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Someone argues that Donald Trump threatens democracy, maybe because he's asserting authority against the judiciary or the media or the NGOs. Someone else counterargues that it hardly seems undemocratic for someone to favor someone who won an election (the President) over other people who did not (the judiciary, the media). If anything, it seems undemocratic to allow the unelected people to continue to obstruct and harass elected leaders. The most common response is to say that fine, democracy is about who wins votes, but we also like liberalism, liberalism is under threat, it's too hard to talk about “liberalism” because in the US it sometimes means being left-wing, and so we use the related concept “democracy” as a stand-in. This is reasonable, and some accused-democracy-destroyers like Viktor Orban even accept it for themselves, calling their brand of government “illiberal democracy”. But I think there's an even stronger response that doesn't require admitting to a bait-and-switch: democracy isn't just about having an election. It's about having more than one election. https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/defining-defending-democracy-contra

It's Wednesday, September 24th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Chinese Communists restrict Christian online content Bitter Winter Magazine reports that Communist officials in China published new rules last week to significantly restrict religious content online. The religious liberty magazine noted, “It effectively criminalizes spontaneous religious expression online, isolates clergy from global religious discourse, and places sacred speech under the watchful eye of state censors.” The regulations allow only registered religious organizations to post preaching and religious education online. Clergy must promote socialist values. And they are specifically prohibited from evangelizing young people, reports China Aid.  But, in Matthew 19:14, Jesus said “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” Hungary to designate Antifa a terrorist group Hungary plans on designating Antifa as a terrorist organization following the example of the United States.  Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently told state media, “Antifa is a terrorist organization. . . . They have come to Hungary, beaten peaceful people in the streets, beaten some half to death.” This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated.” Man guilty of Trump assassination attempt tries to stab himself in court Ryan Routh, the madman who holed up in a sniper's nest with an assault rifle at President Trump's West Palm Beach golf club, tried to stab himself with a pen in a Florida courtroom Tuesday after he was convicted of attempting to assassinate the then-GOP nominee, reports the New York Post. The jury noted the 17 “reconnaissance” trips he allegedly made to Trump's golf course, and what they described as his excessive stalking of Trump, prior to the September 15, 2024 incident in question. A dramatic scene unfolded as jurors were leaving the courtroom when Routh took a pen and started trying to jab himself in the neck. Courtroom marshals sprung to action and dragged him out of the room as his daughter, Sara Routh, screamed at her father. She yelled, “Dad I love you. Don't do anything. I'll get you out. He didn't hurt anybody.” There is no video footage of Ryan Routh attempting to stab himself with the pen because cameras were not allowed in the courtroom. A few minutes later, Routh was brought back into the courtroom with shackles on. He wasn't wearing the jacket and tie from earlier and his white shirt didn't show signs of blood. The judge set his sentencing date for December 18, where he will face up to life in prison. Trump rebuked globalism and open borders at United Nations U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. President Trump rebuked globalism, unchecked migration, open borders, and climate change activism. Listen. TRUMP: “The entire globalist concept of asking successful industrialized nations to inflict pain on themselves and radically disrupt their entire societies must be rejected completely and totally. And it must be immediate. That's why in America, I withdrew from the fake Paris Climate Accord.” He also called for the protection of religious liberty. TRUMP: “Together, let us defend free speech and free expression. Let us protect religious liberty, including for the most persecuted religion on the planet today. It's called Christianity.” HHS announced review of abortion kill pill LifeNews reports the U.S. Health and Human Services Department is launching a national review of the abortion kill pill mifepristone.  HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused the Biden administration of downplaying serious complications of the dangerous drug. Obviously, it is used in the killing of unborn babies. Not surprisingly, it is also linked with serious complications for pregnant women. These include hemorrhage, emergency room visits, and sepsis.  Proverbs 24:11-12 says, “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, ‘Surely we did not know this,' does not He who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, does He not know it? And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?” CDC no longer recommending MMRV shot for toddlers The vaccine advisory committee for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted new recommendations for the child immunization schedule last Thursday.  In an 8-3 vote, the committee voted to no longer recommend the MMRV vaccine for toddlers. The combination shot is for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella. Instead, the committee recommended a standalone vaccine for varicella, also known as chickenpox, and another shot for the other three infections.    The committee noted increased risk of seizures among toddlers who received the MMRV vaccine.  Most religious state is Mississippi; Least religious state is Vermont Pew Research released data on the religiosity of states in America. The most religious state was Mississippi with 50% of adults expressing a high degree of religiosity. Next up was South Carolina, South Dakota, Louisiana, and Tennessee. The least religious state was Vermont with only 13% of adults expressing a high degree of religiosity. Other states with people of low religiosity were New Hampshire, Maine, Nevada, and Oregon.  Religiosity was measured based on importance of religion, religious attendance, frequency of prayer, and belief in God.  73% of Americans now feel safe in their town And finally, a new survey from Gallup found that more people than ever feel safe where they live despite the rise in conflicts between countries.  Gallup's Global Safety Report found 73% of adults worldwide said they feel safe walking alone at night in their city or area. That's up from 65% in 2006. Feelings of safety are increasing but remain relatively low in sub-saharan Africa and Latin America. The region with the most dramatic increase in feelings of safety since 2006 is post-Soviet Eurasia.  Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, September 24th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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CELÝ ZÁZNAM STUDIA N LIVE NAJDETE NA HEROHERO.CO/STUDION. PŘEDPLAŤTE SI NÁS A SLEDUJTE VŠECHNY EPIZODY V PLNÉ VERZI Maďarský premiér Viktor Orbán demonstruje svou moc na systematickém ponižování menšin, říká ve Studiu N politoložka Zora Hesová z Ústavu politologie FF Univerzity Karlovy. „Když mu to prošlo na Romech, na migrantech nebo na trans lidech, projde mu to i na dalších. Společnost, která se proti tomu nepostavila, ztrácí možnost bránit se dál. Je rozdělená a oslabená,“ říká.  Podle reportéra zahraniční rubriky Seznam Zpráv Filipa Harzera už Orbán utáhl šrouby ve společnosti natolik, že stát vykazuje znaky autoritářského režimu. „Neustálá propaganda ve státních a spřátelených médiích médiích je tak servilní, až je směšná. Je to, jako když se Husák v sedmdesátých letech líbal na letišti s Brežněvem.“ Maďarsko Hesová přirovnává k feudální společnosti. „Abyste vystudovali, našli práci, měli zajištění a přístup k lepším zdrojům, musíte se spojit s režimem a jednat tak, jak se od vás očekává. A ideálně vstoupit do strany,“ popisuje. Lidé, kteří jsou protirežimní nebo součástí nějaké menšiny, mají podle ní pocit, že už je pro ně Maďarsko nepřátelským prostředím. „A ti, kteří žijí v souladu s režimem, žijí ve feudálních vztazích. Pro ty, kteří si to uvědomují, je to forma nedůstojného života.“ O Orbánův scénář autokratizace se podle jejího mínění snaží řada evropských politiků. Dají se podle ní rozpoznat podle těchto prvků: „Měli bychom si všímat stigmatizace jakýchkoliv slabých skupin – například menšin nebo cizinců. Časté je také nepřátelství vůči liberalismu, vůči Evropské unii jako takové nebo argumentace národem. Tito politici podněcují k vystupování z dlouhodobých solidárních pozic, například vůči Ukrajině, a extrémně zjednodušují komplikované problémy – třeba Green Deal, u kterého redukují klimatickou krizi na diesel,“ vyjmenovává politoložka. Parlamentní volby se v Maďarsku budou konat v dubnu příštího roku. „Obrazil jsem pár středoevropských voleb a vím, že všechny volby dopadnou hůř, než si teď myslíme,“ říká Harzer. Jak velká je šance, že někdo odstaví Orbána od moci? V jakých skutečných problémech se ocitá jeho země? A jak dnes vypadá v Maďarsku odvaha? Podívejte se na záznam Studia N live z festivalu Prague Pride. Sledovat nás můžete také na Instagramu.

Das EU-Umweltministertreffen endet ohne eine gemeinsame Entscheidung, die liegt nun beim EU-Rat. "Friedrich Merz hat dafür gesorgt, dass Viktor Orban darüber entscheiden darf, ob man Klimaziele hat", sagt Michael Bloss (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen). Von WDR 5.

Die Demokratie verabschiedet sich leise: Institutionen werden ausgehöhlt, Eliten diskreditiert und Feindbilder installiert, sagt Extremismusforscher Peter Neumann. Ein Podcast vom Pragmaticus.Das Thema:Die da oben, die sind nicht das Volk. Das sind die Eliten, die Bürokraten des Deep State aber sicher nicht wir, das Volk – so denken viele und strömen zu rechtspopulistischen Parteien. Es ist ein weltweiter Trend. Dabei folgen viele rechte Parteien einem Drehbuch, das Viktor Orbán in Ungarn vorgibt. Feinde von innen, Feinde von außen und das Versprechen, dass alles anders wird, sind gemeinsame Muster.Das polarisiert Gesellschaften, die Spaltung lässt sich auch an der Sprachverwirrung erkennen. Was ist rechts, was links, was von beiden radikal? Wo sind die Grenzen zum Faschismus und was hat das alles mit Nazis zu tun? Bedeutung verändert sich. Das ist Teil der Demokratiekrise.Unser Gast in dieser Folge: Peter Neumann ist ein deutscher Politikwissenschaftler, Professor für Security Studies am King's College in London. Er beschäftigt sich mit Extremismus und Terrorismus. Eben ist sein neues Buch  erschienen, das er zusammen mit Richard Schneider geschrieben hat.Dies ist ein Podcast von Der Pragmaticus. Sie finden uns auch auf Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn und X (Twitter).    

Matilda Rånge på P3 Nyheter förklarar morgonens stora nyheter, alltid tillsammans med programledarna för Morgonpasset i P3 Linnéa Wikblad och David Druid. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Det har brutit ut ett ordkrig mellan statsminister Ulf Kristersson och Ungerns premiärminister Viktor Orbán. Bakgrunden är ett klipp på X där Orbán bland annat kom med felaktiga siffror om svenska flickors brottslighet. Kristersson kallar utspelet för ”skamlösa lögner”.Lite senare pratar vi bojkottshoten mot Eurovision nästa år. Vissa länder hotar med bojkott om Israel får vara med, samtidigt som andra säger att de inte tänker vara med om Israel utesluts.

