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.
The recent informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Budapest showcased Hungary’s growing profile. Now it’s time to think bigger.
‘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.’
Since its July 2024 launch, Hungary’s MOHU REpont recycling system has collected over 2 billion bottles, cans, and glass containers, marking a major step in the country’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable waste management.
‘We can already assert with confidence that by the end of the decade, Richter is well positioned to become the leading gynaecological company in Europe,’ Gábor Orbán stated in an interview with Hungarian Conservative. The CEO of Gedeon Richter, the Hungary-based pharmaceutical giant, discussed the company’s successes in the US and global markets, as well as its future plans.
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.
Hungarians are increasingly turning to the internet not just for shopping but to handle everyday tasks—from banking to travel planning. According to NMHH, online transactions are rising steadily, even when they come with a price tag for convenience.
The EU plans to end all Russian gas and LNG imports by 2027, aiming to cut financial support for Russia and boost energy security. Measures target gas, oil, and nuclear imports, with national decoupling plans required. Hungary faces major costs—up to €3 billion—for refinery upgrades, infrastructure, and contract exits, though EU funds may offer partial relief.
‘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.’
‘To some, it may seem like time for the world to throw in the towel and give in to the reality that the future of international trade lies in the hands of Moscow and Beijing, whose plans benefit first and foremost them. However, an alternative route has been proposed.’
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.