Fidias EU Parliament

Dirk Gotink is a Dutch Member of the European Parliament representing the New Social Contract (NSC) party within the European People's Party (EPP) group. Prior to his election in 2024, Gotink worked for 17 years in European politics, including as spokesperson for the EPP and assistant to Manfred Weber.Follow Dirk Gotink:https://www.instagram.com/dirk.gotinkhttps://x.com/dirkgotinkTimestamps00:00 Introduction01:45 Who is Dirk Gotink? 05:02 How Dirk got Elected 06:47 How the Parliament Controls the European Commission 10:42 How Lobbying is Financed in Brussels 19:15 USAID 21:42 How to Fix the Lobbying Situation 27:38 The 1 Trillion Euro Budget of the EU 31:28 Why People Stopped Trusting Governments 36:33 Transparency 40:21 Why Politics is Slow 42:50 Mercosur Agreement 44:20 ReArm Europe 48:48 What the Priorities of the EU Should Be 56:31 Final Thoughts About the Podcast Sole liability rests with the Member financing this political and information activity. The European Parliament is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.

Lexi, a journalist from the EU Youth Portal, invited me and Chloé Mikolajczak (@thegreenmonki) to have a chat together in the European Parliament.Chloé Mikolajczak is a climate justice activist and social media communicator based in Brussels. She has been involved in numerous environmental and social justice initiatives across Europe. She has collaborated with organizations like the European Environmental Bureau and has been active in pushing for stronger environmental policies at the EU level.

Follow Chloéhttps://www.instagram.com/thegreenmonki/https://x.com/chloemkljczkFollow Lexihttps://www.instagram.com/hahaha_lex/

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Who is Chloé Mikolajczak?

01:56 Lobbying 04:25 Communication in the EU

07:17 The EU is in Trouble

13:31 Climate Change

16:13 Impact in the world

19:22 My Direct Democracy Project

20:34 Manipulation of citizens 23:34 Freedom of Speech

25:40 Consensus & Truth

39:01 Activism VS Politics Sole liability rests with the Member financing this political and information activity. The European Parliament is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.

​Kaizen Asiedu is a life coach and public speaker dedicated to guiding high achievers toward meaningful and fulfilling careers. He previously served as Head of Global Esports Events at Riot Games, where he led the production of major events like the League of Legends World Championship, earning an Emmy award for his contributions. Transitioning from the corporate world, Kaizen now focuses on helping individuals unlock their "main quest" in life, offering mentorship programs that gamify personal growth. He is also known for addressing sensitive topics such as politics and misinformation, aiming to inspire courage and authenticity in others.Follow Kaizen: https://x.com/thatsKAIZENTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:30 Who is Kaizen Asiedu?03:53 What Nuance Means?05:51 Clarity of Thought08:53 ChatGPT vs. Grok11:35 Political Division22:57 The Future of Democracy30:47 Kaizen Running for Office?35:22 The Problem with Los Angeles38:11 Elon Musk46:45 Changing Careers52:57 Artificial Intelligence01:01:53 Marine Le Pen01:08:33 The Problem with Europe01:15:04 Ukraine-Russia01:23:30 Peace01:25:55 Politics & Philosophy01:27:27 Thoughts on the conversation01:29:39 Kaizen's Last WordsSole liability rests with the Member financing this political and information activity. The European Parliament is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.

Elena Yoncheva is a Bulgarian journalist and Member of the European Parliament. She has reported from numerous conflict zones and has authored over 25 documentaries. Since 2024, she is part of the Bulgarian political party "Movement for Rights and Freedoms".Follow Elena:https://x.com/elyonchevaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:10 Can One Person Change the System?04:23 Influencers VS. Traditional Media07:44 Why Good Journalism is in Decline?09:22 USAID and George Soros14:42 My Political Ambitions

Alex Christoforou is a Cypriot journalist and online content creator known for his political analysis and commentary on international affairs. He produces video content for "The Duran," a news and analysis platform, and also maintains his own YouTube channel, where he shares insights on geopolitics and current events.Follow Alex:​https://www.youtube.com/@AlexChristoforouhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheDuranTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:42 Who is Alex Christoforou?02:15 The Duran04:04 Israel and Palestine12:52 The Role of the EU with Palestine15:07 Syria16:20 Israel and Turkey confrontation19:06 Is Iran the problem?25:26 US-Iran War?28:10 Neocons and the War Industry32:24 George Soros and USAID38:28 Do we need a EU Joe Rogan?40:37 Free Speech43:39 The DSA and Community Notes49:12 Alex's Origin Story55:17 The Duran Business Model01:03:28 Alex's Goals