‘Hungary demands EU without Ukraine’ — Orbán Delivers Fiery Speech on 15 March

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized the timeless nature of Hungarian freedom in his speech marking the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–1849, while also delivering sharp criticism of the European Union and its imperial ambitions. He outlined 12 demands for Brussels, including a call for a ‘Union without Ukraine’.

Coronation of Charles I by the Virgin Mary

The Heyday of Chivalric Culture in Hungary Under the Angevin Kings

‘It was an unprecedented period in Hungarian chivalric culture when Charles restored the authority of royal power, and Louis reaped the benefits of his father’s policies. At this time the court of the Hungarian kings had international clout and a network of contacts indeed, with King Louis corresponding with influential figures such as poet Petrarch and famous Florentine chancellor Coluccio Salutati.’

Hungary Sends Emergency Aid to Christian Victims of Massacre in Syria

Although the regime change in Syria raised hopes for the restoration of stability, the protection of religious minorities has still not been realized. The mass killings committed in recent times indicate that minority communities remain in grave danger, which calls for decisive action from the international community.

Europe’s Biggest Defence Push: Will €800 Billion Ensure Strategic Autonomy?

‘According to von der Leyen: “The question is no longer whether Europe’s security is threatened in a very real way. Or whether Europe should shoulder more of the responsibility for its own security,” but rather: “Is Europe prepared to act as decisively as the situation dictates? And is Europe ready and able to act with the speed and ambition that is needed?”’

Hungarian FM Labels Serbian Protests as Colour Revolution Attempt

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó described the ongoing protests in Serbia as an attempted ‘colour revolution’ aimed at destabilizing the region. He further stated that foreign-backed colour revolutions in recent years have all ended in tragedy, expressing gratitude to US President Donald Trump for ending Washington’s policy of meddling in other nations’ domestic affairs.

Pro-war EU Leaders Shift on Ceasefire Admits Failure of Ukraine Strategy

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó pointed out that the sudden shift of EU leaders on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine is ‘politically ridiculous’ and highlights their lack of credibility. However, it also raises the question of responsibility for Brussels’ failed strategy over the past three years.

Caravaggio, Sacrifice of Isaac, oil on canvas, 104x135 cm, ca. 1603. Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

On Leo Strauss’s ‘Progress or Return?’

‘Strauss points away from the modern project of progressive enlightenment and toward an individual ascent out of modernity. Neither of the two premodern ways of life, biblical or philosophic, partakes of the modern hope in social progress, nor in the late modern historicism that would confine all thought to its time and place and obscure eternity. The fruitful antagonism of the two pre-modern ways of life stands in sharp contrast to the failed modern synthesis.’