MCC Brussels Podcast

What explains the rise of the AfD in Germany, and why has it sent German and European elites into such a meltdown? Does the party represent a genuine alternative to Germany's political consensus, or should we look also to other forces in Germany for new ideas? For this episode, Jacob Reynolds is joined by Sabine Beppler-Spahl chair of the Berlin based liberal think tank Freiblickinstitut and Germany correspondent for Spiked, and also by MCC Brussels' research fellow Richard Schenk. 

MCC Brussels' Jacob Reynolds is joined by Dr Ralph Schoellhammer, author of our latest publication 'Why we need nuclear: towards a future of plenty'. The episode features some discussion of the paper, thoughts on why anti-nuclear campaigners have been effective, and reflections on what the real motivations of anti-nuclear and green campaigners could be.Read the publication here: https://brussels.mcc.hu/publication/why-we-need-nuclear-towards-a-future-of-plentyFollow Ralph on twitter here: https://twitter.com/Raphfel

MCC Brussels' Frank Füredi and Jacob Reynolds discuss the Spanish elections with Rodrigo Ballester. We look at why the right underperformed, ask how to counter the demonisation of populism, and consider what the surprising elections mean for Spain, and for Europe.Find us on twitter @MCC_BrusselsFollow Rodrigo @rodballester

For our inaugural episode, MCC Brussels' Frank Füredi and Jacob Reynolds discuss the recents riots in France with Philippe Lemoine. We look at what caused the violence, and what they can tell us about France and Europe more widely, from . Find us on twitter @MCC_BrusselsFollow Philippe Lemoine @phl43 and find him on Substack https://www.philippelemoine.com/