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AfD Polls Record High as Merz and CDU Betray Voters

Alternative für Deutschland reaches record-high support, matching the election-winning CDU, according to an INSA–Bild poll published on Monday. The surge comes as Germany’s soon-to-be Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, faces backlash for turning on his own voters on key issues such as…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 08.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

US Supreme Court Gives Trump a Big Win on Immigration

In a 5–4 decision, the US Supreme Court ruled that a Federal Judge in DC had no power to halt the deportation of 200 Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, and the challenge should have been filed in Texas, where…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 08.04.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

A Closer Look at Trump’s Tariff Frenzy

‘President Donald Trump, on his self-proclaimed “liberation day”, imposed sweeping tariffs of at least 10 per cent on almost every product that enters the U.S. from almost every country…with the aim of keeping jobs within the American homeland. What the…
  • Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
  • ‎ —‎ 08.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Tariffs, Trade Balance, and China

Following talks with Donald Trump at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to reduce trade barriers for American goods and create a more balanced trade relationship between the two allies….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 08.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Estonia FM: ‘Hungary is part of Putin’s team’

Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna of Estonia has called Hungary ‘a very weak country’ that is ‘part of Putin’s team’ in inflammatory statements made during a recent interview with the German paper Rheinische Post. He also reiterated his wish to strip…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 07.04.2025
  • POLITICS

EU Directive Aims to Bail Out Foreign-Funded NGOs After USAID Fall

As USAID’s activities—and its shady tactics of foreign interference—are increasingly becoming just a bad memory, the European Union is stepping in to bail out the network of NGOs previously funded by the American federal agency. Through a new directive, Brussels…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 07.04.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

The Sovereigntist Zeitgeist

‘How does Hungary manage to stay on good terms with both Washington and Beijing, despite their growing rivalry?…Many observers explain this dual alignment as mere pragmatism—ideological kinship with the American right, economic opportunism with China. But that tells only part…
  • Eric Hendriks
  • ‎ —‎ 06.04.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

Russia — A Schrödingerean Civilization?

‘Russia occupies a unique…position in Huntington’s system of civilizations and in a broader sense in global geopolitics as well: it is simultaneously Western and non-Western, European yet distinct from Europe. This duality is not merely a philosophical or cultural curiosity…
  • Csaba Barnabás Horváth
  • ‎ —‎ 05.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, POLITICS

NATO in Question: How Americans and Europeans Viewed the Alliance in the 60s

‘Hazel Erskine…published a series of polls in The Public Opinion Quarterly in 1969 based on previously classified reports from the USIA’s Research and Reference Service. While many of the issues surveyed are no longer politically relevant, they remain of historical…
  • Balázs Vencz
  • ‎ —‎ 05.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Trump Pushes France to ‘Free Le Pen’ – And Why He’s (Mostly) Right

US President Donald Trump has joined the chorus of right-wing leaders around the world in condemning the conviction of French opposition figure Marine Le Pen and calling for a fair trial. What makes the case appear even more politically compromised…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 04.04.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Orbán Confirms Hungary’s ICC Exit, Eyes Sovereignty and Reform

Hungary will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed in a radio interview. He criticized the ICC as a political tool and outlined Hungary’s 2025 agenda, touching on economic reforms, drug policy, and foreign relations….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 04.04.2025
  • POLITICS

Changing Migration Policies in EU Member States

‘The proposals of some governments and the thinking behind them may raise questions about the future of the new asylum and migration pact, which is due to enter into force in 2026 and includes the idea of binding quotas. Nevertheless,…
  • Vivien Kalas
  • ‎ —‎ 03.04.2025
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POLITICS

Orbán to Meet Macron in Paris — Another Rebuttal of Weber’s Isolation Claims
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán to Meet Macron in Paris — Another Rebuttal of Weber’s Isolation Claims

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday evening in Paris, where the two leaders will discuss important issues concerning the future of the EU. The meeting serves as another rebuttal to EPP Leader Manfred Weber’s false claim regarding Hungary’s isolation in the European political arena.

Joakim Scheffer
22.10.2024
Centralization or Collapse? Draghi’s Controversial Plan to Save the EU — Part II
POLITICS

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

The Draghi Report suggests that the goals of defence industrial policy should be organically integrated into the discussions of the Foreign Affairs Council in its defence policy formation, allowing member states to come up with a common stance. The report also recommends the establishment of a centralized European Defence Industry Authority, which would oversee joint programming and procurement functions and centrally manage the defence acquisitions of member states.

