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Absolute Chaos within the Democrats, The New York Times Reports

According to a recently published article by The New York Times, under the leadership of new party chairman Ken Martin of Minnesota, the Democratic Party’s operations in the United States are plagued by a lack of funding and infighting….
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 23.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

The US at the Head of the G7 or Against the G7?

‘Overall, these meetings influence policies that can lead to more coherent and effective global economic cooperation. However, in light of the tensions listed above, it is unlikely that this was one of those meetings where significant policies were adopted.’…
  • Réka Zsuzsánna Máthé
  • ‎ —‎ 19.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Unsettled Polish–Ukrainian Past — A Barrier to Kyiv’s EU Aspirations

‘As a historian, much of Karol Nawrocki’s career—especially as President of the Institute of National Remembrance—was dedicated to studying the crimes committed against Poles during World War II. During his campaign and since, President Nawrocki emphasized multiple times that Ukraine…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 18.06.2025
  • POLITICS

Recovery and Resilience Facility Availability Coming to an End — Billions at Risk?

‘Although a certain acceleration in disbursements is expected in the remaining year, it still seems certain that leaving the 2026 deadline unchanged will mean the loss of billions of euros. In light of all this, there is a strong possibility…
  • Tibor Navracsics
  • ‎ —‎ 15.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungary Adopts Law That Allows Suspension of Citizenship

Hungary’s National Assembly passed a law allowing the suspension of citizenship for dual nationals deemed threats to public or national security. Non-EEA citizens serving foreign powers or convicted of serious crimes may be targeted. A designated minister will oversee cases….
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 13.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Viktor Orbán: ‘Hungary will not kneel before the Ukrainian president’

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán warned that admitting Ukraine into the EU would mean dragging the war into Europe. He criticized Western leaders, accused Brussels of overreach, and insisted Hungary won’t be drawn into conflict or dictated to by Kyiv….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 13.06.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

Why Trzaskowski Lost — On Hubris and Political Polarization

‘Trzaskowski lost because he should never have been the candidate—because his party distanced itself from its own electorate to the point of no longer being able to read their intentions, desires, and positions. Add to that the ever-growing urban–rural divide…
  • Stefano Arroque
  • ‎ —‎ 13.06.2025
  • POLITICS

How the ‘Most Right-Wing’ Government in Dutch History Fell Apart

‘New elections are expected later this year, and the Dutch right faces a painful dilemma. On one hand, there is a clear need for change: uncontrolled immigration, extreme climate policies, and growing EU interference are major concerns. On the other…
  • Daniel de Liever
  • ‎ —‎ 13.06.2025
Portraits of victims in front of a house destroyed by terrorists in Kibbutz Be’eri PHOTO: Tamás Maráczi
  • POLITICS

‘Anti-Zionism is the new antisemitism’ — Israel’s Fight against the New Wave of Antisemitism

The Gaza war and Israel’s harsh tactics have damaged the Jewish state’s international reputation. Despite Israel’s right to self-defence, antisemitism has intensified globally. Recognizing this new threat, Israel is seeking new allies—and has already found one in Hungary….
  • Tamás Maráczi
  • ‎ —‎ 12.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

‘We are not provinces of an empire’ — Marine Le Pen at Patriots’ Summit

‘During the Leaders’ Summit in Fontainebleau on 8 June 2025, PfE heads issued a joint statement in which they “reaffirmed their desire to work together to make Europe a continent of power, peace and freedom once again.” Leaders expressed their…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 11.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Orbán’s Fiery Speech: Hungary as Europe’s Final Bastion of Christianity against Brussels

Speaking at a Patriots for Europe event in France, Viktor Orbán called Hungary the EU’s ‘black sheep’ and ‘final Christian bastion’. He urged European conservatives to unite against Brussels, oppose war, and defend national sovereignty and identity….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 10.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Patriots for Europe Call for a Rebirth of the Continent Based on Sovereignty and Identity

After meeting in Fontainebleau, leaders of the Patriots for Europe alliance pledged to reshape the EU into a continent of peace, power, and sovereignty, rejecting centralization, open-border migration policies, and further escalation in Ukraine….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 10.06.2025
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POLITICS

Letter from Jerusalem — Part II
OPINION POLITICS

Letter from Jerusalem — Part II

‘It is hard to imagine a better example of “Stockholm syndrome” than this sorry episode, when local Catholics and even the Vatican seemed more intent on supporting la Résistance than protesting the occupation of the birthplace of Jesus Christ by Muslim militants. Perhaps some occupations are more just than others.’