Fanny Wijk rapporterar om att en FN-tilsattt utredning slår fast att Israel begår folkmord i Gaza. Hon pratar även om att rymlingarna i Borås har blivit infångande.Linnea Rönnqvist har sett Armand Duplantis 14:e världsrekord i stavhopp – ett hopp som ger världsmästaren ett rejält klirr i kassan. Sen ger hon oss allt vi behöver veta om Ulf Kristerssons ordbråk med Ungerns premiärminister Viktor Orbán. Dessutom: Strömmers glömda padda, dubbla svamphistorier och blodbrownie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In der EU geht es, wenn Politik und Medien über Wirtschaft sprechen, fast nur noch um die Rüstungsindustrie, während alle anderen Industrien immer größere Probleme bekommen und abwandern. So sieht es zumindest das russische Fernsehen.Ein Kommentar von Thomas Röper.Wie jede Woche übersetze ich auch heute wieder den Bericht des Deutschland- und Europa-Korrespondenten, den das russische Fernsehen am Sonntagabend in seinem wöchentlichen Nachrichtenrückblick über die vergangene politische Woche ausgestrahlt hat, weil es interessant ist, wie von außerhalb der deutschen Medienblase auf die deutsche und europäische Politik geschaut wird. Der Beitrag begann mit einer langen, aber gerade für Deutsche wahrscheinlich sehr lesenswerten Anmoderation des Moderators im Studio.Beginn der Übersetzung:Die Wirtschaft der EU erstickt an den RüstungsausgabenWenn wir sehen, was in Frankreich passiert, verstehen wir, dass das die zweitgrößte Volkswirtschaft der EU ist. Das Bild dort ist natürlich schärfer als in anderen Ecken des „blühenden Gartens“, aber de facto sieht die gesamte EU Dunkelheit am Ende des Tunnels.Der ungarische Ministerpräsident Viktor Orbán bringt die Wahrheit auf den Punkt: „Ich glaube, dass die EU nun in den Zustand des Zerfalls geraten ist. Und wenn es so weitergeht – und die Wahrscheinlichkeit dafür ist sehr hoch –, wird die EU als deprimierendes Ergebnis eines noblen Experiments in die Geschichte eingehen.“Der deutsche Bundeskanzler Merz sieht es nicht weniger düster, er drückt es nur anders aus. Wir analysieren das später genauer, aber er sagte: „Wir Europäer sind derzeit nicht in der Lage, ausreichend Druck auf Putin auszuüben, um diesen Krieg zu beenden, und das beunruhigt mich. Wir sind auf amerikanische Hilfe angewiesen. Wir sehen, dass China, Indien, Brasilien und andere Länder der Welt sogar offen mit Russland zusammenarbeiten. Und im sogenannten Shanghai-Format entsteht dort eine neue Partnerschaft. Daher bin ich besorgt und, zugegeben, auch beängstigt darüber, dass wir Europäer derzeit nicht die Rolle in der Welt spielen, die wir spielen wollen und die wir spielen müssen, um einen angemessenen Schutz unserer Interessen zu gewährleisten.“Merz befürchtet also, dass die EU „nicht die Rolle spielt“, die sie spielen möchte.Aber warum ist das so? Vielleicht liegt das Problem gerade in der gewählten Rolle? Denn welche Rolle spielt die EU heute? Mit anderen Worten: Was ist ihr wichtigstes Ziel?Die Antwort ist denkbar einfach: Russland zu ärgern, ihm, wie sie dort sagen, eine „strategische Niederlage“ zuzufügen. Dafür werden ausnahmslos alle Kräfte eingesetzt. Sogar zum eigenen Schaden....https://apolut.net/die-wirtschaft-der-eu-erstickt-an-den-rustungsausgaben-von-thomas-roper/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We beginnen met Frankrijk, dat er steeds meer uitziet als de zieke man van Europa. Het land móét hervormen, maar hoe? En dreigt er een nieuwe eurocrisis? Frankrijk krijgt de financiën maar niet op orde. Het begrotingstekort bedroeg vorig jaar 5,8%, bijna twee keer zo hoog als de toegestane 3% en staatsschuld is bijna 114% van het bbp. Het is ongelooflijk ingewikkeld om te hervormen, want de politiek is volledig verdeeld. Daardoor is het vrijwel onmogelijk om parlementaire meerderheden te vinden. Hoe komen impopulaire, maar noodzakelijke maatregelen er toch doorheen? Bij de post zat een boek. In een envelop zat een handzaam werk over bubbels op financiële markten, getiteld Windhandel. Ooggetuigen van 500 jaar speculatie, euforie en verlies op de internationale beurzen. Auteur Maarten Biermans, econoom en filosoof, waarschuwt voor ‘een van de hardnekkigste misverstanden’, namelijk het geloof dat dit keer alles anders is. Er komen veel bekende crises langs, zoals de dotcomcrisis en de kredietcrisis, maar het leuke van het boek Windhandel is dat er ook zeepbellen in worden behandeld die wat minder bekend zijn. Marijn pikt er drie bubbels van 1720 uit. De Vraag van de Week draait om Hongarije. We kregen de vraag of het economisch gezien misschien wel slim is van premier Viktor Orbán om vrienden te worden met Rusland en China. Orbán is natuurlijk een dwarsligger in Europa, waardoor Hongarije ook EU-geld misloopt. Dat zou de economie enorm veel pijn moeten doen. Tegelijkertijd haalt Orbán miljardeninvesteringen binnen uit China en Rusland. Dus, luidt de vraag: is dit een politieke meesterzet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We beginnen met Frankrijk, dat er steeds meer uitziet als de zieke man van Europa. Het land móét hervormen, maar hoe? En dreigt er een nieuwe eurocrisis? Frankrijk krijgt de financiën maar niet op orde. Het begrotingstekort bedroeg vorig jaar 5,8%, bijna twee keer zo hoog als de toegestane 3% en staatsschuld is bijna 114% van het bbp. Het is ongelooflijk ingewikkeld om te hervormen, want de politiek is volledig verdeeld. Daardoor is het vrijwel onmogelijk om parlementaire meerderheden te vinden. Hoe komen impopulaire, maar noodzakelijke maatregelen er toch doorheen? Bij de post zat een boek. In een envelop zat een handzaam werk over bubbels op financiële markten, getiteld Windhandel. Ooggetuigen van 500 jaar speculatie, euforie en verlies op de internationale beurzen. Auteur Maarten Biermans, econoom en filosoof, waarschuwt voor ‘een van de hardnekkigste misverstanden’, namelijk het geloof dat dit keer alles anders is. Er komen veel bekende crises langs, zoals de dotcomcrisis en de kredietcrisis, maar het leuke van het boek Windhandel is dat er ook zeepbellen in worden behandeld die wat minder bekend zijn. Marijn pikt er drie bubbels van 1720 uit. De Vraag van de Week draait om Hongarije. We kregen de vraag of het economisch gezien misschien wel slim is van premier Viktor Orbán om vrienden te worden met Rusland en China. Orbán is natuurlijk een dwarsligger in Europa, waardoor Hongarije ook EU-geld misloopt. Dat zou de economie enorm veel pijn moeten doen. Tegelijkertijd haalt Orbán miljardeninvesteringen binnen uit China en Rusland. Dus, luidt de vraag: is dit een politieke meesterzet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El primer ministro de Hungría, Viktor Orban, opina que los líderes de la Unión Europea utilizan el conflicto de Ucrania para encadenar financieramente a sus países miembros y, de esta forma, subyugarlos y despojarlos de su soberanía. Enfatizó que Bruselas está haciendo un último esfuerzo para preservar su esquema actual.

The bombing of the Druzhba pipeline has disrupted oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia and exposed new political rifts in Central Europe. RFI spoke with Andreas Goldthau of the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy about the wider implications for regional energy security and the shifting dynamics between Russia, Ukraine and the European Union. The bombing was attributed by Russian and Hungarian officials to Ukrainian drone forces, with Ukraine justifying the strike as part of its broader campaign against Russia following the latter's invasion in 2022. The strike resulted in oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia being cut off, and also exposed political divides at the heart of Central Europe's energy security, sparking a diplomatic fallout between Kyiv, Budapest and Bratislava. "The bombing drives home the point that Russian energy supplies remain a point of contest, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, which remains dependent on [oil] coming from the east,” said Andreas Goldthau, director of the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt in Germany. Pipeline dispute shows Central Europe's struggle to cut ties with Russian oil 'Not a matter of supply' Despite EU-wide efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy – which Goldthau acknowledges is "no longer a big issue for Europe as a whole" – Hungary and Slovakia stand as outliers, locked into long-term contracts and dependent on the Druzhba line. When the pipeline was struck multiple times in August and September, forcing a halt to crude deliveries, both governments were forced to draw on strategic reserves. But how Hungary and Slovakia are coping, is “more a political choice than anything else," Goldthau told RFI. "It is not a matter of supply, but a matter of price and transport logistics, because it could eat into the margins of refineries if you have to source it from other parts and other geographies." Central Europe, he added, “could source through ports in Croatia, and they could have done this already by now, but they chose not to”. 'A political decision' Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government responded to the strike angrily, calling it “an attack on Hungary's sovereignty”. The country's foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, said: “Ukraine knows very well that the Druzhba pipeline is vital for Hungary's and Slovakia's energy supply, and that such strikes harm us far more than Russia.” Both Budapest and Bratislava have demanded EU intervention and accused Kyiv of jeopardising their security, just as reserves were being tapped to keep refineries running. From Washington to Warsaw: how MAGA influence is reshaping Europe's far right Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested the attacks might hinge on Hungary lifting its EU accession veto, warning: "The existence of the friendship depends on what Hungary's position is." Ukrainian officials also say that Hungary and Slovakia have failed to diversify away from Russian oil, despite ample opportunity and EU support. According to Goldthau, Russian leverage over the EU "is gone, by and large". He explained: "The EU's main suppliers are now the United States and Norway. Kazakhstan comes into play, but Russia no longer plays a role." Ukraine, he noted, “no longer gets any Russian oil or any Russian gas, it merely functions as a transit country”. The attack and subsequent diplomatic spat might have provided Hungary and Slovakia “a perfect occasion to pivot and seek alternative supplies, but it's a purely political decision to do that or not,” Goldthau said. "Whatever changes that [decision] lies at home, and not abroad."

Do dnešnej časti relácie Európa od A po Z s Adamom Zavřelom prijali pozvanie europoslanci za stranu PS Michal Wiezik a Martin Hojsík a Katarína Roth Neveďalová a Erik Kaliňák zo strany Smer-SD.

Du bist frustriert von Deutschland und siehst in Viktor Orbán einen Fels in der Brandung? Die Geschichte vom starken, sicheren und günstigen Ungarn ist eine verführerische Melodie. Ein Traum von einem Leben, in dem die Vernunft noch regiert.Aber was, wenn dieser Traum eine sorgfältig inszenierte Augenwischerei ist? Was, wenn die Hochglanzbroschüre der Online-Propheten eine bröckelnde Realität verbirgt?In diesem Video reißen wir die Potemkinsche Fassade ein und blicken auf die harten, kalten Fakten, die dir niemand zeigt:

Na arenie międzynarodowej Węgry i Viktor Orbán to jedni z najgłośniejszych krytyków Europejskiego Zielonego Ładu, często przedstawiani jako sojusznicy Polski w walce z unijną polityką klimatyczną. Ale czy to cała prawda?Podczas gdy z Budapesztu płyną hasła o "martwym Zielonym Ładzie", węgierska gospodarka przechodzi cichą i niezwykle skuteczną dekarbonizację. Okazuje się, że Węgry nie tylko realizują cele klimatyczne UE, ale robią to znacznie szybciej niż Polska, opierając swoją energetykę w na źródłach bezemisyjnych - głównie atomie i fotowoltaice. Analizuję, dlaczego Węgry prowadzą tę podwójną grę i jak krytyka Zielonego Ładu służy jako zasłona dymna dla realizacji pragmatycznego interesu ekonomicznego: przekształcenia kraju w europejski hub dla chińskich inwestycji w samochody elektryczne i fabryki baterii. To strategiczna gra o miliardy dolarów i pozycję w nowym, zielonym porządku gospodarczym.To nie jest pean na cześć Węgier, ale dzwon na trwogę dla Polski. To odcinek o tym, że podczas gdy my spieramy się o hasła, inni pragmatycznie walczą o konkretne interesy w nowej rzeczywistości gospodarczej.