Norbert Szári
21.10.2024
Most Accurate Pollster Still Has Donald Trump Winning the Election
CURRENT POLITICS

Most Accurate Pollster Still Has Donald Trump Winning the Election

The Brazil-based polling firm AtlasIntel, which got the popular vote margins right by 0.3 points in the last two election cycles in the United States, has released its latest national vote prediction for the 2024 US presidential election. It shows President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris by 2.7 points, a slight shift towards Harris since their last release in mid-September.

Márton Losonczi
21.10.2024
UN Resolution on ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’ Once Again Displays Blatant Anti-Israel Bias
POLITICS

UN Resolution on ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’ Once Again Displays Blatant Anti-Israel Bias

The 18 September resolution doesn’t mention Hamas’ brutal incursion into Israel on 7 October or the 101 hostages that are still being held captive in Gaza. It also conspicuously avoids mention of the continuing Palestinian attacks on Israel. Hungary was one of the fourteen nations that voted against the resolution that holds Israel solely responsible for the conflict.

Sáron Sugár
20.10.2024
Hungary’s Trade with Russia Is Transparent, Unlike that of Other EU States
POLITICS

Hungary’s Trade with Russia Is Transparent, Unlike that of Other EU States

A recent study by the Center For the Study of Democracy and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air that focuses on the Czech Republic and a multinational company, Orlen Unipetrol, since 24 February 2022 Czechia has spent over 7 billion EUR on Russian oil and gas. That is, more than five times the aid it has provided to Ukraine. In 2023 the country’ reliance on Russian oil grew to 60 per cent; this year it has decreased top pre-invasion levels, but nevertheless remains around 50 per cent.

Lili Zemplényi
18.10.2024
Orbán: Hungary Opposes EU’s War Strategy, Pushes for Peace Talks
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán: Hungary Opposes EU’s War Strategy, Pushes for Peace Talks

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized the EU’s war posture in a recent radio interview on public Kossuth Radio, reaffirming Hungary’s stance against participating in the Ukrainian war efforts. He also called for peace negotiations and discussed Hungary’s distinct approach to migration, economic policies, and EU relations.

Ádám Bráder
18.10.2024
Zelenskyy’s Plan for World War III
POLITICS

Zelenskyy’s Plan for World War III

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the European Council for nothing less than nuclear weapons or a NATO membership. The Ukrainian president presented his five-point ‘victory plan’ to EU leaders on Thursday, which is more of a wish list than an actual plan. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called it a ‘lose-lose situation’ and firmly stated that Hungary will not participate in it.

Joakim Scheffer
18.10.2024
Scholz Ready to Negotiate with Putin — The First Ray of Hope in the Fog of War?
OPINION POLITICS

Scholz Ready to Negotiate with Putin — The First Ray of Hope in the Fog of War?

‘Scholz’s statement is the first ray of light piercing the fog of war that has shrouded Europe for the past two years. It could be downplayed, but Germany remains one of the EU’s most influential member states, and Berlin’s wright is undeniable, despite its current economic challenges. The experience of recent years shows that what Germany pushes for in the EU often becomes reality sooner or later.’

Joakim Scheffer
17.10.2024
WSJ Calls Out UN Peacekeepers for Hindering Israel War Effort
POLITICS REVIEW

WSJ Calls Out UN Peacekeepers for Hindering Israel War Effort

A recent The Wall Street Journal’s editorial argues that UNIFIL, the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in operation since 1978, has been allowing Hezbollah to stockpile weapons and build up infrastructure in southern Lebanon, the very place UNIFIL is supposed to keep safe from terror groups.

Márton Losonczi
16.10.2024
Soros’s Rogue Prosecutors
POLITICS

Soros’s Rogue Prosecutors

‘There have been too many victims of too many crimes in too many cities across our country as a result of this radical, anti-democratic, warped version of justice. The best way to defeat a Soros-funded or inspired rogue prosecutor is not to elect one in the first place. Public safety in the United States depends, in large part, on who occupies the office of the local district attorney.’

Charles D. Stimson
15.10.2024
Orbán the Villain, Trump the Devil — The Alternative Reality of the Ukraine War
OPINION POLITICS

Orbán the Villain, Trump the Devil — The Alternative Reality of the Ukraine War

‘Orbán is disinclined to vote on cementing anti-Russia sanctions for three years or sending more billions of dollars to Kyiv until after the US election. The race for the White House is incredibly tight, and the candidates stand starkly opposed on this critical issue. Forcing through the will of one side just days before an election and locking them down for three-quarters of their rival’s term would violate every democratic norm, principle, and value.’

Botond Szabó
15.10.2024
Hungary’s Isolation? Orbán Meets Scholz in Berlin
CURRENT HU24EU POLITICS

Hungary’s Isolation? Orbán Meets Scholz in Berlin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s visit to Germany for the Berlin Process summit and his meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz happened amidst continuous attacks on the Hungarian government and the Hungarian EU presidency. In an unprecedented move, the EPP has called on the Hungarian prime minister to resign, and proposed that he be replaced by Péter Magyar, the Hungarian opposition leader who has the reputation of a domestic abuser and is accused of theft.

