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Orbán: Rising Energy Costs and Foreign Influence Threaten Families

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán voiced strong opposition to Ukraine’s EU accession, warning it would cripple Hungary’s economy. In a radio interview, he criticized Brussels’ pressure and emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting Hungarian interests….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 04.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Denmark Vows to Ramp Up Pressure on Hungary over Ukraine’s EU Bid

Taking over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, Denmark has promised to exert maximum pressure on Hungary to lift its veto on Ukraine’s EU accession. However, looking back over recent years, there have been several similar…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 03.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Ursula von der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote over Pfizer Text Controversy

The European Parliament will debate and vote next week on a no-confidence motion against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, triggered by criticism over undisclosed vaccine-related messages with Pfizer’s CEO during the COVID-19 pandemic….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 03.07.2025
  • POLITICS

One Year of Patriots for Europe: Successes, Challenges and Future Prospects

On 30 June 2024, Andrej Babiš, Herbert Kickl, and Viktor Orbán announced the establishment of a new political alliance called Patriots for Europe, which soon became the third-largest group in the European Parliament. In this article, we examine PfE’s first…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 02.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

USAID Ceases All Operations — Balázs Orbán: RIP to US-Funded Revolutions

As of 1 July 2025, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has ended all of its operations, with the remaining programmes continuing under the State Department’s oversight. Political Director to the Hungarian Prime Minister Balázs Orbán welcomed the decision,…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 02.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Protesters Demand Snap Elections in Serbia Despite Ruling Party Wins

Protests in Serbia have continued since November, sparked by a deadly infrastructure collapse and growing anger at President Vučić’s government. As the EU backs protesters and withholds aid, Hungary defends Vučić, denouncing the movement as a foreign-backed attempt to destabilize…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 02.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungary and Montenegro Strengthen Regional Alliance and Push for EU Integration

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called Montenegro a ‘key country’ and reaffirmed Hungary’s support for its EU membership. Meeting with Montenegrin PM Milojko Spajić in Budapest, the leaders signed cooperation agreements in infrastructure and telecoms….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 02.07.2025
  • POLITICS

Future of US–Ukraine Minerals Deal Clouded by Russian Gains

Russia’s capture of Shevchenko—site of a key lithium deposit—is alarming investors over the future of a US–Ukraine critical minerals deal. With further Russian advances, Donald Trump may face a tough choice: ramp up pressure on Moscow or risk the deal’s…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 01.07.2025
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Denmark Assumes Presidency of the Council of the EU

On 1 July, Denmark is assuming the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. They will be carrying over European competitiveness as a major priority from the Hungarian presidency a year ago. However, on the issues of migration, Russian…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 01.07.2025
  • POLITICS

Trump Took the Stage, Ukraine Took a Back Seat: Inside the 2025 NATO Summit

At the NATO summit in The Hague, leaders pledged record defence spending—5 per cent of GDP by 2035—marking the biggest shift since the Cold War. While Ukraine saw little progress toward membership, Donald Trump stole the spotlight with military success…
  • Dávid Nagy
  • ‎ —‎ 30.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Orbán: Hungary Has Blocked Ukraine’s EU Accession, Warns of War Risk in the Union

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared that Hungary, backed by over two million votes in the ‘Voks 2025’ initiative, has blocked Ukraine’s EU accession. Speaking on Kossuth Radio, he also touched on migration, energy, the Pride march, and space policy….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 27.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Radical Socialist’s Victory in NYC Democratic Primary Shocks the US

33-year-old radical socialist Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for the 2025 New York City mayoral election. Previously, he has publicly supported radial ideas such as defunding the police for ‘queer liberation,’ decriminalizing prostitution, and safe injection sites for drug…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 26.06.2025
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POLITICS

Recovery and Resilience Facility Availability Coming to an End — Billions at Risk?
POLITICS

Recovery and Resilience Facility Availability Coming to an End — Billions at Risk?

‘Although a certain acceleration in disbursements is expected in the remaining year, it still seems certain that leaving the 2026 deadline unchanged will mean the loss of billions of euros. In light of all this, there is a strong possibility that the Commission’s decision of 4 June, according to which projects must still be completed by 31 August 2026, is not the final word on the matter.’

Tibor Navracsics
15.06.2025
Hungary Adopts Law That Allows Suspension of Citizenship
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungary Adopts Law That Allows Suspension of Citizenship

Hungary’s National Assembly passed a law allowing the suspension of citizenship for dual nationals deemed threats to public or national security. Non-EEA citizens serving foreign powers or convicted of serious crimes may be targeted. A designated minister will oversee cases.

