As Budapest gets ready to host Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is preparing for his re-election. Hungarians vote this spring, and the man known as Europe's strongman is losing in the polls. Reporter Krisztina Than returns to the countryside where Orban cemented his power base by building a migrant wall. Now, he faces growing dissatisfaction over the country's economy and a rising opponent who is connecting with rural voters.
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This is the town that Wegovy helped build
Denmark's seaside town of Kalundborg is also known as "Novo Town." It's the core of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk's production empire. Wegovy, launched in 2021, made Novo Nordisk Europe's most valuable company. Since then, fierce competition has slowed Wegovy sales and Novo Nordisk's share price has plunged by more than $400 billion. Denmark's senior correspondent Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen explores the impact of the company on a single town.
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Federal workers under attack
President Donald Trump is threatening mass firings of federal workers during the shutdown. This week's On Assignment takes us inside the work done by our investigative reporters this summer to document the intimidation and harassment of federal workers by a group linked to Trump.
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UNGA and global diplomacy in the Trump era
Join our journalists at the UN General Assembly for a rare look behind the scenes. Listen in as they tackle high-stakes diplomacy, broken escalators and the challenges of global politics in the second Trump era.
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Europe’s migration crisis a decade later
Ten years ago, Europe faced an unprecedented wave of migration as millions fled war and poverty. Germany’s open-door policy reshaped communities like Altena, sparking hope and tension alike. In this episode, reporter Riham Alkousaa visits Altena and explores the lasting impact for Germany, Europe, and herself. From integration success stories to rising anti-immigration sentiment, we explore how migration continues to redefine politics and lives.
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