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Europe Elects Podcast
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The Europe Elects podcast is brought to you by the continent-leading polling aggregation, data analysis, and election coverage organisation Europe Elects. In our weekly episodes we bring you updates from across Europe, unpacking the latest news, polls and trends.Get daily updates from across Europe @EuropeElects on Facebook, Twitter, VK, Telegram, and on Instagram @Europe_Elects.
Episodes
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September 2026: Summer Recap Around Europe (w/ Sabine Volk)
Back from our summer break, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) go over key developments over the past few months across Europe, featuring local elections, referendums, government changes, and presidential candidacies. They also speak with Dr. Sabine Volk from...
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April 2026: Coalitions Galore, except Hungary
Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) recap elections happening all around Europe, from Hungary to Slovenia. They go in depth on the key players and analyze what the results mean, both domestically and for the continent as a whole. They also touch on the recent...
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March 2026: Election Mania
Elections, elections, elections! Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) go around Europe, from Denmark to Slovenia to Bulgaria, previewing national parliamentary elections of varying degrees of competitiveness. They also shed light on recent developments in state...
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February 2026: Instability around Europe
In the second episode of the year, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) discuss instability in the Starmer Cabinet, the latest developments in Dutch government formation, and a snap election in Aragonia. They then recap the results of the Portuguese…
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January 2026: Election Results, Governmental Shifts, Greenland, and the Year Ahead
To start off the year, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) look at internal dynamics in parties and governments in the UK and France before recapping some key electoral moments in the last few months. Then, they look at the reactions EU leaders have had to the...
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2025: A Look Back
In this year-end politics special, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) look back at the defining European political moments of 2025. First though, they cover the latest news from Bucharest and Bulgaria and preview Portugal’s crowded presidential race. The…
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Local, National, and International Reverberations
In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) recap local election results in Estonia and Denmark as well as a contentious parliamentary election in the Netherlands. Like most political developments, these local elections have an outsized impact. The...
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Fragmentation and Chaos: From Estonia to the Lowlands
In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) navigate a turbulent autumn across European politics. They recap Czechia's shift rightward as populist ANO forms a controversial coalition with far-right parties and Moldova's re-election of a pro-European...
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Stopping the votes (in Italy and France)
In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) cover the Norwegian general election and Italian referenda that occurred over the summer while the podcast was on holiday. They also discuss Macron's fiscal and political challenges and Starmer's reshuffle,...
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"Super-Sunday" Recap and Dutch Coalition collapse
In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) provide a recap of May 18th’s Super Sunday where Presidential elections took place in Romania and Poland, and parliamentary elections in Portugal which led to another minority government with multiple…
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A Preview of “Super-Sunday”
In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) provide a recap of local results and then preview an important date in 2025 for Europe. Super Sunday will take place on 18 May, and Europe Elects will have complete coverage. One of these elections is the...
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Crisis in Serbia - Hearing from a voice on the ground during a turbulent test of Serbia’s Democracy
In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) interview reporter Camillo Cantarano who has extensive experience covering developments in the Balkan region to learn more about the recent student-led protests in Serbia. They also recap political...
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What’s Next for Europe? Greenland’s Vote, Portugal’s political Crisis, and the Battle for Democracy
In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) discuss whether Greenland’s election results mark a turning point in the independence debate, how Portugal’s snap election could redefine its political future, and Germany’s post-election negotiations....
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2025: AfD, Die Linke, and the CDU drive through the 'Traffic Light coalition'
Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) discuss the German elections and the results of other European elections over the last two months. They also discuss the recent changes in government and formation across European capitals. Produced by Europe Elects. You can...
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2025: A preview of a full electoral calendar
Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss what 2025 has in store. While 2024 may be remembered as the 'year of elections', there are plenty of elections in 2025 for Europe Elects to unpack! This episode also takes a look back at some of the news stories that have…
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2024: The electoral year in review
Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the current electoral year. More than 30 countries in Europe had elections this year, as well as the EU parliament elections. We’ve picked out 6 key elections from the past year that will definitely continue to have repercussions...
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How to form a government when the far-right is doing well?
Please note that due to technical errors, the episode is a bit out of date, as it was recorded late October. We decided to share it anyway, so please travel back in time with us and listen to what was going on in elections in Europe a month ago. Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren and Javid Ibad…
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France and Germany dominate European politics (but not the EU)
Episode Notes Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the Austrian general elections, state elections in Germany, Azerbaijan, and Russia, the new EU commissioners, and the new French Government.
