‘Arrow Cross gunmen tore up the neutral diplomats’ Schutz-passes that gave Hungarian Jews protection, forced them to the banks of the Danube and shot them into the freezing waters. As a neutral diplomat, Wallenberg could have fled west. Instead, he remained to carry on his rescue work.’

‘King Béla I lost his life in 1063 in an accident, or—as has recently been suggested—as a result of a political conspiracy…The latter would not be entirely surprising, given that 15 per cent of European rulers living between 600 and 1800 ended their lives as victims of political murder, and it is well known that ruling was one of the most dangerous occupations in the Middle Ages.’

Budapest’s culture draws tourists through architecture, music, film, and cuisine. Experts at a BP Műhely panel highlighted how residents shape the city’s image, from service workers to everyday curiosity, while sports and party districts diversify the capital’s appeal on the global stage.

‘Is Donald Trump really weakening Europe? Or is it the fact that we have admitted millions of people whom we are unable to integrate? Over a 50–100-year horizon, this will fundamentally reshape our societies.’

The EU is the first jurisdiction to introduce a carbon border adjustment mechanism to prevent carbon leakage from production moving to countries with looser emissions rules. While it could advance the Paris Agreement’s goals, it also raises trade tensions—especially in the already complex EU–US relationship.

The division within Europe inevitably returns, as American power and interest recedes.

Francesca Albanese has a long track record of antisemitic remarks and denunciations of Israel, for which she has faced repeated condemnation and even sanctions from the Trump administration.