Loukas Tsoukalis, President of the Board at ELIAMEP, shares his experience leading Greece’s top think tank through times of national crisis and European transformation. From the financial crisis to rising political polarisation, Mr Tsoukalis reflects on how ELIAMEP maintained its independence, credibility, and influence, often acting as a bridge between Athens and Brussels.
He goes through the challenges of “speaking truth to power,” the importance of strategic funding, and the risks of self-censorship. Loukas Tsoukalis offers a compelling perspective on how think tanks can balance neutrality with impact, ensuring long-term survival and influence in a shifting Europe.
The podcast is part of the Think Tanks in a Changing Europe series, supported by the Open Society Foundations.
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