Als je Manfred Weber vraagt "Spreken wij nu met de machtigste politicus in Europa?" glimlacht hij minzaam en zegt: "Het gaat niet zozeer om 'macht', het zijn wel grote verantwoordelijkheden bij elkaar." Zoals écht machtige mensen dat doen. Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger praten met de Beierse voorzitter van zowel de grootste fractie als de grootste partijfamilie in de EU, de Europese Volkspartij. In die familie verenigen zich christendemocratische en sociaal-conservatieve partijen uit alle lidstaten van de EU, van de Duitse CDU en de Spaanse Partido Popular tot het CDA in Nederland. *** Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! De prijswinnaars van het boek over Johan Remkes en het boek van Rob Jetten worden in deze aflevering bekendgemaakt! Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend een mailtje en wij zoeken contact. *** Weber komt met concrete voorstellen voor een krachtige voortgang van de integratie van de EU en zijn bondgenoten. De top in Alaska en de tarievenoorlog van Donald Trump hebben hem meer dan ooit overtuigd dat Europa op niets of niemand meer kan rekenen. "Europa is teruggeworpen op zichzelf. We staan alleen.” Trump gebruikt de militaire en geopolitieke zwakte van de EU en haar lidstaten om hen economisch te onderwerpen en achter hun rug met Vladimir Poetin te dealen ten koste van Oekraïne. Daarbij acht hij de belangen van zijn 'tech bros' van grotere betekenis dan die van de NAVO- en EU-lidstaten die al decennia trouwe bondgenoten zijn. Weber zegt het ronduit: "Wij zijn te lang zwak geweest en hadden onze veiligheid uitbesteed aan de Amerikanen. Daar betalen we nu een hoge prijs voor." Hij wijst erop dat JD Vance en Elon Musk openlijk koketteren met anti-Europese partijen als de AfD. "Die juichen 'America First!'. Ze heulen met Poetin. Marine le Pen is door hem gefinancierd!" Tegenover deze krachten staat de EVP pal, benadrukt hij. Niet alleen het CDA tegenover de PVV en CDU-CSU tegenover de AfD, maar ook Peter Magyars Tisza versus Viktor Orbán, Donald Tusk tegenover PiS en de Tsjechische partij tegen Poetin-populist Andrej Babiš. Ursula von der Leyen moet daarom ‘Europa, ontwaak!’ roepen in de Staat van de Europese Unie, haar grote toespraak vandaag in Straatsburg. De lidstaten moeten veel nauwer samenwerken. Het Rapport-Draghi? "Honderd procent! Een Interne markt voor energie, voor digitale industrie, voor diensten, kapitaalmarkten. Mario Draghi voltooit wat Jacques Delors begon." Ook een wereld-vrijhandelsorganisatie van de EU met gelijkgezinde landen en regio's tegenover Amerika en China zet hij op de agenda. Dertien van de 27 EU-premiers zijn van de EVP en de meerderheid van de Commissie. Dit machtige blok wil hij nog verder versterken door radicaalrechts te versplinteren. In de conservatieve ECR-fractie wil hij Giorgia Meloni's Fratelli en de Vlaamse N-VA van Bart de Wever laten breken met hun extreme partners zoals die uit Spanje en Polen. Verdeel en heers. Europa moet zijn eigen boontjes doppen, meent Weber. De Frans-Duitse as functioneert weer dankzij Emmanuel Macron en Friedrich Merz. De Britten komen weer langszij. En Nederland kan, ja móet volop mee doen. De marginalisatie in de Schoof-fase vond Weber ergerlijk, want "Nederland is een middelgrote lidstaat met krachtige hightech, logistiek, de haven in Rotterdam, een sterke landbouw. Zo'n land moet mee doen en voorop lopen." Vincent van Peteghem (vanaf minuut 28) De Belgische vicepremier Vincent van Peteghem is de minister die over de begroting gaat en een van de toonaangevende gezichten van de Europese christendemocratie. Keken we in ons land vaak meewarig naar de langdurige crises en formaties bij de Zuiderburen, intussen vragen we ons af hoe zij naar onze perikelen kijken. Met een grijnslach ontkent Van Peteghem enig leedvermaak over Den Haag te hebben gehad. Veeleer vond hij de politieke absentie van Nederland in Europa verontrustend. "Je merkte toch dat deze ministers daar met een andere agenda zaten." De weigering met het Vlaams Belang in zee te gaan is voor zijn CD&V - zusterpartij van het CDA - principieel. De nieuwe, brede midden coalitie in Brussel is instructief voor de Haagse politiek. Men slaagde er bijvoorbeeld in rond 'Gaza' een breed gedragen lijn te vinden. "Wij verkeren in de mentale luxe dat wij ons niets hoeven aan te trekken van de agenda van het Vlaams Belang. Dat maakt hen meteen irrelevant." Van Peteghem is in deze regering een van de meest ambitieuze beleidshervormers. Vol vuur zet hij uiteen hoe een hervorming van arbeidsmarkt en sociale zekerheid ineengrijpt met een vergaand pensioenakkoord en fiscale hervorming. Lasten weg van arbeid naar consumptie en vervuiling. Met zijn 'staatsbons' onthutste hij de banken en de financiële markten. Met het enorme succes ervan bij miljoenen spaarders heeft hij naam gemaakt. Bijna achteloos vertelt hij hoe de Belgen het stikstofprobleem hebben. Ook hier kan Nederland van leren. Van Peteghems advies aan zijn Europese partijgenoot Henri Bontenbal is scherp: 'Hou vast aan je koers die vóór alles de lange termijn voorop zet.' En Manfred Webers strategie om radicaalrechts te splijten en conservatieven naar de EVP te lokken? Dat lijkt hem prima. Maar de N-VA hoort niet in de EVP, waarschuwt hij toch even. "Dat is een separatistische partij die Vlaanderen onafhankelijk wil maken en ook geen christendemocratische ondergrond heeft.” *** Verder luisteren Bij Manfred Weber 256 - Weber: 'Nu serieus werk maken van Europese defensiesamenwerking' https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/28bd6509-1c65-4bcf-b55f-78d857980689 427 - Europa wordt een grootmacht en daar moeten we het over hebben https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/84273d61-0203-4764-b876-79a25695bed1 497 – De krankzinnige tarievenoorlog van Donald Trump https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/6726d535-1e03-4b41-92d0-98b29876db9d 496 - De paradoxen van Giorgia Meloni https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/496-de-paradoxen-van-giorgia-meloni 490 – Duitslands grote draai. Friedrich Merz, Europa en Nederland https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/8bac6adf-1b0e-49f1-8a4a-8340c99c6db3 484 - Hoe Trump chaos veroorzaakt en de Europeanen in elkaars armen drijft https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/c725d191-aa05-46ff-946f-de0d951a94ab 476 – Trump II en de gevolgen voor Europa en de NAVO https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/3330bc70-e865-4a9b-a480-914f254f7f16 447 - Als Trump wint staat Europa er alleen voor https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/eee9ebfb-042b-4753-b70d-a48e915b5beb 446 - Doe wat Draghi zegt of Europa wacht een langzame doodsstrijd https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/446-doe-wat-draghi-zegt-of-europa-wacht-een-langzame-doodsstrijd 420 - Wilders formeert in Boedapest, niet Den Haag https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/d7125306-e709-444a-b4ba-0f4fa0b70dd6 24 - Spitzenkandidat Manfred Weber haalt uit naar Rutte https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/796c8734-7866-4295-b672-335e345da39e Bij Vincent van Peteghem 430 - Zes markante Belgische premiers https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/0e8c578d-c8c9-464f-a557-15ca11347480 493 - Het belastingkaartenhuis wankelt https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/8e0d7872-9be8-439b-94cc-911bf8f7509e 391 - België wordt voorzitter van de EU. Waarom de Nederlanders hun zuiderburen nooit helemaal zullen begrijpen https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/2f7a30da-bb80-4399-aa5e-03d2626c07c5 373 - Nederland en België: de scheiding die niemand wilde https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/0eb00268-9b56-427c-8687-505a0f69f401 282 - Hoe Sammy Mahdi - de nieuwe Vlaamse leider - de christendemocraten er weer bovenop wil helpen https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/5ed0cc92-867d-4f23-b0aa-0ddc1f16ade6 229 - Kristof Calvo: wat de Nederlandse en Belgische politiek van elkaar kunnen leren https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/4cbedb69-235f-4ae0-bfaa-09e69d2e8809 *** Tijdlijn 00:00:00 – Deel 1 00:05:38 – Deel 2: Manfred Weber (1) 00:18:09 – Deel 3: Manfred Weber (2) 00:27:58 – Deel 4: Vincent van Peteghem 00:53:38 – EindeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

”Ar trebui să fie clar că Donald Trump nu este și nu va fi niciodată un aliat”. Este mesajul tranșant pe care îl transmit trei nume grele ale politicii europene. Într-un articol comun de opinie din Politico, ei propun câteva măsuri pentru ca Europa să evite situația de a deveni un protectorat al Americii lui Trump. Cei trei sunt: Josep Borrell Fontelles, fostul Înalt Reprezentant al UE pentru afaceri externe și politica de securitate, Guy Verhofstadt, fost prim-ministru al Belgiei și președinte al Mișcării Europene Internaționale și Domènec Ruiz Devesa, fost europarlamentar și președinte al Uniunii Federaliștilor Europeni. Din primele rânduri ale articolului, autorii deplâng faptul că Uniunea Europeană apare ca periculos de fragmentată și slabă, într-o lume a imperiilor continentale, fiind expusă unui risc real de a deveni vasalul Americii. Acest lucru a devenit evident după concesiile nereciproce făcute președintelui american Donald Trump privind cheltuielile pentru apărare și comerț, precum și după acceptarea de către Europa a unui rol minor în gestionarea războiului din Ucraina. Mai mult, de la Gaza la Nagorno-Karabah, implicarea UE în conflictele externe a devenit în mare parte irelevantă, fie din cauza lipsei sale de credibilitate internațională, fie din cauza lipsei unității. Pe plan intern, autorii critică abandonarea pactului verde, proiectul far al precedentului mandat al președintei ursula von der Leyen, ca și abandonarea politicii de coeziune în favoarea unor noi priorități. Între timp, extrema dreaptă populistă eurosceptică și eurofobă nu a fost niciodată mai puternică în țările membre sau în instituțiile UE. ”Actualii lideri ai UE suferă de o lipsă de viziune politică pe termen lung, de leadership și de unitate”, scriu autorii. Ei consideră că acum, instituțiile europene sunt dominate de o ”alianță improbabilă” formată din simpatizanți ai lui Trump și atlantiști nostalgici. Astfel, linia predominantă a fost de a-l flata și a-l îmbuna pe președintele SUA în speranța de a limita pagubele - și acest lucru nu funcționează deloc. Pentru Trump, contractele obligă doar cealaltă parte - nu și pe el. Concluzia autorilor?  Trump nu este și nu va fi niciodată un aliat. America sa constituie un șoc geopolitic, economic și cultural uriaș pentru Europa. Cei trei propun o revigorare a unei majorități pro-europene  - în special Parlamentul European. Pentru început, legislativul ar putea bloca reducerea tarifelor la produsele americane - o mișcare care ar fi cu siguranță populară în rândul alegătorilor și ar semnala disponibilitatea Europei de a se opune șantajului. În plus, trebuie să ne consolidăm uniunea politică, să depășim veto-crația care îi permite prim-ministrului maghiar Viktor Orbàn să blocheze asistența militară a UE către Ucraina și să ne construim propriul sistem de apărare. Sau, ”Coaliția celor care vor” ar trebui să lanseze o nouă „Comunitate Europeană de Apărare” cu o dimensiune parlamentară și fiscală, deschisă tuturor țărilor membre interesate să adere. Dacă nu se iau măsuri și așteptăm următoarea criză, Europa, ca proiect politic, riscă să moară, este avertismentul din finalul articolului de opinie apărut în Politico.    Ascultați rubrica ”Eurocronica”, cu Ovidiu Nahoi, în fiecare zi, de luni până vineri, de la 8.45 și în reluare duminica, de la 15.00, numai la RFI România

A política francesa está a ferro e fogo.Após a queda do governo de François Bayrou, o país mergulha num novo capítulo de instabilidade. Emmanuel Macron vê o seu poder enfraquecido, com partidos divididos entre eleições antecipadas e a exigência de uma mudança radical.Neste vídeo em estilo carpool talk, analiso:O voto e posicionamento de cada partido francês;Quem quer novas eleições e quem pede a queda de Macron;O foco internacional de Macron em contraste com o abandono da política interna;O impacto deste caos francês no futuro da Europa, onde cresce a onda soberanista liderada por figuras como Viktor Orbán, Giorgia Meloni e líderes polacos.

Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has announced that he will be protesting the Hungarian Prime Minister's attendance at the Ireland v Hungary game in the Aviva Stadium this evening. He joins Anton to discuss.

La nomination de Stefano Beltrame, nouvel ambassadeur italien à Moscou, a fait du bruit lorsqu'elle a été annoncée. Ce diplomate a la particularité d'être un proche de Matteo Salvini. Or, le dirigeant de la Ligue du Nord, allié de Georgia Meloni, n'a jamais caché son admiration pour la Russie de Vladimir Poutine. Stefano Beltrame était auparavant ambassadeur à Vienne en Autriche et il va désormais bientôt présenter ses lettres de créance à Vladimir Poutine. Cette nomination n'a pas manqué de susciter la controverse à Rome. Pourtant, le diplomate de 64  ans peut se targuer d'un parcours exemplaire et d'un CV justifiant à lui seul cette nomination.  « C'est un diplomate chevronné qui a eu un parcours classique, souligne Guiseppe Bettoni, professeur de géopolitique à l'Université de Rome Unitelma Sapienza. Il a eu sa licence en sciences politiques puis il a suivi une formation au ministère des Affaires étrangères et a intégré le corps diplomatique en 1991. Depuis, il a franchi chaque étape requise pour un diplomate italien. » Il est nommé à diverses fonctions au Moyen-Orient, en Europe et en Asie. Un parcours exemplaire qui le conduira au poste d'ambassadeur à Vienne, puis à Moscou. Parallèlement, il se rapproche de la Ligue du Nord en devenant le conseiller de l'un des hommes forts du parti italien, l'inamovible président de la région de Vénétie Luca Zaia. « Stefano Beltrame est lui-même originaire d'une toute petite commune du département de Vérone, et son entrée dans le giron de la Ligue s'est faite par échelons, jusqu'au niveau gouvernemental, puisqu'il finit par devenir le conseiller diplomatique de Matteo Salvini en 2018-2019 », poursuit Guiseppe Bettoni.  À lire aussiL'Italie adopte la très controversée loi sécurité, l'opposition dénonce une dangereuse dérive autoritaire L'affaire du « Metropol » de Moscou En 2018, Matteo Salvini, le tonitruant dirigeant de la Ligue du Nord, est alors au faîte de sa popularité. Il occupe le poste de ministre de l'Intérieur dans le premier gouvernement de Giuseppe Conte. Stefano Beltrame va organiser plusieurs déplacements pour le ministre, dont l'un à Moscou, qui va rester dans les mémoires en Italie en raison de l'affaire « du Métropol », du nom du célèbre hôtel situé non loin de la place Rouge. « Un rendez-vous a eu lieu entre trois conseillers de Salvini et des pseudo-entrepreneurs russes, raconte Guiseppe Bettoni. En fait, on leur proposait un financement illégal de la Ligue du Nord, par le biais de la vente de pétrole. L'affaire s'est terminée par un non-lieu parce que la transaction n'a pas abouti, mais les magistrats ont bien reconnu qu'il y avait eu négociation et c'est une tache qui n'a pas disparu. » Le dossier a été classé par la justice italienne, mais il reste les nombreuses déclarations pro-russes de Matteo Salvini. De la justification de l'annexion de la Crimée en 2014 aux lauriers tressés en 2019 à Vladimir Poutine, qu'il avait décrit comme « le meilleur homme d'État actuellement sur terre ». Depuis l'invasion à grande échelle de l'Ukraine, Matteo Salvini a quelque peu nuancé ces louanges, mais il reste extrêmement critique de la ligne pro-Ukraine adoptée par Georgia Meloni. Dans ces conditions, pourquoi la dirigeante italienne a-t-elle accepté de nommer à Moscou un ambassadeur proche de Matteo Salvini ? Pour le chercheur italien Lorenzo Castellani, de l'Université libre Guido Carli à Rome, il ne s'agit pas d'une inflexion diplomatique de la part de Georgia Meloni, mais plutôt d'un accord pragmatique avec un allié dont elle dépend politiquement. « Georgia Meloni doit payer le prix pour gouverner avec Salvini, et elle le paie sur certaines réformes nationales ou nominations, mais pas sur les questions fondamentales, telles que la politique étrangère ou les relations avec l'Europe, analyse-t-il. Je pense qu'avec son ministre des Affaires Étrangères, Antonio Tajani, elle a décidé d'accorder à Salvini cette nomination et le droit de faire des déclarations sur la Russie, tout en réaffirmant leur emprise sur la politique étrangère et sur le soutien à l'Ukraine. » À lire aussiItalie: comment la leader d'extrême droite Giorgia Meloni s'est imposée sur la scène européenne   Une nomination symbolique Certes, Georgia Meloni s'est, elle aussi, montrée élogieuse à l'égard de Vladimir Poutine avant d'arriver au pouvoir. Mais, contrairement à son allié de la Ligue du Nord, elle a adopté une position très claire à partir de février 2022 et de l'invasion à grande échelle de l'Ukraine, en rangeant son pays dans le camp des alliés de Kiev. « Giorgia Meloni n'a jamais voulu devenir la Viktor Orban de la Méditerranée et n'imagine pas une seconde le devenir, pointe le chercheur Guiseppe Bettoni. Être souverainiste et anti-immigration ne veut pas forcément dire devenir pro-Poutine et anti-Zelensky. Sur ce point fondamental, je ne pense vraiment pas qu'il y aura du changement. » Le nouvel ambassadeur italien à Moscou n'aura donc que peu de marge de manœuvre pour infléchir la position italienne. Bien que symbolique, sa nomination peut être considérée cependant comme une victoire pour Matteo Salvini, car le dirigeant de la Ligue du Nord continue de prôner et d'espérer une reprise du dialogue avec Vladimir Poutine. « Salvini table sur un processus de paix qui pourrait aboutir d'ici trois à quatre ans, décrypte de son côté Lorenzo Castellani. Et lorsque ce jour viendra, ce sera une excellente chose pour lui d'avoir un homme à lui à Moscou. »  À lire aussiItalie : Meloni veut une défense européenne plus forte, mais juge « inefficace » l'envoi de soldats en Ukraine

Graham Finlay, UCD School of Politics and International Relations

Tucker Carlson has remained a highly visible presence in right-wing media, with several new developments capturing attention over the past few days. His media company continues to generate buzz among conservative audiences and investors, underpinning his ongoing efforts to build an independent platform outside the traditional cable news ecosystem, according to coverage by Spreaker Inc. Carlson's influence extends well beyond his own shows, as he has increasingly shaped right-wing discourse and amplified alternative narratives, often leveraging digital platforms to bypass contractual barriers that once limited his reach to cable audiences.In one of his most talked-about recent interviews, Carlson appeared on Dan Bongino's show where he discussed the media's handling of sensitive topics, including leaked files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The episode created considerable chatter on social media, with Carlson accusing mainstream outlets of withholding key names and details from the public, sparking a wave of speculation and renewed scrutiny of legacy news organizations' editorial decisions.Carlson's recent public appearances have often centered on shaping policy debates within conservative circles. At the latest National Conservatism Conference, where speakers included figures like Steve Bannon and international politicians, Carlson's ideological messaging was hailed as a guiding influence on the broader "America First" movement and its MAGA offshoots, according to reporting from Mother Jones. The conference's agenda was notably policy-driven this year, with sessions focused on overturning established Supreme Court decisions and confronting perceived ideological threats on university campuses. Carlson's presence and rhetoric at such forums have helped situate him at the intersection of media influence and activist policymaking, intensifying debates over his role in both shaping and reflecting the direction of modern conservatism.On the legal and professional front, while the aftershocks of Fox News' record $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over false election fraud claims continue to reverberate, Carlson himself remains the subject of speculation regarding potential testimony or statements about those events. Although Fox News settled before Carlson and other top hosts were required to testify, his critics and some rival commentators have continued to press for a full public accounting of his role in the network's editorial decisions during the aftermath of the 2020 election. This ongoing scrutiny has been highlighted by comedians and late-night hosts—like Jordan Klepper—who recently dramatized what an “apology” from Carlson might sound like, reigniting public discussion about network accountability and the influence of high-profile commentators on the spread of misinformation.Reactions to Carlson's recent statements remain sharply divided along partisan lines. Supporters praise his willingness to challenge the mainstream consensus and platform controversial guests, arguing that he exposes truths often ignored by establishment media. Critics, meanwhile, accuse him of amplifying conspiracy theories and stoking polarization, particularly on issues related to national identity, immigration, and responses to international conflicts. Carlson's engagement with figures like Viktor Orbán and other international populists continues to stoke debate over his embrace of illiberal ideas and his impact on domestic and global political movements.In summary, Tucker Carlson's latest activities reflect his ongoing efforts to propel his brand of commentary to the forefront of the conservative movement, leveraging independent media and high-profile appearances to shape debates on culture, policy, and the future of right-wing politics. Thanks for listening to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast. Make sure to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

In Hongarije groeit de verontwaardiging over het landgoed van Viktor Orbán. Een parlementslid is naar binnen geglipt en laat met video's zien dat het luxer is dan de premier zelf doet voorkomen. Beschuldigingen van corruptie vinden steeds meer weerklank, met als gevolg dat Orbán al een paar maanden niet meer bovenaan in de peilingen staat. Wat de politieke implicaties zijn van de onthulling vertelt NRC-correspondent Mark Middel. (09:06) Hoe Reform UK het Britse immigratiedebat bepaalt Operation Restoring Justice, zo noemt de radicaal-rechtse partij Reform UK haar plannen om alle asielzoekers te deporteren. Voorman Nigel Farage presenteerde zijn ideeën deze week in een onrustige tijd voor het VK: door het hele land waren protesten bij hotels die asielzoekers huisvesten. Profiteert Reform UK van de hoogoplopende gemoederen? En welk antwoord heeft de regerende Labourpartij onder premier Keir Starmer op dit alles? Te gast is Stijn van Kessel, politicoloog verbonden aan de Queen Mary universiteit in Londen. Presentatie: Sophie Derkzen

Este episodio forma parte de una selección para el verano de EL PAÍS Audio. Este episodio se emitió el 10 de junio de 2025. Viajamos a Hungría, un país gobernado por Viktor Orbán, del partido Fidesz, desde 2010. Este pequeño país centroeuropeo se ha convertido en el faro ideológico de la Red Política por los Valores y sus miembros, incluido VOX. Te contamos cómo funcionan las políticas familiares que Orbán promociona para frenar el descenso de la población. El Gobierno húngaro define con orgullo su país como una tierra favorable a la familia. Pero descubrimos que son ayudas muy selectivas, que tienen consecuencias directas sobre el cuerpo de las mujeres. Créditos: La familia correcta es un podcast internacional, con siete adaptaciones, coproducido por El País Audio, Chora Media, Europod y 444. Se ha realizado en el marco del proyecto WePod, *cofinanciado por el programa Europa Creativa de la Comisión Europea. La versión española está escrita y narrada por Elsa Cabria Idea, información y trabajo de campo: Francesca Berardi, Claudia Torrisi, Lili Rutai, Elsa Cabria y Manuel Tomillo Apoyo editorial: Bárbara Ayuso Edición: Ana Ribera y Alexander Damiano Ricci Grabación y diseño de sonido: Daniel Gutierrez y Mattia Liciotti (basado en ‘The Devil You Know’ soundtrack, con licencia de Machiavelli Music) Diseño de arte: Ruth Benito y Rebecca Grassi Project manager: Henar León Editora jefe de El País Audio: Silvia Cruz Lapeña Productora ejecutiva: Ana Ribera Coordinación editorial y de producción: Alexander Damiano Ricci (Europod) *Cofinanciado por la Unión Europea. No obstante, las opiniones expresadas pertenecen únicamente al autor o a los autores y no reflejan necesariamente las opiniones de la Unión Europea. Ni la Unión Europea ni la administración otorganora pueden considerarse responsables.

