Brussels 2024 Rule of Law Report Is Here — Is It Even Worth Looking at?
For the fourth consecutive year, the European Commission has published its annual report on the rule of law, which comes with few surprises. In addition to Hungary, Brussels is now concerned about the rule of law in Slovakia and Italy, which is unsurprising given that both Member States have governments prioritizing national interests. Poland, on the other hand, has fallen off the EU’s ‘bad guy’ list since Brussels’ favourite, Donald Tusk, came to power. This year’s report leads to a single conclusion: the Commission views the rule of law as a tool for political and financial blackmail.
Hungarian Media Worker at Paris Olympics Shot at by Local Resident
‘Eventually, he fired the gun, which made a loud bang, and meanwhile, the special unit of the French gendarmerie arrived, with three burly men carrying submachine guns, and disarmed the man,’ the Hungarian expert detailed the traumatic events.
Viktor Orbán’s PfE Barred from Top Jobs as EP Goes Against Electoral Will
Mainstream political groups in the European Parliament have once again defied the will of the electorate, preventing Patriots for Europe (PfE), the EP’s third largest group, from gaining top jobs in parliamentary committees. Kinga Gál, PfE’s First Vice-Chairman, stated that they will challenge the decision at the Conference of Presidents and did not rule out taking the case to the EU’s top court.
President Biden Diagnosed with ‘Aggressive Form’ of Prostate Cancer
Over the weekend, his family revealed that Former President Joe Biden had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. President Biden had also lost his son, Beau Biden, to cancer in 2015.
Orbán Declares Ukraine’s EU Bid a Threat to Hungary at ‘Fight Club’ Rally
At a major rally in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared Ukraine’s potential EU membership the greatest threat to Hungary, warning of economic burdens, migration risks, and foreign influence, while rallying supporters for the 2025 elections.
Hungarian–Uzbek Strategic Partnership to Be Enhanced at the First OTS Summit in Budapest
‘As the European Union and the Turkic world steadily evolve into natural economic allies, Hungary’s role in this process is becoming increasingly pivotal. Thanks to the trust it has earned…Hungary is well-positioned to act as a bridge between the two blocs. Hungarian–Uzbek relations are flourishing, with both nations serving as keystone states within their respective regions.’
Nawrocki, Trzaskowski to Face Off in Polish Presidential Run-Off
In a closely contested first round of Poland’s presidential election, Donald Tusk’s candidate Rafal Trzaskowski won 31.1 per cent of the vote, narrowly ahead of Karol Nawrocki, who trailed with 29.1 per cent according to the late poll. The run-off on 1 June is widely expected to hinge on voters from right-wing Konfederacja, whose support could tip the balance.
Hungary and Jordan Further Strengthen the Economic Cooperation
The Jordanian–Hungarian relations have flourished recently, and Budapest is looking to enter the healthcare, food, and digital sectors in the following years.
Exit Polls Favour Nicușor Dan, Simion Declares Victory in Romanian Presidential Run-Off
Romania’s presidential election could end with Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan’s victory, according to exit polls showing him ahead on Sunday night. However, the result remains fiercely contested, as right-wing candidate George Simion has alleged widespread electoral fraud and declared himself the winner on social media, defying the polling data.
Pope Leo XIV’s Adamant Warning on AI
‘As the Catholic Church teaches, man and woman are made for authentic communion with God and each other…An attachment to a machine, or for that matter, even an affectionate pet, no matter how life-like it may be, cannot fulfill this vocation. It risks becoming an effigy or an impersonation of human relationships, diverting us from the true link for which we were created.’