Ádám Bráder
15.10.2024
The Consequences of U.S. Support for Israel and Ukraine
OPINION POLITICS

The Consequences of U.S. Support for Israel and Ukraine

‘Donald Trump’s ‘‘peace through strength’’ strategy had given the impression that he was stronger than his opponent in foreign policy, especially since no new wars were initiated under his presidential term. Harris, on the other hand, has been desperately attempting to prove that she can offer the kind of muscular leadership expected by Americans from their commander in chief.’

Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
14.10.2024
US Ambassador Pressman Criticizes FM Szijjártó Amid Week-Long Attacks on Hungary
OPINION POLITICS

US Ambassador Pressman Criticizes FM Szijjártó Amid Week-Long Attacks on Hungary

‘How many times has the US ambassador intervened in Hungary’s internal affairs through statements, social media posts, or other means? The figure is likely well over eleven. And how many times has the US President or Vice President labelled Hungary’s democratically elected prime minister a dictator? The answer is twice—which is two times more than it should ever be.’

Joakim Scheffer
11.10.2024
Facts Versus Lies: How PM Orbán Put EP Leaders in Their Place in Fiery Debate
HU24EU POLITICS

Facts Versus Lies: How PM Orbán Put EP Leaders in Their Place in Fiery Debate

Unfortunately, Wednesday’s debate in the European Parliament devolved into a political mud-slinging session, driven by Ursula von der Leyen and the leaders of the EP political groups, rather than a reasoned discussion. In response, Viktor Orbán countered the propagandistic fake news and slander from the mainstream left with facts, effectively putting Hungary’s critics in their place.

Joakim Scheffer
10.10.2024
VP Harris Refers to Viktor Orbán as a ‘Dictator, Authoritarian and Murderer’
POLITICS

VP Harris Refers to Viktor Orbán as a ‘Dictator, Authoritarian and Murderer’

Kamala Harris, known for struggling in unscripted appearances, recently labelled Viktor Orbán, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping as dictators and murderers on a late-night show. This extreme rhetoric is unfortunately common among Democrats, with Joe Biden previously making similar remarks about the Hungarian Prime Minister.

Joakim Scheffer
10.10.2024
7 October Commemorations in the West and Hungary: Two Different Realities
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

7 October Commemorations in the West and Hungary: Two Different Realities

The number of antisemitic incidents perpetrated by pro-Palestinian mobs in Western countries did not decrease on the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack—in fact, the hatred only intensified. A video showing a pro-Israel demonstrator being assaulted by an enraged pro-Hamas mob is rapidly spreading across the internet. In contrast, Hungary remains an island of peace and security for the Jewish community, as evidenced by Monday’s commemorations.

Joakim Scheffer
09.10.2024
Centralization or Collapse? Draghi’s Controversial Plan to Save the EU — Part I
OPINION POLITICS

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

‘In sum, the report reflects the political views and values of the EU elite and can be seen as a tool to turn a problem into a crisis—an ‘existential challenge’—to justify the extension of EU powers at the expense of national sovereignty and decision-making.’

Norbert Szári
09.10.2024
PM Orbán Stands His Ground As EP Debate on EU Presidency Turns Into Mudslinging
HU24EU POLITICS

PM Orbán Stands His Ground As EP Debate on EU Presidency Turns Into Mudslinging

On Wednesday Viktor Orbán presented the priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency to the plenary in Strasbourg; however, instead of addressing the pressing challenges facing Europe, MEPs—led by Ursula von der Leyen—seized the opportunity to launch a personal political attack on the Hungarian Prime Minister, demonstrating that the left-wing majority does not allow for a professional debate.

Joakim Scheffer
09.10.2024
PM Orbán Holds Intense International Press Conference on Hungarian EU Presidency
HU24EU POLITICS

PM Orbán Holds Intense International Press Conference on Hungarian EU Presidency

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conducted an intensive, nearly two-hour-long international press conference in Strasbourg on Tuesday, outlining the priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency. He is scheduled to present the programme to the plenary session of the European Parliament tomorrow morning.

Joakim Scheffer
08.10.2024
Antifa Turned MEP Ilaria Salis to Face Off with Viktor Orbán in EP Debate
HU24EU POLITICS

Antifa Turned MEP Ilaria Salis to Face Off with Viktor Orbán in EP Debate

Ilaria Salis, the antifa attacker-turned-MEP, is also scheduled to speak tomorrow at the plenary session of the European Parliament, where Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will present the programme of the Hungarian Presidency. Salis has been making headlines for avoiding prison by becoming a MEP after attacking innocent civilians in Budapest in February 2023.

