Summary: <p>In the EU's complicated efforts to present a united front on Ukraine, Viktor Orbán stands out like a sore thumb. Why is Orbán cosying up to Vladimir Putin? This week, we catch up with longtime Orbán-watcher Viktória Serdült on what game the Hungarian leader might be playing. We're also talking about the toxic row engulfing Germany's documenta fifteen festival, and a gamechanger for annoying customer service calls in Spain.</p> <p>Viktória is a journalist at <a href="https://hvg.hu/">HVG</a>, one of the few remaining bastions of independent media in Hungary. You can follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/viktoriaserdult">here</a>.</p> <p>This week's Isolation Inspiration: <a href="https://onspecpodcast.com/">On Spec</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddA0Vh5v0LM">Season 3 of Derry Girls</a>.</p> <p>Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our podcast and would like to help us keep making it, we'd love it if you'd consider chipping in a few bucks a month at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/europeanspodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/europeanspodcast</a> (many currencies are available). You can also help new listeners find the show by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-europeans/id1315776736" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leaving us a review</a> or giving us five stars on Spotify. </p> <p>03:07 Bad Week: documenta fifteen</p> <p>14:06 Good Week: Spain's amazing customer service bill</p> <p>20:18 Interview: Viktória Serdült on Viktor Orbán's latest antics</p> <p>31:16 Isolation Inspiration: On Spec and Derry Girls</p> <p>34:09 Happy Ending: Pompeii DNA</p> <p>Producers: Katy Lee and Wojciech Oleksiak</p> <p>Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina</p> <p>This podcast is part of the Are We Europe family. Find more like-minded European podcasts at <a href="https://www.areweeurope.com/audio-family" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">areweeurope.com/audio-family</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/europeanspod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/europeanspodcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="mailto:hello@europeanspodcast.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@europeanspodcast.com</a></p> <p><br></p>
