Zack, Jenn, and Alex discuss the European soccer dustup over Hungary’s new anti-LGBTQ law. They explain what the Hungarian law does, how the country’s increasingly authoritarian leader Viktor Orbán is using it — and soccer — to further his anti-democratic political aims, why the EU opposes the measure so strongly, and how all of this spilled over into Europe’s marquee soccer tournament. Also, the Worldly team says goodbye to Alex.

References:

The Guardian explains Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ law.

Alex wrote for Vox about how the Germany-Hungary soccer match highlighted the European fight over the law.

The Conversation notes that Orbán’s government is pushing anti-LGBTQ issues to shore up support for next year’s election.

The New York Times writes that the ongoing continental spat over the law is turning into a culture war.

You can find out more about what George Orwell said about sports and politics at the Orwell Foundation.

Here's the Washington Post piece piece Zack read from.

And this is the Hungarian Conservative article Zack cited.

Jenn recommends listening to this On Point episode about Hungary and the decline of democracy.

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Zack Beauchamp (@zackbeauchamp), senior correspondent, Vox

Jennifer Williams (@jenn_ruth), senior foreign editor, Vox

Alex Ward (@AlexWardVox), senior reporter, White House, Vox

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