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Duda Endorsement Marks the Home Stretch of Polish Presidential Campaign

‘Polish conservatives are fighting to maintain the status quo, as President Duda serves as a defiant check on the whims of the Tusk government. Outcomes on legislation related to abortion, “hate speech”, faith, and migration are at stake. A Trzaskowski…
  • Michael O’Shea
  • ‎ —‎ 28.04.2025
  • POLITICS

A Little Longer to Wait for the 2040 Climate Targets

‘Science suggests that 90 per cent is actually the lower limit for what would be Europe’s fair share of emissions reductions by 2040…if we are to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, we cannot put on the handbrake now, when we…
  • Bettina Tóth
  • ‎ —‎ 26.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, POLITICS

Fidesz Won Its First Constitutional Supermajority 15 Years Ago Today

The Fidesz-KDNP coalition, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, won 263 seats out of the National Assembly’s 386 at the time, and won the popular vote by 33.4 points, 15 years ago today, on 25 April 2010. They have won…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 25.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Donald Tusk Spreads Disinformation on Hungary’s EU Exit

Polish PM Donald Tusk has been caught spreading disinformation on X, misleadingly portraying a recent speech by Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán as evidence that he is contemplating Hungary’s exit from the European Union. In doing so, Tusk appeared to be…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 25.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Rubio Blasts POLITICO For Fake News About Russian Sanctions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed in an X post that the report by POLITICO claiming that he and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff were debating lifting sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline is ‘unequivocally false’ and ‘if POLITICO…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 24.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungarian Family Policy Inspires South Korean Baby Loan Plan

The Democratic Party of Korea is reportedly exploring ways to incorporate incentives similar to the Hungarian approach on family policy into its finalized policy package ahead of the presidential elections in June. South Korea is among the countries most severely…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 24.04.2025
  • POLITICS

Donald Trump’s Draft Family Policy Framework Mirrors Hungary’s Approach

The draft family policy framework of US President Donald Trump’s administration has recently circulated in the media, with a $5,000 incentive for mothers—dubbed the ‘baby bonus’—stealing the spotlight. However, behind this lies a far more extensive and multi-layered approach, incorporating…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 23.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Trump Going, Putin Absent — Who Will Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral?

US President Donald Trump was among the first world leaders to announce that he will attend the funeral of the late Pope Francis on Saturday. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, will not be present, and despite his close relationship with…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 22.04.2025
  • POLITICS

European Parliament’s ‘Fact-Finders’ Arrive in Hungary with Conclusions Predetermined

‘Albeit the Tineke Strik-led delegation was supposed to establish “facts” about the state of the Hungarian democracy and rule of law during their time in Budapest, Strik had her mind made up about these matters long before arriving in Hungary.’…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 22.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS, REVIEW

PM Orbán Talks Trump, Trade War in Interview

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary has recently given an interview to local journalist András Hont, in which he expressed his view that US President Donald Trump’s ‘tariff wars’ will end in his regaining tariff deals with other countries, and…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 19.04.2025
  • POLITICS

EP Rule of Law Delegation Visit to Hungary: Interference, Not Investigation

Just as before the 2022 parliamentary elections, the European Parliament’s rule of law mission visited Hungary this week. However, there are some crucial differences this time: not a single right-wing political group is represented in Tineke Strik’s delegation, and opposition…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 17.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Opposition Leader Magyar Caught Using Manipulated Video to Smear Orbán over Ukraine

Just two days after calling for the criminalisation of disinformation, Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar posted a manipulated video of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, attempting to smear him over his stance on Ukraine’s EU membership. It is yet another example…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 17.04.2025
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POLITICS

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
Hungarian-Born Sebastian Gorka to Return to the White House
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungarian-Born Sebastian Gorka to Return to the White House

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Hungarian-born Sebastian Gorka as director general for counter-terrorism in his new administration. Gorka, who previously served in Trump’s first administration, is a staunch supporter of Israel and takes a hardline stance against radical Islamic terrorist groups.

Joakim Scheffer
25.11.2024
Hungarian Community’s Support Grows in Romanian Elections, RMDSZ President Says
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungarian Community’s Support Grows in Romanian Elections, RMDSZ President Says

President of the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ) Hunor Kelemen expressed gratitude for increased voter support in the first round of Romania’s presidential elections, highlighting the importance of mobilization ahead of the parliamentary elections on 1 December.

Ádám Bráder
25.11.2024
What Can We Expect from the New Commission?
POLITICS

What Can We Expect from the New Commission?

‘The President made a powerful comment on Ukraine: “Ukraine is fighting for our freedom every day—and we must work for its freedom too.” In light of this, she resolved that our top priority will continue to be “rallying partners to support with short-term needs and long-term reconstruction efforts”.’

translated by Hungarian Conservative
24.11.2024
‘The darkest hours come before dawn’: Orbán on War, Economy, and Global Politics
CURRENT POLITICS

‘The darkest hours come before dawn’: Orbán on War, Economy, and Global Politics

In a wide-ranging interview with Kossuth Radio, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed critical global and domestic challenges, from the Ukraine war and impending changes in US leadership to the ICC warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungary’s stance on peace, migration, and a realigned economic strategy.

Ádám Bráder
22.11.2024
EU and Hungary at Odds Again: The Future of Children at Stake
CURRENT POLITICS

EU and Hungary at Odds Again: The Future of Children at Stake

The Court of Justice of the European Union began its hearing on Hungary’s child protection law this week. Hungary faces opposition from 16 EU member states and the European Commission, which have labelled the law as ‘anti-LGBTQ’. A ruling against Budapest could carry significant and unforeseen implications for the future of the European Union.

