With the war in Iran dragging on and millions displaced, Europe could face a migration crisis even larger than in 2015. Critics argue the EU’s new Migration and Asylum Pact is ill-equipped, calling for Member States to regain control and manage migration grounded in national sovereignty.

Ukraine is preparing to significantly tighten enforcement of its language law, with fines set to increase two- to threefold, raising fresh concerns in Hungary over the rights of the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia. The move risks further escalating already strained bilateral relations, amid Kyiv’s oil blockade and Viktor Orbán’s veto of the €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine.

Experts at a Budapest panel warned that migration pressures are intensifying across origin, transit, and destination countries, with economic drivers, policy gaps, and geopolitical instability threatening to overwhelm existing systems.

Hungary’s National Security Committee declassified parts of an intelligence report linking IT specialists tied to the opposition Tisza Party to Ukraine’s IT Army, alleging a foreign-backed operation against Orbán’s government. The move comes as reports claim an attempted infiltration targeting Tisza, further escalating the already tense information war ahead of Hungary’s upcoming election.

A video of teenagers chanting ‘Ausländer raus’ in Brandenburg quickly went viral, followed by a reported 417 per cent surge in streams of the song linked to the chants. While mainstream politicians condemned the trend, its rapid spread reflects rising discontent among German youth over migration policies, as they are increasingly turning to Alternative für Deutschland.

An illegal Venezuelan immigrant working for the New York City Council as a data analyst has been ordered by a federal immigration judge to be deported. 53-year-old Rafael Rubio came to the US on a tourist visa in 2017. NYC Major Zohran Mamdani has previously called ICE agents ‘fascists’.

Disruptions in the Gulf region are squeezing global aluminium supplies, forcing carmakers to stockpile and consider alternative sources, including Russia, as fears of prolonged shortages grow.

The Center for Fundamental Rights has hosted Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of Italy for a book launch event. The Center published his 2024 book titled Controvento in Hungarian, which he wrote while under criminal prosecution after being charged with kidnapping for not letting boats of illegal migrants dock in Italy in 2019 as Minister of the Interior.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki visited Budapest to revive strained Polish–Hungarian ties, meeting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and emphasizing their historic alliance despite tensions with Warsaw’s current government. The visit comes amid escalating allegations of Russian interference targeting Hungary ahead of the election, which Budapest suggests may be linked to Donald Tusk’s administration.

Flextronics will invest 35.5 billion forints in expanding its capacity in Zalaegerszeg, creating 210 jobs. The project marks the fourth US investment announced in Hungary within a week.

The European Commission has demanded ‘clarification’ from Hungary after reports alleged that Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó leaked confidential EU discussions to Moscow, as election-related information warfare intensifies. The claims emerged days after Brussels activated its DSA rapid response system, which the government called a ‘coordinated operation’.

International patriotic cooperation is gaining momentum, with young leaders playing a key role in shaping Europe’s future, the speakers at the Transatlantic Youth Summit hosted by Fidelitas stressed.

Following CPAC Hungary, Europe’s patriotic leaders returned to Budapest for the first Patriots’ Grand Assembly, once again transforming the Hungarian capital into a hub of right-wing coordination. The meeting sent a clear message of unity—and strong backing for Viktor Orbán ahead of the high-stakes election in April, the results of which will have impacts far beyond Hungary’s borders.

‘The future of Iran—and the entire Middle East—will be determined before our eyes one way or another relatively soon. As President Trump orders thousands of more troops and assets to join the campaign in the Middle East, the world is waiting to see how far the United States will go to meet its objective.’

Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has doubled its vote share in Rhineland-Palatinate, securing a strong third-place finish in a western German state long dominated by mainstream parties. The result, coupled with other local elections held in western Germany, underscores the party’s expanding reach beyond its eastern base and is considered a milestone in AfD’s consolidation.

Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) has recorded a major breakthrough in France’s municipal elections, winning over 3,000 mayoral and council seats—up sharply from 827 in 2020. The result marks a significant step in the party’s long-term strategy ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

Balázs Orbán said the recent Peace March marked a turning point in Hungary’s election campaign, boosting support for the governing parties. He argued that mobilization has strengthened the government’s position ahead of the vote.

As Hungary heads towards a decisive election in April, the campaign has been engulfed by an intensifying information war. Over the weekend, Viktor Orbán and his government were accused of coordinating a fake Russian-backed assassination plot, injecting ‘truth serum’ into Ukrainian detainees, and leaking EU secrets to Moscow. All claims lack verifiable evidence today.

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set on fire in north London, with police treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime. No injuries were reported, but authorities are searching for suspects.

In a recently leaked audio recording, Hungarian journalist Szabolcs Panyi—a key figure in the ‘Russian interference’ narrative—appears to describe cooperation with a foreign intelligence service, including sharing Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó’s phone number and enabling potential surveillance. Viktor Orbán has ordered an immediate investigation into the claims.

‘It has now been three weeks since the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran commenced, aiming ultimately to dismantle its theocratic regime. Although it is undeniable that Iran has incurred significant losses, including the assassination of its Supreme Leader and other high-ranking officials, its illegitimate government seems to remain stable.’

Alice Weidel, Santiago Abascal, and Javier Milei closed CPAC Hungary with fiery speeches focused on sovereignty, anti-globalism, and Europe’s future, highlighting Hungary as a ‘beacon of hope’ and expressing clear support for Viktor Orbán ahead of the upcoming elections.

A report has alleged the existence of a coordinated online network promoting pro-Ukraine narratives in Hungary, involving opposition-linked figures and social media activity ahead of the elections.

CPAC Hungary 2026 in Budapest, Hungary, featured keynote addresses by Prime Ministers Viktor Orbán of Hungary and Irakli Kobakhidze of Georgia. US President Donald Trump sent an exclusive video message to the event.

Political Director to the Prime Minister Balázs Orbán said Hungary faces political pressure from both Brussels and Kyiv ahead of the elections, while outlining plans to strengthen regional cooperation if the government retains power.

‘America is our only hope, only political counterweight to the EU,’ Eva Vlaardingerbroek stressed during a discussion with Dave Rubin in Budapest on Friday night. The full-house event, organized by the Danube Institute, focused on the civilizational challenges the West is facing, from migration and free speech to the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has sparked backlash after declaring Ramadan a ‘festival native to Germany’, a remark reflecting the growing detachment of Western European elites from their own cultural foundations. The statement comes at a time when the German public is once again raging over brutal crimes committed by perpetrators with an immigration background.

Due to a tragic terror attack in Czechia, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš had to return to the country and will not be able to take part in CPAC Hungary 2026 tomorrow as originally planned, Center for Fundamental Rights Director General Miklós Szánthó revealed at a press conference. However, President Javier Milei of Argentina will be among the distinguished speakers, he also announced.

EU leaders increasingly see Viktor Orbán’s re-election as likely, POLITICO Brussels reports, contradicting opposition narratives built on favourable polling. Citing an EU official present at yesterday’s summit, the outlet reported that many leaders expect Orbán would be easier to convince to lift his veto on the €90 billion EU loan once re-elected—which they expect to happen.

Can free markets still save Western civilization? This was the central question at the Free Market Road Show in Budapest, where leading economists and policymakers warned that Europe’s economic stagnation is the result of deliberate policy choices—high taxation, overregulation, and flawed energy strategies—that are undermining growth and competitiveness.