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The Perils of Dehumanizing Russia—and Western Hypocrisy Behind It

French President Emmanuel Macron’s remark calling Vladimir Putin ‘an ogre at our gates’ marks a dangerous shift in Europe’s war rhetoric. Once confined to online echo chambers, dehumanizing language is now openly used by Western leaders—laying the ground for escalation,…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 03.09.2025
  • INTERVIEW, POLITICS

‘Time has healed a number of old differences’ — An Interview with Iulian Chifu

What is the relationship between the Romanian and Hungarian governments like, and what role does the RMDSZ play in it? Can Szeklerland be granted autonomy? And why does Romania support Ukraine? We spoke with Romanian foreign policy analyst and former…
  • Tamás Maráczi
  • ‎ —‎ 03.09.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Tianjin Summit — Pushing for a New World Order

At the SCO summit in Tianjin, leaders from Russia, China, India and beyond gathered to deepen trade ties, challenge Western influence, and promote a new Eurasian vision. With Europe largely absent, and figures like Modi, Putin and Xi taking centre…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 03.09.2025
Louis Sarkozy walks through the streets of Menton with his wife Natali Husic before the book signing of his book on Napoleon Bonaparte in Menton in the South of France on May 15, 2025.
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Nicolas Sarkozy’s Son Brings Transatlantic Weight to Mayoral Race

‘For American and Hungarian conservatives, Louis Sarkozy should move from curiosity to priority. He marries a US-honed operating style with a surname that still opens doors from Budapest to Paris, and he is testing both in a consequential border city.’…
  • Hugo Martin
  • ‎ —‎ 02.09.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

The Dumbest Thing You Can Say During a Campaign

At a campaign event, TISZA Party Vice Chair Zoltán Tarr said: ‘I won’t tell you everything, because if I did, we would fail,’ referring to the party’s plans. TISZA’s PM candidate, Péter Magyar, urged journalists to hear the full context—then…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 02.09.2025
  • POLITICS

Will Orbán Drop His Veto on Ukraine’s EU Accession for Trump?

Western media suggest Viktor Orbán could ‘climb down’ from Hungary’s veto on Ukraine’s EU bid after alleged pressure from Donald Trump. Yet officials stress the call itself is disputed—and insist accession would drag an open war into the EU, a…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 02.09.2025
ATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru at the end of a join press conference after their meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 9, 2025.
  • OPINION, POLITICS

Hungary — Tokyo’s Gateway to Central Europe and NATO

‘Through Japan’s growing business and cultural ties with Hungary, the Hungarian–Japanese relationship is poised to grow at an exponential rate in the coming years. Japan’s use of Hungary as a central manufacturing hub for vehicles and electronics equipment is only…
  • Sean Nottoli
  • ‎ —‎ 01.09.2025
  • POLITICS

Strategic Alliances and Energy Dependencies: Serbia’s Balancing Act Between the EU and Russia

‘It should be kept in mind that Serbia’s close relations to Russia had been forged over centuries—through a shared Slavic heritage, Orthodox traditions, and mutual political support. This bilateral relationship has proven remarkably resilient in view of recent shifting geopolitical…
  • Dr Bernd Christoph Ströhm
  • ‎ —‎ 31.08.2025
  • POLITICS

Facts Are Stubborn Things

‘Europe is unfortunately not competitive in terms of society, economy, innovation, or energy. These are the harsh realities that European decision-makers must take into account when shaping political relations…A useful step in this direction would be to rethink the EU…
  • Ákos Péter Mernyei
  • ‎ —‎ 30.08.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Governor of the National Bank of Hungary’s Major Economic Announcements

‘With external balances improving and domestic demand reawakening, Hungary couples a steady 6.50 per cent base rate with 3 per cent Home Start mortgages to support growth without losing discipline. Clear communication has kept the forint resilient near 400, while…
  • Hugo Martin
  • ‎ —‎ 29.08.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Will Ukraine’s Love for Bandera Cost It Support from Key EU Ally?

A new flashpoint in Polish–Ukrainian ties emerged after President Karol Nawrocki proposed outlawing Bandera symbols, branding them equal to Nazi insignia. While Warsaw frames the bill as historical justice, Kyiv condemned it as a hostile act, warning of consequences for…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 28.08.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungary Bans Ukrainian Commander over Druzhba Pipeline Attack

Hungary has banned the Ukrainian commander linked to the latest strike on the Druzhba oil pipeline, with Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó condemning the attack as a grave assault on sovereignty and warning of serious consequences….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 28.08.2025
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Hungary and Slovakia Demand EU Action after Attacks on Druzhba Pipeline
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungary and Slovakia Demand EU Action after Attacks on Druzhba Pipeline

Hungary and Slovakia have urged the European Commission to act after repeated Ukrainian strikes hit the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, a key supply route for both countries. The latest attack has halted deliveries for at least five days.

