The claim by politicians that our outward actions do not have to reflect our conscience because they are afraid of ‘imposing’ beliefs on others—which they do not—is sanctimonious. In fact, it is their way of thinking and their legislation that are an imposition on us.

According to the latest data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), the gross average wage of full-time employees increased by 17.8 per cent in September in the case of businesses with at least five employees, budgetary institutions and non-profit organizations significant in terms of employment. The gross median wage rose by 17.2 per cent, while the net average wage, including tax breaks, by 18.4 per cent.

‘We have started building a network of conservative think tanks and foundations all over Europe. The only way to go forward for conservatives is to establish a collaboration between think tanks, foundations, politics and the media.’

On 23–27 November, the Vienna Book Fair featured thousands of fresh publications and hundreds of high-profile events with more than 500 authors and experts from around the world.

The relationship between the two great, freedom-loving, pro-family nations is not a ‘love affair.’ It is a centuries old, deeply rooted camaraderie and alliance, and that is a reality that is hard to override.