Joakim Scheffer
20.11.2024
Hungarian EU Presidency: A True Success Story So Far
HU24EU POLITICS REVIEW

Hungarian EU Presidency: A True Success Story So Far

Balázs Orbán, the political director to the Hungarian prime minister, has penned a detailed opinion piece on the achievements of the Hungarian EU presidency thus far. And there have been plenty: the successful hosting of two Budapest summits, the adoption of the Budapest Declaration, and the expansion of the pro-peace camp—all of which Hungary has influenced directly or indirectly.

Joakim Scheffer
20.11.2024
Cancel Culture’s Attempt to Capture Hungarian Academia
OPINION POLITICS

Cancel Culture’s Attempt to Capture Hungarian Academia

Rejecting Balázs Orbán’s PhD thesis based on his political affiliation is akin to barring a qualified athlete from competing in the Olympics solely because of their worldview.

Márton Losonczi
20.11.2024
Balázs Orbán: ‘The age of sovereignty is coming’
CURRENT POLITICS

Balázs Orbán: ‘The age of sovereignty is coming’

‘Sovereign conservatism has a moral duty to prioritize what is best for your own people. If you are not strong enough to defend your position, you are not sovereign,’ Balázs Orbán stated. The political director to the Hungarian prime minister made this remark while participating in a conference hosted by the Danube Institute focusing on the foreign policy implications of a second Donald Trump presidency.

Joakim Scheffer
19.11.2024
Trump 2.0: What to Expect in Trade, Energy, and Technology Policy
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump 2.0: What to Expect in Trade, Energy, and Technology Policy

Energy markets, trade dynamics, and technological innovation are at the forefront of global economic concerns. The second panel of the Trump 2.0 event organized by the Danube Institute brought together experts to discuss expectations on how Trump’s second term might impact economy and trade policies.

Ádám Bráder
19.11.2024
Trump 2.0: A Turning Point for Global Politics 
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump 2.0: A Turning Point for Global Politics 

From NATO dynamics to the conflict in Ukraine and the volatile Middle East, the re-election of Donald Trump raises pivotal questions about the trajectory of international relations. In a thought-provoking event organized by the Danube Institute, experts discussed what we can expect in the future of the US foreign policy.

Ádám Bráder
19.11.2024
Hungary and the Turkic World — On a Thriving Relationship
POLITICS

Hungary and the Turkic World — On a Thriving Relationship

Recently Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was awarded the Supreme Order of the Turkic World. As he highlighted in his speech, the relationship between Hungary and the Turkic nations is not a thing of the past ‘but a living relationship’. Budapest’s trade with Turkic countries having exceeded 5 billion USD testifies to that.

Lili Zemplényi
18.11.2024
Centralization or Collapse? Draghi’s Controversial Plan to Save the EU — Part III
POLITICS

Centralization or Collapse? Draghi’s Controversial Plan to Save the EU — Part III

European countries purchase significant amounts of American weapon systems and military equipment, making US companies the main beneficiaries of the increased defence budgets within NATO. This situation creates tensions and a fragmented will within the EU in processes aimed at strengthening the independence and competitiveness of the European defence industry. It also raises the question of whether Washington’s primary goal is the collective defence of the allies or the profit maximization of American arms manufacturers.

Norbert Szári
17.11.2024
Hungarian EU Minister: EPC Could Become a Platform for European Security
HU24EU POLITICS REVIEW

Hungarian EU Minister: EPC Could Become a Platform for European Security

‘I have never been to a summit where such a sharp and intense political discourse was generated,’ Hungarian EU Affairs Minister Jánós Bóka said in an interview with Magyar Nemzet. Bóka also revealed that the long-term goal for the future of the European Political Community is for it to become a platform for the European security system.

Joakim Scheffer
15.11.2024
Somebody Said Revolution Against Migration Court Rulings? We Need It Now!
OPINION POLITICS

Somebody Said Revolution Against Migration Court Rulings? We Need It Now!

A new court ruling this week has prevented Italy from transferring migrants to reception centres in Albania under an agreement with the Balkan country. Similar cases highlight that the position of national and European courts on migration is one of the biggest obstacles to addressing this pressing issue.

Joakim Scheffer
15.11.2024
Netflix’s Mary Sparks Antisemitic Outrage on Social Media
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Netflix’s Mary Sparks Antisemitic Outrage on Social Media

The Netflix series Mary, set to be released on 6 December, has come under fire following antisemitic attacks on social media after the unveiling of its first trailer this week. Users have expressed outrage because Mary, who was Jewish, is portrayed by an Israeli actress, and several cast members are Israeli.

Joakim Scheffer
15.11.2024
Witch Hunt Against Patriots Continues as Prosecutors Request Kickl’s Immunity Lift
CURRENT POLITICS

Witch Hunt Against Patriots Continues as Prosecutors Request Kickl’s Immunity Lift

Prosecutors have initiated proceedings against another leader of the right-wing political group Patriots for Europe; this time Herbert Kickl, leader of the Austrian Freedom Party, who is facing the potential waiver of his immunity. The news comes just one day after the prosecutors requested prison sentence for RN’s Marine Le Pen.

Joakim Scheffer
15.11.2024
Prosecutors Seek Prison for Marine Le Pen, PM Orbán: ‘We are with you!’
CURRENT POLITICS

Prosecutors Seek Prison for Marine Le Pen, PM Orbán: ‘We are with you!’

Prosecutors have demanded prison and a ban from public office for Marine Le Pen, a key figure in the French National Rally party. Viktor Orbán responded to the accusations against his ally, stating: ‘Marine, please remember we are with you in this battle!’

Joakim Scheffer
14.11.2024
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