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Search Results for: Viktor Orbán

Beyond Labels and Allegations in the MCC Fellowship — A Response to Bence Széchenyi
OPINION

Beyond Labels and Allegations in the MCC Fellowship — A Response to Bence Széchenyi

His explosive claim that MCC ‘funds academics who disseminate Orbán’s positions’ is as unoriginal as it is untrue. In my over two years of experience with MCC—ten months of which I worked directly with  the School of Social Sciences and History—I found my professional and academic colleagues to be free thinkers who, while moderate to conservative, often engaged in spirited debate on issues ranging from climate change to education policy. 

Kelli Buzzard
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22.09.2023
Viktor Orbán Makes History — Permanent Governance in Hungary
POLITICS

Viktor Orbán Makes History — Permanent Governance in Hungary

Since the regime change, we have had eight heads of government, of whom only Viktor Orbán has had more than one term. With his current term running until spring 2026, he has every chance of becoming a historical record holder after 16 years in power.

Márton Békés
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21.09.2023
Viktor Orbán: We Cannot Allow Outside Forces to Decide Hungary’s Fate   
CURRENT

Viktor Orbán: We Cannot Allow Outside Forces to Decide Hungary’s Fate   

Orbán began his speech by asserting that ‘this year has enormous amounts at stake because the Soros empire, in collaboration with the governing American Democrats, is launching an attack on right-wing media and enthusiastic national parties in many European countries, portraying themselves as Goliaths’.

Ádám Bráder
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21.09.2023
The Long Road to Bratislava: The Challenges of Hungarian Minority Representation in Slovakia
POLITICS

The Long Road to Bratislava: The Challenges of Hungarian Minority Representation in Slovakia

Slovakia’s upcoming early elections are attracting a lot of attention internationally, but the Hungarian ethnic parties, unable to surpass the parliamentary threshold since 2020, are again unlikely to enter the Bratislava national assembly. What has led to this situation? Why are Hungarians in the Uplands divided?

Botond Szabó
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18.09.2023
PM Orbán Announces ‘Family Policy 2.0’ with the Extension of Lifetime Income Tax Exemption for Mothers at Demographic Summit
CURRENT

PM Orbán Announces ‘Family Policy 2.0’ with the Extension of Lifetime Income Tax Exemption for Mothers at Demographic Summit

Speaking about both past and future efforts, the Hungarian prime minister identified five key targets in Hungary’s family policy: incentivizing childbirth; aiding home ownership; prioritizing mothers in family policy; promoting family-friendliness nationwide; and ensuring legal protection for families.

Péter Sasvári
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15.09.2023
Defence Minister: Hungary Backs Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic Integration
CURRENT

Defence Minister: Hungary Backs Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic Integration

According to Hungarian Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Hungary and Georgia’s cultural similarities make the bilateral dialogue easier. Both nations speak a unique language, have a ‘closed culture’, and are committed to the values of Christianity, he stressed.

Péter Sasvári
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15.09.2023
‘If They Don’t Extend it by Midnight, We Will’ — Orbán and Szijjártó Voice Concern over Ukrainian Grain Imports
CURRENT

‘If They Don’t Extend it by Midnight, We Will’ — Orbán and Szijjártó Voice Concern over Ukrainian Grain Imports

According to Viktor Orbán, EU institutions have been unwilling to side with the member states of the Union, and instead, have followed US interests with regard to the issue of Ukrainian grain.

Péter Sasvári
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15.09.2023
Budapest Demographic Summit Kicks Off With President Novák, Jordan B. Peterson and PM Meloni
CURRENT

Budapest Demographic Summit Kicks Off With President Novák, Jordan B. Peterson and PM Meloni

On the first day of the summit, President Katalin Novák presented ‘the 12 points of the freedom fight of families’, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that family matters and increasing low birth rates lie at the heart of the programme of her government. She also praised Hungary as a great example of effective family policies.

Márton Losonczi
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15.09.2023
Renowned Hungarian Sports Journalist Denied US Diplomatic Visa; Budapest Embassy Says He Is No Diplomat
CURRENT

Renowned Hungarian Sports Journalist Denied US Diplomatic Visa; Budapest Embassy Says He Is No Diplomat

György Szöllősi, who serves as both the chief editor for the Hungarian sports daily Nemzeti Sport and Vice President of the International Sports Press Association Europe was invited to give the keynote address at a football cup organized by the Hungarian diaspora living in North America in Chicago, Illinois. However, despite his high prestige in his profession, his visa application was inexplicably denied by the US Embassy in Hungary.

Márton Losonczi
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13.09.2023
President Novák Calls Hungary ‘Today’s Mecca of Family-Focused Thinking’
CURRENT

President Novák Calls Hungary ‘Today’s Mecca of Family-Focused Thinking’

In a radio interview, President Katalin Novák spoke about the upcoming Budapest International Demographic Summit and the importance of family-centric thinking, as well as the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war and her roles as Hungary’s Head of State.

