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Hungary’s Time to Shine — First-Ever EU–Central Asia Summit Kicks Off

The first-ever EU–Central Asia summit has just kicked off as Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa arrived in Uzbekistan. Brussels is now trying to assert its influence over the region, which is widely seen as one of the future…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 03.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

The Center’s Miklós Szánthó Calls Out EPP for Revoking Immunity of Polish MEPs

Director General of the Center for Fundamental Rights Miklós Szánthó has drawn attention to the hypocrisy that, while the European Parliament is not willing to even discuss revoking the immunity of Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar, who is charged with…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 03.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Trump Announces New US Tariffs Details: 20 Per Cent on EU, 34 Per Cent on China

The United States is imposing a 20 per cent import tariff on the European Union and a 34 per cent tariff on China, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday. Speaking at a White House ceremony, he signed the new trade…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 03.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

GOP Wins House Special Elections in Florida, but Loses Supreme Court Race in Wisconsin

However, a ballot initiative calling for a state constitutional amendment requiring photo IDs for elections also passed in the important swing state of Wisconsin….
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 02.04.2025
  • POLITICS

Political Disqualifications and Judicial Interventions: A Rising Trend in European Elections

‘Many accused the court’s ruling of depriving the electorate the chance of deciding who is fit to hold political office in France. Rather than disqualifying Le Pen from the presidential race, it could have been decided to merely fine the…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 02.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Trump Administration Finalizes Major Trade Policy Shift with New Tariffs

The White House has confirmed that the new US tariff system will take effect immediately upon presidential approval, starting Wednesday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that President Donald Trump and his trade policy team have been working until the last…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 02.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, POLITICS

Trump’s America Turns Pro-Family—but Can It Fix a Civilizational Crisis?

The Danube Institute’s two-day conference on family formation and demographic decline continued with a panel discussion comparing Hungarian and American policies and perspectives on the issue. Participants agreed that the West faces a civilizational crisis but expressed hope in the…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 01.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Morawiecki Criticizes Le Pen’s Ban, Calls It a Threat to Democracy

Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has criticized the French court ruling that bars Marine Le Pen from running for office, calling it an attempt to deprive citizens of their right to vote. The decision, he argues, weakens French democracy…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 01.04.2025
  • POLITICS

An Early Autopsy of the US Office of Net Assessments (1973–2025)

‘Lovinger explained the weaponization of the federal investigative process, describing how the ONA and other US state bodies had been captured by lawless, self-serving individuals to whom blackmail and corruption were beyond business as usual—they were a method and a…
  • Hugo Martin
  • ‎ —‎ 01.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Germany Set to Punish Hungary Amid Coordinated Pro-War Attacks

According to POLITICO, Germany’s incoming government plans to call on the European Union to withhold funds and suspend voting rights from member states deemed to be ‘misbehaving’. The news fits into a broader, coordinated campaign by pro-war forces seeking to…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 31.03.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

German MEP Freund Joins Budapest Pride Protest, Signals EU Meddling

Budapest witnessed rare protests in recent days, as demonstrators rallied against what they describe as a ‘Pride-ban’—an amendment to the law on the right of assembly, which imposes stricter conditions on mass events that violate the child protection law. Among…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 28.03.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, POLITICS

Experts Warn Fast-Tracking Ukraine to EU Could Serve Russian Interests

The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs presented its comprehensive study on the potential consequences of fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession to the European Union at a panel discussion organized by Mathias Corvinus Collegium. Experts agreed that the EU must identify alternative means…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 28.03.2025
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POLITICS

Western Mainstream in Deepening Political Crisis as Germany’s Olaf Scholz Steps Down
POLITICS

Western Mainstream in Deepening Political Crisis as Germany’s Olaf Scholz Steps Down

In the span of just two weeks, both the German and French parliaments have withdrawn their confidence in their respective governments. These developments signal a profound crisis among the mainstream liberal-progressive forces in the West, which are striving to prevent anti-establishment parties from gaining power. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that they cannot hold off this shift for much longer.

Joakim Scheffer
17.12.2024
Iowa Stubborn: How Ann Selzer Destroyed Her Career
OPINION POLITICS

Iowa Stubborn: How Ann Selzer Destroyed Her Career

Pollster Ann Selzer, who had been remarkably accurate in the state prior, showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading President Trump by three points in Iowa in the 2024 presidential election. President Trump ended up winning by 13.2 points, meaning a 16-point miss for Selzer. Her subsequent retirement left many to speculate about a case of bribery, and Trump has now launched a civil suit against her, alleging fraud.

Márton Losonczi
17.12.2024
Hungarians Optimistic about Trump’s Role in Ending Ukraine–Russia War
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungarians Optimistic about Trump’s Role in Ending Ukraine–Russia War

A recent Századvég poll reveals that 77 per cent of Hungarians believe Donald Trump, upon assuming office in 2025, could end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. The findings highlight strong public support for peace initiatives, aligning with Hungary’s diplomatic efforts.

