In this episode we look at the ongoing tug-of-war between Budapest and Brussels in the context of a rather shocking development that could pave the way for Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán — who has won a reputation as the bloc's biggest troublemaker — to chair meetings of EU leaders and set the EU agenda.
It follows a surprising decision by European Council Presid ... Show More
Aug 22
EU's sweaty summer — what you missed (and what matters)
Just when we thought we could get a break for the summer, geopolitics had other plans. This week on EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO colleagues Jordyn Dahl, Gabriel Gavin and Jan Cienski for a catch-up on what moved while the bubble was at the beach. From ... Show More
33m 18s
Aug 1
Escape the EU Bubble: Expert Summer Book Picks
This week, we’re taking a breath. EU Confidential is stepping away from summits, trade battles, and late-night trilogues — and turning to something more refreshing: books. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by audio producer (and self-confessed book nerd) Dionisios Sturis for this spec ... Show More
35m 28s
Dec 2023
Viktor Orbán, el dirigente más incómodo de la UE
El futuro de Ucrania depende mucho de que la Unión Europea le abra la puerta a unirse al club este jueves y viernes en Bruselas. Eso, si Hungría no lo veta. Todas las miradas están puestas en el primer ministro húngaro, Viktor Orbán, un populista de ultraderecha que lleva más de ... Show More
21m 52s
Jun 2022
Is Hungary undermining the West’s resolve on Ukraine?
As the EU claims victory with a partial oil embargo on Russia, Ido Vock, Emily Tamkin and Katie Stallard discuss whether Hungary’s right-wing populist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, is weakening the West's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They also look at the signific ... Show More
31m 5s
Feb 2023
Europe: glissement vers l’Est?
Depuis l’invasion russe en Ukraine, voilà presqu’un an, les Européens tournent les yeux vers l'Est. « L’avenir de notre continent, c’est l’Ukraine », a redit Ursula von Der Leyen, lors de sa dernière visite à Kiev. La présidente de la Commission européenne travaille inlassablemen ... Show More
48m 30s
May 2024
How much power can far-right parties win in Europe?
Gideon talks to Henry Foy, the FT’s bureau chief in Brussels, about next week’s EU parliamentary elections. Far-right parties are set to win more seats, but how will this translate into their ability to influence policy? Clip: Bruegel TV
How will the European parliamentary electi ... Show More
20m 16s
Jun 2024
Wer braucht schon die EU?
Europa steht vor der Wahl. Aber kann die Europäische Union etwas gegen die vielen Krisen unserer Zeit ausrichten? Ein kritischer Ausblick
Krieg, Inflation, Klimawandel und Migrationskrise – Europa steht gerade vor ziemlich vielen Herausforderungen.
Viele Menschen meinen, die Euro ... Show More
24m 34s