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Viktor Orbán: ‘Brussels is preparing for war while Hungary is committed to peace’

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused opposition parties of engaging in a ‘competition of provocations’ ahead of next year’s elections. Speaking on public Kossuth Radio, he addressed topics ranging from rural development and economic measures to European security and Hungary’s…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 28.03.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

US Delays Visa-Free Travel for Romanians Amid Ongoing Election Controversies

‘A right-wing candidate who was allowed to enter the race is George Simion from the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR)…While back in November polls failed to predict Georgescu’s victory, currently George Simion seems to be among the electorate’s…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 28.03.2025
  • POLITICS

Poland’s Heart Turns Cold on Ukraine as Presidential Election Nears

Poles increasingly view support for Ukraine as a burden on the nation, with public sentiment shifting rapidly in a negative direction. This is clearly reflected in the rising popularity of Sławomir Mentzen, the presidential candidate of the right-wing Konfederacja, who…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 27.03.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Netanyahu’s Upcoming Visit to Hungary — Strengthening Ties Amid International Controversy

According to Head of the Prime Minister’s Office Gergely Gulyás, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will pay an official visit to Hungary in the next few weeks. The visit was set in defiance of an international arrest warrant for the…
  • Sáron Sugár
  • ‎ —‎ 27.03.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

What the Ukraine–Russia Energy Ceasefire Means for Hungary

Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Hungary’s energy security has faced constant and varied threats—from strikes on Russian gas pipelines to the suspension of transit through Ukraine. However, if the current ceasefire agreement is implemented effectively, Budapest could…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 26.03.2025
  • POLITICS

Why Are the United States Presidential Elections So Close in the 21st Century?

The 2024 election marked the fourth consecutive US presidential election where the popular vote margin was within five points—an unprecedented occurrence in US history. The last candidate to win the popular vote by more than 10 points was Republican Ronald…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 25.03.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

Why Likud Belongs with Patriots for Europe

‘Likud joining forces with PfE shook the liberal establishment. This can be measured by the intensity of their rhetoric. Patriots ought to look out for such signals from mainstream media: wherever they try to undermine you, it means you have…
  • Hugo Martin
  • ‎ —‎ 25.03.2025
  • POLITICS, REVIEW

Deutsche Welle Showers Péter Magyar with Positive Coverage in PR Interview

German outlet Deutsche Welle has published an interview with Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar which, in essence, serves as a propaganda piece. The questions appear crafted to be favourable from the outset, while crucial details about Magyar’s political trajectory—both before…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 24.03.2025
Francesco Solimena, Allegory of Reign (1690). Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia
  • OPINION, POLITICS

From Buda to Brussels: Sovereignty under Europe’s Technocratic Regime

‘The defence of democracy, human rights, and sovereignty cannot be contingent on political expediency or the geopolitical convenience of targeting smaller or less powerful states. A genuinely united Europe must demonstrate a consistent and impartial commitment to its principles, respecting…
  • Doug Stokes
  • ‎ —‎ 24.03.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

Bad Polling Risks Political Instability in Hungary

‘Western media is…in a frenzy about an impending electoral upset in Hungary. Péter Magyar is being touted by some as “the biggest threat Hungary’s Viktor Orbán has faced in 15 years”. Much of this assessment is based on polling for…
  • Philip Pilkington
  • ‎ —‎ 22.03.2025
  • INTERVIEW, POLITICS

‘Let the people decide on Ukraine’ — An Interview with Balázs Hidvéghi

‘If Brussels clings to this policy [on Ukraine], Europe will further weaken itself and become increasingly irrelevant on the global stage,’ State Secretary of the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister Balázs Hidvéghi warned in an interview with Hungarian Conservative….
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 21.03.2025
  • POLITICS, REVIEW

Trump (and Hungary) Were Right on Ukraine — The Hill Breaks Western Narrative

Alan J Kuperman, in a rare opinion piece published by The Hill, breaks with the Western narrative on the causes of the war in Ukraine, acknowledging that Donald Trump is right about most of the factors behind the conflict. This…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 20.03.2025
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POLITICS

Draghi Report on Competitiveness: Wise Guidance for the Upcoming Five Years?
POLITICS

Draghi Report on Competitiveness: Wise Guidance for the Upcoming Five Years?

