‘What was the principal promise of liberalism to Hungarians who were being liberated? Nothing less than the Western gospel: the almost suspiciously harmonious unity of political freedom, peace, and prosperity.’

‘The European Union undoubtedly needs simpler rules…However, simplification only works if, instead of making rules changeable quickly, it also makes them more predictable in the long term, so that a business can understand and comply with the requirements in less time, with less external assistance, and with greater legal certainty.’

Ceuta was overwhelmed after an estimated 60,000 illegal migrants invaded the Spanish enclave in North Africa within 24 hours, with the crisis spreading to Melilla overnight. Morocco is widely accused of deliberately loosening border controls, while some analysts have advanced a broader theory of American and Israeli involvement for geopolitical gain.

‘We must deal with a dangerous illusion. A country cannot be made strong by an optimism that ignores its problems. It can be confident and hopeful only if it recognizes the problem in time and has a serious plan to solve it…Our task now is not to create panic. And it is not to sell false hope. But it is to remain sober.’

More than a month after its suspension from the EU Transparency Register, MCC Brussels has released a video detailing its dispute with EU authorities. The think tank argues the decision was politically motivated, questions the handling of the investigation, and says the move restricts its access to EU institutions and events.

Dr Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer questions during his testimony before the US Congress by appealing to his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. However, the blanket pardon he had received from President Biden takes self-incrimination off the table; thus, his refusal could land him contempt of Congress charges.

Hungary’s Parliament has approved legislation establishing the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office. Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the new institution would operate independently of the government and could become Europe’s strongest anti-corruption body.

During a campaign event in DeSoto, Texas, Democratic Senate candidate for Texas James Talarico made statements that were interpreted by many as an endorsement of reparation payments for black people. Is he really promising reparations to win over black voters in Texas?

Poland’s Law and Justice is facing its gravest internal rupture in years after Jarosław Kaczyński threatened to force Mateusz Morawiecki’s Development Plus faction out of PiS. The crisis has become a stark warning to Fidesz and Viktor Orbán about what follows when electoral defeat is not met with the necessary self-reflection and renewal, leaving disputes over direction and succession unresolved.

Hungary’s Parliament will begin a two-day extraordinary session on Monday with an address by Prime Minister Péter Magyar. Lawmakers are also expected to elect a new Constitutional Court judge and debate legislation on public transport, energy reforms, taxation and public asset protection.

‘Simply put, “Strategic Complementarity” is best defined as the principle that alliances and relationships are strongest when each partner within that system develops strategically distinctive and niche capabilities that complement and strengthen the collective resilience, lethality, and deterrence capabilities of the alliance or partnership.’

After the collapse of Judit Polgár’s nomination, Prime Minister Péter Magyar appears to be testing alternative presidential candidates through a carefully staged social media casting process. Photos with Botond Fülöp and Ignác Romsics have already attracted public attention, while polling points to other favourites and raises doubts over whether anyone can be chosen without Magyar’s backing.

A resolution adopted by the Croatian parliament argues that Bosnia’s Croats have been denied the full political equality promised by Dayton. Coming weeks after Christian Schmidt’s resignation, it signals that the Dayton settlement is now being challenged well beyond Bosnia itself.

‘Europe should field the preponderance of the forces required to deter and, if necessary, defeat conventional aggression in Europe. A strategy that pretends the United States can indefinitely serve as the primary conventional defender of Europe while also carrying the decisive burden everywhere else is neither sustainable nor prudent.’

Viktor Orbán’s fall was expected to make EU sanctions on Russia easier to approve. Instead, negotiations over the 21st package have exposed how Hungary’s resistance often shielded other capitals with objections of their own, as Greece, Austria, Bulgaria, Italy, France and Germany pushed to exclude certain measures, including some areas once portrayed as uniquely pro-Russian.

The Hungarian government has requested an extraordinary parliamentary session for next Monday and Tuesday to debate and vote on eight legislative proposals, including measures on railway reform, energy policy, asset recovery and the disclosure of communist-era state security records.

Former prime minister Viktor Orbán accused Péter Magyar’s government of constructing an ‘illegitimate authoritarian system’ as Fidesz unveiled a ‘Declaration of Resistance’. Orbán said he would outline the next steps in his annual Tusványos speech.

‘One of the most important messages from the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara is that cooperation no longer depends on a single political actor or that actor’s political will but has evolved into an institution capable of adapting and emerging stronger from any internal disagreements within the alliance.’

The Trump administration is bringing back the ‘public charge’ rule, allowing US immigration officials to consider a broader range of public benefits an incoming immigrant might apply to receive when evaluating green card applications. The policy, reversed by the Biden administration in 2021, is set to take effect in September.

In a speech marking the anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, Daniel Ortega declared that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections capable of removing his regime. While the announcement formalizes a political reality long evident in practice, it also raises a broader question: whether Donald Trump will treat Managua as the next major test of his hemispheric doctrine, alongside Venezuela and Cuba.

‘The more important question is whether Europe can successfully navigate the technological, economic, and geopolitical challenges of the 21st century without a close partnership with Taiwan.’

Why did Barack Obama single out Hungary and Poland instead of some of the world’s most authoritarian regimes? The article argues that their opposition to mass migration—not their democratic record—made them targets of criticism.

What was meant to be a triumphant start to the week for PM Péter Magyar became one of the Tisza government’s first major setbacks after Judit Polgár rejected his endorsement to replace President Tamás Sulyok. The rushed nomination sparked backlash from civil society, allies, and Tisza supporters, who accused the government of repeating the top-down politics it vowed to end.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, for talks focused on disarming Hezbollah. Hungarian foreign policy expert Rajmund Kiss said the discussions come at a critical moment, warning that Iran-backed terrorist groups remain a major threat despite their weakened military capabilities.

Andy Burnham will formally become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister on Monday after King Charles III accepts Keir Starmer’s resignation and invites the new Labour leader to form a government.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said he will meet chess grandmaster Judit Polgár on Monday to ask whether she would be willing to serve as Hungary’s president, following a public nomination by 16 prominent figures from science, culture and sport.

President Tamás Sulyok of Hungary has signed the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law, thus ending his own tenure. The constitutional changes take effect on 19 July, with Sulyok leaving office the following day. He said he had no legal means to challenge the amendment despite his objections.

‘With the defeat of Fidesz, sovereigntist politics have undoubtedly been weakened in the short term…The EU can therefore be expected to move more rapidly toward federalist integration…This will inevitably further deepen the very social and political conflicts that gave rise to the patriotic movements in the first place. For precisely this reason, the 2026 Hungarian election looks more like a lost battle than a lost war.’

The EU’s third Demography Report places migration at the centre of Brussels’ response to Europe’s ageing population and shrinking workforce. While Commissioner Dubravka Šuica called migration a ‘necessity’, evidence suggests labour schemes multiply family arrivals, deepen fiscal burdens, and accelerate permanent settlement rather than relieve pressure on welfare and the economy.

Former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó is under mounting pressure after Péter Magyar confirmed an investigation into his Russia ties and classified ministry documents. The probe revives allegations that Szijjártó briefed Moscow on EU negotiations, while his immediate move into BYD’s global leadership has fuelled suspicions that years of pro-China policy were rewarded with a corporate post.