Márton Losonczi
13.06.2025
Viktor Orbán: ‘Hungary will not kneel before the Ukrainian president’
CURRENT POLITICS

Viktor Orbán: ‘Hungary will not kneel before the Ukrainian president’

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán warned that admitting Ukraine into the EU would mean dragging the war into Europe. He criticized Western leaders, accused Brussels of overreach, and insisted Hungary won’t be drawn into conflict or dictated to by Kyiv.

Ádám Bráder
13.06.2025
Why Trzaskowski Lost — On Hubris and Political Polarization
OPINION POLITICS

Why Trzaskowski Lost — On Hubris and Political Polarization

‘Trzaskowski lost because he should never have been the candidate—because his party distanced itself from its own electorate to the point of no longer being able to read their intentions, desires, and positions. Add to that the ever-growing urban–rural divide in present-day Europe, which…proved too steep even to be acknowledged by a party membership that is mostly urban and liberal-leaning.’

Stefano Arroque
13.06.2025
How the ‘Most Right-Wing’ Government in Dutch History Fell Apart
POLITICS

How the ‘Most Right-Wing’ Government in Dutch History Fell Apart

‘New elections are expected later this year, and the Dutch right faces a painful dilemma. On one hand, there is a clear need for change: uncontrolled immigration, extreme climate policies, and growing EU interference are major concerns. On the other hand, the right still lacks the organization, leadership, and infrastructure to deliver that change.’

Daniel de Liever
13.06.2025
‘Anti-Zionism is the new antisemitism’ — Israel’s Fight against the New Wave of Antisemitism
POLITICS

‘Anti-Zionism is the new antisemitism’ — Israel’s Fight against the New Wave of Antisemitism

The Gaza war and Israel’s harsh tactics have damaged the Jewish state’s international reputation. Despite Israel’s right to self-defence, antisemitism has intensified globally. Recognizing this new threat, Israel is seeking new allies—and has already found one in Hungary.

Tamás Maráczi
12.06.2025
‘We are not provinces of an empire’ — Marine Le Pen at Patriots’ Summit
CURRENT POLITICS

‘We are not provinces of an empire’ — Marine Le Pen at Patriots’ Summit

‘During the Leaders’ Summit in Fontainebleau on 8 June 2025, PfE heads issued a joint statement in which they “reaffirmed their desire to work together to make Europe a continent of power, peace and freedom once again.” Leaders expressed their concerns that the “failed policies” of Brussels harm the European economy and competitiveness, and as a result, Europe risks losing its global influence.’

Lili Zemplényi
11.06.2025
Orbán’s Fiery Speech: Hungary as Europe’s Final Bastion of Christianity against Brussels
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán’s Fiery Speech: Hungary as Europe’s Final Bastion of Christianity against Brussels

Speaking at a Patriots for Europe event in France, Viktor Orbán called Hungary the EU’s ‘black sheep’ and ‘final Christian bastion’. He urged European conservatives to unite against Brussels, oppose war, and defend national sovereignty and identity.

Ádám Bráder
10.06.2025
Patriots for Europe Call for a Rebirth of the Continent Based on Sovereignty and Identity
CURRENT POLITICS

Patriots for Europe Call for a Rebirth of the Continent Based on Sovereignty and Identity

After meeting in Fontainebleau, leaders of the Patriots for Europe alliance pledged to reshape the EU into a continent of peace, power, and sovereignty, rejecting centralization, open-border migration policies, and further escalation in Ukraine.

Ádám Bráder
10.06.2025
Orbán Warns of Foreign Influence, Pushes Back on Brussels during Radio Interview
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán Warns of Foreign Influence, Pushes Back on Brussels during Radio Interview

In a radio interview, PM Viktor Orbán reaffirmed Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine’s EU accession, accusing Brussels of foreign interference and warning of a push to install a pro-Ukraine government in Budapest. He also addressed national security concerns, criticized opposition parties and city leadership, and pledged stronger action against Hungary’s worsening drug crisis.

Ádám Bráder
06.06.2025
Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni: A Stark Contrast
CURRENT POLITICS

Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni: A Stark Contrast

‘Indeed, right-wing identity is often rooted in instinct—attachment to family, country, and order—rather than in ideology or theory, unlike the left, which has always had its “little red books”. The real challenge for the right is to move from instinct and sentiment toward structured political thought.’

