What Orbán’s ouster means for MAGA, Le Pen and Brussels

Election night in Hungary was an emotional and teary one … but now, the work begins. The winners — Peter Magyar’s Tisza party — have the daunting task of reversing years of democratic backsli…

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Can an ex-fighter-jet pilot run Bulgaria?

Viktor Orbán may be out — but his man in Brussels is not. Today on the pod, Ian and Sarah discuss how the Hungarian Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi is expected to stay on in the Berlaymont after his F…

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The rise of the centrist dads

European ambassadors are gathering to prep for a leaders’ summit taking place in Cyprus next week. And yet again, the agenda will likely be dominated by geopolitical crises.  Ian Wishart and g…

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Inside Magyar’s grand bargain with the EU

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 place. Today on the podcast, Ian Wishart and Nick …

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EU leaders cheer Orbán’s defeat

“Welcome back to Europe!” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote in a social media post.

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After 16 years, Viktor Orbán loses

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 will take his place as prime minister, is on cours…

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Fraud accusations fly as Hungarians vote in contentious election

Orbán supporters are already gearing up for a confrontation once the results come in, with experts warning the outcome could be challenged in court no matter who wins.

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Inside the campaign to unseat Orbán

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 obstructioni…

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Hungary’s election enters crucial final days

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 happens, some in the Brussels bubble hope Magyar will …

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