Fidias EU Parliament

Dimitri Lascaris is an award-winning lawyer and journalist based in Montreal, Canada and Kalamata, Greece. After graduating from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in the 1990s, Dimitri started his legal career at the Wall Street law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. In 2004, he returned to Canada from the United States. Since then, he has prosecuted dozens of securities fraud class actions against major Canadian and multinational corporations and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for defrauded investors. Dimitri was named by Canadian Lawyer Magazine as one of the 25 most influential lawyers in Canada, and by Canadian Business Magazine as one of the 50 most influential persons in Canadian business. For ten years, while practising law, Dimitri served as a Board Member and Correspondent of The Real News Network in Baltimore, Maryland. He is now a freelance journalist whose reporting focuses on Western government criminality. https://www.youtube.com/@UCcLnmCiZ691HyvB6UvZq69A 00:00 Intro03:15 Who is Dimitri?04:11 Why is he in Cyprus?07:08 Why are there British Military Bases in Cyprus?08:21 Not Arresting War Criminals in Cyprus09:45 Bombs Flying Through the British Military Bases in Cyprus and Spy Planes Being Sent to Gaza14:30 Why is Cyprus so Important for Israel?20:09 Should Cypriot People be Concerned about their Sovereignty?24:53 What should Cyprus and the EU do?31:40 Jewish and Israeli People35:19 Does Israel Control the US or does the US Control Israel?41:34 What Regulations Should Cyprus Enforce?45:50 What Should Cyprus Do About the British Military Bases?48:13 Should Cyprus Leave the EU?57:53 The Main Problem of Cyprus, EU and the West1:04:06 What is the Future of the Israel - Palestine Conflict?1:07:19 Will NATO Collapse?1:07:50 The Ukraine - Russia Conflict1:11:46 What does Trump and the West Want?1:15:57 Is the US Becoming Richer?1:17:18 Is There a Revolution Coming?1:18:51 Final Questions#israelpalestine #cyprus #geopolitics

I was interviewed by Yonca Özdemir, who is a political economist and academic. She holds a PhD in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh and an MA in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Delaware. She is currently serving as a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in the Government department at William & Mary.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:27 Who is Yonca Özdemir? 02:19 Why I Run for Elections 06:58 My Political Goals 12:25 Who Are My Voters? 14:12 What I Learned from Politics 16:14 Direct Democracy 17:14 How Politics Changed Me 20:36 Politics in my country Cyprus 29:39 Who is Really Running Cyprus? 33:04 The European Union 35:07 The European Parliament 37:54 Why I didn't join a Political Group 38:58 The Most Urgent Issues to Tackle 43:58 The Cyprus Problem 49:51 Social Media in Politics 51:36 Immigration 54:06 The Role of Social Media in my politics 01:02:53 Do I Reach the Older Generations? 01:04:25 Best Social Media Platform for Politics 01:05:39 The Cyprus Problem 01:08:41 The Future 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.

Thomas Geisel is a German politician and Member of the European Parliament since 2024, elected for the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). Before that, he served as Mayor of Düsseldorf from 2014 to 2020.Follow Thomas:https://www.instagram.com/geisel.thomashttps://x.com/thomas_geiselTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:57 Who is Thomas Geisel? 03:51 USA-Ukraine Mineral Deal 07:44 EU-Ukraine Relations 10:31 A solution to end the war 12:30 EU-Russia Relations 19:07 Summary 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.

Michael McNamara is an Irish independent politician who has served as a Member of the European Parliament for the Ireland South constituency since July 2024, sitting with the Renew Europe group.Follow Michael McNamara:https://x.com/McNamaraMEPhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelmcnamaramep/Timestamps00:00 Who is Michael McNamara?02:29 Independents in Politics08:17 Conor McGregor's New Political Party10:15 Artificial Intelligence15:02 How to Regulate AI28:15 China29:41 Assessing Europe's Position in the World32:24 EnergySole 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.

