Dodging disenfranchising: Can “Europe” talk to its citizens?

This article was originally published in The European Post Just before the COVID-19 lockdown that hit Europe, and the world, I flew to Brussels for a thematic roundtable on communication and disinformation. At dinner with some of the events’ speakers, I engaged in conversation with a prominent representative of a progressive pro-European think tank that … Continue reading Dodging disenfranchising: Can “Europe” talk to its citizens?

Il salto che deve fare l’Ue nella comunicazione.

Questo editoriale é stato pubblicato su Formiche L’Unione europea continua a parlare ai “suoi”, dimenticando i territori decentralizzati: è delle principali cause di alienazione dei cittadini verso l’Unione. Ecco da dover ripartire Poco prima del lockdown causato dal coronavirus, che ha colpito l’Europa e il mondo, mi trovavo a Bruxelles per un evento istituzionale su … Continue reading Il salto che deve fare l’Ue nella comunicazione.

Tra mulini a vento e l’isola che non c’è: i paradossi odierni della comunicazione europea

Recentemente sono stato invitato da Italia Viva Parma per esporre le mie opinioni sullo stato della narrativa dell'Unione europea in Italia e oltre. Un dialogo fruttuoso che ha rappresentato per me un’ottima occasione per parlare di comunicazione politica e per spiegare quelli che considero i paradossi della comunicazione politica europea, oggi. La lotta tra euroscettici … Continue reading Tra mulini a vento e l’isola che non c’è: i paradossi odierni della comunicazione europea

Interview to the “Connected and Disaffected” podcast about the future of data protection

It was great to talk to Rowan Emslie, creator of the Connected and Disaffected podcast about tech platforms failing to police their content and the responsibility and scope of action of governments and institutions. Have a listen and let me know what you think about it (My intervention is from 02:36) https://soundcloud.com/connectedanddisaffected/ep33-raj-final

Interview with Barbara Serra, Aljazeera news anchor

For EUROMED Migration Talks I had the pleasure to chat with Barbara Serra, Al Jazeera TV News Presenter, who explains what is the role of media in the crystallization of migration narratives and provide media professionals with tips to bring the discussion back to the middle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7AhdyrlYWY&list=PLXxzWkiXihufvLixUL_0N-9k-3I6tlkgf&index=19

Interview to Pedro Silva Pereira, Vice President of the European Parliament

For the EUROMED Migration Talks series I had the pleasure to interview Pedro Silva Pereira, Vice President of the European Parliament. We discussed the role of the European Parliament in countering disinformation on migration and the contribution of migrants in the development of the host societies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU7Kgc4zR7w&t=675s

The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically increasing the polarization of migration narratives. We can act before it distorts migration policy making.

Ways of life. Ways to move. COVID 19 has not only caused an unprecedented damage to the world’s health systems and economy. It has significantly “infected” our societies with a sense of insecurity, fear and fragmentation. Our current conceptions of human contact, exchange, trade, and discovery are wandering towards unknown directions. In this transitory ideological … Continue reading The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically increasing the polarization of migration narratives. We can act before it distorts migration policy making.