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Portraits of victims in front of a house destroyed by terrorists in Kibbutz Be’eri PHOTO: Tamás Maráczi
  • 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
  • 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…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 11.06.2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 06.06.2025
  • 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…
  • Nicolas Bauer
  • ‎ —‎ 06.06.2025
  • 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
  • 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…
  • Tamás Maráczi
  • ‎ —‎ 04.06.2025
  • 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
  • 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….
  • Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
  • ‎ —‎ 02.06.2025
  • 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…
  • Nicholas Tobias
  • ‎ —‎ 30.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Vivien Kalas
  • ‎ —‎ 29.05.2025
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POLITICS

Shady Trial in Bosnia and Herzegovina — The Court Case of Milorad Dodik
OPINION POLITICS

Shady Trial in Bosnia and Herzegovina — The Court Case of Milorad Dodik

‘The verdict is expected on 26 February 2025. Until then, one thing is clear: this trial is not an act of justice but a dirty political manoeuvre with potentially devastating consequences for Bosnia and Herzegovina. It will not only decide Dodik’s future but also inflict lasting damage on the credibility of the Dayton framework.’

Elena Fritz
26.02.2025
Putin Offers Russia’s Rare Earth Metals to US, Blunting Zelenskyy’s ‘Trump’ Card
CURRENT POLITICS

Putin Offers Russia’s Rare Earth Metals to US, Blunting Zelenskyy’s ‘Trump’ Card

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Russia is ready to cooperate with American companies regarding the country’s vast reserves of rare earth metals and minerals. The move weakened Ukraine’s negotiating position, as a similar deal is reportedly in the making between Washington and Kyiv, with only the final details left to be finalized.

Joakim Scheffer
25.02.2025
CDU Wins, Yet AfD Emerges as True Victor in German Elections
CURRENT POLITICS

CDU Wins, Yet AfD Emerges as True Victor in German Elections

Friedrich Merz’s CDU was declared the winner of Germany’s early elections on Sunday, securing 28.5 per cent of the vote. However, the true victor of the election is undeniably the AfD, which nearly doubled its support and reshaped the long-standing political landscape of the EU powerhouse.

Joakim Scheffer
24.02.2025
Hungary Declares War on Globalist ‘Empire’ —Orbán’s State of the Nation Takeaways
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungary Declares War on Globalist ‘Empire’ —Orbán’s State of the Nation Takeaways

Hungarian Magnitsky Act, the appointment of a special envoy to Washington to collect evidence of USAID’s meddling in Hungary, and Europe’s largest tax cut—these are just a few of the vast initiatives Viktor Orbán announced in his annual State of the Nation speech. Highlighting Hungary’s political resilience, the Hungarian PM declared that 2025 would mark not just survival but victory, describing it as a ‘breakthrough year’.

Joakim Scheffer
24.02.2025
America First and the End of the ‘End of History’
PHILOSOPHY POLITICS

America First and the End of the ‘End of History’

‘According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the year of the snake, which symbolizes change and transformation. It thus may not be a coincidence that Donald Trump, who campaigned on a promise to bring about drastic changes in Washington, commenced his second term as President of the United States in this epochal year.’

Matthew Pheneger
22.02.2025
JD Vance Treats the EU Like the EU Let Joe Biden Treat Hungary — Why the Complaint?
OPINION POLITICS

JD Vance Treats the EU Like the EU Let Joe Biden Treat Hungary — Why the Complaint?

‘As Christoph Heusgen said, under the Biden regime, Washington and Brussels shared a “common value base”—apart from all those many continental voters and nations who did not share this same identikit set of leftist moral values, who had to be made to do so by means perhaps best described as “meddling in European democracy”.’

Steven Tucker
22.02.2025
The Election Defining Europe’s Future — Germany Heads to the Polls
POLITICS

The Election Defining Europe’s Future — Germany Heads to the Polls

Germany is set to hold parliamentary elections on Sunday, 23 February, which, given the country’s role in Europe, could redefine the future of the entire continent. After an extremely intensive campaign, Germans have two choices: punish the mainstream for years of flawed governance that has resulted in an unprecedented internal security crisis, or continue down a destructive path.

Joakim Scheffer
21.02.2025
CPAC 2025 Kicks Off with JD Vance, Balázs Orbán Setting the Tone
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

CPAC 2025 Kicks Off with JD Vance, Balázs Orbán Setting the Tone

Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2025 has just kicked off, with US Vice President JD Vance headlining the first full day of the event. Besides Vance, political director of the Hungarian prime minister Balázs Orbán also took to the stage on Thursday. The conference will conclude with US President Donald Trump’s speech on Saturday.