Nicolas Bauer
06.06.2025
Poland at the Crossroads: Nawrocki’s Victory and the Future of EU Relations
POLITICS

Poland at the Crossroads: Nawrocki’s Victory and the Future of EU Relations

Karol Nawrocki’s presidential victory marks a conservative shift in Poland, raising tensions with Brussels and Kyiv. Backed by Law and Justice, Nawrocki is critical of EU influence and Ukraine’s NATO bid, while calling for historical accountability in Polish–Ukrainian relations.

Lili Zemplényi
05.06.2025
Post-Traumatic Stress — Israel Wants to Be Invincible Because It Is Vulnerable
POLITICS

Post-Traumatic Stress — Israel Wants to Be Invincible Because It Is Vulnerable

7 October 2023 will go down in Jewish history as the second Holocaust—or at least, this is how many Israelis feel. The day has irreversibly changed their lives, and Israeli society is gradually processing the catastrophe. Read our on-site report on the security situation in the Jewish state—and how it is perceived.

Tamás Maráczi
04.06.2025
Karol Nawrocki Wins Polish Presidential Election in Razor-Thin Victory
CURRENT POLITICS

Karol Nawrocki Wins Polish Presidential Election in Razor-Thin Victory

Karol Nawrocki has narrowly won Poland’s presidential election with 50.89 per cent of the vote, backed by the opposition PiS party. His victory may reshape Polish domestic politics and reinvigorate regional alliances like the Visegrád Group.

Ádám Bráder
02.06.2025
A Perspective on the Sovereignty of EU Member States
OPINION POLITICS

A Perspective on the Sovereignty of EU Member States

‘When countries collectively decide to form a permanent institutional body where divisible sovereignty is the norm, like the EU, it attenuates the ability of those states to make decisions regarding the governance of their own economies and other associated policies. In essence, Hungary must realize that so long as it is a member state of the EU, it delegates certain decision-making to it.’

Mario Alexis Portella
02.06.2025
Letter from Jerusalem — Part II
OPINION POLITICS

Letter from Jerusalem — Part II

‘It is hard to imagine a better example of “Stockholm syndrome” than this sorry episode, when local Catholics and even the Vatican seemed more intent on supporting la Résistance than protesting the occupation of the birthplace of Jesus Christ by Muslim militants. Perhaps some occupations are more just than others.’

Nicholas Tobias
30.05.2025
Situation Report on the EU’s Current State of Illegal Immigration
CURRENT POLITICS

Situation Report on the EU’s Current State of Illegal Immigration

‘Two points from the recent Frontex report deserve more attention. Firstly, while in 2015 the most popular migration route into Europe was the Western Balkans, today…it is the Central and Western Mediterranean routes…The other thing that emerges from the figures is that…there were fewer arrivals by all routes until April compared to the same period in 2024.’

Vivien Kalas
29.05.2025
Can Hungary Help Shape Eurasia’s Balance of Power?
OPINION POLITICS

Can Hungary Help Shape Eurasia’s Balance of Power?

The recent informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Budapest showcased Hungary’s growing profile. Now it’s time to think bigger.

Carlos Roa–Charles Yockey–Ibrahim Mammadov
29.05.2025
Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Citing Presidential Overreach
CURRENT POLITICS

Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Citing Presidential Overreach

A US federal court ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his powers when imposing tariffs that raised import costs. The decision halts key duties and challenges the legal basis of Trump’s trade war, though an appeal keeps the case alive.

Ádám Bráder
29.05.2025
Letter from Jerusalem — Part I
OPINION POLITICS

Letter from Jerusalem — Part I

‘However we choose to understand the situation, the 7 October attacks absolutely do not “prove” that Trump’s approach with the Abraham Accords was in error. Instead, these attacks suggest that his innovative approach was too successful for malign actors such as Hamas to accept without taking spectacular and spectacularly risky measures to combat the success and promise of the Abraham Accords.’

