46 min

Episode 30: Navigating Political Currents - The State of Democracy in the EU with Alberto Alemanno Vienna Coffee House Conversations with Ivan Vejvoda

    • Philosophy

Host Ivan Vejvoda interviews Alberto Alemanno, an expert in European Union law and democracy. They discuss the rise of far-right parties across Europe and the implications for the EU's democratic framework, especially in light of the upcoming 2024 European Parliamentary elections. The conversation also covers the critical European Council meeting scheduled for December 2023, focusing on key decisions regarding Ukraine, Moldova, and the EU's institutional reforms.

Alemanno shares insights into the EU's approach to rule of law, migration, and climate change, highlighting the challenges in these areas. He emphasizes the need for a reimagined European political process that better aligns with the continent's sociocultural transformations. The podcast concludes with reflections on the evolving European identity and the disconnect between the political system and the lived experience of Europeans.

Host Ivan Vejvoda interviews Alberto Alemanno, an expert in European Union law and democracy. They discuss the rise of far-right parties across Europe and the implications for the EU's democratic framework, especially in light of the upcoming 2024 European Parliamentary elections. The conversation also covers the critical European Council meeting scheduled for December 2023, focusing on key decisions regarding Ukraine, Moldova, and the EU's institutional reforms.

Alemanno shares insights into the EU's approach to rule of law, migration, and climate change, highlighting the challenges in these areas. He emphasizes the need for a reimagined European political process that better aligns with the continent's sociocultural transformations. The podcast concludes with reflections on the evolving European identity and the disconnect between the political system and the lived experience of Europeans.

46 min