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European Liberal Forum
The European Liberal Forum (ELF) is the official think tank and political foundation of the European Liberal Party, the ALDE Party. Together with 56 member organisations we work all over Europe to bring new ideas into the political debate, to provide a platform for discussion and to enable citizens to make their voices heard.
Episodes
European Liberal ForumElections in the digital era with Hasan Kamenjaković
How do you rebuild trust in elections after years of systemic electoral fraud? For Bosnia and Herzegovina, the answer this year was historic: biometric voter…
European Liberal ForumThe Fight for Women's Rights in Iran with Masih Alinejad
Are women’s rights compatible with religion? How have women's rights evolved in the Islamic Republic? Has the recent conflict involving Israel, the United…
European Liberal ForumThe best festival of ideas (Freedom Games) 2026
In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre and Leszek Jażdżewski look ahead to Freedom Games 2026 in Łódź, where liberals, thinkers, and…
European Liberal ForumEurope in the Middle East and the Mediterranean with Francesco Rocchetti
What should be a proper European response to the hybrid attacks by Russia on European territory? How should we view the post-American Middle East and its…
European Liberal ForumStrategic foresight panel at Freedom Games 2025
In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, we go to Łódź for a live recording of the panel with the title "Strategic Foresight: Identifying Risks, Threats…
European Liberal ForumThe Scramble for Europe with Dimitar Bechev
How is a waning liberal order shifting the ground beneath Europe's feet?What does Russia’s aggressive revisionism mean for the future of European security?How…
European Liberal ForumPanel discussion in Milan on strategic vision for the EU
What can be a strategic vision for EU finance and industry moving forward? In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal…
European Liberal ForumTürkiye, Emerging Post-American World Order, and Middle East & Europe Implications with Soli Özel
What is modern Türkiye's relationship with its republican, secularist origins of Kemal Atatürk's republic from 1923? How is the relationship between Türkiye…
European Liberal ForumHousing agenda as a competitiveness tool with George Mavros
The Affordable Housing Act is about to be introduced. For a short-term rental platform like Airbnb, the housing agenda should be a competitiveness tool. In…
European Liberal ForumA Social Investment Framework with Marcel Roy
The Affordable Housing Act is about to be introduced. How can a social investment framework help address housing supply needs? In this episode of the Liberal…
European Liberal ForumThe Lost History of Liberalism with Helena Rosenblatt
What are the most common misconceptions about liberalism? Why has the history of liberalism as an inspirational ideal been lost? How did liberalism come to…
European Liberal ForumGoliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse with Luke Kemp
What makes a civilization thrive and why do civilizations collapse? Is human nature inherently good and it is actually institutions that are simply oppressive?…
European Liberal ForumCompleting the EU project with Strahinja Subotić
How can the European Union project continue to be built in a secure and democratic way? In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre…
European Liberal ForumThe Power of Narrative with Leonie Haiden
What structural strategies must the political center implement to effectively reclaim the future for liberal democracy? How can governance bodies connect…
European Liberal ForumThe art of execution with Radu Mihail
What is one of the key elements relatively underexplored in European competitiveness? The quality of management. In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast…
European Liberal ForumPresidential Election in France with Blanche Leridon
What should we know ahead of the 2027 presidential election in France? What topics will likely dominate the political debate ahead of the election? What has…
European Liberal ForumBrussels, Moscow, and the Villages: 2026 Armenian elections with Tatev Matinyan
What message did Armenian voters actually send in the 2026 elections? And can Armenia's European path survive the disinformation, external pressure, and…
European Liberal ForumTech for Humanity with Gerd Leonhard
How can we make technology work for us and not the other way around? What is the difference between "algorithms" and "androrithms"? Does outsourcing thinking…
European Liberal ForumThe Human Algorithm - Why proximity still matters in European finance with Annarita Morelli
What does the future of European banking actually look like, in a world of perpetual crisis, heavy regulation, and consolidating institutions? Annarita…
European Liberal ForumVisegrad Is Back? with Linda Kapustová Helbichová
Is the Visegrad Group still relevant? Is it expereiencing its renaissance after Péter Magyar's win in Hungary? What is the relationship between the Visegrad…
European Liberal ForumBeyond the White Saviour: what real partnership looks like with Rui Santos
What does real partnership between Europe and Africa actually look like in 2026? In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre is joined by…
European Liberal ForumSurviving Chaos: Geopolitics When the Rules Fail with Mark Leonard
Does the idea of an open society still have a place in today's world? Which four exponential forces currently run the world? And how to reconcile Europe's…
European Liberal ForumWhite Terror: A True Story of Murders, Bombings, and Germany's Far Right with Jacob Kushner
How dangerous is the far right in Germany? What should we know about the rise of neonazi terrorism? And what is the role of the secret services in Germany?…
European Liberal ForumEU economic integration with Marco Cecchi de'Rossi
Europe has the resources, the talent, and the scale to rival the US and China — so why doesn't it act like it? In this episode, recorded live in Milan with the…
European Liberal ForumIs Europe Headed Towards a New China shock? with Sam Goodman
Is Europe walking into a new China shock? Sam Goodman — Senior Policy Director at the China Strategic Risks Institute joins Ricardo Silvestre to dissect the…
European Liberal ForumWho Is Rumen Radev? with Maria Simeonova
How has the recent election transformed the Bulgarian political scene? What will be the European priorities of the newly formed government? What is Rumen…
European Liberal ForumPolitical digital communication with Ahmed Kosovac