Ádám Bráder
17.12.2024
‘Viktor Orbán is the most influential man in Europe,’ Romanian Senator States
POLITICS REVIEW

‘Viktor Orbán is the most influential man in Europe,’ Romanian Senator States

‘We knew that if Donald Trump won the US presidential election, the most influential man in Europe—the politician whose phone calls would be answered by Trump, Putin, and Xi Jinping—would be Viktor Orbán,’ Ciprian Rus, senator of the progressive Save Romania Union highlighted in a recent interview.

Joakim Scheffer
16.12.2024
Lithuanian Athlete Disqualified for Anti-Russia Shirt at Budapest Fitness Championships
CURRENT POLITICS

Lithuanian Athlete Disqualified for Anti-Russia Shirt at Budapest Fitness Championships

Lithuanian athlete Kornelija Dūdaitė was disqualified from the Super Worlds 2024 – Functional Fitness Championships in Budapest for wearing a shirt mocking Russia. Her case has reignited the debate over whether politics should have a place in the world of sports.

Joakim Scheffer
16.12.2024
Fidesz-KDNP Dominates Polls as Péter Magyar Faces Growing Backlash
CURRENT POLITICS

Fidesz-KDNP Dominates Polls as Péter Magyar Faces Growing Backlash

According to Századvég’s December survey, Hungary’s ruling coalition, Fidesz–KDNP, continues to lead confidently in party preferences, while Tisza Party leader Péter Magyar’s approval ratings have suffered a significant decline amidst recent controversies.

Ádám Bráder
13.12.2024
Viktor Orbán Discusses Peace Initiatives, Budget Plans, and International Diplomacy
CURRENT POLITICS

Viktor Orbán Discusses Peace Initiatives, Budget Plans, and International Diplomacy

This week’s Orbán interview on public radio showcased Hungary’s proactive approach to fostering peace, navigating global changes, and ensuring domestic stability. As the government looks to implement the 2025 budget, its commitment to supporting Hungarian families and maintaining sovereignty remains unwavering, the PM declared.

Ádám Bráder
13.12.2024
US Embassy Budapest Continues Its Anti-Government Smear Campaign
CURRENT POLITICS

US Embassy Budapest Continues Its Anti-Government Smear Campaign

On the morning of 12 December, in a true Christmas spirit, the US Embassy in Budapest posted a video on X and YouTube criticizing the Budapest–Belgrade railway project, insinuating that Viktor Orbán is making secret deals with China. Our reaction.

Ádám Bráder
12.12.2024
Antifa-Attacker-Turned-MEP Ilaria Salis Schemes to Dodge Trial in Hungary
POLITICS REVIEW

Antifa-Attacker-Turned-MEP Ilaria Salis Schemes to Dodge Trial in Hungary

‘In the world of Salis and her associates, you can go to Hungary, and commit any crime you want, if you later pretend to be an anti-fascist in order to ask for immunity,’ Italian newspaper Il Giornale writes in a recent piece. Ilaria Salis and her comrades attacked and seriously injured innocent people in Budapest in 2023, yet they have not been held accountable for their crimes.

Joakim Scheffer
11.12.2024
Exiting the Labyrinth: Hearing of Commissioner-designate for Agriculture Provides Grounds for Cautious Optimism
OPINION POLITICS

Exiting the Labyrinth: Hearing of Commissioner-designate for Agriculture Provides Grounds for Cautious Optimism

‘Despite his mild demeanour and centrist credentials, what Christophe Hansen offers is a distinctly more pro-farmer outlook than that of the previous quinquennium. The Luxembourgish was adamant in his defence of the CAP during his hearing.’

Stefano Arroque
09.12.2024
Péter Szijjártó: ‘The Hungarian foreign policy strategy is peace, national sovereignty, and economic neutrality’
CURRENT POLITICS

Péter Szijjártó: ‘The Hungarian foreign policy strategy is peace, national sovereignty, and economic neutrality’

In his remarks at the University of Nyíregyháza on Friday Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó noted: ‘The West seems willing to fight until the last Ukrainian youth with the possibility of lowering the conscription age’, adding that the Ukrainian nations’ future is at risk.

Ibolya Lubiczki
09.12.2024
Trump’s Comeback Victory and Its Electoral Implications
OPINION POLITICS

Trump’s Comeback Victory and Its Electoral Implications

‘Republicans should be especially concerned about their ability in the post-Trump era to retain gains in the Rust Belt, where the president-elect is uniquely popular among white working-class voters. Trump has twice carried Michigan and Pennsylvania, which hadn’t voted for a Republican candidate since 1988, and Wisconsin, which a Republican hadn’t won since 1984.’