Nicholas Tobias
28.05.2025
CPAC Hungary Kicks Off Tomorrow Featuring Orbán, Fico, and Weidel
CURRENT POLITICS

CPAC Hungary Kicks Off Tomorrow Featuring Orbán, Fico, and Weidel

The age of patriots is definitely coming—CPAC Hungary 2025 is less than 24 hours away! At a press conference on Wednesday, Director General of the co-organizer Center for Fundamental Rights Miklós Szánthó announced that around 600 foreign guests are expected, including Alice Weidel of Germany’s AfD and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Joakim Scheffer
28.05.2025
Péter Magyar’s ‘Oradea March’ Ends in Tense Confrontation with Hungarian Minority Parties
POLITICS

Péter Magyar’s ‘Oradea March’ Ends in Tense Confrontation with Hungarian Minority Parties

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ended his Oradea march—meant to promote unity with minorities abroad—by accusing the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania of serving Viktor Orbán’s interests. Magyar seeks to capitalize on Orbán’s widely criticized remarks, seen as backing anti-Hungarian candidate George Simion, which have shaken Transylvania’s long-standing political status quo.

Joakim Scheffer
26.05.2025
Preserving Hungarian Culture — A Conversation with Former Mayor of Lansdale Andy Szekely
INTERVIEW POLITICS

Preserving Hungarian Culture — A Conversation with Former Mayor of Lansdale Andy Szekely

‘In October of 2021, in the same elementary school, the homoerotic book, All Boys Aren’t Blue by George Johnson, was an approved book in the school library. Parents were criticizing the book at a school board meeting, but what was tragically comical is that the local newspaper couldn’t accurately report on the book because of pornography laws.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
25.05.2025
House GOP Narrowly Passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
CURRENT POLITICS

House GOP Narrowly Passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

In a 215–214 vote, the US House of Representatives has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which extends the 2017 Trump tax cuts, removes taxes on tips and overtime, and gives additional funding to border patrol. Due to the budget reconciliation process, it does not need 60 votes in the Senate to bypass the filibuster.

Márton Losonczi
23.05.2025
MEPs Likely to Lose Immunity in Huawei Corruption Scandal
CURRENT POLITICS

MEPs Likely to Lose Immunity in Huawei Corruption Scandal

‘Since March of this year, Belgian authorities have been investigating certain members of the European Parliament for their possible complicity in Huawei’s schemes to influence the EU’s co-legislator. News first broke about the scandal when the police conducted 21 searches in Belgium and Portugal.’

Lili Zemplényi
23.05.2025
A Return of Caesar? Hungary Reflects on Trump’s Second Hundred Days
POLITICS REVIEW

A Return of Caesar? Hungary Reflects on Trump’s Second Hundred Days

‘Whether this era will bring consolidation or rupture remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the age of managerial drift is over. In its place stands a presidency more Caesar than consul and more instinct than theory. History, once again, is taking sides—and Donald Trump appears determined to pick one first.’

Hugo Martin
22.05.2025
Ukrainian Spy Tseber’s Ties to Hungarian Opposition Raise Alarms
POLITICS

Ukrainian Spy Tseber’s Ties to Hungarian Opposition Raise Alarms

Recent developments in the Hungary–Ukraine spy scandal indicate that one of the exposed Ukrainian intelligence officers, Roland Tseber, had a deeply embedded network within Hungarian political and defence circles. He even organized opposition leader Péter Magyar’s visit to Kyiv last July, further raising suspicions about the Tisza party and its potential cooperation with Ukrainian intelligence.

Joakim Scheffer
21.05.2025
Customs Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and Hungary: Strong Agreements and Active Practice
POLITICS

Customs Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and Hungary: Strong Agreements and Active Practice

‘Hungary is important to Uzbekistan not only as a supplier of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment but also as a source of advanced technologies and expertise. In turn, Uzbekistan has effectively established exports of goods such as agriculture, chemicals, and textiles.’

Rakhmonkul Shoimqulov
21.05.2025
Hungary and Saudi Arabia Deepen Economic Ties at Business Forum in Budapest
POLITICS

Hungary and Saudi Arabia Deepen Economic Ties at Business Forum in Budapest

Hungarian companies can play a significant role in the Saudi economy as the Kingdom opens its doors to foreign players.

Ibolya Lubiczki
21.05.2025
Vatican Emerges as New Epicentre of Ukraine Peace Talks
POLITICS

Vatican Emerges as New Epicentre of Ukraine Peace Talks

As the Trump administration signals its intention to step back from peace talks over the war in Ukraine—pressuring Kyiv and Moscow to engage in direct negotiations—a new structure for peace efforts is beginning to take shape. In parallel, the Vatican under Pope Leo XIV is assuming an increasingly active role in the process, positioning Rome as the new epicentre of the negotiations.

Joakim Scheffer
20.05.2025
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