I sat down with Mr. Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish-Cypriot community, to listen and try to understand his perspective on the long-lasting Cyprus Problem.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:45 Fidias’ Note05:19 Who is Ersin Tatar?17:04 His Biggest Challenge During the Last 5 Years21:29 Why Two-State Solution?27:23 The Root Cause of the Problem30:17 The Other Side of the Story33:00 Attempts for a Solution - The Annan Plan39:46 The Vision of the Two-State Solution47:56 Ukraine-Russia War54:39 Relationship with Turkey and Erdoğan01:03:10 Crans-Montana01:06:43 Is Ersin Tatar Erdoğan's Puppet?01:15:07 Opinion on President Christodoulides01:21:42 Sanctions - Embargoes01:27:53 What is Ersin Tatar's Salary?01:28:28 Where does Ersin Tatar spend his Money?01:29:16 Does Ersin Tatar like his Life?01:30:17 Ersin Tatar's Philosophy as a Leader01:31:19 Ersin Tatar's Daily Life01:34:39 Ersin Tatar Speaks to the Greek Cypriots01:36:49 Advice for Fidias01:39:04 Final Thoughts01:40:18 Final Question#cyprusproblem #turkishcypriots #greekcypriots

Hana Jalloul Muro is a Spanish-Lebanese Member of the European Parliament and an expert in international terrorism. Previously, she served as Secretary of State for Migrations of Spain from 2020 to 2021.Follow Hana:https://x.com/jalloul_hanahttps://www.instagram.com/hana.jalloul/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:02 Who is Hana Jalloul Muro? 05:18 Palestine-Israel 09:12 The EU Response in Palestine 14:06 Hamas 16:53 The Steps for a Palestinian State 20:10 The US and Israel 22:09 The Israel Lobby in the US 24:03 To be Balanced 28:38 Politicians Voting on Matters They Don't Know About 36:03 The Importance of EU Politics 38:48 Why So Much Hate to the EU? 42:06 EU Relations with the Gulf Countries 46:49 Africa and LATAM Relations with EU 48:29 Migration 58:10 Thoughts on the Podcast 01:00:13 Hana's Last Words 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.

Caolan is an Irish journalist based in Ukraine who is "investigating" Fidias. I invited him to the European Parliament to have a discussion on his "findings".Follow Caolan:https://x.com/CaolanRobTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:10 Caolan's "Investigation Findings" 07:29 Double Standards with Turkey and Russia 12:27 What Do Cypriots and Greeks Want? 14:04 Is the EU Parliament Investigating Fidias? 15:23 I'm Going to Ukraine 20:01 Kidnapped Ukrainian Children Vote 26:40 Do I Make Propaganda? 30:35 Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine 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.

Thanks Liam Coninx, law student and host of "The Honest Guest Podcast" for the talk!Follow Liam:https://www.youtube.com/@TheHonestGuestPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/liamconinx/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:08 My Origin in YouTube 08:32 I Am a "Failed YouTuber"11:07 The Craziest Thing I Ever Did on YouTube 14:20 Videos I Regret Making? 16:54 Criticism Online 20:14 Hiring People 24:55 Being Seriously Fun 31:00 People Hate Politics? 38:57 The Future of Politics 42:18 How Am I Doing? 46:02 Advice for Young People 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.

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 Introduction01:00 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

Markéta Gregorová is a Czech Member of the European Parliament representing the Czech Pirate Party inside the Greens/EFA political group. Since her election in 2019, Markéta has focused on issues such as human rights, disinformation and cybersecurity.X Threads about Elections in Georgia:https://x.com/LevanKvirkvelia/status/185076118159x9858792https://x.com/romanik_/status/1850634766279962994Follow Markéta Gregorová:https://www.instagram.com/ruzovarebelkahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcf12G_5igxOSZBFSt4eEAQTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:26 My Controversy with PewDiePie 02:37 Who Is Markéta Gregorová 03:32 The Pirate Party 13:21 Joining a Political Group in the EU Parliament 21:05 Delegations in the European Parliament 24:59 Elections in Georgia 48:34 Voting in the European Parliament 50:21 Video creation & League of Legends 52:35 Markéta's Goals in the EU Parliament 55:32 Common European Defense 58:31 Regionalism 01:04:54 Gossip in the EU Parliament 01:08:47 Markéta's Last Words

Dr. Sophie Scott-Brown, a modern intellectual historian and philosopher specializing in direct democracy, anarchism, activism, and education. She is a fellow at the University of St Andrews and a NYU Remarque fellow. Dr. Scott-Brown has authored works such as "The Histories of Raphael Samuel: A Portrait of a People's Historian" and "Colin Ward and the Art of Everyday Anarchy".Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:50 Who is Sophie-Scott Brown?02:44 Why I Invited Sophie to the Podcast04:33 Anarchism11:23 Anarchy in Companies13:56 Equality & Friendship18:55 Society & Power24:33 Problems of Democracy30:22 Anarchism into practice46:25 Offensive Structure Realism00:56:38 Anarchic Systems through history01:06:02 My App on Direct Democracy01:17:28 Agora movement in Brussels01:19:54 Facilitators in Democracy01:26:08 Crowdsourcing your community01:29:20 Free Trade01:31:55 Thoughts on the conversation01:33:09 Sophie Scott-Brown's Last Words