Michael O’Shea
06.12.2024
Hungarians Would Have Voted Overwhelmingly for Trump, Poll Finds
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Hungarians Would Have Voted Overwhelmingly for Trump, Poll Finds

According to a compilation of polls by EuropeElects.eu, Hungarians would have backed Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential election over Democrat Kamala Harris by a massive 24-point margin. Meanwhile, the new President-elect is the least popular in Denmark, where only 4 per cent of voters would have supported him.

Márton Losonczi
06.12.2024
Viktor Orbán on Defending EU Borders: ‘We deserve accolades, not punishment’
CURRENT POLITICS

Viktor Orbán on Defending EU Borders: ‘We deserve accolades, not punishment’

After meeting Fidesz MEPs in Brussels, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary uploaded a short video to his Facebook page, in which he explains that despite the ‘lie campaign’ by Brussels, the Migration Pact does mandate Hungary to take in illegal migrants, which is why he opposes it; and that Hungary deserves ‘accolades, not punishment’ from the EU concerning border protection.

Márton Losonczi
06.12.2024
French Government Falls After No Confidence Vote — Le Pen’s Big Chance?
CURRENT POLITICS

French Government Falls After No Confidence Vote — Le Pen’s Big Chance?

On Wednesday, after barely three months in power, the French National Assembly voted no confidence in the government of Michel Barnier, toppling it—a scenario not seen since 1962. What is certain is that the largest EU member state will face months of political paralysis, but it remains unclear who will ultimately benefit. If an early presidential election were to occur, Marine Le Pen would likely emerge as the fortunate beneficiary.

Joakim Scheffer
05.12.2024
Rule of Law Champion Didier Reynders Under Investigation for Money Laundering
CURRENT POLITICS

Rule of Law Champion Didier Reynders Under Investigation for Money Laundering

Former European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders is under investigation by Belgian police for money laundering. Over the past five years, Reynders has been a leading figure in the EU’s efforts to uphold the rule of law and combat corruption. He also played a key role in the decision to withhold EU funds due to Hungary.

Joakim Scheffer
04.12.2024
Balázs Orbán Defends Doctoral Thesis Despite Attacks from Progressive Networks
POLITICS

Balázs Orbán Defends Doctoral Thesis Despite Attacks from Progressive Networks

Despite pervasive attacks from progressive networks and opposition media Balázs Orbán has successfully defended his doctoral thesis. The events surrounding the Hungarian prime minister’s political director highlight a networked effort aimed at marginalizing those who challenge progressive leftist ideologies in academia.

Joakim Scheffer
04.12.2024
RMDSZ Poised to Join Romanian Governing Coalition Following Election Success
CURRENT POLITICS

RMDSZ Poised to Join Romanian Governing Coalition Following Election Success

Following their historic success in Sunday’s Romanian parliamentary elections, Hunor Kelemen, President of the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania, expressed optimism about the party’s chances of joining the next Romanian government. This marks a significant step in ensuring strong representation for Hungarians in Romania.

Joakim Scheffer
03.12.2024
Trump Promises ‘All Hell to Pay’ for Hamas — Peace through Strength in Action
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump Promises ‘All Hell to Pay’ for Hamas — Peace through Strength in Action

Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas: if all hostages are not released by 20 January, they will face consequences unprecedented in American history. During his first term, Trump’s peace through strength diplomacy proved highly effective, and there is every indication that he will continue to achieve significant foreign policy successes as President.

Joakim Scheffer
03.12.2024
President Biden Breaks His Word Again, Pardons Son Hunter on His Way Out
CURRENT POLITICS

President Biden Breaks His Word Again, Pardons Son Hunter on His Way Out

Despite insisting for months that he would not, US President Joe Biden issued a pardon to his son Hunter Biden on Sunday, 1 December. Hunter Biden was convicted on three felony counts of making false statements on a federal firearm purchase form and three felony counts of tax evasion earlier this year. However, peculiarly, his pardon covers any other potential crimes he may have committed in the last decade as wel.

Márton Losonczi
02.12.2024
Transylvanian Hungarian RMDSZ Achieves Historic Success in Romanian Elections
CURRENT POLITICS

Transylvanian Hungarian RMDSZ Achieves Historic Success in Romanian Elections

With 6.4 per cent of the total vote, the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ) has achieved its best result in Romanian parliamentary elections since 2000. RMDSZ President Hunor Kelemen highlighted that Hungarian voters in Transylvania recognized the danger posed by the rise of extremist parties threatening their community.