Nicholas Tobias
30.05.2025
Situation Report on the EU’s Current State of Illegal Immigration
CURRENT POLITICS

Situation Report on the EU’s Current State of Illegal Immigration

‘Two points from the recent Frontex report deserve more attention. Firstly, while in 2015 the most popular migration route into Europe was the Western Balkans, today…it is the Central and Western Mediterranean routes…The other thing that emerges from the figures is that…there were fewer arrivals by all routes until April compared to the same period in 2024.’

Vivien Kalas
29.05.2025
Can Hungary Help Shape Eurasia’s Balance of Power?
OPINION POLITICS

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.

Carlos Roa–Charles Yockey–Ibrahim Mammadov
29.05.2025
Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Citing Presidential Overreach
CURRENT POLITICS

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.

Ádám Bráder
29.05.2025
Letter from Jerusalem — Part I
OPINION POLITICS

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.’

Nicholas Tobias
28.05.2025
CPAC Hungary Kicks Off Tomorrow Featuring Orbán, Fico, and Weidel
CURRENT POLITICS

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.

Joakim Scheffer
28.05.2025
Péter Magyar’s ‘Oradea March’ Ends in Tense Confrontation with Hungarian Minority Parties
POLITICS

Péter Magyar’s ‘Oradea March’ Ends in Tense Confrontation with Hungarian Minority Parties

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ended his Oradea march—meant to promote unity with minorities abroad—by accusing the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania of serving Viktor Orbán’s interests. Magyar seeks to capitalize on Orbán’s widely criticized remarks, seen as backing anti-Hungarian candidate George Simion, which have shaken Transylvania’s long-standing political status quo.

Joakim Scheffer
26.05.2025
Preserving Hungarian Culture — A Conversation with Former Mayor of Lansdale Andy Szekely
INTERVIEW POLITICS

Preserving Hungarian Culture — A Conversation with Former Mayor of Lansdale Andy Szekely

‘In October of 2021, in the same elementary school, the homoerotic book, All Boys Aren’t Blue by George Johnson, was an approved book in the school library. Parents were criticizing the book at a school board meeting, but what was tragically comical is that the local newspaper couldn’t accurately report on the book because of pornography laws.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
25.05.2025
House GOP Narrowly Passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
CURRENT POLITICS

House GOP Narrowly Passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

In a 215–214 vote, the US House of Representatives has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which extends the 2017 Trump tax cuts, removes taxes on tips and overtime, and gives additional funding to border patrol. Due to the budget reconciliation process, it does not need 60 votes in the Senate to bypass the filibuster.

Márton Losonczi
23.05.2025
MEPs Likely to Lose Immunity in Huawei Corruption Scandal
CURRENT POLITICS

MEPs Likely to Lose Immunity in Huawei Corruption Scandal

‘Since March of this year, Belgian authorities have been investigating certain members of the European Parliament for their possible complicity in Huawei’s schemes to influence the EU’s co-legislator. News first broke about the scandal when the police conducted 21 searches in Belgium and Portugal.’

Lili Zemplényi
23.05.2025
A Return of Caesar? Hungary Reflects on Trump’s Second Hundred Days
POLITICS REVIEW

A Return of Caesar? Hungary Reflects on Trump’s Second Hundred Days

‘Whether this era will bring consolidation or rupture remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the age of managerial drift is over. In its place stands a presidency more Caesar than consul and more instinct than theory. History, once again, is taking sides—and Donald Trump appears determined to pick one first.’

