Euphoria

Rasmus Nordqvist, a Danish Member of the European Parliament and advocate for LGBTQI rights, discusses the critical situation of LGBTQI freedoms in Hungary, especially in light of the upcoming Budapest Pride event. He emphasizes the importance of solidarity and collective action in the fight against increasing hate speech and homophobia. Nordqvist shares personal experiences with verbal abuse, urging younger generations to stand up against discrimination. The conversation highlights the transformative power of community support in promoting fundamental rights across Europe.

Veronika Povz, Director of Communication at My Voice, My Choice in Slovenia, advocates passionately for safe and accessible abortion rights across the EU. She discusses the challenges of uniting diverse member states under a common reproductive rights framework. Veronika elaborates on their successful campaign, which collected 1.2 million signatures, highlighting the disparities in abortion access within the EU. The conversation celebrates grassroots activism and the strong community support driving this vital cause forward.

Benedetta Scuderi, an Italian MEP and activist from the Greens EFA group, dives into the challenges facing the European Parliament. She shares insights on defending European values during turbulent times, tackling issues like climate action, gender equality, and inclusion. Scuderi highlights the paradox of 'euphoria' amid crises, reflecting on the need to turn disillusionment into positive change. The conversation also touches on the complexities of legislative dynamics and the importance of corporate accountability in pursuing progressive reforms.

In this episode, Arianna and Federico discuss the current catastrophic situation in Gaza and the EU's complete failure to address the current crisis.Together with Alexandre Marcou, Communication Manager in Palestine for Médecins sans Frontières, we paint the full picture of the dire situation of the citizens of Gaza and how the EU's indifference is making us all complicit.

In this new episode of Euphoria Federico and Arianna discuss the topic of new threats to Democracy and Human Rights that are emerging through the use of new technologies like AI and Social Media by bad actors.Special thanks to Asha Allen, Director and Secretary General of the Center for Democracy and Technology Europe Office in Brussels, for guiding us through this conversation.

In this new episode of Euphoria Federico and Arianna discuss the idea that with the beginning of the Trump administration we have entered a "new world of might" were international relations is a zero sum game and law comes second.They then discuss how the EU and particularly Ukraine is caught in the middle of this new paradigm together with Marta Barandiy, President of Promote Ukraine.Like our podcast and want to keep in touch?Send us a message!@eu_and_u on all platforms

In the first episode of Euphoria Federico and Arianna lead us through what has happened in the first 100 days of the European Commission.They talk about a new world order and how things in Europe have changed in response to Trump's second term and then discuss the future of EU&U with the association's Executive Director, Otilia Colceriu

Welcome to Euphoria, the new and improvied EU&U podcast hosted by Arianna Labasin and Federico Terreni, where we explore the paradoxical state of the European Union—a mix of prosperity and deep challenges. Drawing inspiration from the ancient Greek meaning of "euphoria" as "health" experienced by a sick person, we question whether the EU's current sense of well-being is genuine or an illusion masking unresolved issues.In this thought-provoking series, we tackle pressing topics shaping our lives as young Europeans, including abortion rights, structural racism, the war in Ukraine, colonialism, mental health access, and youth rights. Together, we'll confront discomfort, reflect on critiques and advice, and envision a healthier, more democratic Europe for future generations.Are you ready to join us on this journey of discovery and transformation? Let’s wake up from the euphoric haze and stitch together a stronger European project.See you in the next episode!Let us know your thoughts on instagram

Lena Schilling, the youngest Member of the European Parliament and a former climate movement spokesperson, shares her inspiring journey from activism to politics. She discusses the weight of youth responsibility in decision-making, the challenges of bridging generational gaps, and the impact of key votes. Lena also highlights the struggle for human rights at COP29 and urges for transformative climate policies focused on sustainability. Her passion for engaging the younger generation in political discourse lays a hopeful vision for the future of the European Union.

The results of the US elections do matter for the EU, but maybe, less than we think.  This is what Arianna and Federico discussed with Dan Nechita, EU Director of the Transatlantic policy network. His message was clear: as Europeans, we need to focus on our priorities and targets and the mission we already established, regardless of the US influence. The EU and the US have a long standing partnership and friendship that will continue, we just need to make sure to work with the right tools to maintain and develop this relationship further.  Listen to the new episode to make sense of what  just happened in the US, what is the impact of these electoral results for the EU and its transatlantic relationship and why, fundamentally, the American people voted for Trump and not for Harris.