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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…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 20.05.2025
  • POLITICS

Retailleau at the Helm: New Leader of France’s Main Conservative Senate Bloc

‘Bruno Retailleau enters the storm not as a passenger, but as a worker of the sea. The vessel he inherits is worn, with its crew divided and its purpose blurred—hic tamen fluctuat, which is enough for now.’…
  • Hugo Martin
  • ‎ —‎ 20.05.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungarian Minority Delivers Victory for Nicușor Dan, Orbán Reacts

‘I look forward to working together on strengthening the cooperation between Hungary and Romania,’ Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wrote in his congratulatory post to Romanian President-elect Nicușor Dan. The Bucharest mayor won by a landslide in Hungarian-majority counties, with…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 19.05.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Uzbekistan’s Leadership in the Organization of Turkic States: Mirziyoyev’s Vision

‘Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s leadership, Uzbekistan has transformed into a dynamic leader within the Organization of Turkic States. Through initiatives focused on economic connectivity, regional security, and sustainable development, Uzbekistan is not only strengthening ties among Turkic nations but also…
  • Shokhruz Samadov
  • ‎ —‎ 19.05.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Orbán Declares Ukraine’s EU Bid a Threat to Hungary at ‘Fight Club’ Rally

At a major rally in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared Ukraine’s potential EU membership the greatest threat to Hungary, warning of economic burdens, migration risks, and foreign influence, while rallying supporters for the 2025 elections….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 19.05.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungarian–Uzbek Strategic Partnership to Be Enhanced at the First OTS Summit in Budapest

‘As the European Union and the Turkic world steadily evolve into natural economic allies, Hungary’s role in this process is becoming increasingly pivotal. Thanks to the trust it has earned…Hungary is well-positioned to act as a bridge between the two…
  • Ibrahim Mammadov
  • ‎ —‎ 19.05.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungary and Jordan Further Strengthen the Economic Cooperation

The Jordanian–Hungarian relations have flourished recently, and Budapest is looking to enter the healthcare, food, and digital sectors in the following years….
  • Ibolya Lubiczki
  • ‎ —‎ 19.05.2025
  • POLITICS

Hungarian Minority May Tip the Scales in Romanian Presidential Run-Off

Romanians will cast their votes on Sunday in the run-off of the most controversial presidential election in the country’s recent history. With George Simion and Nicușor Dan running neck and neck in the polls, the outcome could be decided by…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 18.05.2025
  • POLITICS

Polish Presidential Election: A Battle for Sovereignty and Rule of Law

Poles will head to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president for a five-year term. The stakes are exceptionally high: should Donald Tusk’s candidate, Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, secure victory, there will be no remaining institutional counterweight to…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 17.05.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Péter Szijjártó: The Hungarian–Egyptian Economic Cooperation Is a Huge Success Story

Hungary and Egypt are cooperating to promote peace in Europe and stop illegal migration. Under their current agreement, Hungary can contribute to bringing internet access to millions of Egyptian homes….
  • Ibolya Lubiczki
  • ‎ —‎ 16.05.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Balázs Orbán Urges Belgian PM to Act Against Antifa Thugs Attacking MCC Brussels

After self-described ‘anti-fascists’ attempted to block an MCC Brussels event on Tuesday, Balázs Orbán, political director to the Hungarian prime minister and chairman of the board of MCC, urged Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in an open letter to…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 16.05.2025
  • INTERVIEW, POLITICS

Should We Be Afraid of China? — An Interview with Yan Xuetong

What is China: an enemy of Europe and America, or just a competitor, or maybe a friend or ally? Is it a real threat to the Western economy and security? What new world order does China want, and why is…
  • Tamás Maráczi
  • ‎ —‎ 16.05.2025
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Hungary Eyes Strategic Partnership with UAE as PM Orbán Wraps Historic Visit
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungary Eyes Strategic Partnership with UAE as PM Orbán Wraps Historic Visit

On Wednesday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concluded a historic two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, during which he held bilateral talks with UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations in key areas, including investments, trade, energy, and security, as Hungary seeks to establish a strategic partnership with the Gulf nation.