Het ‘extraparlementaire programkabinet’ van minister-president Dick Schoof blijft grossieren in staatsrechtelijke noviteiten. Nadat de PVV er begin juni al uitstapte, viel het op 22 augustus voor de tweede keer. "Het vertrek van de bewindslieden van NSC maakt nader beraad over de ontstane situatie noodzakelijk," meldde de premier. Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger diepen uit wat hier gebeurd is en welke consequenties het vertrek van NSC heeft. *** Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! Deze aflevering bevat een advertentie voor het boek Waarom de laagsteprijsgarantie ervoor zorgt dat jij te veel betaalt, antwoorden op vragen die economen niet durven te stellen van Jona van Loenen. Koop het hier! Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend een mailtje naar adverteren@dagennacht.nl en wij zoeken contact. *** De kabinetsploeg is zo gehavend dat de vraag gewettigd is of op Prinsjesdag een voldragen Rijksbegroting kan worden ingediend. Met de inmiddels vertrokken bewindslieden van PVV en NSC waren immers zware afspraken gemaakt. Willen nieuwe bewindslieden zich daar wel aan houden? Het beste is nu: een snelle tussenformatie. Na de val van de kabinetten Van Agt II en Balkenende II werd door de informateurs Piet Steenkamp (in 1982) en Ruud Lubbers (in 2006) een volwaardig, missionair kabinet geformeerd dat een heldere, beperkte opdracht kreeg: stel een begroting op en regeer met voldoende steun tot aan de verkiezingen. Dit is bij Geert Wilders' breuk achterwege gelaten en daar betaalt de politiek nu een hoge prijs voor. Voor het buitenlands beleid is een wrakhoutkabinet met een pro-Netanyahu beleid rampzalig. Den Haag isoleert zich - zoals eerder al met de motie-Eerdmans ten aanzien van Europese defensie - nog verder van de belangrijkste partners. Een volgend kabinet moet vertrouwen en respect herwinnen en dat kan jaren kosten. In de campagne zullen NSC en PVV nu een opmerkelijk gelijkgezinde houding innemen. Net als PVV zal NSC willen ontkennen ooit iets van doen te hebben gehad met de Schoof-coalitie. Dat weinig van Omtzigts bewindslieden op de NSC-lijst prijken maakt dat extra aanlokkelijk. Omtzigts thema's en rancune worden ingeruild voor Nicolien van Vroonhovens 'weerbaarheid' en Eddy van Hijums 'bestaanszekerheid'. De PVV trekt intussen de hele ijskast weer open. Bestrijding van vermeende ‘islamisering’ en een ongrondwettelijk verbod op islamitische scholen staan weer bovenaan het program. Wilders volgt weer braaf de fundamentalistische lijn die Viktor Orbán hem verweet te hebben losgelaten. De coalitiebreuk op het Midden-Oostenbeleid nagelt de VVD vast aan BBB en hun zwartwit-opvattingen over Israël. In plaats van los te komen van dat betoog en zo aansluiting te vinden bij het constructieve midden, zit Dilan Yesilgöz alleen maar meer vast aan haar doorgeschoten 'Douwe Bob'-houding. Veel liberalen zijn de wanhoop nabij. Op meer dan 10 à 15 zetels wordt niet meer gerekend. Het liedje ‘You don’t have to stay’ van Douwe Bob blijkt opeens op heel veel Haagse situaties toepasbaar. *** Verder luisteren 523 – Verkiezingen op een tweesprong 521 - Hoe saaier de politiek, hoe gelukkiger het land 517 - Na de champagne de campagne 514 - De andere waarheid na Schoof 511 – De val van het kabinet-Schoof 509 - Het verdriet van Geert Milders 504 - Een jaar Hoop, lef en trots 491 - De voortdurende twijfels van Nieuw Sociaal Contract 474 – Parlementair historicus Joop van den Berg: “De democratie is in groot gevaar. Je moet niet denken: het loopt wel los" 456 - De zeven crises van het kabinet-Schoof 168 – De zeven geheimen van een succesvolle verkiezingscampagne 117 - Tien wetten die elke lijsttrekker zich moet inprenten *** Tijdlijn 00:00:00 – Deel 1 00:10:07 – Deel 2 00:34:21 – Deel 3 01:01:39 – EindeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions diplomatiques sur fond de débat colonial et de reconnaissance des peuples indigènes... Entre l'Espagne et le Mexique, on s'invective bien plus qu'on ne se comprend. Mexico demande des excuses à Madrid pour la Conquista, la découverte et la conquête de l'Amérique en 1492. (Rediffusion) Madrid fait semblant de ne pas comprendre, si bien que la nouvelle présidente Claudia Sheinbaum a refusé d'inviter le roi d'Espagne pour son investiture à l'automne 2024… Pour revoir le passé d'un autre œil, le chemin sera long. Reportage à Mexico de notre correspondante Gwendolina Duval.   Campagne de désinformation prorusse en Hongrie Dans le sursaut européen en matière de défense et la solidarité européenne vis-à-vis de l'Ukraine, il y a une exception de taille, c'est la Hongrie. Le régime de Viktor Orban ne cache pas sa proximité avec le président russe Vladimir Poutine. Et pour s'assurer du soutien domestique, il mène une campagne de communication très sophistiquée et pro-russe, où se mêlent fausses informations, et des silences très choisis. Dans cette guerre de l'information, les médias indépendants qui veulent rétablir les faits, n'ont que peu de pouvoir. Reportage à Budapest signé Florence Labruyère.    Sexisme en cuisine au Royaume-Uni Tempête sur le sexisme dans les cuisines des grands restaurants britanniques. Un chef cuisinier renommé a déclaré au Times qu'il n'avait jamais vu de sexisme en cuisine. Immédiatement, 70 femmes travaillant dans la restauration ont tenu à partager leurs expériences de misogynie et de harcèlement... À Londres, Marie Billon est allée recueillir leurs témoignages.   La chronique musique de Vincent Théval. Avec l'Islandaise Arny Margret et son titre «Greyhound Station».   Ceci est une réédition des meilleurs moments d'Accents d'Europe

Tensions diplomatiques sur fond de débat colonial et de reconnaissance des peuples indigènes... Entre l'Espagne et le Mexique, on s'invective bien plus qu'on ne se comprend. Mexico demande des excuses à Madrid pour la Conquista, la découverte et la conquête de l'Amérique en 1492. (Rediffusion) Madrid fait semblant de ne pas comprendre, si bien que la nouvelle présidente Claudia Sheinbaum a refusé d'inviter le roi d'Espagne pour son investiture à l'automne 2024… Pour revoir le passé d'un autre œil, le chemin sera long. Reportage à Mexico de notre correspondante Gwendolina Duval.   Campagne de désinformation prorusse en Hongrie Dans le sursaut européen en matière de défense et la solidarité européenne vis-à-vis de l'Ukraine, il y a une exception de taille, c'est la Hongrie. Le régime de Viktor Orban ne cache pas sa proximité avec le président russe Vladimir Poutine. Et pour s'assurer du soutien domestique, il mène une campagne de communication très sophistiquée et pro-russe, où se mêlent fausses informations, et des silences très choisis. Dans cette guerre de l'information, les médias indépendants qui veulent rétablir les faits, n'ont que peu de pouvoir. Reportage à Budapest signé Florence Labruyère.    Sexisme en cuisine au Royaume-Uni Tempête sur le sexisme dans les cuisines des grands restaurants britanniques. Un chef cuisinier renommé a déclaré au Times qu'il n'avait jamais vu de sexisme en cuisine. Immédiatement, 70 femmes travaillant dans la restauration ont tenu à partager leurs expériences de misogynie et de harcèlement... À Londres, Marie Billon est allée recueillir leurs témoignages.   La chronique musique de Vincent Théval. Avec l'Islandaise Arny Margret et son titre «Greyhound Station».   Ceci est une réédition des meilleurs moments d'Accents d'Europe

durée : 00:04:02 - La Chronique du Grand Continent - par : Gilles Gressani - Gilles Gressani nous parle d'un passe-temps surprenant de Viktor Orbán, l'abattage de porcs.