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What’s next for 2024 : Europe Elect’s Mid Year Preview
Episode Notes In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the electoral year so far, and look ahead to what the rest of the electoral calendar will look like. They will also provide updates on last month’s stories. Elections covered AZ, DE, RU, CZ, BG, FR,...
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What's happening with the European far right
Episode Notes In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the dissolution of the ID group in the European Parliament and the wider ramifications of this split. There's also a round-up of all the general and presidential elections that have happened in the...
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European Election Recap
In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the results of this month's European Parliament elections and round up European election news. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe or by joining our Patreon....
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European Election Eve
In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss the upcoming European Parliament elections and round up European election news, including the UK general election announcement, an assassination attempt in Slovakia, and the outcome of last month's Balkan general...
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Balkan Blitz (and other election news)
In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss recent electoral news from around Europe, with a special focus on the slew of elections occurring in the Balkans. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe or by...
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Anti-Establishment Round Up (w/ ThreeSixOne and Peter Beckett)
Disclaimer: This episode was made in coordination with ThreeSixOne as part of a financial partnership between ThreeSixOne and EuropeElects. EuropeElects retained all editorial rights in the questions and scope of the interview. In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and…
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Europe's Authoritarians
Episode Notes In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad discuss "elections" in European authoritarian states. The episode explores what Gabriel and Javid see as the path forward for democracy in these countries, why authoritarians hold elections, and how...
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(Re)Introducing the Europe Elects Podcast
In our first episode of the new season, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad are joined by Janne Riitakorpi, a Finnish political scientist and political activist associated with the Finnish Centre Party. The episode explores what Gabriel and Javid are excited about during a...
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EE Headlines: Looking Backwards and Forwards
In our first headlines episode of 2023, our hosts go over their favourite elections of 2022 and what to look forward in 2023. Then they also discuss our polling highlights from all around Europe! Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our Patreon or via…
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The Breakdown #5: One Year of Scholz (w/ James Jackson)
In our fifth episode of The Breakdown, our host Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) is joined by freelance journalist James Jackson (@derJamesJackson). The episode explores what is going on in Germany a year after Olaf Scholz became Prime Minister and what is the status of the traffic light coalition...
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EE Headlines: The Far-Right in Europe, Elections in Denmark & More
In our first headlines episode with our new squad, we go over the news of the last month and discuss our favorite polling highlights from all around Europe! Check our electoral news from Italy, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia and the...
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History Corner #10: Ireland 1932
For this instalment of the History Corner, our patrons have chosen for our host, Mathew Nicolson (@EyjarSkeggi), to take us back to 1932 in the then Irish Free State and the first election to result in a change of government in modern Irish history. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this...
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New hosts, who dis?
After a longer than expected summer break (sorry for that!) the Europe Elects Podcast is back with an announcement! We bid adieu to our beloved host Euan Healey (@euanspeaks), without whom this podcast would not have existed, and we welcome Javid Ibad (@javidibad) and Alastair Warner...
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EE Headlines: Elections, Referenda, No-Confidence Votes & more
In this headlines episode, our hosts bring us, as always, the news and polling highlights from all around Europe! Check our electoral news from Iceland, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark and Albania and some fascinating news from France, Estonia, the UK and the European Parliament. And stick around…
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The Breakdown #4: From Neutrality to NATO (w/ Torbjörn Sjöström)
In our fourth episode of The Breakdown, our new in-depth interview series, our host Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) is joined by CEO of Novus, Torbjörn Sjöström (@t_sjostrom). The episode explores what drives the change in attitudes towards NATO in Sweden, what impact it might have in the…
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EE Headlines: United Kingdom votes, News from the European Parliament & more
In this headlines episode, our hosts bring us, as always, the news and polling highlights from all around Europe! Check our electoral news from the UK and Germany and some fascinating news from the European Parliament. And stick around for polling highlights from Norway, Italy, Portugal, Belgium,...
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EE Headlines: April elections wrap-up, Kherson 'referendum' & more
Our host, Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren), is flying solo this time around and brings us the news and polling highlights from all around Europe! Check out for electoral results from France, Slovenia, Hungary and Serbia and news from Ukraine. And stick around for polling highlights from Finland,...
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The Breakdown #3: French Presidential Rematch (w/ Mathieu Gallard)
Ahead of the second round of the french presidential elections, our host Euan Healey (@euanspeaks) is joined by Ipsos France Research Director Mathieu Gallard (@mathieugallard) in our third episode of The Breakdown, our new interview series. The episode explores what we saw in the first round of...
