‘People’s trust in public institutions has been destroyed’ — An Interview with Iosefina Pascal
‘Romania is in a deep political, social, and economic crisis. The causes are manifold, but the chaos was installed when the presidential elections were cancelled while the people were voting.’
Germany Shaken by Another Migrant Terror Attack Days Before Election
With just ten days remaining until the most significant elections in Germany’s post-WWII history, the country has been struck by yet another terror attack committed by an Afghan migrant. According to police, the 24-year-old asylum seeker drove a car into a group of pedestrians in Munich, injuring at least 28 people. In response, Alternative für Deutschland’s Alice Weidel called for a ‘migration turnaround’.
#HU24EU: A Historic Presidency
‘Numbers [during the Hungarian EU presidency] represent more than just achievements—they tell the story of a presidency determined to meet the expectations of Europe’s people and shape a better tomorrow for the continent, or as our motto puts it: Make Europe Great Again.’
Why Is Cooling a Hot Issue in India?
India plans to cap air conditioner settings at a minimum of 20°C to ease pressure on its power grid amid surging demand during intense heatwaves. With AC usage driving peak electricity load, the regulation aims to cut energy consumption, improve efficiency, and curb emissions in one of the world’s fastest-growing cooling markets.
US Experts Hail Hungary’s Higher Education Reform As Model to Follow
A Newsweek op-ed by Ilya Shapiro and Charles Yockey hails Hungary’s university reform as a template for conservatives, claiming Western campuses have abandoned neutrality for ideological enforcement. They argue the foundation model ensures accountability and academic freedom across the political spectrum.
Trump Meets Putin in Alaska: Who Wants What—Will Anyone Get Anything?
Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit aims to test the waters for a Ukraine ceasefire, with Russia pressing its advantage after fresh territorial gains. The US holds secondary tariff threats over Moscow, while the EU and Kyiv fight to keep their voice in any deal.
President Vučić of Serbia: There Will Be No Civil War
Opposition protests in Serbia turned violent on 13 August in Újvidék, leaving 16 police officers and 64 civilians injured. President Aleksandar Vučić vowed to punish ‘violent offenders’ who are looking to ‘plunge Serbia into a civil war’.
PM Orbán: ‘Hungary could bring Ukraine to collapse in a single day’
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary could cause Ukraine’s collapse within a day by cutting energy supplies but has no intention of doing so. He declared ‘Ukraine has lost the war, Russia has won,’ adding that only Western aid is delaying the inevitable.
Hungary, the New Power of the Indo-Pacific
‘This is significant because Hungary is uniquely positioned to be an asset to President Trump as he handles another crisis in the Indo-Pacific region: China and its continued threats to militarily invade Taiwan. Hungary is increasingly proving itself to be an indispensable country for China and its overall strategy in Europe, and is becoming increasingly important financially for Taiwan.’
How the Second Trump Term Is Going, According to Pollsters
President Trump has been consistently underpolled in his political career. Therefore, when assessing how much of his national support he managed to retain since winning the election in November, we need to dig deeper than just looking at his approval rating. Let’s explore how the second Trump term is going, according to the numbers.