C dans l'air du 16 août 2025 - Rencontre Trump/Poutine : après la rencontre, la guerre se poursuitTous les yeux étaient hier soir rivés sur l'Alaska, théâtre du sommet tant attendu entre Donad Trump et Vladimir Poutine. Mais au lendemain d'une rencontre de plus de trois heures, c'est un sentiment de déception qui domine. Et un goût d'échec personnel pour le président américain. Les deux dirigeants n'ont en effet conclu aucun accord de cessez-le-feu et les observateurs peinent à comprendre ce qu'il s'est vraiment passé à Anchorage. A l'issue de la rencontre, les deux hommes ont affiché une certaine cordialité devant les médias, et ont jugé leur rencontre "productive" et "constructive". Aucun des deux n'a cependant livré de détail sur leurs échanges. Ils se sont serré la main après avoir fini leurs discours et sont partis sans répondre aux journalistes qui les assaillaient de questions.Le maître du Kremlin était tout sourire. Il a évité les conséquences du coup de pression américain. Le locataire de la Maison-Blanche était, en revanche, assez embêté. Il a expliqué que les deux pays avaient fait des progrès et a renvoyé la balle aux Européens et à Volodymyr Zelensky. Le président ukrainien s'est depuis entretenu au téléphone avec son homologue américain. Il se rendra à Washington lundi pour parler en tête-à-tête avec Donald Trump des détails des échanges avec le maître du Kremlin. Le principal enseignement de ce sommet en Alaska restera que Vladimir Poutine, jusqu'alors paria sur la scène internationale, a été reçu avec tous les honneurs. Le tsar est de retour au centre du jeu.Au lendemain de ce sommet, les réactions européennes sont partagées. Si certains dirigeants voient dans cette rencontre un geste prometteur, d'autres soulignent l'absence de résultats concrets et la persistance de la violence russe en Ukraine. La Russie a en effet poursuivi sa campagne de bombardements cette nuit.Le Premier ministre hongrois Viktor Orban, l'un des rares dirigeants européens proches du Kremlin, a salué la rencontre sans ambiguïté. Le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer s'est montré, lui aussi, plutôt optimiste. Les "efforts" de Donald Trump rapprochent, selon lui, "plus que jamais" la fin de la guerre. Mais il a rappelé que la prochaine étape devait inclure le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky. Pour d'autres, comme la Première ministre danoise, la prudence reste de mise. Emmanuel Macron, également prudent, a appelé à maintenir "la pression" sur Moscou. Les dirigeants du Vieux continent ont par par ailleurs insisté dans un communiqué commun sur le fait que "la Russie ne peut avoir" de droit de veto sur le chemin de l'Ukraine vers l'Union européenne et l'Otan, et que c'est à l'Ukraine de décider de son avenir territorial.Alors que le conflit ukrainien continue de faire rage, sur les plages de Bretagne, l'Otan a simulé en juin dernier un débarquement. Plus de 3 000 militaires français et étrangers ont participé à cet exercice militaire de grande ampleur dans l'Atlantique et dans la Manche. Les forces françaises étaient à la manoeuvre. Une vingtaine de bâtiments de surface, une quarantaine d'avions et d'hélicoptères et même un sous-marin ont pris part à cet exercice de préparation opérationnelle à la haute intensité baptisé Polaris 25. Objectif : s'adapter à une guerre future et travailler la communication et l'interopérabilité entre les différents pays de l'alliance.La rencontre entre Donald Trump et Vladimir Poutine est-elle un échec ?Que peuvent désormais faire les dirigeants européens pour essayer d'imposer Volodyyr Zelensky dans les négociations ?L'Otan est-elle prête en cas de guerre contre la Russie ?LES EXPERTS :- Anthony BELLANGER - Éditorialiste - Franceinfo TV - Spécialiste des questions internationales- Anne Toulouse - Journaliste franco-américaine- Elena VOLOCHINE - Grand reporter - France 24 - Ancienne correspondante en Russie- Lauric HENNETON - Spécialiste des États-Unis - Maître de conférences à l'Université Versailles-Saint Quentin

Hitler, Stalin, and Mao ruled through violence, fear, and ideology. But in recent decades a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world. In place of overt, mass repression, rulers such as Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Viktor Orbán control their citizens by distorting information and simulating democratic procedures. Like spin doctors in democracies, they spin the news to engineer support. Uncovering this new brand of authoritarianism, Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman explain the rise of such “spin dictators,” describing how they emerge and operate, the new threats they pose, and how democracies should respond. Spin Dictators traces how leaders such as Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew and Peru's Alberto Fujimori pioneered less violent, more covert, and more effective methods of monopolizing power. They cultivated an image of competence, concealed censorship, and used democratic institutions to undermine democracy, all while increasing international engagement for financial and reputational benefits. The book reveals why most of today's authoritarians are spin dictators—and how they differ from the remaining “fear dictators” such as Kim Jong-un and Bashar al-Assad. Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century (Princeton UP, 2022) is aimed at a general audience, synthesizing a vast amount of qualitative and quantitative research by the authors and many other scholars. The book is highly readable, with a great mix of anecdotes and examples along with plain-English explanations of academic research findings. However, it also provides an excellent overview of contemporary global authoritarianism for academics. Almost every claim in the book has an endnote reference to the original research for those who want to follow up. The endnotes mean that despite its moderately intimidating 340-page heft, the main text is a very approachable 219 pages. Daniel Treisman is a professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles and a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research focuses on Russian politics and economics as well as comparative political economy, including in particular the analysis of democratization, the politics of authoritarian states, political decentralization, and corruption. In 2021-22, he was a visiting fellow at Stanford University's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and he was recently named a 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. A graduate of Oxford University (B.A. Hons.) and Harvard University (Ph.D. 1995), he has published five books and numerous articles in leading political science and economics journals including The American Political Science Review and The American Economic Review, as well as in public affairs journals such as Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy. He has also served as a consultant for the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and USAID. In Russia, he has been a member of the International Advisory Committee of the Higher School of Economics and a member of the Jury of the National Prize in Applied Economics Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of San Francisco, where he leads a new Master's program in Applied Economics focused on the digital economy. His research focuses on the political economy and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Hitler, Stalin, and Mao ruled through violence, fear, and ideology. But in recent decades a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world. In place of overt, mass repression, rulers such as Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Viktor Orbán control their citizens by distorting information and simulating democratic procedures. Like spin doctors in democracies, they spin the news to engineer support. Uncovering this new brand of authoritarianism, Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman explain the rise of such “spin dictators,” describing how they emerge and operate, the new threats they pose, and how democracies should respond. Spin Dictators traces how leaders such as Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew and Peru's Alberto Fujimori pioneered less violent, more covert, and more effective methods of monopolizing power. They cultivated an image of competence, concealed censorship, and used democratic institutions to undermine democracy, all while increasing international engagement for financial and reputational benefits. The book reveals why most of today's authoritarians are spin dictators—and how they differ from the remaining “fear dictators” such as Kim Jong-un and Bashar al-Assad. Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century (Princeton UP, 2022) is aimed at a general audience, synthesizing a vast amount of qualitative and quantitative research by the authors and many other scholars. The book is highly readable, with a great mix of anecdotes and examples along with plain-English explanations of academic research findings. However, it also provides an excellent overview of contemporary global authoritarianism for academics. Almost every claim in the book has an endnote reference to the original research for those who want to follow up. The endnotes mean that despite its moderately intimidating 340-page heft, the main text is a very approachable 219 pages. Daniel Treisman is a professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles and a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research focuses on Russian politics and economics as well as comparative political economy, including in particular the analysis of democratization, the politics of authoritarian states, political decentralization, and corruption. In 2021-22, he was a visiting fellow at Stanford University's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and he was recently named a 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. A graduate of Oxford University (B.A. Hons.) and Harvard University (Ph.D. 1995), he has published five books and numerous articles in leading political science and economics journals including The American Political Science Review and The American Economic Review, as well as in public affairs journals such as Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy. He has also served as a consultant for the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and USAID. In Russia, he has been a member of the International Advisory Committee of the Higher School of Economics and a member of the Jury of the National Prize in Applied Economics Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of San Francisco, where he leads a new Master's program in Applied Economics focused on the digital economy. His research focuses on the political economy and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Hitler, Stalin, and Mao ruled through violence, fear, and ideology. But in recent decades a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world. In place of overt, mass repression, rulers such as Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Viktor Orbán control their citizens by distorting information and simulating democratic procedures. Like spin doctors in democracies, they spin the news to engineer support. Uncovering this new brand of authoritarianism, Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman explain the rise of such “spin dictators,” describing how they emerge and operate, the new threats they pose, and how democracies should respond. Spin Dictators traces how leaders such as Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew and Peru's Alberto Fujimori pioneered less violent, more covert, and more effective methods of monopolizing power. They cultivated an image of competence, concealed censorship, and used democratic institutions to undermine democracy, all while increasing international engagement for financial and reputational benefits. The book reveals why most of today's authoritarians are spin dictators—and how they differ from the remaining “fear dictators” such as Kim Jong-un and Bashar al-Assad. Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century (Princeton UP, 2022) is aimed at a general audience, synthesizing a vast amount of qualitative and quantitative research by the authors and many other scholars. The book is highly readable, with a great mix of anecdotes and examples along with plain-English explanations of academic research findings. However, it also provides an excellent overview of contemporary global authoritarianism for academics. Almost every claim in the book has an endnote reference to the original research for those who want to follow up. The endnotes mean that despite its moderately intimidating 340-page heft, the main text is a very approachable 219 pages. Daniel Treisman is a professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles and a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research focuses on Russian politics and economics as well as comparative political economy, including in particular the analysis of democratization, the politics of authoritarian states, political decentralization, and corruption. In 2021-22, he was a visiting fellow at Stanford University's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and he was recently named a 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. A graduate of Oxford University (B.A. Hons.) and Harvard University (Ph.D. 1995), he has published five books and numerous articles in leading political science and economics journals including The American Political Science Review and The American Economic Review, as well as in public affairs journals such as Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy. He has also served as a consultant for the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and USAID. In Russia, he has been a member of the International Advisory Committee of the Higher School of Economics and a member of the Jury of the National Prize in Applied Economics Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of San Francisco, where he leads a new Master's program in Applied Economics focused on the digital economy. His research focuses on the political economy and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

Hitler, Stalin, and Mao ruled through violence, fear, and ideology. But in recent decades a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world. In place of overt, mass repression, rulers such as Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Viktor Orbán control their citizens by distorting information and simulating democratic procedures. Like spin doctors in democracies, they spin the news to engineer support. Uncovering this new brand of authoritarianism, Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman explain the rise of such “spin dictators,” describing how they emerge and operate, the new threats they pose, and how democracies should respond. Spin Dictators traces how leaders such as Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew and Peru's Alberto Fujimori pioneered less violent, more covert, and more effective methods of monopolizing power. They cultivated an image of competence, concealed censorship, and used democratic institutions to undermine democracy, all while increasing international engagement for financial and reputational benefits. The book reveals why most of today's authoritarians are spin dictators—and how they differ from the remaining “fear dictators” such as Kim Jong-un and Bashar al-Assad. Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century (Princeton UP, 2022) is aimed at a general audience, synthesizing a vast amount of qualitative and quantitative research by the authors and many other scholars. The book is highly readable, with a great mix of anecdotes and examples along with plain-English explanations of academic research findings. However, it also provides an excellent overview of contemporary global authoritarianism for academics. Almost every claim in the book has an endnote reference to the original research for those who want to follow up. The endnotes mean that despite its moderately intimidating 340-page heft, the main text is a very approachable 219 pages. Daniel Treisman is a professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles and a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research focuses on Russian politics and economics as well as comparative political economy, including in particular the analysis of democratization, the politics of authoritarian states, political decentralization, and corruption. In 2021-22, he was a visiting fellow at Stanford University's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and he was recently named a 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. A graduate of Oxford University (B.A. Hons.) and Harvard University (Ph.D. 1995), he has published five books and numerous articles in leading political science and economics journals including The American Political Science Review and The American Economic Review, as well as in public affairs journals such as Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy. He has also served as a consultant for the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and USAID. In Russia, he has been a member of the International Advisory Committee of the Higher School of Economics and a member of the Jury of the National Prize in Applied Economics Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of San Francisco, where he leads a new Master's program in Applied Economics focused on the digital economy. His research focuses on the political economy and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