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The Breakdown #2: Orbán does it again (w/ Flora Garamvolgyi)
In our long-awaited second episode of The Breakdown, our new in-depth interview series, our host Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) is joined by journalist Flora Garamvolgyi (@floragaramvolgy) in a discussion about the election in Hungary and how Viktor Orbán’s fourth consecutive term will impact…
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EE Headlines: March election wrap-up, Hungary and Serbia vote & more
Coming back after a brief unintentional hiatus, our hosts bring us the news and polling highlights from all around Europe! Check our electoral news about Hungary, Serbia, Malta, Germany and the Netherlands and political news from Spain, Denmark and the European Parliament. And stick around for...
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EE Headlines: French presidential candidates, Belarus 'referendum' & more
In this headlines episode, our hosts as always bring us the news and polling highlights from all around Europe! Check our electoral news about Belarus, the UK, Hungary and Armenia and political news from France, Ukraine and the European Parliament. And stick around for polling highlights from...
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The Breakdown #1: The Right in Spain (w/ Andrés Santana)
In our first episode of The Breakdown, our new in-depth interview series, our host Euan Healey (@euanspeaks) is joined by political scientist Andrés Santana (@SantanaAndres3) from the Autonomous University of Madrid. The episode explores the rise of VOX, the crisis of Partido Popular and the...
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EE Headlines: VOX gains in regional election, German President re-elected & more
In our first episode of our revamped podcast, our hosts bring us the headlines and polling highlights from all around Europe! Check our headlines for elections and referenda results from Germany, Spain and Switzerland and news from Portugal, Belarus, Montenegro, Ukraine and the European…
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PS: I Love Costa (w/ Raquel Vaz-Pinto)
In this episode, our hosts bring us the news and polling highlights from all around Europe and a bit of a preview of our new European Parliament projection! Later in the episode political scientist Raquel Vaz-Pinto (@RaquelVazPinto1) joins Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) in a discussion about the...
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History Corner #9: India 1971
For this instalment of the History Corner, our patrons have chosen for our host, Mathew Nicolson (@EyjarSkeggi), to once again take us back to 1971—this time in India and a legislative election amid the ruling party Indian National Congress’s split. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this...
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Counting the Costa of Early Elections (w/ Marina Costa Lobo)
In this episode, our hosts bring us the first news of the year from all around Europe and of course a quick roundup of our latest polling highlights! Later in the episode political scientist Marina Costa Lobo (@MarinaCostaLobo) joins Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) in a discussion about the first...
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2021 in Review (Two Year Anniversary)
In this episode, our History Corner host, Mathew Nicolson (@EyjarSkeggi), fills in for Gabriel Hedengren and together with Euan Healey (@euanspeaks), they bring us news from all around Europe and our polling highlights of the last month of the year! Later in the episode, they discuss the two…
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History Corner #8: Belgium 1971
For this instalment of the History Corner, our patrons have chosen for our host, Mathew Nicolson (@EyjarSkeggi), to take us back to the 1971 belgian national parliament election—the first election after the 1970 State Reform, that established the three cultural communities in Belgium. Produced by...
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Third Time’s the Charm (w/ Teodora Yovcheva)
In this episode, our hosts bring us news from all around Europe, a quick roundup of our latest polling trends and they briefly discuss EE’s latest monthly European Parliament projection! Later in the episode, Euan Healey (@euanspeaks) is joined by our Bulgaria correspondent, Teodora Yovcheva, in…
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Secrets of the Council (w/ Harald Schumann)
In this episode, our hosts bring us news from all around Europe and of course a quick roundup of our latest polling trends! Later in the episode award-winning journalist Harald Schumann (@hsc55), joins Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) in a discussion, not about elections, but about the wonderful...
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History Corner #7: Poland 2001
For this instalment of the History Corner, our patrons have chosen for our host, Mathew Nicolson (@EyjarSkeggi), to take us back to just 20 years ago, to the 2001 national parliament election held in Poland. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our Patreon…
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Babiš Czechs Out (w/ Jan Moláček)
In this episode, our History Corner host, Mathew Nicolson (@EyjarSkeggi), fills in for Gabriel Hedengren and together with Euan Healey (@euanspeaks), they bring us news from all around Europe, our polling highlights and our new European Parliament projection! Later in the episode, Deník N...
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The Europe Elects podcast is brought to you by the continent-leading polling aggregation, data analysis, and election coverage organisation Europe Elects. In our weekly episodes we bring you updates from across Europe, unpacking the latest news, polls and trends.Get daily updates from across Europe @EuropeElects on Facebook, Twitter, VK, Telegram, and on Instagram @Europe_Elects.
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