Joakim Scheffer
21.02.2025
Who’s a ‘Dictator’ and Who’s Not? Trump–Zelenskyy Row Exposes Western Hypocrisy
OPINION POLITICS

Who’s a ‘Dictator’ and Who’s Not? Trump–Zelenskyy Row Exposes Western Hypocrisy

Western European leaders were quick to rally behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Donald Trump called him a dictator. However, those same leaders remained completely silent when, almost exactly one year ago, former US President Joe Biden accused Viktor Orbán of building a dictatorship in Hungary

Joakim Scheffer
20.02.2025
Republicans Edge Democrats in CBS Party ID Poll
CURRENT POLITICS

Republicans Edge Democrats in CBS Party ID Poll

According to a recent poll by CBS News, 2 percentage points more people identify as Republican in the United States than Democrat. By comparison, when President Trump was starting his first term in 2017, Democrats had a five-point edge over the GOP in the same survey.

Márton Losonczi
20.02.2025
Isaac Herzog in Budapest: ‘These are the moments when true friendship is revealed’
CURRENT POLITICS

Isaac Herzog in Budapest: ‘These are the moments when true friendship is revealed’

On 18 February 2025 Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Hungary at the invitation of President of the Republic of Hungary Tamás Sulyok. According to Sulyok, a strong Israel is essential both for the fight against antisemitism and for a secure future for the Middle East and Europe. The Hungarian head of state emphasized that there is an ongoing dialogue between Hungary and Israel and that there are no problematic issues.

Dávid Nagy
20.02.2025
ICC Warrants — A ‘distortion of justice, morality, and international law’
OPINION POLITICS

ICC Warrants — A ‘distortion of justice, morality, and international law’

‘Mr Khan also took the unusual step of convening a “panel of experts” in January 2024 “to support the evidence review and legal analysis” related to the Gaza case. After this, he announced his pursuit of arrest warrants as the panellists unanimously recommended that he do so. However, it seems that the outcome was already determined beforehand.’

Sáron Sugár
20.02.2025
Back to Realism — US Economic Interests in Ukraine, a Country Rich in Natural Resources
CURRENT POLITICS

Back to Realism — US Economic Interests in Ukraine, a Country Rich in Natural Resources

‘As of now most critical minerals originate from China, which controls about one third of the world’s total rare earth metal reserves. The attempt to invest into the Ukrainian mine industry is widely seen as an effort to diversify supply chains amid rising competition between Washington and Beijing.’

Lili Zemplényi
19.02.2025
Orbán Vows to Keep Globalist Network Out Of Europe After Trump’s USAID-Purge
POLITICS

Orbán Vows to Keep Globalist Network Out Of Europe After Trump’s USAID-Purge

As more than 60 NGOs appeal to Brussels to step in and fill the gap left by the halted US foreign assistance following Donald Trump’s decision to shut down USAID, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vows that the globalist network will find no safe haven in Europe.

Joakim Scheffer
18.02.2025
Debate Das Quadrell Shows Why AfD is the ‘Future of Germany’
POLITICS

Debate Das Quadrell Shows Why AfD is the ‘Future of Germany’

The chancellor candidates from Germany’s four largest parties clashed in a fiery debate on Sunday. While the mainstream parties remained stuck in their old, demonizing narratives, AfD’s Alice Weidel displayed energy and determination, reinforcing why Viktor Orbán called her and her party the ‘future of Germany’.

Joakim Scheffer
17.02.2025
Calls for EU’s Own Musk-Style DOGE Intensify — Here’s Why
POLITICS

Calls for EU’s Own Musk-Style DOGE Intensify — Here’s Why

A recent report published by MCC Brussels exposed the European Commission’s opaque funding of NGOs and media outlets that promote its political agenda. The Brussels-based think tank has joined calls for the establishment of a European DOGE—an investigative watchdog similar to the one co-chaired by Elon Musk in the United States, which is currently working to dismantle deep-state strongholds in Washington.

Joakim Scheffer
17.02.2025
Trump’s Ukrainian Ordeal
OPINION POLITICS

Trump’s Ukrainian Ordeal

‘The criminality in all this is that Zelenskyy and the U.S.-led West know that the Ukrainians are not going to win on the battlefield, and that Ukraine has effectively become an economic and politically dysfunctional rump state. Yet both want the war to continue, whether for lucrative reasons or not.’

Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
17.02.2025
Europe in Crisis Mode as Trump Team Meets Russia in Saudi for Peace Talks
CURRENT POLITICS

Europe in Crisis Mode as Trump Team Meets Russia in Saudi for Peace Talks

Donald Trump’s team is scheduled to meet the Russian delegation on Monday in Saudi Arabia for the first round of peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Following the Munich Security Conference over the weekend, where European and Ukrainian participation in the talks remained uncertain amid conflicting statements, EU leaders are set to convene in Paris for an emergency summit. Meanwhile, on Sunday Zelenskyy arrived in the United Arab Emirates.

Joakim Scheffer
17.02.2025
The Lies Are No Longer Uttered with Impunity — A Response to David Pressman
OPINION POLITICS

The Lies Are No Longer Uttered with Impunity — A Response to David Pressman

‘To this humble foreign observer, it seems relatively straightforward why Fidesz has remained in power so long: the opposition has failed to offer an appealing alternative. Recently, Mr Márki-Zay, lionized in Western media, proved a poor campaigner (one recalls Kamala Harris). Mr Magyar’s narcissism and personal history seem certain to cause him political problems…’

Michael O’Shea
16.02.2025
‘People’s trust in public institutions has been destroyed’ — An Interview with Iosefina Pascal
INTERVIEW POLITICS

‘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.’

