Timothy Garton Ash, Princess of Asturias for Social Sciences: "In Silicon Valley, no one mentions Europe, we have no idea of the gravity of the situation"

Timothy Garton Ash reflects on his European identity and the current political landscape in Europe as he receives the Princess of Asturias Award. He emphasizes the importance of feeling at home across Europe and discusses the impact of Brexit on perceptions of the UK as part of Europe. Ash expresses concern over the rise of national-populism and its potential to reshape the EU negatively by 2029. He acknowledges the challenges facing Europe, including external threats and internal crises, while maintaining a cautious optimism about the possibility of addressing these issues. He advocates for addressing the root causes of populism to strengthen the European project.