News / Program: Europe’s Futures

New Vienna Coffee House Conversations Podcast Episode: Youth, The Diaspora, and Bosnia’s Political Future with Teresa Reiter
In this new episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, IWM Permanent Fellow Ivan Vejvoda discusses with Teresa Reiter, a journalist and policy professional based in Vienna.

New Vienna Coffee House Conversations Podcast Episode: European Struggles in the Age of Trump with Niccolò Milanese
In a new episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda welcomes Niccolò Milanese, a poet and one of the founding directors of European Alternatives.

New Podcast Episode with Zsuzsanna Szelényi on the Rise of Illiberal Democracy
This podcast episode with Zsuzsanna Szelényi explores the potential impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on Europe, the security challenges facing the EU, and the rise of illiberal democracy.

Listen Now: Stefan Lehne on Europe’s Strategic Autonomy
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations podcast, Ivan Vejvoda speaks with Stefan Lehne, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe and former Austrian diplomat, to examine the challenges facing the European Union amid a period of persistent…

Europe Under Trump: Strategic Challenges and Opportunities with Rosa Balfour
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda hosts Rosa Balfour, Director of Carnegie Europe, for a deep discussion on the implications of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency for Europe.

Nicole Koenig on the Evolving Landscape of European Security
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, host Ivan Vejvoda welcomes Nicole Koenig, Head of Policy at the Munich Security Conference, to discuss the evolving landscape of European security.

Listen Now: Luke Cooper on Wartime Economics and Frontline Realities in Ukraine
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda is joined by historical scientist Luke Cooper to discuss Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion and the broader geopolitical challenges facing the…

Grigorij Mesežnikov on the Political Trajectory of Slovakia
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, host Ivan Vejvoda speaks with Grigorij Mesežnikov, political scientist and president of the Institute for Public Affairs, about the political trajectory of Slovakia.

New “Vienna Coffee House Conversations With Ivan Vejvoda” Podcast Season Starts Next Week
The „Vienna Coffee House Conversations with Ivan Vejvoda“ podcast series is back with a new episode set for release on 16 October 2024. During the academic year 2024/25, the podcast will offer informed opinion, lived experience and expert insight on…

The Current State and Future of Democracy with Philippe C. Schmitter
In this episode, Ivan Vejvoda is joined by Philippe C. Schmitter to discuss the current state and future of democracy, particularly in the context of rising populism and authoritarianism.

Kim Lane Scheppele Talks About Orbán, Populism, and the Legal Path to Autocracy in New Podcast Episode
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda hosts Kim Lane Scheppele, the Lawrence S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Princeton University.

Erik Jones on Populism and Political Disorder
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations podcast, host Ivan Vejvoda speaks with Erik Jones, director of the Schuman Center for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute in Florence.