Exeter College alumnus co-authors podcast episode with Albanian Foreign Minister

Exeter College alumnus Valeriy Lukanov (2021, History) has co-authored an episode of SPREAD THE FUTURE, a podcast exploring European affairs, featuring a conversation with Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha. 

The episode focuses on the European Union enlargement process and the future of Albania, examining the country’s relationship with the EU and its prospects for European integration. 

Since graduating from Exeter in 2024, Valeriy has continued his studies at the College of Europe in Tirana, Albania, where he was awarded a full scholarship by the Regional Cooperation Council to pursue a master’s degree. 

Alongside his postgraduate studies, Valeriy has contributed to SPREAD THE FUTURE as a co-author, helping to bring discussions on European politics and international affairs to a wider audience. 

The latest episode was co-written by Valeriy and Viktor Meczner and directed and hosted by Tom Thiercelin. Their conversation with Ferit Hoxha explores the EU enlargement process and questions surrounding Albania’s future within Europe. 

The episode is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, with further content shared on Instagram. 

You can listen to the episode and find out more about the podcast through the SPREAD THE FUTURE website.