Hitler, Stalin, and Mao ruled through violence, fear, and ideology. But in recent decades a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world. In place of overt, mass repression, rulers such as Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Viktor Orbán control their citizens by distorting information and simulating democratic procedures. Like spin doctors in democracies, they spin the news to engineer support. Uncovering this new brand of authoritarianism, Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman explain the rise of such “spin dictators,” describing how they emerge and operate, the new threats they pose, and how democracies should respond. Spin Dictators traces how leaders such as Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew and Peru's Alberto Fujimori pioneered less violent, more covert, and more effective methods of monopolizing power. They cultivated an image of competence, concealed censorship, and used democratic institutions to undermine democracy, all while increasing international engagement for financial and reputational benefits. The book reveals why most of today's authoritarians are spin dictators—and how they differ from the remaining “fear dictators” such as Kim Jong-un and Bashar al-Assad. Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century (Princeton UP, 2022) is aimed at a general audience, synthesizing a vast amount of qualitative and quantitative research by the authors and many other scholars. The book is highly readable, with a great mix of anecdotes and examples along with plain-English explanations of academic research findings. However, it also provides an excellent overview of contemporary global authoritarianism for academics. Almost every claim in the book has an endnote reference to the original research for those who want to follow up. The endnotes mean that despite its moderately intimidating 340-page heft, the main text is a very approachable 219 pages. Daniel Treisman is a professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles and a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research focuses on Russian politics and economics as well as comparative political economy, including in particular the analysis of democratization, the politics of authoritarian states, political decentralization, and corruption. In 2021-22, he was a visiting fellow at Stanford University's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and he was recently named a 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. A graduate of Oxford University (B.A. Hons.) and Harvard University (Ph.D. 1995), he has published five books and numerous articles in leading political science and economics journals including The American Political Science Review and The American Economic Review, as well as in public affairs journals such as Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy. He has also served as a consultant for the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and USAID. In Russia, he has been a member of the International Advisory Committee of the Higher School of Economics and a member of the Jury of the National Prize in Applied Economics Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of San Francisco, where he leads a new Master's program in Applied Economics focused on the digital economy. His research focuses on the political economy and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Herzlich willkommen zu Ihrem morgendlichen Newsletter! Blockade in Brüssel: Unser erster Artikel zeigt, wie Viktor Orbán die gemeinsame EU-Linie zur Ukraine sprengt und stattdessen einen eigenen Gipfel mit Russland fordert. Der zweite Artikel deckt auf, wie widersprüchlich deutsche Waffenlieferungen an Israel kommuniziert werden – offiziell eingeschränkt, aber mit Genehmigungen im Milliardenwert seit 2023. Unser dritter Artikel beleuchtet das neue EU-Medienfreiheitsgesetz. Es soll zwar die Pressevielfalt sichern, lässt jedoch weiterhin Spielräume für die Überwachung von Journalisten.

26 Mitgliedstaaten der EU unterzeichnen eine Ukraine-Erklärung vor dem Trump-Putin-Gipfel. Ungarn ist aber nicht dabei. „Geben wir dem Frieden eine Chance“ – mit diesen Worten begründet Viktor Orbán seine Ablehnung der Erklärung. Er sieht die EU am Spielfeldrand und fordert einen aktiven Beitrag zu Friedensverhandlungen.

John welcomes Atlantic staff writer Anne Applebaum back to the show to discuss her new cover story in The Atlantic on the devastating civil war in Sudan. Applebaum—whose 2004 tome “Gulag: A History” won the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction and whose most recent book, “Autocracy, Inc.” comes out in paperback this month—explains how anarchy, greed, and nihilism have replaced the liberal world order in Sudan; the role that Donald Trump and Elon Musk played in the country's downward spiral; and why the same forces are coming for the countries of the rich world next. She also lays out the evidence that Trump is bent on turning the U.S. into a bigger, badder, more authoritarian version of Viktor Orban's Hungary. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

De Strateeg selecteert het beste van afgelopen seizoen. We zijn trots op onze democratieën in Europa, maar dat is al lang niet meer vanzelfsprekend. De oorlog in Oekraïne is een direct gevaar voor onze vrijheid en veiligheid. Maar het gevaar komt ook van binnenuit. Wat te denken van Viktor Orbán in Hongarije en de opmars van de radicaalrechtse AfD in Duitsland. Die partij is zo extreem dat de Duitse veiligheidsdiensten ervoor waarschuwen, en zelfs Geert Wilders en Marine Le Pen willen niet meer met de partij samenwerken. En dan heb je ook nog Elon Musk die zich actief bemoeit met onze politiek, onder meer bij diezelfde AfD. Luister ook | De opmars van de militaire ruimtevaart Hoe moet Europa met al deze dreigingen omgaan? Dat hoor je in deze aflevering van De Strateeg van: - Gerben Bakker, strategisch analist bij het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies en filosoof en ethicus op het gebied van nationale veiligheid. - Theresa Kuhn, hoogleraar moderne Europese geschiedenis en politiek aan de Universiteit van Amsterdam. Luister ook | Europa-correspondent Stefan de Vries: 'Nationalistische partijen zijn een gevaar voor de natiestaat die ze proberen te verdedigen' Over deze podcast De Strateeg is een podcast van BNR in samenwerking met het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies (HCSS). Abonneer je via bnr.nl/destrateeg om geen enkele aflevering te missen. Host: Paul van Liempt Redactie: Michaël Roele Tips, vragen of andere opmerkingen over De Strateeg? Stuur dan een mailtje naar roele@bnr.nl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herzlich willkommen zu Ihrem morgendlichen Newsletter! Viktor Orbán und Alice Weidel haben sich in diesem Jahr zum zweiten Mal getroffen. Im Fokus standen der EU-Haushalt und ein „Europa souveräner Nationen“. Weitere Einzelheiten erfahren Sie in unserem ersten Beitrag. Der Streit um die Visa-Vergabe an eine 14-köpfige Familie geht in die nächste Runde. Näheres dazu in unserem zweiten Artikel. Im Oktober zieht sich Jette Nietzard, Co-Chefin der Grünen Jugend, überraschend von ihrem Amt zurück. Die Hintergründe des Rückzugs beleuchten wir in unserem letzten Beitrag.

Robert Fico obvinil Britániu zo zasahovania do slovenských volieb na základe článku, ktorý v skutočnosti hovorí niečo úplne iné ako slovenský premiér. Nikde sa nepíše o pomoci konkrétnej strane, ani o platení novinárov. Aktuality zistili, kto presne zo Slovenska pred voľbami v roku 2023 dostal peniaze na aký projekt. Skutočnosť je oveľa prozaickejšia ako tlačovka premiéra. Strana Smer navyše sama vyhrala voľby s pomocou ovplyvňovania volieb zo zahraničia, na čo už v minulosti upozornilo Investigatívne centrum Jána Kuciaka. Maďarský premiér Viktor Orbán platil tesne pred voľbami reklamu na Slovensku, v ktorej strašil migráciou. Na hranice so Slovenskom vtedy Maďarsko pustilo migrantov, ktorých Smer využil v predvolebnom boji. Robert Fico navyše dostal priestor v maďarskej štátnej televízii. Politológ Radoslav Štefančík pripomína aj ruský vplyv.V dnešnom podcaste budete počuť aj reportéra Aktualít Mareka Bíra, ktorý sa rozprával so šéfom organizácie Memo 98. Práve tá mala dostať spomenuté britské peniaze. Na čo konkrétne ich použili? Na podporu žiadnej politickej strany to nebolo. Peniaze išli na nástroj, ktorý ste pred voľbami možno využili aj vy.Podcast Aktuality Nahlas moderuje Peter Hanák.Naše podcasty nájdete na webe Aktuality.sk v sekcii Podcasty, na Spotify, Apple Podcastoch, na Youtube a aj v iných podcastových aplikáciách. Odporúčame aj naše spoplatnené podcasty Mafiánsky štát a TELO, ktoré sú dostupné len na webe Aktualít po prihlásení sa do služby predplatného Aktuality Navyše.

The framework trade agreement which the United States and the European Union signed on Sunday is worse than the trade deal that the United Kingdom reached with the US earlier, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said. It introduces a 15% import tariff on most EU goods being exported to the US, which is half the 30% rate US President Donald Trump had threatened. This baseline tariff will apply across the board, including for Europe's crucial car manufacturing sector, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors. To discuss this further, Derrick Lynch was joined by Tommy Corbett, Financial expert at Carey Corbett Financial Solutions.

In his "Reliable Sources" newsletter, CNN's Brian Stelter freaks out over the Paramount-Skydance merger, insisting CBS is caving to an authoritarian, just as media outlets allegedly did before Viktor Orban in Hungary. A source is only "Reliable" if it hates President Trump with an unquenchable passion.

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➡️ Watch the full interview ad-free, join a community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/Thank you Conducttr for sponsoring the podcast. Take a look at Conducttr's services and its crisis exercise software at: https://www.conducttr.comThis is a conversation with Szabolcs Panyi, a Hungarian investigative journalist. I wanted to talk to Szabolcs because something remarkable has been happening in Hungarian politics. Viktor Orban, the prime minister who has ruled Hungary for over almost two decades is now for the first time ever, losing by a large margin in the polls to a new challenger. The elections are less than a year from now and it's starting to look more and more likely that Viktor Orban's rule might be coming to an end. And so we discuss why - who is Orban's new challenger, why is he able to succeed where so many before failed, and what would his victory mean for Hungary but also for Russia, Ukraine and European politics at large. 

