Summary: <p>Hungary has seen its biggest anti-government protests in years over the past couple of weeks. But just how dangerous is this moment for Viktor Orbán? This week our favourite Hungarysplainer Viktória Serdült joins us to decipher the scandal that has shaken his government. We're also talking about the legalisation of gay marriage in Greece (finally!) and a Dutch court case that could have far-reaching consequences for the war in Gaza. </p> <p><br></p> <p>FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HERE: <a href="https://europeanspodcast.com/episodes/orbans-biggest-crisis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://europeanspodcast.com/episodes/orbans-biggest-crisis</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Viktória is a journalist at <a href="https://twitter.com/hvg_hu" target="_blank">hvg.hu</a>. You can find her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/viktoriaserdult" target="_blank">here</a> and her article about Hungary's EU elections can be found <a href="https://euobserver.com/eu-elections/158109" target="_blank">here in EUObserver</a>. </p> <p><br></p> <p>This week's Inspiration Station offerings: 'Navalny' and 'Lost on Me' (Niente di vero) by Veronica Raimo.<br></p> <p>The Dutch court ruling can be found <a href="https://www.rechtspraak.nl/Organisatie-en-contact/Organisatie/Gerechtshoven/Gerechtshof-Den-Haag/Nieuws/Paginas/The-Netherlands-has-to-stop-the-export-of-F-35-fighter-jet-parts-to-Israel.aspx" target="_blank">here</a> and Euronews' piece on European military supplies to Israel can be found <a href="https://www.euronews.com/2023/11/03/europe-aiding-and-assisting-israels-war-in-gaza-with-vital-weapons" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our podcast, we'd love it if you'd consider chipping in a few bucks a month at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/europeanspodcast">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">leaving us a review</a> or giving us five stars on Spotify. </p> <p><br></p> <p>00:22 Spending *most* of the week reading about Europe</p> <p>02:29 Good Week: Gay marriage is now legal in Greece</p> <p>07:47 Bad Week: European defence companies?</p> <p>17:01 Interview: Viktória Serdült on Hungary's pardoning scandal</p> <p>32:33 The Inspiration Station: 'Lost on Me' by Veronica Raimo and 'Navalny'</p> <p>36:33 Happy Ending: Why kids monkey around</p> <p><br></p> <p>Producers: Katy Lee and Wojciech Oleksiak</p> <p>Mixing and mastering: Wojciech Oleksiak</p> <p>Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/europeanspodcast/">Instagram</a><strong> |</strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/europeanspod.bsky.social"></a><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.threads.net/@europeanspodcast">Threads</a><strong> |</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/europeanspod"> Twitter</a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://mastodon.social/@europeanspodcast">Mastodon</a><strong> | </strong><a href="mailto:hello@europeanspodcast.com">hello@europeanspodcast.com</a></p>