Márton Losonczi
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13.09.2023
Hungarian Construction Companies Help Rebuild Azeri Region, Minister Szijjártó Announces
CURRENT

Hungarian Construction Companies Help Rebuild Azeri Region, Minister Szijjártó Announces

The Foreign Minister stressed the importance of Azeri-Hungarian cooperation, which he claims has greatly helped Hungary in energy security in the past decade, and called on Brussels to ‘do more than nudging’ to help member states diversify their energy sources.

Márton Losonczi
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12.09.2023
How 9/11 Changed Hungarian Defence Policy
POLITICS

How 9/11 Changed Hungarian Defence Policy

Although Hungary had already cooperated with the alliance during the Yugoslav wars, 9/11 was the first major event when the country had to demonstrate its commitment to the alliance and collective defence as a full-fledged member of NATO.

Dávid Nagy
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11.09.2023
Learning from a Troubled Past, Opting for a Bright Future — Some Thoughts on a ‘Ferry Country’
OPINION

Learning from a Troubled Past, Opting for a Bright Future — Some Thoughts on a ‘Ferry Country’

‘Hungary is a literal crossroads nation between Europe and Asia due to its geography and culture. It exists on the edge of Western civilization, as can be seen in Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations. In his book, “east” of the Hungarian People starts what he describes as the distinct Orthodox civilization, and nearby also lies the Islamic civilization. Even though Hungary is now a part of the West, it still has links to the East, which is most notable through language as well as cultural origins and heritage.’

William Stomp
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09.09.2023
Adam Candeub: I Am Impressed by the Resilience of Hungarians
REVIEW

Adam Candeub: I Am Impressed by the Resilience of Hungarians

Michigan State University law professor Adam Candeub recently gave an interview to the Hungarian periodical Mandiner, in which he touched on a wide array of important issues, such as immigration, preserving cultural values, and the European Union trying to pressure Hungary into giving up its sovereignty.

Ádám Bráder
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08.09.2023
No More Lecturing from the US: Foreign Minister Reacts to News of Efforts to Remove Trump from Election Ballot
CURRENT

No More Lecturing from the US: Foreign Minister Reacts to News of Efforts to Remove Trump from Election Ballot

’From now on, we don’t want to hear from the Americans about how democracy works here, how institutions function, or what the rule of law entails,’ Péter Szijjártó stated in Budapest on Thursday, commenting on the most recent developments in the United States aimed at excluding Donald Trump from the presidential race.

Ádám Bráder
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07.09.2023
German Theatre Suggests New Opera by Renowned Hungarian Composer Is Critique of Orbán; Head of the State Opera House Claps Back
CULTURE & SOCIETY

German Theatre Suggests New Opera by Renowned Hungarian Composer Is Critique of Orbán; Head of the State Opera House Claps Back

The director of the Hungarian State Opera House, Szilveszter Ókovács, published a scathing response to the depiction by the Regensburg Theatre of a soon-to-premiere Péter Eötvös opera as a ‘bitter parable of the Orbán regime’.

Ádám Bráder
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06.09.2023
Government Makes Bid for Majority Ownership of Budapest Airport
CURRENT

Government Makes Bid for Majority Ownership of Budapest Airport

Previously, there were discussions of buying out the airport with the participation of Hungarian private investors and major corporations, but despite reportedly advanced negotiations, the transaction was postponed in 2021 citing unfavourable Hungarian and international financial conditions.

Ádám Bráder
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06.09.2023
Canadian Court Rules Against Dr Jordan B. Peterson, He Will Be Punished for Exercising Freedom of Speech
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Canadian Court Rules Against Dr Jordan B. Peterson, He Will Be Punished for Exercising Freedom of Speech

On 23 August, the Ontario Divisional Court dismissed Dr Peterson’s legal complaint against the College of Psychologists of Ontario; therefore, he is forced to comply with the demands of the Ontario College of Psychologists (OCP), which includes going through a so-called ‘specified continuing education or remedial program.’ In a Fox News interview, the famous clinical psychologist recently said that he will comply with the order but will publicize his entire experience so the public could ‘decide for themselves’ about it.

Sáron Sugár
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05.09.2023
Cyber Winds: The East Asian Investments That Fill Hungary’s Infrastructural Sails
POLITICS

Cyber Winds: The East Asian Investments That Fill Hungary’s Infrastructural Sails

From the inception of post-Soviet Hungary, East Asian relations have been oriented towards trade as well as knowledge and information exchange. With the opening up of the Hungarian economy, foreign direct investment (FDI) began to flow in from Taiwan, China, and India, and was widely distributed over a diverse range of sectors including finance, retail, mining, and those that this article focuses on: automotive manufacturing and logistics.

Logan C. West
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04.09.2023
Energy Shock and Diplomacy: Japan and Hungary in the Same Predicament?
POLITICS

Energy Shock and Diplomacy: Japan and Hungary in the Same Predicament?

