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Inside Magyar’s grand bargain with the EU
Episode 36
The EU may be saying goodbye to Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, but the system that empowered him and the problems he’s left behind are still very much in pl…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
After 16 years, Viktor Orbán loses
Episode 35
It’s the end of an era: Hungary’s Viktor Orbán is on the way out after suffering a crushing defeat in Hungary’s general election.
Péter Magyar, who w…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Inside the campaign to unseat Orbán
Episode 430
Hungarians may be the ones voting this Sunday — but all EU citizens have something at stake in the outcome of the election.
After years of obstructi…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hungary’s election enters crucial final days
Episode 34
It’s three days until the Hungarian election, and opposition leader Péter Magyar appears poised to end PM Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.
If that happen…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Europe watches as Trump’s threats escalate
Episode 33
Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran’s “whole civilization” shocked the world.
On the podcast today, host Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart, POLIT…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why EU foreign policy keeps getting stuck
Episode 32
EU foreign policy runs on unanimity — and it’s starting to break down.
Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart unpack growing frustration with how the EU m…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Can Britain and the EU get a Brexit reset deal over the line?
Despite the war in Iran and its economic consequences preoccupying London and Brussels, much work is going on behind the scenes to strike a closer re…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How secure are the Commission’s group chats?
Episode 31
Bulgaria is heading towards another tight parliamentary election this month — and it wants the EU to help counter malign foreign interference.
Haunte…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Preparing for a Covid-style crisis
Episode 30
An energy shock that once felt distant is starting to look very real as the war in Iran spirals ... and the EU is considering a Covid-style crisis re…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Are fuel cuts back on the table?
Episode 29
Europe is facing another potential energy shock — and this time, Brussels is starting to float something politically tricky: using less fuel.
Host Zo…
1 month, 4 weeks ago