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Poland: One of the Good Boys Again?

‘The unfreezing of funds is a turning point in the EU⁠–⁠Poland relationship—one that had become very strained in recent years—and of course a major political success for the new cabinet. But that is not the only reason why the Commission…

‘Hungarian conservatism offers opportunities for networking, exchanging know-how and mutual support’ — An Interview with Sébastien Meuwissen

‘An optimistic scenario is that the coming years in opposition would be used by conservative forces in Poland similarly to what Viktor Orbán and his camp did during the years 2002–2010 spent in opposition.’…
European flags on the background of the European Parliament.

Brussels Is Playing a Hypocritical Game

‘‘‘More power to Brussels! Down with the nations!’’ is the motto that best describes what the Commission and the EP agree on. As for the differences in opinion, they are only rooted in the question of where exactly in Brussels…

Slovakia Could be Next in Brussels’ Rule of Law Crusade

According to POLITICO, Slovakia may soon find itself undergoing a rule of law procedure, possibly leading to the European Commission deciding to freeze EU funds due to the Central European state. The contrasting paths of Robert Fico and Donald Tusk…
Corvinus University graduates wearing traditional caps at a graduation ceremony on 23 March 2023 in Budapest, Hungary.

Fidesz MEP Calls for Immediate Lifting of Erasmus Ban

While Hungarian MEPs from liberal opposition parties have supported the Erasmus ban penalizing their fellow Hungarians, Fidesz MEP Andrea Bocskor is fighting hard to get students and teachers back into the programme and thus help their academic careers….
Tamás Sulyok during his inaugural address on 10 March in Budapest.

President Tamás Sulyok’s Inaugural Address Underlines Duty to Serve One’s Country

The President greeted the Hungarian people of the Carpathian Basin and the world. He recalled that he had not planned this service, nor had he prepared for this task, but noted that ‘if fate presents unexpected situations and calls for…
Gerard ter Borch, The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster (1648). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Concept of Nation According to Scruton and the Central European Perspective

In Scruton’s philosophy…the social practice of legislation and jurisdiction could not be realized outside the national framework, because—regardless to their origins—the interpretation and the enforcement of the set of legal rules and moral duties, even human rights, are bound to…
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (L) and European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen share a laugh as they leave the press conference after their meeting at the Polish Prime Minister's office in Warsaw on 23 February 2024.

Von der Leyen Will Not Be the ‘Right-Wing’ Candidate in the EP

Ursula von der Leyen has announced her intention to be the candidate of the European People’s Party for a new term leading the European Commission. However, the EPP leadership intends to change the policy Von der Leyen has pursued for…
Ryszard Czarnecki Polish MEP ECR

‘Preparing for a key role for conservatism in the European Parliament is essential’ — An Interview with Polish MEP Ryszard Czarnecki

In essence, Europe needs Poland and Hungary, Polish MEP Ryszard Czarnecki argues. An interview about double standards, rule of law concerns about the Tusk administration, and the key role of conservative journalists and experts in the conservative European realignment….
Cinema screen with the curtain lowered (Illustration)

How Brussels Uses the Rule of Law to Silence the Member States

Hungary’s voting rights in the EU could be suspended if it does not vote in favour of a proposal to amend the EU’s multiannual budget to give Ukraine €50 billion in aid from the common European budget over the next…

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