Joakim Scheffer
08.10.2024
Ukraine’s New Foreign Minister: No Change in Kyiv’s Foreign Policy?
POLITICS

Ukraine’s New Foreign Minister: No Change in Kyiv’s Foreign Policy?

Ever since Sybiha started working in the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Ukraine there have been rumours that it was only a matter of time before he would replace Kuleba. It is widely believed that Kuleba could retain his seat from April to September only due to his good personal connections with US decision-makers—but with the presidential election preoccupying the White House, the Ukrainian leadership finally saw an opening to dispose of him.

Lili Zemplényi
07.10.2024
As of One Month From the Election, Donald Trump is Slight Favourite with Bettors
CURRENT POLITICS

As of One Month From the Election, Donald Trump is Slight Favourite with Bettors

Most major international sportsbooks give President Trump and Vice President Harris the same odds for victory in the upcoming US Presidential election, while traders on the decentralized prediction market Polymarket think Donald Trump is the slight favourite—this is where we are right now, less than 30 days away from the final decision.

Márton Losonczi
07.10.2024
IDSF and Danube Institute’s Joint Conference: The October Effect
POLITICS

IDSF and Danube Institute’s Joint Conference: The October Effect

The pro-Israel experts and politicians who gathered at the Israel Defence and Security Forum (IDSF) and the Danube Institute’s conference titled October Effect: Strategic Implications for Israel and Europe in the Middle East War, held on 9 September at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem, discussed and analysed the rise of antisemitism in the West, the ramifications of Israel’s war in Gaza, and the emerging Russia –China–Iran axis.

Sáron Sugár
06.10.2024
International Perspectives on the Protection of National and Ethnic Minorities
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

International Perspectives on the Protection of National and Ethnic Minorities

‘2023 was not a good year for national and ethnic minorities, and 2024 is unlikely to be either. While there were numerous advances during the 1990s, we have been recently witnessing a clear regression.’

Balázs Tárnok
05.10.2024
Alexandra Szentkirályi Announces Fidesz’s Agenda for Budapest Assembly
CURRENT POLITICS

Alexandra Szentkirályi Announces Fidesz’s Agenda for Budapest Assembly

Alexandra Szentkirályi, president of Fidesz in Budapest, announced the party’s eight-point plan aimed at reforming governance in the capital. The proposals focus on curbing the mayor’s decision-making powers, improving public services, and streamlining the city’s committees to save costs and better represent the people of Budapest.

Ádám Bráder
04.10.2024
Polite Vance–Waltz Debate Contrasts with Trump–Harris — To Which Party’s Favour?
CURRENT POLITICS

Polite Vance–Waltz Debate Contrasts with Trump–Harris — To Which Party’s Favour?

As the WSJ noted, Vance’s calm and effective performance could bolster Republican confidence in his future within the party. His ability to advocate for Trump’s policies in a composed and persuasive manner suggests that he could be a strong contender for future leadership roles within the conservative movement.

Hugo Martin
03.10.2024
Hungarian Eastern Opening to Grow Stronger in Kyrgyzstan
POLITICS

Hungarian Eastern Opening to Grow Stronger in Kyrgyzstan

Hungary’s strategic focus on Central Asia positions it as one of the key players in strengthening economic ties between the EU and the region. As outlined in the programme of Hungary’s presidency of the Council of the EU, the country has been planning to further strengthen its economic ties with Central Asia, building on the New EU Central Asia Strategy adopted by the EU in 2019, which aligns closely with Hungary’s own regional interests.

Ibrahim Mammadov
02.10.2024
Demographic Challenges in the European Union
HU24EU POLITICS

Demographic Challenges in the European Union

Achieving the demographic turnaround will take a long time and a lot of work, but Hungary wants to take the first steps already in the coming months. Finding solutions to existing problems will be one of the key objectives of the Hungarian EU Presidency in the second half of 2024, using the EU demographic toolkit as a starting point.

translated by Hungarian Conservative
02.10.2024
ICC’s Loss of Face in Mongolia — Why Ulaanbaatar Failed to Arrest Putin
OPINION POLITICS

ICC’s Loss of Face in Mongolia — Why Ulaanbaatar Failed to Arrest Putin

‘Albeit few expected Mongolia to actually make the arrest, the case is nevertheless indeed a blow to the ICC’s credibility and generally to the Western institutional system. The unsurprising development of Putin walking away free exposes the fallacy of Western international institutions of having based their policies in the past couple of years on morality. The reality is that countries pursue their self-interest first and foremost, rather than doing “the morally right thing”.’

Lili Zemplényi
01.10.2024
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