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Gergő Illés

Previously studying International Relations at Corvinus University of Budapest, I chose the EPS Programme because of its strong focus on Central Europe. I am a big fan of the V4 countries and a big fan of railways, so it goes without saying that I am researching railway policies in Central Europe right now. Having worked as a journalist in Hungary, I help with running the socials and writing articles for European Waves.

War in Ukraine turns Hungarian election campaign upside down

Leave a Comment / On the Continent / By / April 1, 2022

How are this year’s Hungarian elections different? Can Putin’s war in Ukraine cost Viktor Orbán his re-election? Why is Orbán’s opposition running on a joint list? ? And who is the man who can potentially oust Orbán from power on 3 April? Five questions and five answers to the most pressing issues of the Hungarian …

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Soul Searching in the European Railways, between low-cost competition and reliable public service

Leave a Comment / On the Continent, Opinion / By / November 10, 2021

Travelling by train is fun, sustainable and socially enriching. This is no longer only the opinion of a small number of railway enthusiasts, but that of the European Commission and governments across Europe. The Commission wants to create a ‘European railway network’ by establishing more high-speed rail connections across borders, increasing technical and legislative interoperability, …

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