attain digital sovereignty? 🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Dr Jose-Ignacio Torreblanca, a Senior Adviser and Distinguished Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. 🎧 Tune in the for their talk: bit.ly/3QhrYu9
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Liberal Europe Podcast I Is Digital Sovereignty (Still) Possible? with José Ignacio Torreblanca
Dr José Ignacio Torreblanca, talks about the possibility of Europe attaining digital sovereignty, and Europe's digital grand strategy.
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Hungary has voted. Now what? In new episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social talks with Andrea Virag, Director of Strategy at Republikon Intézet // Republikon Institute, breaks down what the election results really mean for the future. 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/dybBZ9PD
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
What’s really holding back #EUEnlargement? Could new ideas such as reverse enlargement or “pooled veto” reshape how decisions are made in Europe? @ricsilvestre.bsky.social and Emil Kirjas talk about enlargement fatigue and explores innovative concepts to overcome it. ➡️ Listen here: bit.ly/4cjDVrA
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Liberal Europe Podcast I Reversed Enlargement and Pooled Veto is the Key to Europe's Future? - Interview with Emil Kirjas
Emil Kirjas discusses EU enlargement and explores innovative and controversial concepts like pooled veto and reversed integration.
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
How does the war in Iran affect Europeans? What is the impact of the Greenland issue on the Danish view of NATO and the transatlantic alliance? 🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Jacob Funk Kirkegaard 🎧 Tune in for their talk: bit.ly/40UStri
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
What will it take for Europe to implement the ideas of the Draghi Report? 🎙️ In the new episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social welcomes back Dr. Antonios Nestoras, founder and director of the EPIC. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4up8UJH 📖 Read more: bit.ly/3ZTEVM5
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Cities and regions are where European politics meets everyday life. 🎙️ In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre welcomes Sean O'Curneen Cañas, Secretary-General of Renew Europe at the European Committee of the Regions. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4luuM2B
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Liberal Europe Podcast I Renew Europe at the Committee of Regions with Sean O'Curneen
Sean O'Curneen explores why the Committee of the Regions matters for Europe’s democracy and how liberals are shaping its work.
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
How is Iranian society coping with the post-protest crackdown? How do Iranians see U.S. involvement? 🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Touska Gholami Khaljiri, an Iranian women’s and children’s rights activist based in Poland 🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/4aCX6vH
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
How serious is the pressure on civic space across Europe? 🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social talks with MEP Raquel Garcia Hermida-van der Walle, reflecting on democratic backsliding, the political will needed for EU reform, and why support for civil society must be proactive. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4tPoZsa
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
What is the future of the transatlantic relationship? Where do we stand on European sovereignty versus President Donald Trump? 🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Olaf Osica, a former director of the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4qt0VrX
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
🎙️ We are kicking off the new season of the #LiberalEuropePodcast with a thought-provoking conversation between our two hosts, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social and Leszek Jazdzewski. They talk about the animated start of 2026, the transatlantic relationship and new world order. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4ayEVHq
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
What happens when Europe’s traditional allies start to drift and its adversaries grow bolder? 🎙️ In this episode, Ricardo Silvestre is joined by Helmut Brandstätter, Member of the European Parliament and author of "Trump, Putin and Their Puppets". 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4bZFg77
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
One year after the Draghi Report, where does the EU really stand? In the latest episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social talks with MEP Jeannette Baljeu to unpack what the European Parliament has delivered, what remains politically unresolved. Tune in now: bit.ly/3NxQeqr
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Labour shortage and skills mismatch is slowing growth and innovation in Europe. Data show that 21% of Europeans are overqualified, 14% underqualified, and many vacancies remain unfilled, especially in digital and technical jobs. 👉 Read the full publication and explore the solutions: bit.ly/4qCskbm
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Tirana’s recent opening of six key negotiation clusters marks an important step in #Albania’s EU path a moment many are calling the #TiranaEffect. Steady reforms, recognised by Brussels, have strengthened its role in the EU #enlargement process. 📖 Read here: bit.ly/4pDjvOf
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
How can Europe secure its essential #resources in a turbulent geopolitical world? 🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social welcomes back philosopher and political economist Sven Gerst. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/3L9rsMi 📖 Find out more about geopolitics of resources here: bit.ly/44vUIUe
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Our new blog post highlights the growing repression in Georgia after the 2024 elections and the mounting threats faced by independent media. With the U.S. pulling back from global democratic support, blog calls for firm EU leadership. Read here: bit.ly/48Erd3J
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
How can Europe build an electric grid ready for the future? 🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Eloi Borgne, Policy and Research Officer at ELF. They discuss the core ideas behind the paper and what it will take to future-proof the EU’s electric grid. 🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/4pLs8Ge
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
How do we confront the weaponization of information? Is there a future for independent journalism? 🎙️ In the latest episode, Leszek Jażdżewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Patrice Schneider, Chief Strategy Officer at the Media Development Investment Fund. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4oq95jZ
