Fidias EU Parliament

​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 quest" in life, offering mentorship programs that gamify personal growth. He is also known for addressing sensitive topics such as politics and misinformation, aiming to inspire courage and authenticity in others.Follow Kaizen: https://x.com/thatsKAIZENTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:30 Who is Kaizen Asiedu?03:53 What Nuance Means?05:51 Clarity of Thought08:53 ChatGPT vs. Grok11:35 Political Division22:57 The Future of Democracy30:47 Kaizen Running for Office?35:22 The Problem with Los Angeles38:11 Elon Musk46:45 Changing Careers52:57 Artificial Intelligence01:01:53 Marine Le Pen01:08:33 The Problem with Europe01:15:04 Ukraine-Russia01:23:30 Peace01:25:55 Politics & Philosophy01:27:27 Thoughts on the conversation01:29:39 Kaizen's Last WordsSole liability rests with the Member financing this political and information activity. The European Parliament is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.

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 Journalism is in Decline?09:22 USAID and George Soros14:42 My Political Ambitions

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 Introduction01:42 Who is Alex Christoforou?02:15 The Duran04:04 Israel and Palestine12:52 The Role of the EU with Palestine15:07 Syria16:20 Israel and Turkey confrontation19:06 Is Iran the problem?25:26 US-Iran War?28:10 Neocons and the War Industry32:24 George Soros and USAID38:28 Do we need a EU Joe Rogan?40:37 Free Speech43:39 The DSA and Community Notes49:12 Alex's Origin Story55:17 The Duran Business Model01:03:28 Alex's Goals

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.instagram.com/ruzovarebelkahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcf12G_5igxOSZBFSt4eEAQTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:26 My Controversy with PewDiePie 02:37 Who Is Markéta Gregorová 03:32 The Pirate Party 13:21 Joining a Political Group in the EU Parliament 21:05 Delegations in the European Parliament 24:59 Elections in Georgia 48:34 Voting in the European Parliament 50:21 Video creation & League of Legends 52:35 Markéta's Goals in the EU Parliament 55:32 Common European Defense 58:31 Regionalism 01:04:54 Gossip in the EU Parliament 01:08:47 Markéta's Last Words

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 Introduction01:50 Who is Sophie-Scott Brown?02:44 Why I Invited Sophie to the Podcast04:33 Anarchism11:23 Anarchy in Companies13:56 Equality & Friendship18:55 Society & Power24:33 Problems of Democracy30:22 Anarchism into practice46:25 Offensive Structure Realism00:56:38 Anarchic Systems through history01:06:02 My App on Direct Democracy01:17:28 Agora movement in Brussels01:19:54 Facilitators in Democracy01:26:08 Crowdsourcing your community01:29:20 Free Trade01:31:55 Thoughts on the conversation01:33:09 Sophie Scott-Brown's Last Words

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 professor at Columbia University and directs the Center for Sustainable Development.Thanks to MEP Michael von der Schulenburg for organising the event.Timestamps00:00 Introduction03:01 Jeffrey Sachs' Background04:58 The Origin of Today's US Foreign Policy10:23 NATO Enlargement28:42 2014 Ukraine Euromaidan31:15 Minsk Agreements33:37 Sachs' Call with Jake Sullivan36:12 NATO's Open Door Policy37:22 Putin's Intentions in Ukraine40:22 2022 Peace Talks45:23 Donald Trump50:44 Middle East53:23 China54:36 Europe-Russia Relations01:00:44 NATO 5% Defence Spending01:09:54 2025 Peace Negotiations01:15:20 Beginning of NATO Expansion01:21:31 How to achieve a real European Foreign Policy01:27:44 The Future of the West01:34:24 Finlandization

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 professor at Columbia University and directs the Center for Sustainable Development.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:30 Who is Jeffrey Sachs03:14 Ukraine War11:35 United States14:10 European Foreign Policy26:49 Donald Trump31:36 NATO38:10 Summary43:14 John Mearsheimer46:20 Final Thoughts

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 transparency regarding vaccine contracts. He has also spoken against centralized EU policies, emphasizing national sovereignty and individual freedoms. Before his political career, he was known for his activism in Romanian diaspora communities, particularly in the United States, where he worked as a priest. His speeches and interventions in the European Parliament often challenge mainstream narratives, making him a notable figure in debates on EU governance and human rights.00:00 Intro02:35 Topic of discussion04:33 What is a vaccine05:19 What happened when Covid-19 started09:54 What the European Union did22:08 Censorship25:43 Request to European Medicine Agency (EMA)30:17 Clinical Trials38:40 Pharma Lobbying43:34 Contracts54:10 How MEPs Vote57:08 Ursula Von Der Leyen / Pharmaceutical Companies1:03:45 Conclusion

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 Europeans don't care about EU politics15:26 Electing the President of the European Commission19:44 Having Power in the European Parliament25:07 Volt Party31:52 Patriots for Europe33:48 Donald Trump40:43 Elon Musk44:38 Free Speech49:08 Censorship in Europe?56:07 People hate politicians59:38 Cooperating with the Far-Right01:06:16 Damian's Future Goals01:09:31 Damian's Last Words

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/44PpchaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:38 Who is Michael von der Schulenburg03:45 EU Foreign Policy13:25 War in Ukraine24:03 The end of the war in Ukraine28:32 The Future of Europe34:37 Israel and Palestine38:04 Ursula von der Leyen39:26 Making Europe Better42:02 Common European Army47:57 The Future of the World50:25 The Importance of Population55:44 Young People58:23 Individualism & Capitalism59:42 Life & Death