Draghi proposes that the EU’s priorities should include the lowering of energy prices, increasing competitiveness, proper governance of industrial policy, and increased defence spending. The EU should no longer rely on others to maintain its security, he argues, since continuing to do so would make it more vulnerable.

Csilla Varga
10.09.2024
Ukrainian Government Reshuffle — A Weakened Zelenskyy’s Move to Consolidate Power and Silence Dissent?
OPINION POLITICS

Ukrainian Government Reshuffle — A Weakened Zelenskyy’s Move to Consolidate Power and Silence Dissent?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has carried out a government reshuffle unprecedented since the outbreak of the war, with Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba being the most notable victim. Ukraine’s situation on the battlefield is becoming increasingly difficult, and many believe the Kursk incursion was a significant mistake, ultimately falling on Zelenskyy’s shoulders. Thus the changes in his government may be part of the Ukrainian president’s efforts to sideline political opponents and silence dissenting voices.

Joakim Scheffer
05.09.2024
You Have to Work for Peace!
OPINION POLITICS

You Have to Work for Peace!

‘For peace, a ceasefire is needed first. Only then can a peace plan be developed to end the conflict. Anyone who does not accept this is not familiar with the science of peacemaking,’ Balázs Orbán wrote in his analysis for Mandiner.

Balázs Orbán
03.09.2024
Von der Leyen’s Potential Picks for Key Commissioner Positions Revealed — A Bittersweet Scenario for Hungary
POLITICS

Von der Leyen’s Potential Picks for Key Commissioner Positions Revealed — A Bittersweet Scenario for Hungary

German newspaper Die Welt has obtained exclusive information on the planned composition of Ursula von der Leyen’s next Commission. Citing senior EU officials, the article outlines the potential commissioner-designates for key posts, presenting a scenario that could be bittersweet for Hungary over the next five years.

Joakim Scheffer
03.09.2024
Is Kamala Harris’ Lead in the Polls Fake?
CURRENT POLITICS

Is Kamala Harris’ Lead in the Polls Fake?

Axios has recently published a story in which the chair of the Harris-Walz campaign calls Democrats ‘the clear underdogs’ in the presidential election. While Harris is performing well in public polling, rumours are that her team’s internal numbers tell a different story. This is also evidenced by the fact that she is making a campaign stop in New Hampshire, a state that is supposedly safe blue in 2024.

Márton Losonczi
03.09.2024
Mainstream Media Denial of Reality about Murdered Israeli Hostages — Outrageous, But Nothing New
OPINION POLITICS

Mainstream Media Denial of Reality about Murdered Israeli Hostages — Outrageous, But Nothing New

Over the weekend, the Israeli Defense Forces found the bodies of six Israeli hostages killed by the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip town of Rafah. In their initial reports major international media outlets were reluctant to spell out Hamas’s responsibility in their headlines, unsurprisingly for those who have been following the conflict and the media coverage attentively from the beginning of the war. This most recent example highlights the mainstream media’s growing tendency to deny or distort reality when it suits them.

Joakim Scheffer
02.09.2024
MCC Panel Discusses German State Elections in Saxony and Thuringia
CURRENT POLITICS

MCC Panel Discusses German State Elections in Saxony and Thuringia

The radical right-wing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party got the most votes in the state of Thuringia, and came in close second in Saxony. Experts Ágoston Sámuel Mráz, Bence Bauer, and Zoltán Kiszelly shared their thoughts as the results were coming at an event organized by MCC.

Márton Losonczi
02.09.2024
Crisis? What Crisis?
PHILOSOPHY POLITICS

Crisis? What Crisis?

‘Just as liberalism did not succeed in transforming people after socialism, neither did the competing anti-liberal, post-Christian, nihilistic trends. The solution is certainly not political or movement-based: those had already failed by the middle of the twentieth century.’

