Your Monthly Dose of Europe

Denmark 2026 election

In this episode, we will be discussing the election in Denmark that took place March 24th. The discussion will include information on the different political parties that are involved in the election, how the election work, how their parliament work, the different topics during the elections and the results of the election itself. The guest in today’s episode is Jonas Degn, currently studying economics at the University of Gothenburg. Host: Olle Johansson This is a podcast in collaboration with Brännpunkt Europa and K103 Gothenburg Student Radio.

Abortion and reproductive rights in Europe

In this episode, we will be discussing abortion and reproductive rights throughout Europe. We will talk about the different types of laws that exist regarding abortion, as well as the various societal factors surrounding the subject, including anti-choice and pro-choice groups and the impact they have on reproductive rights. The guest in today’s episode is Katarina Bergehed, Senior Policy Advisor on SRHR, women’s and LGBTI people’s rights at Amnesty International Sweden. Host: Olle Johansson This is a podcast in collaboration with Brännpunkt Europa and K103 Gothenburg Student Radio.

Moldovan Elections 2025 – The road to EU membership & foreign influence

For the first episode of this academic year we will have a discussion about the recent parliamentary election that took place in Moldova on 28 September 2025. We will also talk about everyone involved in the election, foreign influence, the history of the country and much more. The guest of today's episode who will guide us through all of this is Cristian Velixar, currently studying political communication at the University of Gothenburg. He is also a labour rights activist, and a cat worshiper! Host: Olle Johansson This is a podcast in collaboration with Brännpunkt Europa and K103 Gothenburg Student Radio.

To Be (EU) or Not to Be: The Case of Georgia and Moldova

2024 has been dubbed the "Super Election Year" because nearly half of the world population in more than 70 countries are heading to the polls. Two smaller states at the outskirts of Europe - Georgia and Moldova - are also holding their elections with implications for Europe's stability and future. In this second episode, we talk about election results, foreign policy decisions, and pro-democracy mobilization campaigns. To guide us through this, we have with us Johannes Milich - European Studies graduate from the University of Gothenburg -, and Luka Khvardzikia - Sociology and Intercultural Mediation student from the University of Wroclaw, originally from Tblisi. Hosts: Janis Daudzvards & Samuele Arioli Podcast team: Abigail Sportza, Athini Perera, Janis Daudzvards & Samuele Arioli This is a podcast from Brännpunkt Europa and K103 Göteborgs studentradio

Gender Equality in Europe

In the first episode of this academic year, we dive into the topic of gender equality, identity and social movements in Europe. To guide us through this, we have with us Katarzyna Wojnicka, associate professor of Sociology at the University of Gothenburg. Hosts: Janis Daudzvards & Samuele Arioli Podcast team:  Abigail Sportza, Athini Perera, Janis Daudzvards & Samuele Arioli This is a podcast from Brännpunkt Europa and K103 Göteborgs studentradio