Hugo Martin
22.05.2025
Ukrainian Spy Tseber’s Ties to Hungarian Opposition Raise Alarms
POLITICS

Ukrainian Spy Tseber’s Ties to Hungarian Opposition Raise Alarms

Recent developments in the Hungary–Ukraine spy scandal indicate that one of the exposed Ukrainian intelligence officers, Roland Tseber, had a deeply embedded network within Hungarian political and defence circles. He even organized opposition leader Péter Magyar’s visit to Kyiv last July, further raising suspicions about the Tisza party and its potential cooperation with Ukrainian intelligence.

Joakim Scheffer
21.05.2025
Customs Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and Hungary: Strong Agreements and Active Practice
POLITICS

Customs Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and Hungary: Strong Agreements and Active Practice

‘Hungary is important to Uzbekistan not only as a supplier of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment but also as a source of advanced technologies and expertise. In turn, Uzbekistan has effectively established exports of goods such as agriculture, chemicals, and textiles.’

Rakhmonkul Shoimqulov
21.05.2025
Hungary and Saudi Arabia Deepen Economic Ties at Business Forum in Budapest
POLITICS

Hungary and Saudi Arabia Deepen Economic Ties at Business Forum in Budapest

Hungarian companies can play a significant role in the Saudi economy as the Kingdom opens its doors to foreign players.

Ibolya Lubiczki
21.05.2025
Vatican Emerges as New Epicentre of Ukraine Peace Talks
POLITICS

Vatican Emerges as New Epicentre of Ukraine Peace Talks

As the Trump administration signals its intention to step back from peace talks over the war in Ukraine—pressuring Kyiv and Moscow to engage in direct negotiations—a new structure for peace efforts is beginning to take shape. In parallel, the Vatican under Pope Leo XIV is assuming an increasingly active role in the process, positioning Rome as the new epicentre of the negotiations.

Joakim Scheffer
20.05.2025
Retailleau at the Helm: New Leader of France’s Main Conservative Senate Bloc
POLITICS

Retailleau at the Helm: New Leader of France’s Main Conservative Senate Bloc

‘Bruno Retailleau enters the storm not as a passenger, but as a worker of the sea. The vessel he inherits is worn, with its crew divided and its purpose blurred—hic tamen fluctuat, which is enough for now.’

Hugo Martin
20.05.2025
Hungarian Minority Delivers Victory for Nicușor Dan, Orbán Reacts
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungarian Minority Delivers Victory for Nicușor Dan, Orbán Reacts

‘I look forward to working together on strengthening the cooperation between Hungary and Romania,’ Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wrote in his congratulatory post to Romanian President-elect Nicușor Dan. The Bucharest mayor won by a landslide in Hungarian-majority counties, with more than 90 per cent of voters in Harghita casting their ballots for him on Sunday.

Joakim Scheffer
19.05.2025
Uzbekistan’s Leadership in the Organization of Turkic States: Mirziyoyev’s Vision
CURRENT POLITICS

Uzbekistan’s Leadership in the Organization of Turkic States: Mirziyoyev’s Vision

‘Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s leadership, Uzbekistan has transformed into a dynamic leader within the Organization of Turkic States. Through initiatives focused on economic connectivity, regional security, and sustainable development, Uzbekistan is not only strengthening ties among Turkic nations but also carving out a prominent role on the global stage.’

Shokhruz Samadov
19.05.2025
Orbán Declares Ukraine’s EU Bid a Threat to Hungary at ‘Fight Club’ Rally
CURRENT POLITICS

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.

Ádám Bráder
19.05.2025
Hungarian–Uzbek Strategic Partnership to Be Enhanced at the First OTS Summit in Budapest
CURRENT POLITICS

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.’

Ibrahim Mammadov
19.05.2025
Hungary and Jordan Further Strengthen the Economic Cooperation
CURRENT POLITICS

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.

Ibolya Lubiczki
19.05.2025
Hungarian Minority May Tip the Scales in Romanian Presidential Run-Off
POLITICS

Hungarian Minority May Tip the Scales in Romanian Presidential Run-Off

Romanians will cast their votes on Sunday in the run-off of the most controversial presidential election in the country’s recent history. With George Simion and Nicușor Dan running neck and neck in the polls, the outcome could be decided by both the diaspora and the Hungarian community living in Romania.

