# Curtin's Cast Episode 53 - 22 April 2026 - Europe’s Political Upheaval

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Podcast: [Curtin’s Cast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/curtin-s-cast-7218776)
Published: 2026-04-21T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://jcrc.podbean.com/e/curtins-cast-episode-53-22-april-2026-prof-ben-wellings-on-europe-s-political-upheaval/
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Duration seconds: 2927

## Resource

On this episode, Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras are joined by leading scholars of nationalism and European politics expert Associate Professor Ben Wellings (Monash University) to unpack the forces reshaping the UK and Europe. From the collapse of the political centre to the rise of populists and Greens alike, this is a continent in flux. We cover: ▪️ The UK’s shift to five-party fragmentation with Greens and Reform surging ▪️ Trump Bump 2.0 reshaping European politics in real time▪️ Hungary after Orbán — liberal reset or just a populist pause?▪️ Scottish and Welsh elections and Keir Starmer’s future Essential listening for anyone trying to understand where Western politics is heading — and why the old rules no longer apply.

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