Joakim Scheffer
02.12.2024
Romania Is the Land of Promises Not of Opportunities — And It Comes at a Price
CURRENT POLITICS

Romania Is the Land of Promises Not of Opportunities — And It Comes at a Price

Călin Georgescu, the independent candidate who garnered the most votes in the first round of the Romanian presidential election, is not unknown to the public. He has held important positions in the state bureaucracy and was the candidate for prime minister of AUR, the party that became notorious for its anti-Hungarian rhetoric. In the past years, however, Georgescu has become marginalized both in influential political circles and within AUR, after having referred to the founder of the Romanian fascist movement as a national hero.

Balázs Vencz
02.12.2024
EP Approves Second Von der Leyen Commission with Historically Low Support
CURRENT POLITICS

EP Approves Second Von der Leyen Commission with Historically Low Support

With the lowest level of support in the EU’s history, the European Parliament has approved Ursula von der Leyen’s second Commission, set to begin work in December. The largest conservative EP group, Patriots for Europe unanimously voted against the new Commission, stating that it goes against the will of the electorate.

Joakim Scheffer
28.11.2024
Trump Picks Keith Kellogg as Ukraine Special Envoy — ‘Good news for the pro-peace camp’
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump Picks Keith Kellogg as Ukraine Special Envoy — ‘Good news for the pro-peace camp’

President-elect Donald Trump picked former Chief of Staff of the National Security Council Keith Kellogg as special envoy for the war in Ukraine. Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó welcomed the decision, highlighting its significance in strengthening the global peace camp.

Joakim Scheffer
28.11.2024
Trump 2.0 Will Deliver the US Diplomacy We Have Been Longing For, Bryan Leib Asserts
POLITICS REVIEW

Trump 2.0 Will Deliver the US Diplomacy We Have Been Longing For, Bryan Leib Asserts

‘Hungary, a steadfast NATO ally that has balanced its Western alliances with a distinctly conservative trajectory, is well-positioned to serve as a key partner to the United States,’ Bryan Leib highlighted in his recent op-ed published on Townhall.

Joakim Scheffer
27.11.2024
‘The European Courts have long been the rubber stamp for the Commission’ — An Interview with French Law Professor Gaëtan Cliquennois
INTERVIEW POLITICS

‘The European Courts have long been the rubber stamp for the Commission’ — An Interview with French Law Professor Gaëtan Cliquennois

‘Indeed, the cases in which the Open Society Foundation litigates, either directly or indirectly through a representative, are the result of a conscious selection: they are chosen according to their expected political and legal impact and only launched in specific countries. This is how the OSF—and the several NGOs it mobilizes—usually bring cases against Central and Eastern European countries, such as Romania, Slovenia, Poland, or Hungary.’

Gergely Dobozi
27.11.2024
Kazakh Leader’s Visit Solidifies Hungary’s Role as Gateway Between Inner Eurasia and the West
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT POLITICS

Kazakh Leader’s Visit Solidifies Hungary’s Role as Gateway Between Inner Eurasia and the West

On 20 November 2024 Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, was officially welcomed at the Lion Courtyard of the Royal Buda Castle Castle by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. This event marked the start of Tokayev’s three-day official visit to Hungary. The Kazakh leader was accompanied by government ministers and representatives of Kazakh businesses, highlighting the significance of bilateral relations between the two nations.

Ibrahim Mammadov
26.11.2024
Cooperation and Confrontation: Navigating Tensions in the Indo-Pacific
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Cooperation and Confrontation: Navigating Tensions in the Indo-Pacific

The Danube Institute organized a prominent conference addressing the geopolitical tensions and opportunities for collaboration in the increasingly significant Indo-Pacific region. During the event experts from nations with interests in the region examined its future prospects through two panel discussions.

Joakim Scheffer
26.11.2024
Judge Dismisses Case Against Donald Trump — A Positive Sign for Europe?
CURRENT POLITICS

Judge Dismisses Case Against Donald Trump — A Positive Sign for Europe?

At the request of Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team on Monday, the election subversion case against Donald Trump was dismissed. Prosecutors also moved to dismiss the case concerning the alleged mishandling of classified documents. Additionally, Trump’s hush money case could be deferred until the end of his four-year term, marking significant legal victories for the president-elect.

Joakim Scheffer
26.11.2024
‘Viktor Orbán is the most popular European political leader in Bulgaria’ — An Interview with Georgi Harizanov
INTERVIEW POLITICS

‘Viktor Orbán is the most popular European political leader in Bulgaria’ — An Interview with Georgi Harizanov

‘I am proud to say that Bulgaria is a multicultural, multi-ethnic and extremely tolerant society. Being the oldest state in Europe and having the oldest inhabited city in Europe, Plovdiv, only shows for how long this society has been preserved. At the same time, we are extremely cautious and sensitive concerning the subjects of tradition, values, religion, family, and homeland. We have kept our borders safe, just like our friends in Hungary.’

Sergio Velasco
25.11.2024
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