Ádám Bráder
22.08.2025
Germany Steps Into a New Era of Militarization
CURRENT POLITICS

Germany Steps Into a New Era of Militarization

‘Just days after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared a Zeitenwende—a historic turning point—in the Bundestag, pledging greater support for Ukraine and a significant strengthening of Germany’s armed forces…Yet, despite ambitious plans and ongoing modernization efforts, the proclaimed turning point fell short of delivering the sweeping, immediate changes…’

Dávid Nagy
20.08.2025
Orbán Vindicated as EU Ukraine Strategy Collapses After Alaska
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán Vindicated as EU Ukraine Strategy Collapses After Alaska

After the European Council meeting on the Alaska summit, Viktor Orbán argued that Brussels’ Ukraine strategy had collapsed—its isolation policy, battlefield expectations, and membership promises as security guarantee all failed. With Trump’s team eyeing Budapest as the venue for a potential Putin–Zelenskyy summit, Hungary’s influence in Europe could be significantly bolstered.

Joakim Scheffer
19.08.2025
US Experts Hail Hungary’s Higher Education Reform As Model to Follow
POLITICS REVIEW

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.

Joakim Scheffer
15.08.2025
Trump Meets Putin in Alaska: Who Wants What—Will Anyone Get Anything?
POLITICS

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.

Joakim Scheffer
14.08.2025
AfD, RN, Reform Top Polls as Europe Turns from Liberal Mainstream
CURRENT POLITICS

AfD, RN, Reform Top Polls as Europe Turns from Liberal Mainstream

A Forsa poll shows Germany’s AfD ahead of the CDU, 26 to 24 per cent, the biggest lead since February’s election. The result mirrors a rightward trend across Europe, with Austria’s FPÖ, France’s National Rally and Reform UK also dominating national polls.

Joakim Scheffer
13.08.2025
How the Second Trump Term Is Going, According to Pollsters
POLITICS

How the Second Trump Term Is Going, According to Pollsters

President Trump has been consistently underpolled in his political career. Therefore, when assessing how much of his national support he managed to retain since winning the election in November, we need to dig deeper than just looking at his approval rating. Let’s explore how the second Trump term is going, according to the numbers.

Márton Losonczi
13.08.2025
Munich Analogy Blinds EU to Reality of Trump–Putin Summit
OPINION POLITICS

Munich Analogy Blinds EU to Reality of Trump–Putin Summit

European leaders’ obsession with the Munich analogy ahead of the Trump–Putin summit is turning history into a political crutch. Leaders warn of appeasement, yet ignore the radically different context of today’s war, risking self-imposed irrelevance in peace talks and handing strategic advantage to Washington and Moscow.

Joakim Scheffer
12.08.2025
Balázs Orbán: Only Viktor Orbán Can Guarantee Hungary’s Peace and Security
CURRENT POLITICS

Balázs Orbán: Only Viktor Orbán Can Guarantee Hungary’s Peace and Security

Hungary needs leadership accepted by all and capable of preserving peace, security, and economic growth, a role only Viktor Orbán can fulfill today, said his political director Balázs Orbán in an online interview on Monday.

Ádám Bráder
12.08.2025
From Piraeus to the Western Balkans: China’s Growing Footprint in Southeast Europe
POLITICS

From Piraeus to the Western Balkans: China’s Growing Footprint in Southeast Europe

‘China’s engagement in the Western Balkans is evidently part of a comprehensive global strategy aimed first at expanding its economic presence and second at increasing its geopolitical influence. Its interest in the region offers medium-term economic opportunities for Western Balkan countries, while also posing significant long-term challenges for the EU.’

Dr Bernd Christoph Ströhm
11.08.2025
Understanding ‘Orbánism’: PM’s Political Director Speaks to Le Figaro
POLITICS REVIEW

Understanding ‘Orbánism’: PM’s Political Director Speaks to Le Figaro

In an interview with Le Figaro, political director of the Hungarian prime minister Balázs Orbán discussed Hungary’s approach to Europe’s challenges, including the war in Ukraine and migration, while defending what is often labelled as ‘Orbánism’.