Joakim Scheffer
29.01.2025
Trump Admin Left EU on Read — And It Couldn’t Be Better
POLITICS

Trump Admin Left EU on Read — And It Couldn’t Be Better

Despite desperate efforts to capture the attention of the new US administration, Donald Trump’s foreign policy team does not appear interested in engaging with the European Union as a bloc. Instead, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has prioritized bilateral discussions with individual member states. This approach offers European nations an opportunity to reclaim their sovereign foreign policy, which has increasingly been overshadowed and taken over by Brussels in recent years, often against their will.

Joakim Scheffer
29.01.2025
Trump Cuts Off the Snake’s Head, Sidelines USAID Leadership
POLITICS

Trump Cuts Off the Snake’s Head, Sidelines USAID Leadership

Donald Trump took an unexpected step on Monday by ordering dozens of senior officials at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to go on administrative leave. USAID has a long history of foreign interference under the pretext of providing aid, including significant grants to Hungarian anti-government media and government-critical NGOs.

Joakim Scheffer
28.01.2025
AfD’s Handbook for Breaking Down the Firewall — Written by Elon Musk
OPINION POLITICS

AfD’s Handbook for Breaking Down the Firewall — Written by Elon Musk

By voicing his support for AfD on his platform and challenging the taboo of German national guilt, Elon Musk has emerged as a key figure in the right-wing party’s gradual dismantling the ‘firewall’ that mainstream parties have upheld against it for years.

Joakim Scheffer
27.01.2025
Former POLITICO Reporter Admits to Covering for Biden
CURRENT POLITICS

Former POLITICO Reporter Admits to Covering for Biden

In an interview on Tara Palmeri’s podcast, journalist Marc Caputo revealed that he was told while working for POLITICO not to write about the Hunter Biden laptop story, which could have damaged Democrat nominee Joe Biden before the 2020 election.

Márton Losonczi
27.01.2025
US–Hungary Relations Already Healing as New Double Taxation Treaty Looms
CURRENT POLITICS

US–Hungary Relations Already Healing as New Double Taxation Treaty Looms

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has instructed his cabinet to prepare an agreement to reinstate the double taxation treaty between Hungary and the United States, unilaterally terminated by the Biden administration. The scrapping of the agreement by the previous US government caused significant economic and political harm to Hungary.

Joakim Scheffer
27.01.2025
Changing Winds: Trump’s Hard-Hitting Message to the World — and the European Union
CURRENT POLITICS

Changing Winds: Trump’s Hard-Hitting Message to the World — and the European Union

In his inaugural address, Donald Trump did not skimp on sweeping promises and tough talk. The old-new President of the United States promised a new golden age for the country, decisive action to protect its economic interests, as well as immediate measures to curb illegal migration.

translated by Hungarian Conservative
26.01.2025
The Lingering Scandal of Qatargate
POLITICS

The Lingering Scandal of Qatargate

Ex-S&D politician and former MEP Maria Arena has recently been charged with participating in a criminal organization. The Belgian politician is joining the line of former MEPs who are facing formal accusations of making political favours for countries such as Qatar and Morocco in exchange for monetary reward.

Lili Zemplényi
25.01.2025
Who Is JD Vance and Why He Loves Hungary
POLITICS

Who Is JD Vance and Why He Loves Hungary

From deep Appalachia to the White House, JD Vance has travelled a long road to becoming the 50th Vice President of the US. Along the way, his political views have evolved, shifting from opposing Trump to becoming a staunch MAGA Republican. Vance also loves Hungary, and he is not shy about it—he is one of the most vocal supporters of Viktor Orbán and his policies overseas.

Joakim Scheffer
24.01.2025
‘Violators of human rights have no place in the managing of democratic transitions’ — An Interview with Alejandro Peña Esclusa
INTERVIEW POLITICS

‘Violators of human rights have no place in the managing of democratic transitions’ — An Interview with Alejandro Peña Esclusa

‘Unlike France and Germany, Hungary has not been affected by cultural Marxism or wokeist ideology, so our peoples—Latin American and Hungarian—fundamentally share the same values, based on love for God, country and family.’

Gergely Dobozi
24.01.2025
Trump 2.0: Gateway to a Vance Presidency? — Experts on Danube Institute Podcast
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Trump 2.0: Gateway to a Vance Presidency? — Experts on Danube Institute Podcast

The latest episode of the Danube Institute’s podcast examines the emerging new world order under a Donald Trump presidency. Hosted by Rod Dreher, the episode features expert predictions on significant shifts in US foreign policy and their broader global implications.

