EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 39 MIN
Hungary after Orbán
from Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes
This week, Mark Leonard speaks with Zsuzsanna Szelényi, a Hungarian politician and foreign policy specialist, about the forces behind Hungary’s historic political shift and what comes next for both the country and Europe.Together they explore how economic pressures, corruption scandals, and a newly mobilised electorate—especially younger voters—reshaped Hungary’s political landscape after 16 years. They also evaluate Magyar’s promises of reform, a reset with Europe and a more participatory role on key issues like Ukraine.What explains Orbán’s defeat? Can Magyar deliver real democratic change? And what does Hungary’s new direction mean for Europe and Ukraine?Bookshelf:Works of Zadie Smith, Ruth Ozeki and Sofi OksanenThis podcast was recorded on April 13th, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, Mark Leonard speaks with Zsuzsanna Szelényi, a Hungarian politician and foreign policy specialist, about the forces behind Hungary’s historic political shift and what comes next for both the country and Europe.Together they explore how economic pressures, corruption scandals, and a newly mobilised electorate—especially younger voters—reshaped Hungary’s political landscape after 16 years. They also evaluate Magyar’s promises of reform, a reset with Europe and a more participatory role on key issues like Ukraine.What explains Orbán’s defeat? Can Magyar deliver real democratic change? And what does Hungary’s new direction mean for Europe and Ukraine?Bookshelf:Works of Zadie Smith, Ruth Ozeki and Sofi OksanenThis podcast was recorded on April 13th, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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