What does the Hungarian elections mean for the Jews in Europe? | Lowdown ep.23

with Josh Rom, broadcaster, journalist and commentator specialising in culture, entertainment, and the royal familyThe Lowdown podcast is the official podcast from the European Union of Jewish Students, representing over 160,000 young jews across Europe.

with Antonia Szenthe, Psychologist, project manager at Jachad Community Services, Federation of Jewish Communities in Hungary.The Lowdown podcast is the official podcast from the European Union of Jewish Students, representing over 160,000 young jews across Europe.

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 In the latest episode of The Lowdown, Deborah Meyer from Yad Vashem answers our questions on Holocaust memory, education, and our collective responsibility to remember the past, today and everyday. 🎧 Listen now! Link in bio.

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 In the latest episode of The Lowdown we dive into the complexity of diplomacy and the challenges faced as a diplomat with Yigal Palmor. Yigal, is a former spokesperson at Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is the current Head of International Relations at the Jewish Agency for Israel.Yigal gives us insights about his career and the political complexity in Israel. 🎧 Listen now! Link in bio.

In this episode of the Lowdown EUJS Vice Presidents, Matty and Natacha, speak to Nova Festival Survivor Hila Fakliro. Hila was a bartender at the Nova festival on October 7th 2023. Since then she has dedicated her time to travelling around the world, sharing her story and ensuring the plight of the hostages remain unforgotten.As we approach the second anniversary since October 7th we invite you to dive into her testimony with us.

In this episode of The Lowdown, Máté Holler delves into Romania’s deepening political crisis, where a canceled election, far-right surges, and foreign interference have shaken the country’s democratic foundations. Sorin Ioniță, director of the Think Tank, Expert Forum, and a seasoned political commentator, joins to unpack the turmoil - from Kremlin-backed disinformation to unexpected influence from Washington. They explore Romania’s fragile political landscape, the rise of extremist candidates, and the stakes of the rescheduled May 2024 presidential election in a country at the crossroads of European security and democratic resilience.

In this episode of The Lowdown, Maria Borysenko, a Ukrainian activist and expert in analytics and advocacy, joins us to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine and the rights of Ukrainians in Germany. Maria shares her firsthand experiences of the conflict, the resilience of the Ukrainian people, and the transformations shaping Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty. She explores the war’s impact on Europe, the role of international support, and the power of advocacy in securing Ukraine’s future.

In this episode of The Lowdown, Judith Offenberg interviews Sarah Sackman, MP for Finchley and Golders Green and Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services. Sarah reflects on Labour’s transformation under Keir Starmer, the fight against antisemitism, and how the party regained the trust of Jewish voters. They discuss the 2024 landslide victory, the government’s response to the Israel-Gaza conflict, and the steps being taken to create safer, more inclusive campuses for Jewish students.

In this episode of The Lowdown, Máté Holler dives into the political upheaval in Serbia, where mass student-led protests have led to the resignation of Prime Minister Miloš Vučević. Dr. Danielo Mandić, Associate Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Harvard University, joins to break down the protest movement, the broader struggle for democratization, and the regime’s efforts to consolidate power. They explore Serbia’s political landscape, the parallels with other hybrid regimes, and what this crisis means for the country’s EU ambitions. Later, we hear from Serbian Jewish student Noa Fisher, who shares her personal experiences from the protests and reflects on how Jewish students in Serbia engage with the movement.

Join host Máté Holler on The Lowdown as we delve into the complexities of the Shoah with Dr. Natalia Aleksiun and Dr. Eliyana Adler, editors of the book Entanglements of War: Social Networks During the Holocaust. As International Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches, we explore the untold stories of resilience and social networks that shaped Jewish survival. The episode reminds us  how central human connections and resilience were, and in fact, still are in the Jewish story.