Joakim Scheffer
11.08.2025
The Western Powers Fall Into the Baudrillardian Singularity
PHILOSOPHY POLITICS

The Western Powers Fall Into the Baudrillardian Singularity

‘[T]he…West…has finally reached the Baudrillardian singularity, and become completely absorbed by a self-referential simulation that its own leaders have created. This simulation continues to insulate the leaders of the West, but as rays of underlying reality start to shine through the cracks in the edifice, most people conclude that our political systems are becoming increasingly “fake”.’

Max Keating–Philip Pilkington
09.08.2025
PM Orbán: The Hungarian Dream Is Homeownership, Not Dependency
CURRENT POLITICS

PM Orbán: The Hungarian Dream Is Homeownership, Not Dependency

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reaffirmed that the essence of the ‘Hungarian dream’ lies in owning a home, not renting, while outlining the government’s family-friendly policies, the Home Start housing programme, and Hungary’s firm stance against migration in a wide-ranging radio interview.

Ádám Bráder
08.08.2025
Trump Eyes Peace with Putin — And Payback for Helsinki
POLITICS

Trump Eyes Peace with Putin — And Payback for Helsinki

As the deadline for sweeping sanctions on Russian oil buyers looms, President Trump is preparing to meet Vladimir Putin face-to-face. The summit is widely viewed as a final diplomatic window to prevent further escalation and avert a global economic shock. For Trump, the meeting may also serve as a moment of redemption—an opportunity to rewrite the legacy of the ill-fated Helsinki Summit in 2018.

Joakim Scheffer
07.08.2025
Pfizergate — How the EU Commission Dodged Transparency Yet Again
CURRENT POLITICS

Pfizergate — How the EU Commission Dodged Transparency Yet Again

The European Commission’s failure to appeal the Court’s ruling in the Pfizergate case highlights ongoing transparency issues in the EU. Missing texts between von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO raise questions about accountability in vaccine negotiations—questions the Commission’s vague explanations have yet to answer.

Lili Zemplényi
07.08.2025
Democrats Throw a Fit, about Texas Congressional Redistricting This Time
CURRENT POLITICS

Democrats Throw a Fit, about Texas Congressional Redistricting This Time

The Texas state legislature was due to have a vote on the redrawing of the state’s congressional districts. However, 57 out of the 62 Democrats in the State House fled, denying quorum to the session—they are now facing potential fines and even expulsion.

Márton Losonczi
06.08.2025
Nawrocki’s Inauguration Marks the End of Donald Tusk — Early Election Ahead?
CURRENT POLITICS

Nawrocki’s Inauguration Marks the End of Donald Tusk — Early Election Ahead?

Poland’s new president Karol Nawrocki will be inaugurated on 6 August, dealing a major blow to Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s ability to govern. With Nawrocki poised to wield the veto, hopes for sweeping liberal reforms are fading—and early election speculation is growing.

Joakim Scheffer
05.08.2025
The EU–US Deal Is ‘About Ukraine’
CURRENT POLITICS

The EU–US Deal Is ‘About Ukraine’

‘Critics of the deal highlighted that—although some ridiculed the UK in May for agreeing to 10 per cent tariffs with Washington—the post-Brexit United Kingdom managed to strike a more favourable deal with the US administration than the economically more powerful 27-member European Union.’

Lili Zemplényi
01.08.2025
PM Orbán: EPP Should ’Pack Up and Go Home’ After Failed US Trade Talks
CURRENT POLITICS

PM Orbán: EPP Should ’Pack Up and Go Home’ After Failed US Trade Talks

In a radio interview, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized EU leadership over a failed trade deal with the US and introduced major housing and family support measures aimed at protecting Hungary’s middle class and boosting the economy.

Ádám Bráder
01.08.2025
Is Xi Jinping on His Way Out?
OPINION POLITICS

Is Xi Jinping on His Way Out?

‘…just recently, during the EU–China summit hosted by Xi, not only was there no Chinese delegation to welcome European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other top EU leaders, but the Chinese autocrat also made them take a bus to reach the summit venue. This does not look like a man who is on his way out.’

Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
01.08.2025
Minister Gulyás: Hungary Expands Housing Aid, Blasts EU Trade Deal with US
CURRENT POLITICS

Minister Gulyás: Hungary Expands Housing Aid, Blasts EU Trade Deal with US

Hungary’s government finalized the terms of its 3 per cent home loan programme, expanding eligibility and introducing new support for public servants, while also criticizing an EU–US trade deal and reaffirming its stance on national sovereignty.