Joakim Scheffer
23.01.2025
Afghan Migrant Kills Two in Germany Further Raising Tensions Before Elections
CURRENT POLITICS

Afghan Migrant Kills Two in Germany Further Raising Tensions Before Elections

An Afghan migrant, killed two people, including a toddler, in a knife attack in the German city of Aschaffenburg. The tragic incident marks the fourth immigration-related attack in just over six months, further heightening tensions ahead of the early elections in February.

Joakim Scheffer
23.01.2025
Brussels Sanctions Austrian Modul University Over Hungarian Ties
CURRENT POLITICS

Brussels Sanctions Austrian Modul University Over Hungarian Ties

The European Commission has decided to suspend Vienna’s Modul University from participating in the Erasmus+ and Horizon programmes, mirroring a similar decision made against 21 Hungarian universities in late 2022. Balázs Orbán, the political director of the Hungarian prime minister, condemned the decision as outrageous and pledged to defend academic freedom.

Joakim Scheffer
23.01.2025
Orbán’s Potential Key Role in US–EU Trade Negotiations
POLITICS REVIEW

Orbán’s Potential Key Role in US–EU Trade Negotiations

Donald Trump’s second presidency may bring a trade war between the EU and the United States. According to German weekly Die Zeit, Viktor Orbán could play a pivotal role in the trade negotiations should that happen.

Joakim Scheffer
22.01.2025
Greenland, the First to Get Fed Up with European Integration: the 1985 Greendlexit
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Greenland, the First to Get Fed Up with European Integration: the 1985 Greendlexit

While almost two-thirds of the Danish population were in favour of accession, 70.8 per cent of the citizens of Greenland rejected the idea of belonging to the European Community. The Inuit were reluctant to participate in European integration from the very beginning.

translated by Hungarian Conservative
22.01.2025
Donald Trump Is Reshaping the Power Structure in Europe, Fidesz MEP Says
POLITICS REVIEW

Donald Trump Is Reshaping the Power Structure in Europe, Fidesz MEP Says

Ernő Schaller-Baross has stated in an interview with Hír TV that Donald Trump’s victory in the United States is proof that conservative, patriotic voices are getting stronger around the world, including Europe.

Márton Losonczi
22.01.2025
Unequal Partners: US–Danish Negotiations During the Cold War
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Unequal Partners: US–Danish Negotiations During the Cold War

On 8 January European defence industry stock prices rose following Donald Trump’s press conference at Mar-a-Lago, where he declared the ownership and control of Greenland to be ‘an absolute necessity’. This came as a shock for many but in reality, America has been eyeing Greenland for more than a century.

Balázs Vencz
22.01.2025
UPDATED Donald Trump Sworn In — Orbán: ‘The grand offensive begins’
CURRENT POLITICS

UPDATED Donald Trump Sworn In — Orbán: ‘The grand offensive begins’

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a close ally of the US President, extended his congratulations, stressing that from now on the sun will shine differently over Brussels as well.

Joakim Scheffer
21.01.2025
Orbán Vows to Protect TurkStream Amid ‘Outrageous’ Fuel Prices
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán Vows to Protect TurkStream Amid ‘Outrageous’ Fuel Prices

‘Our task now is to safeguard the TurkStream pipeline to ensure Hungary’s energy security,’ Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stressed after meeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Orbán warned that Europe is heading toward another energy crisis, calling the skyrocketing fuel prices ‘outrageous.’

Joakim Scheffer
20.01.2025
‘Croatian Trump’ Zoran Milanović Re-Elected
POLITICS

‘Croatian Trump’ Zoran Milanović Re-Elected

Over the past three years Milanović earned himself the reputation of being ‘the Croatian Donald Trump’. He became internationally well-known for his opposition to and critique of the West’s military support to Kyiv. The re-elected president condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while he was also a vocal critic of Europe’s attitude towards the conflict.

Lili Zemplényi
20.01.2025
Israeli Hostages Freed from Gaza Amid Tense First Day of Ceasefire
CURRENT POLITICS

Israeli Hostages Freed from Gaza Amid Tense First Day of Ceasefire

Hamas clearly used the hostage release as a shameless PR opportunity. The terrorist organization gathered a massive crowd in Gaza City’s central square, where uniformed Hamas militants staged a victory parade before handing over the three young women to the International Red Cross.

