‘People’s trust in public institutions has been destroyed’ — An Interview with Iosefina Pascal
‘Romania is in a deep political, social, and economic crisis. The causes are manifold, but the chaos was installed when the presidential elections were cancelled while the people were voting.’
Germany Shaken by Another Migrant Terror Attack Days Before Election
With just ten days remaining until the most significant elections in Germany’s post-WWII history, the country has been struck by yet another terror attack committed by an Afghan migrant. According to police, the 24-year-old asylum seeker drove a car into a group of pedestrians in Munich, injuring at least 28 people. In response, Alternative für Deutschland’s Alice Weidel called for a ‘migration turnaround’.
#HU24EU: A Historic Presidency
‘Numbers [during the Hungarian EU presidency] represent more than just achievements—they tell the story of a presidency determined to meet the expectations of Europe’s people and shape a better tomorrow for the continent, or as our motto puts it: Make Europe Great Again.’
‘How could we not be Hungarians?’ — A Conversation with Elizabeth Szabó Vos from Indiana
‘There’s so much that can be done or can happen even if you don’t speak any Hungarian. If you’re the person in your family who cares about your Hungarian heritage but you don’t share what you know, who is going to? It’s up to you to do it.’
Narratives of Hope: Effective Responses to Climate Anxiety
‘Climate anxiety is not merely a side effect of climate change but a manifestation of a broader societal and emotional crisis that requires responses in environmental policy, community, family, and culture alike. Strengthening mental health support, fostering social responsibility, and enhancing community participation can shift us from passive sufferers to active shapers of the future.’
The Societal Impacts of Climate Change: The Phenomenon and Prevalence of Climate Anxiety
‘The core question is not only what actions we take against climate change, but how we psychologically and socially cope with the weight of a transforming world. Anxiety usually becomes paralysing when it is not accompanied by opportunities for action. Hence, from a mental health perspective, it is crucial not to frame climate change as an inevitable catastrophe…’
Why Is Cooling a Hot Issue in India?
India plans to cap air conditioner settings at a minimum of 20°C to ease pressure on its power grid amid surging demand during intense heatwaves. With AC usage driving peak electricity load, the regulation aims to cut energy consumption, improve efficiency, and curb emissions in one of the world’s fastest-growing cooling markets.
US Experts Hail Hungary’s Higher Education Reform As Model to Follow
A Newsweek op-ed by Ilya Shapiro and Charles Yockey hails Hungary’s university reform as a template for conservatives, claiming Western campuses have abandoned neutrality for ideological enforcement. They argue the foundation model ensures accountability and academic freedom across the political spectrum.
Trump Meets Putin in Alaska: Who Wants What—Will Anyone Get Anything?
Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit aims to test the waters for a Ukraine ceasefire, with Russia pressing its advantage after fresh territorial gains. The US holds secondary tariff threats over Moscow, while the EU and Kyiv fight to keep their voice in any deal.
President Vučić of Serbia: There Will Be No Civil War
Opposition protests in Serbia turned violent on 13 August in Újvidék, leaving 16 police officers and 64 civilians injured. President Aleksandar Vučić vowed to punish ‘violent offenders’ who are looking to ‘plunge Serbia into a civil war’.
