Channel Title: MCC Brussels Channel Description: Discussions, event recordings, and updates from the team at MCC Brussels – the home for genuine policy deliberation about the EU and an in-depth exploration of the key issues facing Europeans. <video> "Nobody is watching this crap". Description: "Nobody is watching this crap". Dr Maren Thom slams the European film industry at our event Creativity in chains. The European cultural elite cling to the woke mindset while the rest of the world seemingly moves on. </video> <video> Europe is occupied by America. Is Trump a chance to change that? | Niccolo Soldo Description: For 80 years, America has set the course for Europe’s politics and economics, with no alternative in sight. Writer Niccolo Soldo ("Fisted by Foucault") argues that where the U.S. leads, Europe follows—but Trump’s rise has cracked the door open for populist movements to challenge the status quo. Could this shift redefine the global order? This was a speech from MCC Brussel's special conference "Culture War Goes Global? Geopolitics in a new era". Watch the full discussion here: https://brussels.mcc.hu/event/culture-war-goes-global-geopolitics-in-a-new-era 00:00 The structural problems facing the West 04:17 The BRICS are no challengers 06:53 The USA is not going anywhere </video> <video> TikTok and the fight for free speech | Virginie Joron MEP Description: Hysteria about Russian influence and TikTok have led to the unprecedented cancelling of an entire election in Romania. But, as Virginie Joron MEP tells us, this is only the latest step of the EU elite's war on speech online. Virginie saw first-hand how the European Parliament abused procedures in a desperate attempt to control the narrative online and blame TikTok for an election that didn't go the way EU elites wanted. Each and every time there is a challenge to their power, European elites try and restrict our fundamental freedoms. But thankfully there are online platforms they haven't yet managed to control, and we need to fight to preserve our right to think and speak our mind. Jacob Reynolds talks to Virginie Joron MEP, a member of Patriots for Europe from the Rassemblement national (France). </video> <video> Deranged! Discussion between Elon Musk and Alice Weidel monitored. Description: Unbelievable! 🤯 The EU has assembled 150 "experts" to monitor tonight’s discussion between Elon Musk and Alice Weidel. Commentator Jacob Reynolds says this anti-speech meltdown exposes the real agenda of EU elites. 🧐 </video> <video> Exposing Romania’s COUP Description: An entire election annulled because the "wrong" result was delivered? Europe faces a democratic crisis as elites push back against populist wins. Calin Georgescu’s case exposes judiciary interference, political manipulation, and a growing trend to delegitimise elections. Blaming Russia or social media for unfavourable outcomes is nothing new, but canceling a vote outright sets a dangerous precedent. This clip features Frank Furedi and Jacob Reynolds discussing the implications in our latest podcast. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/jOWKW93w0pU #Romania #Election #Coup #FrankFuredi #Populism #DemocracyInCrisis </video> <video> They hate their own culture Description: "The cultural elite get a kick out of hating and harassing their own culture", says Goran Adamson at our event National Identity and Mass Migration: Clash of Values? </video> <video> They CANCELLED an entire election?! | MCC Brussels Podcast Description: Two seismic events have rocked European politics. In Romania, the shocking decision to CANCEL the presidential election sent shockwaves across the continent, revealing the anti-Democratic impulses of European elites for all to see. Meanwhile, Michel Barnier's government in France collapsed, throwing not just Emmanuel Macron but the entire fifth republic into crisis. Behind both of these events lie a broad crisis of democracy in Europe. Join Frank Furedi and Jacob Reynolds in this week's episode of the MCC Brussels podcast. We dig into France, Romania and the crisis of democracy in Europe. 00:00 Welcome 01:00 The annulment of presidential election in Romania 03:20 Who voted for Georgescu? 07:00 Georgescu mobilises rural populism in Romania 11:00 The EU overlooks slights by friendly players 13:20 For Macron there is only the centre 19:48 Time for Macron to go? </video> <video> Europe Deserves Better: Breaking the Brussels Status Quo in 2025 Description: In this rousing address, Frank Furedi from MCC Brussels sets out a bold vision for 2025 as the moment when Europe’s long-standing bureaucratic monopoly is finally challenged. They argue that the EU’s green policies undermine economic life, that mass migration threatens security and borders, and that digital censorship stifles free speech. Instead, MCC Brussels envisions a European renaissance—one that reclaims national heritage and fosters a dynamic, intellectual debate to break the status quo. With alliances forming across the continent and the weakening of political cordons, MCC Brussels believes that patriots, conservatives, and populists can unite to shape Europe’s future. #MCCBrussels #FrankFuredi #2025 #Europe #EuropeanPolitics </video> <video> The EU will always blame social media Description: "It’s the same old story: when faced with unwelcome results, the EU rolls out social media as its convenient scapegoat", say Virginie Joron and Jacob Reynolds. </video> <video> Germany’s reckoning? The Scholz Government Collapses | MCC Brussels Podcast Special Description: The disastrous Scholz government has collapsed, leaving Germany reeling in the wake of its failed green utopia and chaotic migration policies. Once the engine of Europe, Germany is now a crucible of political failure and economic decline. In this MCC podcast, we delve into