Majority of Hungarian Fans Oppose Paid Streaming for UEFA Matches

A recent survey by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) reveals that only 17 per cent of Hungarian sports fans find it acceptable that UEFA Champions League matches are available exclusively through RTL’s subscription-based streaming service. Many remain unwilling to pay for access.

EU’s Clean Industrial Deal Falls Short Where It Matters Most

The European Commission unveiled its Clean Industrial Deal, consisting of efforts to promote the competitiveness and viable green transition of European industries. While Brussels seeks to present the CID as a groundbreaking initiative, it falls short of the decisive action needed to reposition the EU as an economic and innovation powerhouse.

The Rare Earth Saga: ‘Colonial Appropriation’ or a Necessary Quest to Secure US Supply Chains

‘…an attempt to invest into alternative suppliers…can be understood as an effort to diversify supply chains amid rising competition between Washington and Beijing. The United State’s quest to secure its supply of critical minerals is especially timely given the fact that a couple of months ago, in December 2024 China imposed restrictions on the export of several minerals and metals to the US.’

Hungary FM: US–Russia Deal Can Be the Pillar of Global Security

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has given a speech at the United Nations’ Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Switzerland. In it, he pointed out that Hungary has been saying for the last three years that only a Russian–American agreement can bring peace to Europe again, which is exactly what is happening now; and called on ‘pro-war leaders’ of the world not to obstruct the peace talks with Moscow.

US, Ukraine Strike Critical Minerals Deal — What We Know and Why It Matters?

Washington and Kyiv have finally come to an agreement on the joint extraction of critical resources, including rare earth minerals from Ukraine’s reserves. While the exact terms of the deal remain unknown, it could represent a significant step towards reducing American dependence on Chinese imports of the most essential resources of the future.

The Trump Phenomenon from a Bird’s-Eye View

Donald Trump likely would not have made it through the Republican primaries had he run in 2012. In 2016, however, he was the only candidate to reject the new absurd language norms imposed by the woke movement and the only candidate to actually speak up against illegal immigration. Since then, he has defied the common wisdom of American intelligentsia and media in multiple ways.

MEGA Before It Was Cool — How Hungary’s Presidency Shapes EU’s Future

Hungarian EU presidency, under the slogan ‘Make Europe Great Again’, offered real solutions to the challenges the European Union faces. Nearly three months into 2025, Danube Institute and the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs organized a conference to analyse the impact of these fundamental initiatives and address the challenges that lie ahead.

Budapest’s First Animation Pitch Forum to Spotlight Emerging Talent

The first Hungarian Animation Pitch Forum, set to take place on 28 March at Budapest’s Toldi Cinema, has received 53 submissions across various categories. Organized with support from the National Film Institute, the event will offer Hungarian creators a pathway to present their work at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival.