This podcast episode explores the upcoming Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union and its potential implications for the EU. It discusses Hungary's divergent views and economic relations with Russia, the significance of the European Parliament elections and the rise of far-right parties, challenges in driving the agenda and fostering relationships with other member states, and Hungary's role in EU foreign policy. The episode also examines the potential consequences of Hungary's presidency and Viktor Orban's grand vision for European politics.