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Our new blog post written by Maartje Schulz of ELF explores why Europe should feel optimistic and confident about the future of #AI. The right mindset is the key to turning this potential into real progress. 📘Read the blog post: bit.ly/3XNrfkC 📖Read the full study on the topic: bit.ly/4pwmR5r
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
🎙️ In new episode, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Jelte Wiersma, Secretary General of CEMA, to unpack how innovation, better support for farmers, and smarter policy can strengthen Europe’s agricultural future. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3K8P4Ah
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
How to interpret the results of the Dutch elections? What does the return of history to European affairs really mean? 🎙️ Leszek Jażdżewski (Fundacja Liberté!) speaks with Luuk van Middelaar, Director of the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics. 🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/4p1Ki6m
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
As Europe’s security landscape shifts, the #BlackSea has become a key frontline for democracy and stability. 🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Batu Kutelia on NATO’s role, regional security, and defending democracy against authoritarian threats. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3JOdjn9
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
As Europe faces rising security challenges, the shift from soft to hard power becomes crucial to defend our democracies. 🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Goran Buldioski, on strategies for European liberals to strengthen military readiness. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/47tYnCG
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
We’re happy to announce that Stefan Buijsman, Associate Professor in Philosophy of AI at TU Delft, will be joining us as a speaker! As the head of the Delft Digital Ethics Centre, Stefan leads research on how to turn ethical principles for AI into governance solutions. Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
We’re happy to announce that Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe, will be joining us as a speaker during Techno-Politics Forum! With a career bridging European policy and innovation, Jorgo has been advocating for hydrogen technologies across Europe and beyond. Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Is there still space for centrist politics in a populist age? 🎙️ In the new episode of Liberal Europe Podcast Leszek Jazdzewski talks with with Samuel Issacharoff, Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/3IPWuI9
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Two decades after the last major EU-enlargement, tight political coupling of countries now postpones accession of reform-ready states like #Moldova and #Albania. Introducing time limits on coupling can restore fairness and momentum. Read full publication: bit.ly/46IRRZp
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
In new episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre and Leszek Jazdzewski discuss this year’s Freedom Games themed “Time of Uncertainty.” They also introduce a new segment, “Can I Have a Follow-Up, Please,” where they revisit key insights from past guests. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3KAeAOV
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Does it make sense for Europe to set ambitious climate goals without the U.S. and China on board? In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Leszek Jazdzewski talks with Susi Dennison, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Listen here: bit.ly/46PC2ir
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Our new blog breaks down Moldova’s pivotal 2025 parliamentary elections and what the results mean for the country’s EU path. With PAS’s decisive win, voters sent a clear message, Moldova wants a European future. But challenges like Russian interference remain. 👉 Details here: bit.ly/4mETThR
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
This year’s Techno-Politics program dives into the hidden costs of green innovation, tackles the pressing questions of AI governance, and explores the growing movement toward tech sovereignty. Join us for bold debates and insightful discussions. Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Ever wondered what it’s like to join an ELF panel discussion? 🎙️ This week, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social , takes listeners to the 2024 Freedom Games in Łódź. Hear his conversation with Polish MP Aleksandra Kot (Nowoczesna) and enjoy a light-hearted political game. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4mBLSdE
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Join us at the 4th Techno-Politics Forum, where we explore the future of technology, democracy, and Europe’s strategic autonomy. The event will address themes ranging from the hidden costs of green tech to governing AI and strengthening technological sovereignty. Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
What is the secret of the populist narrative? Why should we avoid liberal nostalgia? 🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) speaks with Jan-Werner Müller, Professor of Politics at Princeton, about democracy, politics, and the challenges ahead. Listen here: bit.ly/46w44zq
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
At a time when #liberal values are tested, it’s more important than ever to recognise those who keep them alive. Let’s celebrate the ones who embody courage, resilience, responsibility, unity, and vision. 👉 Nominate your candidate for #LiberalAwards2025: bit.ly/4lkmE3r 📆 Deadline: 21 September 2025
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
How can Europe build public acceptance for wind power and expand clean energy production? 🎙️ In this weeks episode of #LiberalEuropePodcast @ricsilvestre.bsky.social talks with Daniel Lindvall, Senior Researcher at Climate Change Leadership, Uppsala University. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/47D7UJh
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Europe now faces resource scarcity, shifting power dynamics, and the urgent need for geopolitical maturity. In the new issue of #FutureEuropeJournal, leading experts explore how the EU can secure critical resources, boost resilience, and shape its global role. Find out more: bit.ly/3V8e3FL
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Who’s the liberal voice that inspired you this year? The hashtag#LiberalAwards2025 are here to recognise them. Nominate now bit.ly/4lkmE3r
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
What are the polls telling us about the forth coming october #election in the #Czechia ? 🎙️ In latest episode of #LiberalEuropePodcast Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with journalist Martin Ehl 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4m4xLNN
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European Liberal Forum @eurliberalforum.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
In the latest article written by Ellen van Selm, Mayor of Purmerend, and @ailbhefinn.bsky.social, we argue that Europe must move from a politics of scarcity to a politics of abundance therefore EU cohesion policy should be reimagined. Read here: bit.ly/47iZtm9
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