Budapest’s first Pride parade since Viktor Orbán lost power shifted the debate beyond freedom of assembly last year, as Mayor Gergely Karácsony called for the legalization of same-sex marriage. The proposal mirrors developments in neighbouring Poland, where comparable political and legal changes have gradually expanded LGBT rights following the fall of the conservative PiS government.

President of the Republic Tamás Sulyok of Hungary has attended the commemoration of the 1956 Poznań workers’ uprising in Poznań, Poland. At the event, he also met with his Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki.

‘Europe is no longer an actor, no longer a player in the global geostrategic chess game, but rather a target,’ historian Dr Tamás Dezső writes in the special print edition of Hungarian Conservative, The Geostrategy of Migration, about the European Union’s position in the global migration crisis.

‘Mongolia’s geopolitical dilemma is simple but profound. To the south lies China, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion. To the north lies Russia, with approximately 140 million inhabitants. Mongolia’s population is tiny in comparison, and its economy remains heavily dependent on trade with its neighbours.’

‘In the EP, immigration is the issue where the malfunction of the traditional Christian Democrat–Liberal–Social Democrat centrist coalition is most evident. That is why the increasingly strict approach of the right-wing parties in recent times naturally fits into the right-wing coalition, and thus the Patriots’ search for an alliance.’

Britain’s Labour government has announced three new legal refugee routes that could open the door to thousands of new migrants entering the UK through community groups, universities, and employers. The plan comes amid increasingly strong anti-immigration sentiment across the country and has revived scrutiny of the Fabian Society’s influence on Labour.

Republican Congressman Andy Ogles has proposed one of the most far-reaching immigration bills in recent US history, introducing a Remigration Act that would expand denaturalization, restrict birthright citizenship, and broaden deportation powers. The draft comes amid a wider immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump.

At New York’s Democratic primaries, Muslim candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, who opposes deportations, defeated incumbent Congressman Adriano Espaillat in the 13th Congressional District. In a New York State Senate primary, Aber Kawas won the Democratic nomination despite controversy over comments appearing to blame the 9/11 attacks on Islamophobia.

Less than a week after the EU approved its toughest-ever deportation framework, member states are already discussing where to establish the bloc’s first offshore return hubs, hoping they will be operational as soon as 2027. According to reports, Rwanda, Uganda, and Uzbekistan have already emerged as potential host countries.

The leaders of Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia have agreed to deepen cooperation within the Visegrád Group, pledging closer coordination on European Union policy, regional infrastructure, energy, digitalization, and competitiveness following a summit in Gödöllő.

‘The current accusations follow an investigation initiated by the European Parliament’s Budgetary Control Committee against the right-wing group, after allegations of earlier mismanagement surfaced. The group might also be found liable for 4.3 million EUR allegedly misused by the now-defunct Identity and Democracy (ID) group.’

Ukraine’s ambition to open all six EU accession clusters by mid-July has encountered a new obstacle after Hungary reportedly refused to approve a joint EU letter required for the next phase of negotiations. The decision suggests greater continuity in Budapest’s Ukraine policy than many in Brussels had expected after Viktor Orbán’s election defeat.

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has launched ‘Operation Purgatory’, a sweeping legal and constitutional campaign to dismantle what he calls the ‘Hungarian Cosa Nostra’ built under Viktor Orbán. The plan would create a powerful anti-corruption super-agency and overhaul key state institutions, prompting critics to warn of an unprecedented concentration of power and concerns over political retaliation.

‘For the G7 to truly become a group capable of upholding the rules-based order, its members need to strengthen the group’s legitimacy in the eyes of the world. If this transformation can be successful, the G7 could continue to play a leading role.’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Polish President Karol Nawrocki of exploiting anti-Ukrainian sentiment for political gain, comparing him to Viktor Orbán. The remarks came amid a growing dispute between Kyiv and Warsaw over the legacy of the UPA, which Poland holds responsible for the massacre of tens of thousands of Polish civilians during WWII.

Hungary’s parliament has approved a sweeping overhaul of the country’s public media system, creating a new public broadcaster, restoring the independence of the Hungarian News Agency (MTI), and introducing new oversight bodies intended to strengthen editorial independence and public accountability.

Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing populist Reform UK Party, has published a video demanding that the successor to the resigning Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom be chosen by a general election, not by the sitting Labour MPs.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Central Europe is ready to shape its own future as he called for stronger Visegrád cooperation ahead of a summit with the leaders of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK prime minister after less than two years in office, paving the way for a Labour leadership contest expected to conclude before Parliament returns in September.

Hungary’s parliament begins a two-day extraordinary session with Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s address before debating legislation linked to unlocking EU funding, restructuring public media, tightening anti-corruption rules and reforming political advertising.

‘The question is not whether the political will exists—the pace of the past two weeks leaves no doubt about that—but whether the legislative process, the Commission’s assessment, and implementation can keep pace with the deadlines. The agreement reached in May unlocked the door. The draft bill and the revised plan provided the key. Now the question is whether the door will open in time.’

The Save Europe Act’s latest signature figures reveal Hungary as one of the initiative’s standout supporters. Unlike most countries, which rank highly either in absolute numbers or per-capita participation, Hungary performs strongly in both categories, reflecting a decade of anti-immigration politics under Viktor Orbán that continues to shape public opinion across party lines.

The diplomatic rupture triggered by Kaja Kallas’ remark signals a new low in the already strained relationship between Jerusalem and Brussels and has sent shockwaves through European diplomatic circles.

With gas prices coming down after the Iran deal, Republicans are gaining ground on Democrats in polling for the 2026 midterms. While in late May, the Democrats were leading by 8.1 points in the national generic Congressional ballot polling aggregate, their lead is now down to 4.8 points over the strengthening GOP.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Hungary will represent only its national interests at the European Council summit in Brussels, highlighting progress on unlocking EU funds, restarting V4 cooperation, addressing migration issues, and advancing a breakthrough agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine.

During a debate with Fidesz MP Balázs Orbán in parliament, Prime Minister Péter Magyar of Hungary vowed to bring the Hungarian right-wing political magazine and news site Mandiner under state control. This has prompted some in the Hungarian press to raise press freedom concerns.

Britain’s grooming gang scandal was far more widespread than previously acknowledged and may have affected hundreds of thousands of victims, according to a new report by Rupert Lowe. Drawing on survivor testimony and previous investigations, the inquiry argues that fears of accusations of racism contributed to decades of institutional inaction and cover-ups.

US Vice President JD Vance has appeared on the ABC show The View, a talk show hosted by six female panellists very critical of President Trump. Accordingly, Vice President Vance was grilled during his segment about such topics as the economy, the depiction of black history, and the Epstein files.

Human rights organizations have criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and his government for employing rhetoric on migration that they say closely resembles the language used by Viktor Orbán and Fidesz, exposing a growing tension between the Tisza Party’s promise of a ‘regime change’ and its efforts to retain Hungary’s traditionally restrictive stance on migration.

As England prepares to begin another World Cup campaign, the debate surrounding Henry Nowak’s death has become a test of whether football’s moral activism applies equally to all victims. The same sporting establishment that embraced George Floyd as a global symbol now appears unwilling to engage with a case that has shaken Britain itself.