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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 19 MIN

Magyar makes waves in Hungary before taking office

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On Thursday’s episode of Europe Today, we analyse Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar’s push for a rapid transfer of power and the de-Orbanisation of public institutions in Hungary with our correspondent Sándor Zsiros. We’re also joined by our Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina for the latest on President Zelenskyy’s European tour. As a fragile ceasefire holds in the Middle East, the GCC chief Jasem Albudaiwi tells us that he believes the crisis is bringing the Gulf and the EU closer, a message echoed by the European Council President António Costa during his visit to Qatar on Wednesday. Finally, we’re joined by Spanish MEP Hana Jalloul, who previews a gathering of world left-wing leaders in Barcelona over the weekend.Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.   Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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