Ádám Bráder
31.07.2025
Europe’s Century of Humiliation Is Well Underway
OPINION POLITICS

Europe’s Century of Humiliation Is Well Underway

After the US–EU trade deal, it is impossible to ignore the striking similarities between late Qing‑era China and Europe’s current predicament. The period marking the downfall of the Qing dynasty is known as China’s Century of Humiliation—a process that, in many respects, is already well underway in today’s Europe. Yet our humiliation must not be allowed to last a century.

Joakim Scheffer
30.07.2025
The EU’s Double Standards Exposed: Dismantling Rule of Law ‘In the Name of Rule of Law’ in Poland
CURRENT POLITICS

The EU’s Double Standards Exposed: Dismantling Rule of Law ‘In the Name of Rule of Law’ in Poland

‘Signs suggest that Brussels is seeking to replicate the “Tusk model” in Hungary by installing a puppet government which serves its own agenda. The aim of the EU leadership is clear: to override the democratic will of the Hungarian people and eliminate our sovereigntist government. If they succeed, Hungary would likely not be the last—one by one, other Member States would surely follow.’

Boglárka Bólya
30.07.2025
Hungary Faces ICC Probe for Not Arresting Netanyahu During Budapest Visit
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungary Faces ICC Probe for Not Arresting Netanyahu During Budapest Visit

In April, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu visited Budapest amid international controversy over an ICC arrest warrant. Hungary, rejecting the court’s legitimacy, announced its withdrawal from the ICC, later formalized in May. The ICC has since launched non-compliance proceedings, while Hungary claims the court is politically biased and vows not to cooperate.

Dávid Nagy
30.07.2025
Von der Leyen Sells Out Europe to Trump in US–EU Trade Deal — A Nightmare for Hungary
POLITICS

Von der Leyen Sells Out Europe to Trump in US–EU Trade Deal — A Nightmare for Hungary

After months of negotiations between Brussels and Washington, Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump announced a new EU-US trade deal. Though hailed as a success by the Commission President, the agreement disproportionately favours the United States, risking Europe’s strategic overdependence on Washington. Additionally, the deal delivers a serious blow to Hungary’s economy.

Joakim Scheffer
28.07.2025
EU Pressure Forces Reversal on Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Law, Raising Sovereignty Concerns
OPINION POLITICS

EU Pressure Forces Reversal on Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Law, Raising Sovereignty Concerns

‘The EU accession of a country financially subjugated to Brussels would have far-reaching implications for the functioning of the Union. If Ukraine were to join the EU as a Member State, it would gain veto power in the Council, a Commissioner in the European Commission, and dozens of MEPs in the European Parliament—amounting to significant voting influence within EU institutions.’

Lili Zemplényi
28.07.2025
Orbán Debuts in New Political Podcast, Talks Digital Strategy and 2026 Election
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán Debuts in New Political Podcast, Talks Digital Strategy and 2026 Election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán appeared as the first guest of a new political podcast, sharing insights on digital activism, the youth vote, internal polling, the EU, and migration, declaring the internet a battleground that must not be surrendered.

Ádám Bráder
28.07.2025
Zelenskyy’s Corruption Fiasco Could Fuel Disengagement Sentiment Amongst Americans
POLITICS REVIEW

Zelenskyy’s Corruption Fiasco Could Fuel Disengagement Sentiment Amongst Americans

A wave of backlash followed Zelenskyy’s move to strip Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies of independence—prompting former Trump adviser Steve Cortes to argue that Kyiv is no longer a trustworthy partner. With public discontent rising in both Ukraine and the US, Americans’ sentiment of disengagement may strengthen.

Joakim Scheffer
28.07.2025
Orbán on Tusnádfürdő: ‘Here, we get to lift our heads’
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán on Tusnádfürdő: ‘Here, we get to lift our heads’

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán described the Tusnádfürdő event as a welcome political escape and announced he would unveil key elements of Hungary’s long-term strategy, while also expressing sharp opposition to Ukraine’s EU membership and criticizing Brussels.

Ádám Bráder
25.07.2025
Curbing Anti-Corruption Agencies Sparks Protests in Ukraine, Criticism from EU
CURRENT POLITICS

Curbing Anti-Corruption Agencies Sparks Protests in Ukraine, Criticism from EU

The Ukrainian legislature fast-tracked a new bill that would put the Ukrainian independent anti-corruption agencies under the purview of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, an appointee by President Zelenskyy. The move sparked concerns over conflicts of interest—people took to the streets to protest in Ukraine, and EU officials have spoken out about it as well.

Márton Losonczi
24.07.2025
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