Between the Universal and the Particular — An Interview with Professor Eunseok Paik
‘South Korea has the lowest birth rate of all OECD countries. Yet the court recognized a relationship that doesn’t have even the possibility of contributing to…the very survival and the existence of the human race…and treats that relationship in the same brush with the one that has that possibility of carrying on the human race. To me, it is a very bad legal reasoning.’
Could Poland End Up Like Romania? — An Interview with PiS MP Janusz Kowalski
‘Certain forces, possibly linked to Brussels, might attempt to interfere with the democratic voice of the Polish nation,’ warned Law and Justice (PiS) lawmaker Janusz Kowalski in an interview with Hungarian Conservative. In the conversation, Kowalski discussed the prospects ahead of the upcoming presidential election in Poland and also addressed the current state of Polish–Hungarian relations.
Canadian Conservatives Fumble Elections, Poilievre Lose Seat in Legislation
Leading the polls for more than a year until just one month before the election, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party ultimately lost Monday’s snap election in Canada. The Liberals, led by Mark Carney, will form a government for the fourth consecutive time after an election largely shaped by US President Donald Trump.
Hungarian Lawmakers Tighten Rules on MEPs’ Asset Disclosures
A recently passed law now requires Members of the European Parliament to submit asset declarations in Hungary, in addition to those already required in Brussels. The legislation aims to promote transparency—a mechanism that, as recent corruption scandals have shown, is in poor condition within the European Union.
Day One Highlights of MCC Conference: Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century
‘As the speakers warned, cultural memory, constitutional identity and sovereignty will only endure if deliberately defended. Memory without action is amnesia by another name.’
The First 100 Days of Trump from Hungary’s Perspective
Donald Trump has now been in office for 100 days—an important milestone in any presidency. As a close ally, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Hungary had high expectations of the Trump administration. But what has actually materialized? In this article, we take a closer look at the first 100 days of Trump’s second term through the lens of Hungary.
Orbán and Fico Unite on Trade, Migration, and Sovereignty in Bratislava Talks
Hungary and Slovakia enjoy their strongest relations ever, PM Orbán said after talks with Slovak PM Fico in Bratislava. The leaders discussed trade, energy, and sovereignty, and pledged infrastructure projects and closer cooperation within the EU.
Trump, Pope Francis and the Blue Suit — How Mainstream Media Spins Reality
After Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday, articles and social media posts about Donald Trump wearing a blue suit flooded the internet, accusing the US president of intentionally breaching protocol and disrespecting the late pope by not wearing black. The wave of outrage was triggered by Fortune, which deliberately misled the audience with a manipulated cover photo and a suspicious headline.
Putin Announces Victory Day Ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced another temporary ceasefire in the war in Ukraine, this time to mark Victory Day—the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War. The truce will last for three days, from 8 May until midnight on 11 May.
