How can you see the full picture behind today’s political events? How do you critically assess what politicians say and spot one-sided arguments? And how can you avoid narrative traps and personal bias? Chavdar Vlachkov, political economist and analyst, appears regularly on TV as an independent voice. He has studied the art of impartial analysis in depth and will share the key questions you should ask to get closer to the truth.

Have you ever thought about becoming a YouTuber? What is necessary to fulfill that dream? What mistakes can be avoided? Tuesday, Lambertus from “EU Made simple” (EUMS) will tell us all about his journey. Join us and learn from his story of becoming a successful European YouTuber. EU Made Simple is one of the biggest YouTube channels about European politics.

Every swipe, like, and share feeds a billion-euro business built on your data. Platforms track what you look at, how you behave, and how long you stay. Algorithms sort, rank, and push content to keep you scrolling as long as possible.

Together with Dr. Oliver Marsh, digital-policy researcher, you will:

✅understand how social-media and search algorithms capture and hold your attention

✅learn how your behaviour become valuable commercial data for personalised ads and feeds

✅explore the social consequences of this business model

By the end, you will understand how platforms monetise your attention. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to protect your data and navigate online spaces more consciously.

With Dr. Oliver Marsh, digital-policy researcher, who wants to ensure that algorithms and AI do not undermine democracy and human rights but strengthen them.