What does it take to communicate politics in a world shaped by algorithms, memes, and constant online dialogue? In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast…
European Liberal ForumIs Digital Sovereignty (Still) Possible? with José Ignacio Torreblanca
Can Europe attain digital sovereignty? What are the limits of the EU's regulatory power? Is the dichotomy between sovereignty and a colony unavoidable? And…
European Liberal ForumWhat's Next, Hungary? - with Andrea Virag
What do Hungary’s latest election results tell us about the future of liberal politics in the country? Looking beyond the results, Andrea Virag, Director of…
European Liberal ForumThe End of the Orbán-Era? with Edit Zgut-Przybylska
What is the expected outcome of the upcoming parliamentary election in Hungary? What are opposition leader Péter Magyar's chances of winning? Will this be the…
European Liberal ForumReversed Enlargement and Pooled Veto is the Key to Europe's Future? - Interview with Emil Kirjas
What’s really holding back EU enlargement ? Could new ideas like a “pooled veto” reshape how decisions are made in Europe? And what happens when EU integration…
European Liberal ForumEurope in the Age of Global Uncertainty with Jacob Funk Kirkegaard
How does the war in Iran affect Europeans? What is the impact of the Greenland issue on the Danish view of NATO and the transatlantic alliance? Should the…
European Liberal ForumUkraine in the 5th Year of a Full-Scale War with Anna Zakletska
In the 5th year of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, how is the civil society in Ukraine currently faring? Is the Ukrainian identity under pressure?…
European Liberal ForumThe Implementation of Draghi Report with Dr.Antonios Nestoras
In this episode of the podcast, Ricardo Silvestre from Movimento Liberal Social welcomes back Dr. Antonios Nestoras, founder and director of the European…
European Liberal ForumRenew Europe at the Committee of Regions with Sean O'Curneen
Cities and regions are where European politics meets everyday life. In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social)…
European Liberal ForumDemocratic Protests and Civil Society in Iran with Touska Gholami Khaljiri
How is the Iranian society coping with the crackdown on the protests? What is the current state of the regime and its prospects for the future? Who is Reza…
European Liberal ForumSupporting 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…
European Liberal ForumIs 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…
European Liberal ForumLiberal 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…
European Liberal ForumTrump, 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…
European Liberal ForumOne 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…
European Liberal ForumOne 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…
European Liberal ForumTotal 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…
European Liberal ForumElectric 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…
European Liberal ForumThe Future of Independent Journalism and Public Interest Information with Patrice Schneider
How to deal with the weaponization of information? What is the future (if any) of independent journalism? What does public interest information mean and why…
European Liberal ForumFood security and CAP with Jelte Wiersma
As global pressures reshape agriculture, Europe faces tough questions about food security, sustainability, and the future of the Common Agricultural Policy. In…
European Liberal ForumThe Return of History to the Present with Luuk van Middelaar
How to interpret the results of the Dutch elections? What does the return of history to European affairs really mean? Is the EU a stage or an actor in the big…
European Liberal ForumSecurity and Defence of the Black Sea with Amb. Batu Kutelia
As the geopolitical balance in Europe continues to shift, the Black Sea has emerged as a key frontline in defending democracy and stability on the continent…
European Liberal ForumEU: From Soft to Hard Power? - Discussion with Goran Buldioski
As the liberal world order weakens and Russia’s aggression in Ukraine persists, Europe must shift from soft to hard power to protect its democracies. This…
European Liberal ForumTrumping Democracy with Samuel Issacharoff
Are we witnessing the weakening of political parties? If that is the case, what are the effects of this phenomenon on democracy? Is there a market for centrist…
European Liberal ForumFreedom Games 2025 with Leszek and Ricardo
What does it mean to live , and stay free in an age of uncertainty? In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre and Leszek Jażdżewski look…
European Liberal ForumCan We Build Consensus on Climate Policy? with Susi Dennison
Is the Green Deal dead or is it just resting? Does it make sense for Europe to create ambitious climate goals without the United States and China? And what…
European Liberal ForumLiberalism Sexy again at Freedom Games 2024 with Aleksandra Kot
Ever wonder what it’s like to sit in on one of ELF’s panel discussions? This week, Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social) brings listeners along with him…
European Liberal ForumLiberalism Is Not Quite Dead Yet with Jan-Werner Müller
What is the secret of the populist narrative? Why should we shy away from liberal nostalgia? And what are some of the sources of hope for the future? Leszek…
European Liberal ForumEuropean wind power with Daniel Lindvall
How can Europe build public acceptance for wind power and expand clean energy production? Why are some communities hesitant to welcome wind turbines, and what…
European Liberal ForumParliamentary Election in the Czech Republic with Martin Ehl
What are the polls telling us about the forthcoming October election in the Czech Republic? Will Andrej Babiš come back to power? What are some of the issues…
European Liberal ForumHow Effective Is Justice System Across Europe? with Georgios Archontas
How can EU Member States ensure that justice systems are not only efficient, but also trusted by their citizens? In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast…
European Liberal ForumTrump’s Gambit with Piotr Buras
What game is President Donald Trump playing with Vladimir Putin? Is peace in Ukraine attainable? And what is the role of the EU in the negotiations, if any?…
European Liberal ForumMigrant entrepreneurship with Roxana Nicula
What happens when migrants don’t just adapt to their new home, but transform it? What drives them to start businesses despite facing more obstacles than…
European Liberal ForumKosovo on the Global Stage with Drilon S. Gashi
What does Kosovo's path to the EU look like? What should we know about Kosovo's struggle for independence? What geopolitical tensions should we be aware of in…