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The LowdownAuthor: European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS)
The Lowdown is the European Union of Jewish Students' monthly podcast. In each episode, we discuss a different topic within the broad fields of global development and human rights, alongside a leading decision-maker on the topic. The podcast takes each issue from a Jewish youth perspective - asking how can we boost Jewish youth activism on each topic. Supported by the European Commission Language: en Genres: Judaism, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Romania’s Political Turmoil: Elections, Extremism, and Foreign Influence with Sorin Ioniță
Wednesday, 5 March, 2025
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.