Joakim Scheffer
18.05.2025
Polish Presidential Election: A Battle for Sovereignty and Rule of Law
POLITICS

Polish Presidential Election: A Battle for Sovereignty and Rule of Law

Poles will head to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president for a five-year term. The stakes are exceptionally high: should Donald Tusk’s candidate, Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, secure victory, there will be no remaining institutional counterweight to the Polish Prime Minister’s ongoing crackdown on political opponents.

Joakim Scheffer
17.05.2025
Péter Szijjártó: The Hungarian–Egyptian Economic Cooperation Is a Huge Success Story
CURRENT POLITICS

Péter Szijjártó: The Hungarian–Egyptian Economic Cooperation Is a Huge Success Story

Hungary and Egypt are cooperating to promote peace in Europe and stop illegal migration. Under their current agreement, Hungary can contribute to bringing internet access to millions of Egyptian homes.

Ibolya Lubiczki
16.05.2025
Balázs Orbán Urges Belgian PM to Act Against Antifa Thugs Attacking MCC Brussels
CURRENT POLITICS

Balázs Orbán Urges Belgian PM to Act Against Antifa Thugs Attacking MCC Brussels

After self-described ‘anti-fascists’ attempted to block an MCC Brussels event on Tuesday, Balázs Orbán, political director to the Hungarian prime minister and chairman of the board of MCC, urged Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in an open letter to stand firm on the defence of freedom of speech and the right to assembly.

Joakim Scheffer
16.05.2025
Should We Be Afraid of China? — An Interview with Yan Xuetong
INTERVIEW POLITICS

Should We Be Afraid of China? — An Interview with Yan Xuetong

What is China: an enemy of Europe and America, or just a competitor, or maybe a friend or ally? Is it a real threat to the Western economy and security? What new world order does China want, and why is Hungary important for Beijing? We asked a prominent Chinese foreign policy expert about the nature of the rising star and the unstoppable giant, China.

Tamás Maráczi
16.05.2025
FM Szijjártó: ‘Ukraine is currently the threat’
CURRENT POLITICS

FM Szijjártó: ‘Ukraine is currently the threat’

‘The defence of Ukraine is not the defence of the alliance, not the community, not NATO. Ukraine is currently the threat,’ Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó warned on Thursday. The minister firmly rejected accusations from his Polish counterpart, accusing him of aligning with Kyiv in what he described as a disinformation campaign against Hungary.

Joakim Scheffer
15.05.2025
Hungarians Oppose Foreign Influence in Politics and Media, Survey Finds
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungarians Oppose Foreign Influence in Politics and Media, Survey Finds

A recent survey by Századvég Foundation reveals that most Hungarians reject foreign influence in domestic politics and media, supporting new legislation that would restrict foreign-funded organizations seen as threats to national sovereignty.

Ádám Bráder
15.05.2025
Metallically Bright? — Reflections on the US–Ukraine Minerals Agreement
CURRENT POLITICS

Metallically Bright? — Reflections on the US–Ukraine Minerals Agreement

The agreement is not just a matter for Ukraine and the US. There is a geopolitical realignment of the world’s raw materials markets, in which Europe’s interests are strongly involved. If US companies are, in practice, given priority access to Ukrainian raw materials, this could limit the EU’s room for manoeuvre at a time when the speed of the green transition will determine future competitiveness.

Viktória Lilla Pató
14.05.2025
IMEC Conference Co-hosted by the Israeli SIGNAL Group and the Danube Institute
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

IMEC Conference Co-hosted by the Israeli SIGNAL Group and the Danube Institute

Budapest-based Danube Institute and the Israeli SIGNAL Group co-organized a conference on the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC)—an alternative transport route proposed in 2023 by G20 countries to link Asia to Europe while countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Experts and policymakers argued that IMEC could represent a new vision of multipolar cooperation, economic resilience, and strategic autonomy.

Joakim Scheffer
14.05.2025
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