Márton Gergely’s three questions make it clear that, despite his parliamentary strength, Péter Magyar is under political pressure: he must combine efforts to tackle corruption with rapid economic improvements in order to secure his support. In terms of foreign policy, a more cooperative approach is to be expected, although Viktor Orbán’s influence leaves open the possibility of continuity – for example, on EU issues.

In her speech »The European Moment«, Anne Applebaum paints a vivid picture of the current geopolitical situation: Europe is once again at a turning point. She warns of internal and external threats to democracy, the rule of law and European unity, ranging from authoritarian ideologies and Russian aggression to a shift in US policy. At the same time, she calls on Europe to take responsibility, actively defend its values and strengthen its political, technological and economic sovereignty.

»Reading Igor Zabel Today« reflects on the lasting relevance of the Slovenian art historian and curator Igor Zabel, twenty years after his death. The text explores how Zabel’s analyses of art, post-socialism, cultural power structures, and the shifting dynamics between »East« and »West« resonate strongly in today’s polarized political climate. His writings—deeply shaped by his dialogue with artists and institutions—anticipated many of the cultural, economic, and geopolitical transformations that define our present. The piece argues that Zabel’s ideas remain essential for understanding Europe’s post‑1989 condition, the role of art institutions under global capitalism, and the urgent need for new narratives beyond Western hegemony.