Supporting Civil Society with Raquel Hermida-van der Walle
Civil society is the backbone of democracy: citizens organizing to defend freedoms, strengthen their communities, and hold power accountable. Yet across Europe and beyond, this space is increasingly u...
19 Feb 26min
Is European Sovereignty a Real Possibility? with Olaf Osica
What is the future, if any, of the transatlantic relationship? Where do we stand on European sovereignty versus President Donald Trump? What should we know about the 'brave new world order' proposed b...
12 Feb 28min
Liberal Europe Podcast in 2026 with Leszek and Ricardo
We are kicking off the new season of the Liberal Europe Podcast with a thought-provoking conversation between our two hosts, Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social) and Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacj...
5 Feb 25min
Trump, Putin and the EU, with MEP Helmut Brandstätter
What happens when Europe’s traditional allies start to drift and its adversaries grow bolder? In this episode, Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social) is joined by Helmut Brandstätter, Member of...
29 Jan 25min
One year of Draghi Report with Jeannette Baljeu
What has the European Union actually done with the Draghi Report, and what still remains politically unresolved? In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, host Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liber...
22 Jan 24min
One Resource to Rule Them All with Sven Gerst
How can Europe secure its essential resources in a turbulent geopolitical world? What does economic thought tell us about today’s geoeconomics? And why might the human mind be the true “ultimate resou...
18 Des 202525min
Total Defense in Europe: What Is It and Why Do We Need It? with Helena Quis
When talking about total defense, for whom and against what is it? What should the European total defense look like? Why cannot everyone be like Finland? And is total defense even possible in polarize...
11 Des 202529min
Electric Grids for Europe's Energy Independence with Eloi Borgne
How do we power a carbon-neutral Europe when the grid can’t keep up with the energy transition? From congestion and permitting delays to smart meters, digitalisation, energy data spaces, and renewable...
4 Des 202525min