Jeffrey Sachs is an American economist, academic, and public policy analyst known for his work on economic development, poverty reduction, and sustainability. He has advised governments and international organizations, including the UN, on economic policies. Sachs played a key role in the transition of post-Soviet economies to market systems and was a leading advocate for the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. Currently, he is a professor at Columbia University and directs the Center for Sustainable Development.Thanks to MEP Michael von der Schulenburg for organising the event.Timestamps00:00 Introduction03:01 Jeffrey Sachs' Background04:58 The Origin of Today's US Foreign Policy10:23 NATO Enlargement28:42 2014 Ukraine Euromaidan31:15 Minsk Agreements33:37 Sachs' Call with Jake Sullivan36:12 NATO's Open Door Policy37:22 Putin's Intentions in Ukraine40:22 2022 Peace Talks45:23 Donald Trump50:44 Middle East53:23 China54:36 Europe-Russia Relations01:00:44 NATO 5% Defence Spending01:09:54 2025 Peace Negotiations01:15:20 Beginning of NATO Expansion01:21:31 How to achieve a real European Foreign Policy01:27:44 The Future of the West01:34:24 Finlandization

Jeffrey Sachs is an American economist, academic, and public policy analyst known for his work on economic development, poverty reduction, and sustainability. He has advised governments and international organizations, including the UN, on economic policies. Sachs played a key role in the transition of post-Soviet economies to market systems and was a leading advocate for the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. Currently, he is a professor at Columbia University and directs the Center for Sustainable Development.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:30 Who is Jeffrey Sachs03:14 Ukraine War11:35 United States14:10 European Foreign Policy26:49 Donald Trump31:36 NATO38:10 Summary43:14 John Mearsheimer46:20 Final Thoughts

Cristian Terheș is a Romanian politician and Member of the European Parliament since 2019, representing the Christian Democratic National Peasants' Party (PNȚ-CD). He gained prominence for his vocal stance on issues related to democracy, transparency, and civil liberties within the EU. Terheș has been particularly critical of the European Commission’s handling of COVID-19 policies, advocating for government accountability and transparency regarding vaccine contracts. He has also spoken against centralized EU policies, emphasizing national sovereignty and individual freedoms. Before his political career, he was known for his activism in Romanian diaspora communities, particularly in the United States, where he worked as a priest. His speeches and interventions in the European Parliament often challenge mainstream narratives, making him a notable figure in debates on EU governance and human rights.00:00 Intro02:35 Topic of discussion04:33 What is a vaccine05:19 What happened when Covid-19 started09:54 What the European Union did22:08 Censorship25:43 Request to European Medicine Agency (EMA)30:17 Clinical Trials38:40 Pharma Lobbying43:34 Contracts54:10 How MEPs Vote57:08 Ursula Von Der Leyen / Pharmaceutical Companies1:03:45 Conclusion

Damian Boeselager is a German business consultant, journalist and politician of Volt Europa. He is member of European Parliament in The Greens/EFA Group since his election in 2019.Follow Damian:https://twitter.com/d_boeselagerhttps://www.instagram.com/damian.boeselagerTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:27 Who is Damian Boeselager?03:14 Can Europe Fall Apart?04:49 Federalisation of Europe07:60 How EU Elections Should Be Done13:26 Europeans don't care about EU politics15:26 Electing the President of the European Commission19:44 Having Power in the European Parliament25:07 Volt Party31:52 Patriots for Europe33:48 Donald Trump40:43 Elon Musk44:38 Free Speech49:08 Censorship in Europe?56:07 People hate politicians59:38 Cooperating with the Far-Right01:06:16 Damian's Future Goals01:09:31 Damian's Last Words

Michael von der Schulenburg is a former United Nations diplomat, he spent his life in many of the world’s trouble spots, such as in Haiti, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, the Balkan, Somalia, Sierra Leone and the Sahel. Now he is a Member of the European Parliament in the German party Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht.Michael's Website: https://michael-von-der-schulenburg.com/Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44PpchaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:38 Who is Michael von der Schulenburg03:45 EU Foreign Policy13:25 War in Ukraine24:03 The end of the war in Ukraine28:32 The Future of Europe34:37 Israel and Palestine38:04 Ursula von der Leyen39:26 Making Europe Better42:02 Common European Army47:57 The Future of the World50:25 The Importance of Population55:44 Young People58:23 Individualism & Capitalism59:42 Life & Death