Dávid Nagy
20.01.2025
Hungarian Israeli Hostage in Gaza to Be Freed in Second Phase of Israel–Hamas Deal
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungarian Israeli Hostage in Gaza to Be Freed in Second Phase of Israel–Hamas Deal

As the Israel–Hamas ceasefire deal enters force, Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced that Omri Miran, a Hungarian Israeli hostage held in Gaza, will be released during the second phase of the agreement.

Joakim Scheffer
20.01.2025
Navigating Global Shifts: Hungary’s Connectivity Strategy in the Context of Shallow Multipolarity
OPINION POLITICS

Navigating Global Shifts: Hungary’s Connectivity Strategy in the Context of Shallow Multipolarity

‘By maintaining a flexible and multi-vector foreign policy, Hungary can remain a keystone state, mediating between various global powers while safeguarding its economic and strategic interests against the uncertainties of a shifting global order.’

Doug Stokes
18.01.2025
What the Polish EU Presidency Can Bring to European Energy Policy
CURRENT POLITICS

What the Polish EU Presidency Can Bring to European Energy Policy

Poland aims to prepare Council conclusions on a European energy security strategy in the next six months, with the main objective of its programme being to fully divest from fossil fuels from Russia.

translated by Hungarian Conservative
18.01.2025
Brussels Hates Democracy and They Don’t Even Hide It Anymore
OPINION POLITICS

Brussels Hates Democracy and They Don’t Even Hide It Anymore

‘When Brussels’ antagonism was previously limited to Hungary and Poland, it was easier to frame Budapest and Warsaw as isolated cases. However, this narrative is rapidly collapsing. It won’t be long before Brussels finds itself in opposition to the majority of member states and the will of their electorates.’

Joakim Scheffer
17.01.2025
State Secretary Kovács: ‘Those who invest in Hungary boost EU competitiveness’
POLITICS REVIEW

State Secretary Kovács: ‘Those who invest in Hungary boost EU competitiveness’

‘For Europe, openness has always been a competitive advantage, underpinning its prosperity and global influence,’ State Secretary for International Communication Zoltán Kovács highlighted in a recent interview with Eurasia magazine.

Joakim Scheffer
17.01.2025
Hungary–Syria Relations Before and After the Fall of the Assad Regime
POLITICS

Hungary–Syria Relations Before and After the Fall of the Assad Regime

In the new, post-Assad chapter of Syria’s history Hungary will likely continue to emphasize humanitarian aid, regional stability, and the prevention of migration crises in its Damascus policy. The Hungary Helps Program, coupled with EU-led initiatives, makes Hungary a proactive participant in addressing the Syrian crisis and fostering the stability of the Middle East.

Ibolya Lubiczki
17.01.2025
Pressman Badmouths Hungary in NYT Interview — Balázs Orbán Fires Back
POLITICS REVIEW

Pressman Badmouths Hungary in NYT Interview — Balázs Orbán Fires Back

Even after stepping down as US Ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman can’t seem to resist his biased criticisms and false accusations against the Hungarian government. In a major interview with The New York Times, he exclusively discussed his claim that Hungary is not a democracy. Political director of the Hungarian Prime Minister Balázs Orbán, however, hit back with a clever response.

Joakim Scheffer
16.01.2025
German MEP Freund Tries to Mock Orbán, Embarrasses Himself over Trump Inauguration
POLITICS

German MEP Freund Tries to Mock Orbán, Embarrasses Himself over Trump Inauguration

Hungarophobic MEP Daniel Freund mockingly posted several times about Viktor Orbán not being invited to Donald Trump’s inauguration next Monday. Freund obviously has no idea what he is talking about. Our commentary.

Joakim Scheffer
16.01.2025
Gaza Ceasefire: More Trump than Biden
CURRENT POLITICS

Gaza Ceasefire: More Trump than Biden

US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both claimed credit for the ceasefire deal reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday. However, third-party sources confirmed that Trump’s Mideast special envoy, Steve Witkoff, accomplished more to secure the agreement in a single meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu than Biden did over the past year.

Joakim Scheffer
16.01.2025
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