the intricate story of how Scholz’s coalition unravelled, exposing a labyrinth of incompetence, short-sighted energy fantasies, and policies that beckon crisis instead of solutions. With insights from Professor Werner J. Patzelt, economist Prof. Dr. Thomas Mayer, Richard Schnek, and Professor Frank Füredi, we uncover why this isn’t just the end of Scholz – it’s the start of Germany’s most profound reckoning. The political tapestry is torn, the economy teeters, and the question remains: can Germany reimagine itself, or is this the beginning of its downfall? MCC Brussels is a think tank committed providing a home for critical debate about the future of Europe. We challenge orthodoxies, question the establishment, and champion the voices of ordinary Europeans. https://brussels.mcc.hu https://www.youtube.com/@mccbrussels https://x.com/MCC_Brussels 00:00 Germany at the crossroads 01:05 Professor Werner J. Patzelt - what is going on in Germany 09:25 Prof. Dr. Thomas Mayer - the economic situation 21:33 Richard Schnek, and Professor Frank Füredi - What does the collapse of the Ampel coalition mean for the rest of Europe </video> <video> 10th anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo massacre Description: On the 10th anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo massacre, we defend the right to satire, free expression, and freedom of speech. </video> <video> 2024: The year they tried to cancel democracy - and failed | MCC Brussels Podcast Description: Join us for a recap of 2024’s political shockwaves. From the farmers’ protests to the surge of the nonconformist right in the European Parliament elections, to Trump’s return and the reshaping of Europe’s political order – 2024 was one for the books. Giorgia Meloni emerges as Europe’s rising star, Hungary shakes up the EU and the once-unshakeable cordon sanitaire begins to fray. Plus, our festive “Naughty and Nice” list highlights the key figures who defined the year. 00:00 Welcome 00:32 Farmers’ Protests 04:40 NatCon - can’t shut us down! 09:30 So-called fake news 12:57 EP elections - the rise of the dissident right 18:41 Meloni: the darling of Europe? 20:40 the cordon sanitaire 23:13 The Hungarian Presidency of the EU 28:00 Germany, France and the weakened political class 32:09 The election of Trump 41:01 The year ahead 45:00 Naughty and nice </video> <video> China is watching Western decadence | Nathan Levine Description: The West is consuming itself in endless and destructive culture wars. Old certainties have been called into question in a cultural crusade against Western values. But while the West self-destructs, China is watching this very carefully. Indeed, avoiding the kind of cultural decadence now seen in the West has become a major priority for Chinese elites. The culture war is no longer a domestic affair - it has gone global. Should those of us in the West be concerned about this new focus that China has on issues of culture? Can we respond to the dissolution of cultural and political bonds that culture warriors have unleashed? Nathan Levine, visiting fellow, B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies (Heritage Foundation); visiting fellow, Danube Institute. This was a speech from MCC Brussel's special conference " Culture War Goes Global? Geopolitics in a new era. Find out more here: https://brussels.mcc.hu/event/culture-war-goes-global-geopolitics-in-a-new-eraWatch Watch the full discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBEnzYPx7ss&t=2s ABOUT MCC BRUSSELS: At a time of unprecedented political polarisation, MCC Brussels is committed to providing a home for genuine policy deliberation and an in-depth exploration of the issues of our time. You can find more of our work, including events, debates and publications, on our website https://brussels.mcc.hu or on X/Twitter @MCC_Brussels </video> <video> Who is Calin Georgescu: the man who they cancelled an election to stop Description: In this video, we dive deep into the rise of Calin Georgescu and how his message resonated with the Romanian public, culminating in a first-round presidential election win that shocked all of Europe. With a focus on Romania’s long tradition of rural populism, we explore how Georgescu's advocacy of rural causes have connected with everyday Romanians, challenging the disconnected political elite. We also touch on the widespread disillusionment with Romania's entrenched political establishment, known for corruption and economic struggles. The video uncovers how this wave of discontent led to a historic rejection of the mainstream, with the election representing a clear shift toward alternatives outside the traditional parties. Featuring Jacob Reynolds and Frank Furedi This clip is from the MCC Brussels podcast, watch the full video https://youtu.be/jOWKW93w0pU?feature=shared MCC Brussels is a think tank committed providing a home for critical debate about the future of Europe. We challenge orthodoxies, question the establishment, and champion the voices of ordinary Europeans. https://brussels.mcc.hu https://www.youtube.com/@mccbrussels https://x.com/MCC_Brussels </video> <video> Macron Hangs by a THREAD Description: Macron’s technocratic governance raises serious questions about the future of democracy in France. As parliament struggles without a majority, Macron insists that only the political center holds legitimacy. With his power slipping, it’s deeply concerning to consider what steps he might take to maintain control—and at what cost to democratic institutions. This clip features Frank Furedi discussing the implications in our latest podcast. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/jOWKW93w0pU #FranceInCrisis #Macron #FrenchPolitics #DemocracyAtRisk #Technocracy #FrankFuredi </video>

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