Attila Károly Molnár – Gábor Megadja
30.08.2024
EU Pro-War Foreign Ministers Take Aim at Hungary in Tense Foreign Council Meeting
HU24EU POLITICS

EU Pro-War Foreign Ministers Take Aim at Hungary in Tense Foreign Council Meeting

The informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council took place amid heightened tensions in Brussels on 29 August. The mood was set by Josep Borrell’s decision to relocate the meeting from Budapest to the Belgian capital as a signal of disapproval of Viktor Orbán’s peace mission. Ahead of the meeting, pro-war ministers issued statements criticizing the Hungarian government, and the tense atmosphere carried over into the discussions in the meeting room.

Joakim Scheffer
30.08.2024
For Someone in the Lead, Kamala Harris Copies Trump a Lot
CURRENT POLITICS

For Someone in the Lead, Kamala Harris Copies Trump a Lot

Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris blatantly copied Donald Trump’s proposal for eliminating taxes on tips, as well as including a very similar plan for child tax credit in her economic agenda to what JD Vance proposed during a TV interview. That is despite the fact that she is currently leading the national polling aggregate on RealClearPolitics.

Márton Losonczi
29.08.2024
The Geopolitics of the Demographic Shift
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

The Geopolitics of the Demographic Shift

‘The demographic shift also suggests a move towards an increasingly multipolar world order. Not bipolar, but multipolar. While the West’s demographic weight is rapidly declining, so is that of its main opponent, China, and to such an extent that its aspirations to take over the role of global hegemon from the United States no longer seem feasible, and its economy may even slide into stagnation.’

Csaba Barnabás Horváth
28.08.2024
Hungary Could Play Key Role in Republika Srpska’s Lithium Extraction
POLITICS

Hungary Could Play Key Role in Republika Srpska’s Lithium Extraction

In 2022 Swiss-based ACORE discovered a rich lithium deposit near Lopare, a town in the northeast of Republika Srpska. Although the entity led by Milorad Dodik has not yet issued a tender for the extraction of the ‘white gold’, excellent diplomatic relations and statements from Hungarian and Bosnian Serbian leaders suggest that the project could potentially be undertaken in cooperation with Hungary.

Joakim Scheffer
28.08.2024
Hungarian Government Denies Rumours of Single-Member Constituencies Across the Border
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungarian Government Denies Rumours of Single-Member Constituencies Across the Border

From time to time, the left-wing media circulate rumours that the Hungarian government is planning to create single-member constituencies in areas inhabited by Hungarians living beyond the border, such as Transylvania or Carpathia. This time, it was Péter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza party, who initiated the spread of these false rumours, which the government has repeatedly denied. The left has consistently looked down upon Hungarians living beyond the borders, continually blaming them for their own political failures.

Joakim Scheffer
27.08.2024
Chancellor Olaf Scholz Vows to Crack Down on Illegal Migration After Stabbings in Solingen
CURRENT POLITICS

Chancellor Olaf Scholz Vows to Crack Down on Illegal Migration After Stabbings in Solingen

A Syrian migrant due to be deported stabbed three people to death in Solingen, Germany last Friday. On Monday Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the left-wing SPD party visited the site of the tragedy, and vowed to crack down on illegal migration in the country.

Márton Losonczi
27.08.2024
Opportunities for Christian Realism Today
PHILOSOPHY POLITICS

Opportunities for Christian Realism Today

‘Christian realism is not unprincipled power politics or mere pragmatism, but the intelligent use of power and politics for the sake of representing Christian ideas and the common good (bonum commune), within the bounds of worldly political constraints.’

Gergely Szilvay
26.08.2024
Why Did Israel Launch a Pre-Emptive Strike on Southern Lebanon?
CURRENT POLITICS

Why Did Israel Launch a Pre-Emptive Strike on Southern Lebanon?

The escalation has raised concerns of a broader conflict in the region, as Israel declared a 48-hour state of emergency and placed restrictions on public gatherings and transport across the northern regions. Both sides have signalled that further actions may be taken, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to protect the nation at all costs, while Hezbollah indicated that their response to ‘Israel’s provocations’ was only beginning.

Dávid Nagy
26.08.2024
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić Receives Prestigious Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary
CURRENT POLITICS

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić Receives Prestigious Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary upon the recommendation of Viktor Orbán. Under Vučić’s presidency, relations between the two countries have significantly advanced, as evidenced by the improved situation of Hungarians in Vojvodina, substantial infrastructural developments, and close cooperation in the areas of migration and energy.