Sergio Velasco
15.02.2025
Reuters Illustrates USAID-Freeze Impact through Hungarian Example
POLITICS

Reuters Illustrates USAID-Freeze Impact through Hungarian Example

Reuters chose to illustrate the impact of Trump’s halt on US foreign assistance by focusing on Hungarian opposition media—effectively admitting that these outlets are dependent on such funding, thereby undermining their claims of independence. The article takes readers inside the editorial room of Átlátszó, which is now struggling to secure new donors following the shutdown of USAID funding.

Joakim Scheffer
14.02.2025
JD Vance Pushes CDU to Cooperate with AfD after Orbán–Weidel Talks
POLITICS

JD Vance Pushes CDU to Cooperate with AfD after Orbán–Weidel Talks

Arriving in Germany for the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President JD Vance criticized European mainstream parties for marginalizing right-wing forces such as Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland, arguing that this undermines democracy and freedom of speech. His remarks came just days after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán hosted AfD co-chair Alice Weidel in Budapest for a historic meeting.

Joakim Scheffer
14.02.2025
Sign of Life from Hungarian Israeli Hostage Offers Hope, but Ceasefire Remains Fragile
CURRENT POLITICS

Sign of Life from Hungarian Israeli Hostage Offers Hope, but Ceasefire Remains Fragile

The sign of life the family received from Hungarian Israeli Omri Miran may have been a ray of hope to hold on to; nevertheless, Hamas’ threat has brought the ceasefire to the brink of collapse.

Dávid Nagy
14.02.2025
Scandal After Scandal in Romania: Klaus Iohannis Resigns as President
CURRENT POLITICS

Scandal After Scandal in Romania: Klaus Iohannis Resigns as President

Earlier this week Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigned from his post following mounting pressure from the parliament pursuing an impeachment process against him. The controversy was sparked by the Romanian constitutional court’s decision last year to cancel the Romanian presidential elections and—as no new president was elected—lengthen Klaus Iohannis’ term in office.

Lili Zemplényi
14.02.2025
#HU24EU: A Historic Presidency
HU24EU POLITICS

#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.’

Boglárka Bólya
13.02.2025
Joe Biden Is the Least Popular Living President by Far, Gallup Poll Finds
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Joe Biden Is the Least Popular Living President by Far, Gallup Poll Finds

Only 39 per cent of Americans have a favourable view of President Joe Biden, while 57 per cent have an unfavourable view of him, according to a new poll by Gallup. His net favourability rating of negative 28 points is by far the worst among the five living Presidents, a whopping 26 points below the second least popular of them, Donald Trump.

Márton Losonczi
13.02.2025
Trump Announces ‘Immediate’ Ukraine Peace Talks, Leaving Europe in Shock
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump Announces ‘Immediate’ Ukraine Peace Talks, Leaving Europe in Shock

After speaking with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump announced that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine would begin ‘immediately’. Meanwhile, Pentagon chief Peter Hegseth informed NATO defence ministers that the US is gradually withdrawing from Europe. These two announcements left EU leaders in shock and despair—but in reality, they present a historic opportunity for the continent.

Joakim Scheffer
13.02.2025
With USAID Donald Trump Crossed the Rubicon to Our Benefit
OPINION POLITICS

With USAID Donald Trump Crossed the Rubicon to Our Benefit

‘The Supreme Court has stated that, on average, it now takes 15 years for a citizen to have their case heard, a stark increase from 1.5 years before the reform. Despite billions spent by European and American taxpayers, not only have the metrics worsened, but Albanian citizens are now receiving less justice.’

Nikola Kedhi
13.02.2025
Brussels Elite under Fire for Undisclosed Media Funding, Election Interference
CURRENT POLITICS

Brussels Elite under Fire for Undisclosed Media Funding, Election Interference

Roberta Metsola and Ursula von der Leyen are at the centre of a growing scandal involving undisclosed EU millions channelled to pro-EU media to shape the narrative ahead of the 2024 European elections. The case bears striking similarities to the USAID controversy and further erodes public trust in institutions and the media.

Joakim Scheffer
12.02.2025
Orbán Hosts AfD’s Alice Weidel in Historic Meeting Amid Progressive Outcry
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán Hosts AfD’s Alice Weidel in Historic Meeting Amid Progressive Outcry

Viktor Orbán hosted Alice Weidel, co-chair of the German right-wing party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), in Budapest on Tuesday, becoming the first sitting prime minister to officially receive one of the party’s leaders. While the two addressed key challenges facing Europe, progressives—both online and in person—protested the meeting, labelling Orbán and Weidel as fascists.

Joakim Scheffer
12.02.2025
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