As Japan’s example continues to illustrate, hope and one’s true objective must never be forgotten, let alone given up. For Hungary, as for Japan, national interests and the progress of the nation constitute both the foremost goal and the means to achieve it.

László Gábor Lovászy
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02.09.2023
Elon Musk Invited to Hungary By President Katalin Novák
CURRENT

Elon Musk Invited to Hungary By President Katalin Novák

The social media giant’s owner commented on Tucker Carlon’s interview with PM Viktor Orbán on X (Twitter), praising Hungary for its family protection measures. In response, President Novák invited him to the Budapest Demographic Summit this fall. Jordan Peterson also joined the discussion.

Márton Losonczi
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01.09.2023
On Liberalism and Liberal Democracy
OPINION

On Liberalism and Liberal Democracy

‘Liberalism demands we remain open to hearing differences of opinions and the ability to mediate them through democratic institutions. Openness, however, does not equate to acceptance, especially if the opinions are incompatible with the truths of the natural law, as John Locke had forewarned.’

Mario Alexis Portella
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01.09.2023
Alex Soros: Balázs Orbán Was Right, OSF is Not Leaving Europe
CURRENT

Alex Soros: Balázs Orbán Was Right, OSF is Not Leaving Europe

In a recent opinion piece published on POLITICO, Alex Soros stated that the OSF is not pulling out of Eastern Europe and will continue to stand by all those who defend democratic rights ‘in the face of autocrats and would-be dictators’.

Ádám Bráder
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31.08.2023
Viktor Orbán to Tucker Carlson: ‘Call Back Trump, That’s the Only Way Out of the War’
POLITICS

Viktor Orbán to Tucker Carlson: ‘Call Back Trump, That’s the Only Way Out of the War’

American political pundit Tucker Carlson sat down again for another interview. This time, they discussed the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, the national pride of Hungarians, the indictments against Former US President Donald Trump, and more.

Márton Losonczi
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31.08.2023
America Elects: Looking at US Presidential Candidates from Multiple Angles — Part I
POLITICS

America Elects: Looking at US Presidential Candidates from Multiple Angles — Part I

The United States of America will elect its president next year. While most Republican voters apparently support the return of Donald Trump, there is a huge and diverse field of candidates fighting for the chance to challenge Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.

Péter Sasvári
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30.08.2023
Coptic Pope Tawadros II Visits Hungary On Occasion of Hungarian National Day
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Coptic Pope Tawadros II Visits Hungary On Occasion of Hungarian National Day

The roots of Christianity in Egypt can be traced back almost two millennia. Coptic Christians, who have their own distinct culture and language, have been living in the country since before the arrival of Muslim Arabs. For the most part, Muslims and Christians coexisted peacefully in Egypt until the mid-twentieth century, when things turned for the worse, due to growing radical Islamism and anti-Christian sentiments.

Sáron Sugár
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30.08.2023
Giorgia Meloni to Speak at Budapest Demographic Summit in September
CURRENT

Giorgia Meloni to Speak at Budapest Demographic Summit in September

Katalin Novák thanked Giorgia Meloni for accepting her invitation to speak at the fifth Budapest Demographic Summit, which will take place between 14 and 16 September. The summit is one of Hungary’s largest international conferences on demographics.

Ádám Bráder
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29.08.2023
Szijjártó to Turkish TV: Vote on Sweden May Come this Autumn; Hungary Unconditionally Respects Ukrainian Territorial Integrity
CURRENT

Szijjártó to Turkish TV: Vote on Sweden May Come this Autumn; Hungary Unconditionally Respects Ukrainian Territorial Integrity

The government does not intend to hinder Sweden’s NATO membership, the Hungarian foreign minister stressed, noting that he has been in continuous consultation with Turkish leaders regarding both the Swedish and earlier, the Finnish NATO accession. Regarding the Ukrainian conflict, Szijjártó stated that as a neighbouring country, Hungary is in a unique position due to the large Hungarian community living in Transcarpathia.

Ádám Bráder
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29.08.2023
Viktor Orbán: Being Hungarian Is One of the Most Beautiful Missions in the World
CURRENT

Viktor Orbán: Being Hungarian Is One of the Most Beautiful Missions in the World

The PM, speaking at the Tranzit festival, pointed out: the first thing young people need to clarify is whether there is a homeland, and whether being Hungarian matters. According to Orbán, one needs to ask oneself the question whether being Hungarian is the result of a biological coincidence, or that by being born Hungarian, one entered a situation, a context, a flow. Once a person has clarified this, it is possible to stand firmly on the ground, he declared.

Ádám Bráder
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28.08.2023
Soros’s Foundations Are Withdrawing from Europe: Can Sovereigntist Forces Breathe a Sigh of Relief?
POLITICS

Soros’s Foundations Are Withdrawing from Europe: Can Sovereigntist Forces Breathe a Sigh of Relief?

OSF pulling out of the continent is good news for sovereigntist governments, but it may be too early to rejoice.

Rudolf Oblat
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27.08.2023
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