Hi, everyone. Here's an audio version of yesterday's post…MWThe big-beautiful-actually-big-ugly bill that passed through Congress and hit the President's desk on July 4th will cause untold damage to our country. Ironically, the pain will be felt most acutely by those who have supported the President most. Many legislators who voted for the 940-page bill have admitted they didn't actually read it, but rather took other people's (namely Trump's) word for it that it didn't, for instance, cut Medicaid - which it decidedly did, and to the tune of a trillion dollars.As if depriving almost 12 million people of their healthcare isn't enough, that's not even the most dastardly thing about this bill. The most dangerous piece of the legislation, one that cuts into the very heart of our Constitutional system, is its expansion of ICE. The 2024 ICE budget was $9.7 Billion; it now will be increased to an annual expenditure of $48 Billion. Over the next four years ICE will receive $170 Billion, making it bigger than most of the militaries of the world. The ICE budget will now be more than the FBI, the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm), the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency), US Marshalls, and the Bureau of Prisons combined. The bill orders 10,000 new ICE agents, adding to the 20,000 agents already on the streets. The annual budget for detentions now rise from $3.4 billion to $45 billion a year, constituting a 365% increase. While ICE is currently holding around 59,000 detainees - nearly half of whom have no criminal records - the new bill calls for adding 100,000 more. And the power of ICE lies not only in its size. It operates outside of due process and the judicial system, meaning the administration has effectively hired its own private police force to do whatever it is they want it to do. Just as Trump forces have managed to effectively neuter the U.S. Congress and our Supreme Court, with the latest changes to ICE they have effectively neutered the regulatory statutes that protect us from police overreach as well. This is not normal.The President campaigned on getting violent criminals off our streets - a goal no one would argue with - but what's happening now is much bigger than that. The administration is not going after criminals; if that were the case, it wouldn't be pardoning some of the biggest while collar criminals in America. They're not just going for criminals; they're going for numbers. Stephen Miller is demanding 3,000 arrests be made per day, even suggesting ICE agents stand outside Home Depots and see who they can round up. They might target one person, then just pick up whoever is standing near them whether they're on a target list or not. This is not about helping America, it's about reshaping it. E Pluribus Unum - the “Out of many, One” First Principle of the United States - provides for a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural society united by common principles of liberty and justice for all. Yet those principles are considered anathema to the White Nationalists, Christian Nationalists, and techno fascists who are behind all this. Their goal is to shred the Constitution and demolish our democracy; Victor Orban didn't hang out at Mar-a-Lago just for the scones. Between Project 2025, this Big Bad Ugly bill, and a militarized ICE, they're following a specific blueprint for war on our basic institutions.Paul Dans, former director of the Heritage Foundation and one of the authors of Project 2025 , has said it's succeeding “beyond our wildest dreams.”Millions are asking, “My God, how did all this happen?” There are complicated answers to that question, but what should not be underestimated is the role of Trump's propaganda machine. As with Hitler's Nuremberg Rallies, he has mesmerized millions with the performative power of his lies. In both my campaigns for President, I stated often: “Trump has ushered in an age of political theatre, and we will not be going back.”Using the biggest megaphone in the world, Donald Trump gained the power to do the hateful things he is doing by propagating hateful ideas. He then injected them like poison into the veins of our body politic.Remember when he rode down his elevator and announced about Mexico, ‘They're not sending us their best people?” That was the first shot not in a war against Mexico, but in a war against the United States. Now he's gone all the way to suggesting that immigrants have “criminal genes.” This is more than fear-mongering; it's strategy. The biggest mistake we can make is to laugh at anything he says.Without the President's strategy of demonizing our immigrant community, none of this could have occurred. Those who so often said, “Take him seriously, but do not take him literally,” were seriously wrong. He's not just trolling. He says he hates you today, and he comes after you tomorrow.And he's not done. He now calls liberals and progressives “left wing lunatics” and he says Senators who disagree with him are people who “hate their country.” He went so far in fact as to say he hates Democrats. “Don't you?” he asked his audience. He actually said that he “can't stand” us. When a reporter asked a reasonable question about the the Camp Mystic tragedy, the President said that only an “evil person” would ask such a question.What is being perpetrated here is grand plan to transform the United States from a flawed democracy to an authoritarian dictatorship. It's unwise to assume that the forces behind all this have any intention of stopping with immigrants.Yesterday the President said he's “giving serious consideration” to taking away Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship because she's “a Threat to Humanity.” This is something the Constitution does not give the President the authority to do, of course. But Donald Trump has obvious disdain for anything the Constitution says that might limit his power. Already he has called for ICE to go after American citizens, and both Trump and Pam Bondi have called for a plan to denaturalize some who have become American citizens. The fact that an idea is deranged doesn't make it less dangerous. DOGE has worked with ICE to create the federal government's first “national citizenship data bank.”If all of this feels to you profoundly Un-American, it's because it is. If it bothers you, rankles you, and infuriates you, that means you're a patriot. And you are not alone.The good news is that the American people do not like what's going on. In a new Gallup poll, only 35% of Americans approve Trump's immigration policies now, which means that 27% more people disapprove of them. 79% of Americans now say they believe that immigration is good for the country. Even Joe Rogan is now going after the President about this, unhappy at all the innocent people who have been arrested in the ICE raids. But none of this should surprise him; it's not like all of a sudden the President became a pathological liar. None of it is new. The only thing new is that he doesn't even try any more to cover his tracks. From crypto deals to taking bribes from Middle East power brokers to suing media companies to selling his own brand of unisex fragrance, the President's corruption knows no end. He has increased his personal fortune by billions since he was inaugurated in November. At this point, the question isn't “What will he do next?” The most important question is, “What will we do next?”The only thing that can save us now is for the American people to wake up. A spiritual awakening, mocked and derided by America's pseudo-sophisticated political class (you know, the guys who lost to Trump twice) is the most powerful antidote to the forces of hate. If we allow them to, those forces will kidnap more than our bodies; they will kidnap our spirits. But if we're truly dedicated to love, the purveyors of hatred cannot snatch our soul. From there it follows that they cannot snatch our mind, and then they cannot snatch our country.Love does not make us weaker, it makes us stronger. It makes us stronger because it makes us smarter. It restores reason and not the other way around. Evil is the mental energy of love when inverted and turned into something else. Recognizing the existence of evil, the loving mind understands how to prevent it (start by not allowing tens of millions of people to live for years in chronic economic anxiety, lacking health care, economic or educational opportunity) and knows what it takes to override it (provide those things now). It recognizes the anger and despair which people lacking such things feel, making them vulnerable to all manner of societal dysfunction. Disease doesn't start on the level of symptoms; it starts on the level of feeling and thought.And that's where we must counter it. We must meet the forces of hate with the force of our love. Today's “arsenal of democracy” begins in the mind. No one can take away your conscience unless you are willing to surrender it. Do not allow anyone to limit your willingness to love your fellow man.That is not woo woo; it is the salvation of the human race. Totalitarianism is an extreme and perverse consequence of a world in which we've been taught to think that the needs and interests of others should be seen as secondary to our own. It is the opposite of “love thy neighbor as thyself.” Let's not forget Elon Musk told Joe Rogan that “empathy is the biggest weakness in Western civilization.” And damn right that was a Nazi salute. He didn't even deny it; I don't know why anyone else would.Hannah Arendt, premier political philosopher of the 20th Century, said “the death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a culture about to fall into barbarism.” She said that a lack of empathy, as well as a lack of critical thought, could lead people otherwise not inherently evil to acquiesce to atrocities.Arendt said the modern mind's obsession with itself led to what she called the “loss of the world.” We become so self-referential that we stop caring about one another, seeing the notion of a “common good” as some quaint relic of former times. This has disunited the United States, endangering us as a country and weakening the gates to the city. It became inevitable then that barbarians would come in.Hitler himself said this: "They refer to me as an uneducated barbarian. Yes we are barbarians. We want to be barbarians; it is an honored title to us. We shall rejuvenate the world.”So much for “It could never happen here.” In our arrogance, our complacency, our distractedness, and our social and political immaturity we made it way too easy for the barbarians to enter. Now that they are here, they are sacking the city. Latino immigrants are just first on their list.So what do we do now? There are some who are seriously focused on the political externalities of the 2026 and 2028 elections, and well they should be. This will include countering all efforts on the part of the administration to rig or even suppress all upcoming elections. TrumpWorld's forces have already begun with plans to further gerrymander Texas, criminalize the behavior of election officials who don't “safeguard” our elections, and so forth.Traditional political and legal efforts are needed, and they are needed badly. But they alone will not be enough to compensate for the lack of moral clarity that made us vulnerable to all this to begin with. That is what we lost, and what we must regain if we are to defeat fascism in our time.Reclaiming that power is up to each of us. No matter what happens, do not allow yourself to lose your own commitment to the humane treatment of other human beings. Do not let them take from you your own moral compass. Do not pass up any opportunity to speak your truth. Do not compromise and do not surrender to the administration's excuses, much less glorification, of sadism and human cruelty. No, “Alligator Alcatraz” is not funny. It is sick and it is inhumane. It is not hyperbole to call it a modern internment camp, and the savage conditions described by those who have been inside the facility are merciless. What is happening in America today is barbaric.To those who say “Well, this is what we voted for,” I do not believe that. I know good people who voted for Trump, and I don't believe that in their hearts they thought they were voting for human cruelty, or masked goons disappearing people, or any of the trauma or terror that our government is now inflicting on innocent men, women and children.I think many of those who voted for Trump do not know what is actually happening, because many of his voters who I've spoken to, when I show them evidence of certain things, make comments like, “Well that wouldn't be right.” And I've realized that our opponent here is algorithms. Their algorithms are so different than ours - we're not just seeing different content, we're being shown different universes. Greedy, sociopathic elements in our society have fostered those differences. Media and social media giants who could care less about providing an honest, objective presentation of facts, and care only about their already multibillion dollar profits, will one day be looked back on as some of the biggest villians in this story. At the end of all this we will have a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and it will be a doozy.Others who voted for Trump were simply reacting in anger to a system that had failed them, and had the Democratic party responded to their despair in more fundamental ways - universal health care, a guaranteed living wage, repealing the 2017 tax cut when we had the chance, increasing access to higher education and tech school - the rise of a political strongman would have been far less likely. As it is, the political elite in America chose to ignore every lesson in history and allow this scourge to fester. The Republican party lost its mind over the last few years, but it didn't help that Democrats lost their spine.The institutions we have lived our entire lives thinking would protect us from any enemies of democracy have either fallen, or been deeply compromised. The message of history is now this: “American people: over to you.” I know in my heart we have what it takes to rise to the occasion, to handle this moment, and to save our dying democracy. In the words of Winston Churchill, "Never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.”That's our charge today. This isn't an easy time, in fact it's heartbreaking and infuriating. But dark chapters challenged our ancestors too, and they responded with strength and courage. Now so must we. We are called to be deep and serious and mature and wise, and all those things we were born to be. I have no doubt in my mind that we have it in us. 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Fresh off its award-winning run in Europe, Democracy Noir arrives in the United States as a very timely documentary film about how Viktor Orbán politically reshaped Hungary. It paints an incisive portrait of how Orbán used a free and democratic election to install authoritarian rule, enjoying widespread approval from Hungarian nationalists as well as from conservatives around the world inclined to his illiberal views. He changed the constitution, took over the courts and the media, and dismantled the rule of law. Admired by Donald Trump and the Heritage Foundation, Orban's influence helped shape Project 2025 and the current policies of the Republican Party. Democracy Noir tells this story through the activism of its three subjects: opposition politician Timea Szabo, journalist Babett Oroszi, and nurse Nikoletta (Niko) Antal. It details how unchecked power can quickly remove rights that once were taken for granted, and it shows how three women come to terms with their country's unravelling social and cultural landscape. Studying the recent history of another country whose political trajectory mirrors your own can bring clarity to your situation. Join us to view, and then to discuss, this example of an increasingly emboldened far right political party and the rise of autocratic politicians around the world. A Humanities Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Documentary image and post courtesy Clarity Films; Field photo courtesy the speaker. OrganizerGeorge HammondNotes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The documentary film Democracy Noir tells the story of three brave women who confront the policies and corruption of Hungary's autocratic Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

This year's Budapest Pride was banned in March under the Orbán government's contentious “child protection” law. Demonstrators were threatened with hefty fines for participating, and the government said it would employ facial-recognition technology to identify and potentially prosecute those who turned out to take part at the march on 28 June. Did the ban work? Not in the slightest. In fact, more people than ever in the 30-year history of Budapest Pride showed up to celebrate their rights as LGBTQ+ human beings.  The massive Pride march brought a glimmer of hope to some Hungarian citizens, including this week's guest, writer Krisztián Marton. We spoke with Krisztián about the lead-up to the event, the thrill of being on the ground last Saturday, and what might be next for Hungary, now that Viktor Orbán finally has a formidable challenger in Péter Magyar. We also chatted with Dominic's husband, Thomas Lamers, a philosopher and dramaturg who hit the streets for us, mic in hand. (Thanks, Thomas, we owe you!) Krisztián Marton is a screenwriter and novelist. You can follow him on Instagram here and read an excerpt in English of his Margó Prize-nominated novel Crybaby here. You can donate to Thomas's fundraiser to pay some of the fines that may be incurred by Pride attendees here.  This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not do it without you. If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies!), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. We'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number. This week's Inspiration Station recommendations: the recent episode of Zakia Sewell's Radio 6 series Dream Time, “Solstice selections…with Zakia,” and the Ukrainian band The Sixsters, winners of the European Emerging Bands Contest. 00:00:46 A sweltering hello and a tick PSA 00:03:44 Bad Week: Venetians overrun by billionaire wedding 00:11:45 Good Week: Owners of Danish faces (and their copyrights) 00:21:13 Interview: Thomas Lamers on Budapest Pride and Krisztián Marton on the present and future for LGBTQ+ people in Hungary 00:49:57 The Inspiration Station: the BBC Radio 6 Dream Time episode “Solstice selections…with Zakia” and the Ukrainian band The Sixsters. 00:53:12 Happy Ending: Cannes caps cruise-ship tourism Producers: Morgan Childs and Wojciech Oleksiak Mixing and mastering: Wojciech Oleksiak Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | hello@europeanspodcast.com

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