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MCC Brussels Podcast

MCC Brussels

Discussions, event recordings, and updates from the team at MCC Brussels – the home for genuine policy deliberation about the EU and an in-depth exploration of the key issues facing Europeans.

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  • 124 episodes
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  • Sep 20, 2023 · 33 min

    A genuine alternative? The rise of the AfD

    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.

  • Aug 18, 2023 · 41 min

    The Case for Nuclear with Ralph Schoellhammer

    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-plenty Follow Ralph on twitter here: https://twitter.com/Raphfel

  • Jul 25, 2023 · 35 min

    Spain struggles to find its Vox, with Rodrigo Ballester

    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_Brussels Follow Rodrigo @rodballester

  • Jul 12, 2023 · 27 min

    French Riots and the legacy of Multiculturalism, with Philippe Lemoine

    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_Brussels Follow Philippe Lemoine @phl43 and find him on Substack https://www.philippelemoine.com/