Prime Minister: Hungary Cannot Be Cornered Financially

On Monday, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán gave an extensive interview to Budapester Zeitung. He detailed how the government is complying with the European Commission’s requests, and how the Hungarian opposition weaponizes EU institutions.

apan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), places a red paper rose on the name of an elected candidate at the LDP headquarters on general election day in Tokyo, Japan, February 8, 2026.

The Takaichi Landslide — LDP Wins Big in Japan Snap Elections

Prime Minister Takaichi has secured a crushing victory in Japan’s snap elections, delivering her party a two-thirds parliamentary majority against all polling expectations. Backed by high turnout and growing US support, she now faces rising costs, defence pledges, and mounting tensions with China.

Bryan Leib Picks This Year’s Super Bowl Winner

The New England Patriots are taking on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX tonight. Bryan Leib has correctly predicted the last two Super Bowl winners for Hungarian Conservative. Read the interview to find out who he picks this year, as well as what he thinks about this year’s midterm elections, US–Hungary relations, and foreign policy under President Trump’s second term.

Václav Klaus, former president and prime minister of the Czech Republic speaking at a conference titled ‘Margaret Thatcher: A Life & Legacy’ hosted by the Danube Institute, Budapest, Hungary, 2 October 2025

Lady Thatcher and Central Europe

‘Margaret Thatcher’s legacy is alive and will stay with us on condition that we keep it alive. Much to my regret, today’s political reality, the current intellectual climate, as well as the public mood, have moved very far from her views and her era.’