Fidias EU Parliament

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 31:00 People Hate Politics? 38:57 The Future of Politics 42:18 How Am I Doing? 46:02 Advice for Young People Sole 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.

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 Gotink? 05:02 How Dirk got Elected 06:47 How the Parliament Controls the European Commission 10:42 How Lobbying is Financed in Brussels 19:15 USAID 21:42 How to Fix the Lobbying Situation 27:38 The 1 Trillion Euro Budget of the EU 31:28 Why People Stopped Trusting Governments 36:33 Transparency 40:21 Why Politics is Slow 42:50 Mercosur Agreement 44:20 ReArm Europe 48:48 What the Priorities of the EU Should Be 56:31 Final Thoughts About the Podcast Sole 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.

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 in pushing for stronger environmental policies at the EU level.Follow Chloéhttps://www.instagram.com/thegreenmonki/https://x.com/chloemkljczkFollow Lexihttps://www.instagram.com/hahaha_lex/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:00 Who is Chloé Mikolajczak? 01:56 Lobbying 04:25 Communication in the EU 07:17 The EU is in Trouble 13:31 Climate Change 16:13 Impact in the world 19:22 My Direct Democracy Project 20:34 Manipulation of citizens 23:34 Freedom of Speech 25:40 Consensus & Truth 39:01 Activism VS Politics Sole 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.

​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, a Czech Member of the European Parliament representing the Czech Pirate Party, dives into hot topics like the evolution of the Pirate Party and its roots in digital rights activism. She discusses the political landscape in Georgia, marked by concerns over electoral integrity and misinformation. Markéta also examines European defense strategies, advocating for a collaborative military framework while rethinking national identities. Her engaging anecdotes from the Parliament reveal the importance of authenticity and social media in modern politics.

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