What comes next for Europe’s political right? And can a new think tank challenge the power of the EU institutions? In this episode of Brussels Signal, Carl De Kooning speaks with Jacob Reynolds of the newly established Freedom and Sovereignty Initiative Europe (FSI Europe), following the end of MCC Brussels. Reynolds explains why the new organisation was founded, how it plans to continue the work of MCC Brussels, and why he believes Europe’s right needs stronger intellectual and political infrastructure to challenge the Brussels establishment.
The conversation explores:
- From MCC Brussels to FSI Europe: Why the organisation was established and how it plans to move forward independently.
- The EU and national sovereignty: Can the European Union be reformed, or is a more fundamental rethink of the balance of power needed?
- Elections and freedom of speech: Reynolds’ concerns about EU influence over elections, online speech and political debate.
- Migration, energy and environmental policy: Why these issues remain central to FSI Europe’s agenda.
- The future of Europe’s right: How conservative and patriotic movements can build stronger networks and gain greater influence in Brussels.
FSI Europe is set to launch in Brussels on 14 October, with an event asking whether Europe’s political right is punching below its weight.
Watch the full interview and join the debate.