Joakim Scheffer
23.08.2024
Rome’s Balancing Act: Italy’s Defence Minister Voices Concerns Amid Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive
CURRENT POLITICS

Rome’s Balancing Act: Italy’s Defence Minister Voices Concerns Amid Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto’s recent remarks voicing concern about the Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory have drawn ire from Italian commentators. Under Giorgia Meloni’s leadership Italy has consistently backed Ukraine in both rhetoric and material support. However, her public position also reflects the constraints imposed by her governing coalition, which includes pro-Russia politicians. Meloni’s balancing act requires deft political manoeuvring as she seeks to maintain support for Ukraine while navigating a divided public opinion at home.

Dávid Nagy
22.08.2024
Amidst Absurdities, Democrats Are Trying to Have a Good Time in Chicago
CURRENT POLITICS

Amidst Absurdities, Democrats Are Trying to Have a Good Time in Chicago

An awful lot of rare historical events for one election cycle happened this year in the US, most of which do not favour the incumbent party. Nothing is a better testament to that than the fact that this week in Chicago it will be Vice President Kamala Harris who accepts the nomination, and not President Joe Biden. That is despite President Biden, as billionaire Elon Musk pointed out in a post on his own social media platform X, having been very adamant about staying in the race until just a month ago.

Márton Losonczi
22.08.2024
Abortion, Ukraine, and 147 Mentions of Trump — The Lessons from the DNC and the Awkward Silence on Harris’s Policies
OPINION POLITICS

Abortion, Ukraine, and 147 Mentions of Trump — The Lessons from the DNC and the Awkward Silence on Harris’s Policies

‘The Democrats, who often accuse Trump of populism, demagoguery, and fascism, are increasingly resorting to demagogic, populist, and fascist tactics themselves by instilling fear and turning Trump into a bogeyman, repeating the tired old tropes about him incessantly (not to mention using other means such as deploying law enforcement and the judiciary for partisan purposes against their political opponent). As posted on Facebook by the GOP, on the night of 19 August alone, the word “Trump” was mentioned 147 times at the DNC meanwhile “inflation” three times, “crime” six times, and “border” only eight times.’

Botond Szabó
22.08.2024
Hungary Addresses EU Concerns Over Belarusian, Russian Worker Visas
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungary Addresses EU Concerns Over Belarusian, Russian Worker Visas

Hungarian Interior Minister Sándor Pintér has addressed the European Commission’s concerns regarding the extension of the Hungarian National Cards programme to Russia and Belarus. In a letter sent to Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson, Pintér emphasized that Belarusian and Russian guest workers arriving in Hungary would undergo thorough screening to ensure compliance with EU regulations and would not pose a threat to the national security of Schengen member states.

Joakim Scheffer
21.08.2024
Trump’s Campaign Accuses EU of Election Interference over Commissioner Breton’s Letter to Elon Musk
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump’s Campaign Accuses EU of Election Interference over Commissioner Breton’s Letter to Elon Musk

Donald Trump’s campaign team has accused EU Commissioner Thierry Breton of election meddling after he sent a letter to Elon Musk, stating that Musk had a duty to censor potentially ‘harmful content’ on X ahead of Musk’s interview with the former US president. To make matters more embarrassing, it has emerged that Breton did not even inform Ursula von der Leyen of his actions.

Joakim Scheffer
14.08.2024
Minister Bóka Denounces EU Commission Decision on Migrant Quotas
CURRENT POLITICS

Minister Bóka Denounces EU Commission Decision on Migrant Quotas

In his Facebook post, Minister for European Union Affairs János Bóka criticized the EU Commission for its mandate concerning Hungary to maintain the capacity to process nearly 8,000 foreign nationals at the border, as per the controversial EU Migration Pact passed by the EU Parliament this April.

Márton Losonczi
13.08.2024
Europe at an Ideological Crossroads: Unity in Progressivism or Sovereignty in Diversity?
PHILOSOPHY POLITICS

Europe at an Ideological Crossroads: Unity in Progressivism or Sovereignty in Diversity?

