‘We’ve got into some strange places’ — Satirist Konstantin Kisin on Imane Khelif, Paris Olympics and Wokeness
‘We have to create a cultural environment where wokeness is marginalized as the lunacy that it is,’ Russian-British satirist Konstantin Kisin stated in an interview with Hungarian Conservative.
‘Trying to rewrite history is stupid’ — An Interview with Former Bild Editor-in-Chief Kai Diekmann
‘If we try to rewrite history, we’re going to get a wrong idea of why things went wrong and why things happened the way they happened,’ former Bild editor-in-chief Kai Diekmann remarked in an interview with Hungarian Conservative. In the discussion, Diekmann delved into the dangers of cancel culture, the state of media freedom in the Western world, and the importance of Viktor Orbán’s peace mission.
‘Hungary is an island of sanity’ — An Interview with Professor David Betz on ‘Stupid Wars’
‘Hungary’s leaders feel that it is their responsibility to preserve and protect the security and prosperity of the Hungarian nation. And that, surprisingly, is an unusual perspective everywhere else within Western Europe.’
Can Hungary Help Shape Eurasia’s Balance of Power?
The recent informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Budapest showcased Hungary’s growing profile. Now it’s time to think bigger.
Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Citing Presidential Overreach
A US federal court ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his powers when imposing tariffs that raised import costs. The decision halts key duties and challenges the legal basis of Trump’s trade war, though an appeal keeps the case alive.
Letter from Jerusalem — Part I
‘However we choose to understand the situation, the 7 October attacks absolutely do not “prove” that Trump’s approach with the Abraham Accords was in error. Instead, these attacks suggest that his innovative approach was too successful for malign actors such as Hamas to accept without taking spectacular and spectacularly risky measures to combat the success and promise of the Abraham Accords.’
CPAC Hungary Kicks Off Tomorrow Featuring Orbán, Fico, and Weidel
The age of patriots is definitely coming—CPAC Hungary 2025 is less than 24 hours away! At a press conference on Wednesday, Director General of the co-organizer Center for Fundamental Rights Miklós Szánthó announced that around 600 foreign guests are expected, including Alice Weidel of Germany’s AfD and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Gulyás Outlines Measures on Cybersecurity, Inflation, and Drought Relief
At a government briefing, Minister Gergely Gulyás addressed cyber fraud tied to Ukrainian crime groups, extended food price caps, and drought aid. He warned of national security risks involving NATO secrets and called for stronger public awareness on scams. Hungary reaffirmed opposition to Ukraine’s EU accession and pledged support for ethnic Hungarians in Romania.
EU Commission Pressures Hungary to Withdraw Transparency Law Proposal
The European Commission has indicated that it is prepared to initiate legal proceedings against Hungary should the transparency legislation move forward. In response, EU Affairs Minister János Bóka dismissed the renewed focus on the country’s rule of law as ‘political hysteria and pressure’.
Shameful Proposal: The EU Considers Boycotting Israeli Athletes from International Competitions
European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef has proposed the exclusion of athletes from a country engaged in a legitimate war of self-defence against a terrorist organization. The EU was preparing further measures against Israel, although Hungary intervened.