‘Europe finds itself at a critical situation, faced with a fundamental choice between unity in progressivism or sovereignty in diversity…Central to this decision is the recognition of Europe’s intrinsic diversity, rooted in centuries of history, cultural exchange, and shared heritage. This diversity, inherently European, forms the essence of the continent’s identity and should be cherished and preserved. Importantly, efforts to import diversity from external sources often lead to fragmentation and discord, rather than enriching European society.’

Fanni Lajkó
11.08.2024
Cancelled Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna Highlights Serious Consequences of Brussels’ Migration Policy Failures
CURRENT POLITICS

Cancelled Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna Highlights Serious Consequences of Brussels’ Migration Policy Failures

The cancellation of American singer Taylor Swift’s three concerts in Vienna due to a terror threat has once again highlighted the serious consequences of Brussels’ flawed migration policy. Balázs Orbán, the political director of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, emphasized the need for a fundamental change in the Western attitude towards the future of our society and culture to protect our children.

Joakim Scheffer
09.08.2024
Bulgarian Ban on LGBTQ Propaganda in Schools Mirrors Hungarian Child Protection Act — Will Brussels Punish Sofia?
CURRENT POLITICS

Bulgarian Ban on LGBTQ Propaganda in Schools Mirrors Hungarian Child Protection Act — Will Brussels Punish Sofia?

The recently adopted amendment to the Bulgarian education law is very similar to the Child Protection Act introduced by the Hungarian government in 2021, which prohibits the dissemination of harmful LGBTQ and gender propaganda in educational institutions. The Hungarian child protection law is one of the reasons why Brussels is withholding EU funds from Hungary, and the European Commission is expected to take similar action against Bulgaria.

Joakim Scheffer
09.08.2024
POLITICO Draws Contrast Between Tim Waltz, JD Vance Relations with Viktor Orbán
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

POLITICO Draws Contrast Between Tim Waltz, JD Vance Relations with Viktor Orbán

Within hours of the announcement of Kamala Harris picking Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, the American news site POLITICO published an article comparing Governor Walz’s views of PM Orbán of Hungary to that of Senator JD Vance of Ohio, the Vice Presidental candidate on the Republican side.

Márton Losonczi
07.08.2024
As Opposed to Accusations to the Contrary, Hungarian Immigration Regime Remains Strictest in the EU
CURRENT POLITICS

As Opposed to Accusations to the Contrary, Hungarian Immigration Regime Remains Strictest in the EU

After the expansion of the so-called National Card scheme for which Russian and Belarusian nationals have now also become eligible, Budapest came under fire from Brussels politicians who claimed the measure poses a security risk to Europe. However, the conditions under which Russian nationals can enter and work in Hungary have not significantly changed with the introduction of the National Card and are comparable to the visa regimes of other European countries, which in fact allow Russians to apply for long-term visas in a much more generous way than Hungary and yet have never been pilloried for it.

Lili Zemplényi
07.08.2024
Brussels Takes Ukraine’s Side Against Hungary and Slovakia in Oil Transit Dispute
CURRENT POLITICS

Brussels Takes Ukraine’s Side Against Hungary and Slovakia in Oil Transit Dispute

The European Commission will not convene a consultative forum on the dispute between Ukraine and EU members states Hungary and Slovakia over the transit of Russian oil through Ukraine. Brussels’ reasoning is that there is no immediate threat to the energy security of these two countries due to Kyiv’s decision to halt the supplies. These developments indicate that the European Commission has blatantly sided with a non-EU member against two member states, jeopardizing their energy security.

Joakim Scheffer
06.08.2024
A Decade of Political Visions — Orbán’s Tusványos Remarks over the Past Ten Years
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

A Decade of Political Visions — Orbán’s Tusványos Remarks over the Past Ten Years

The first Tusványos speech that became famous across the Western world was delivered a decade ago in 2014. In the international, and especially Western media, the speech became (in)famous for using the phrase ‘illiberal democracy’ for the first time. Talking about competitiveness in a globalizing world Orbán said: ‘We are trying to find the form of community organisation, the new Hungarian state, which is capable of making our community competitive in the great global race for decades to come.’

Lili Zemplényi
05.08.2024
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