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Splitting or Strengthening? — The Crisis of the Radical Left

‘The big question for the future on the radical left is, therefore, whether the current split will, as the separatists intend, help the left find its place in European domestic politics. Or, on the contrary, is it just another step…
  • Tibor Navracsics
  • ‎ —‎ 26.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Dutch Parliament Votes to Challenge Hungarian Sovereignty with Pride Support

Despite Hungary’s legal ban on Pride events, Dutch MPs have backed a motion calling on Cabinet members to attend the Budapest march next month, raising concerns over political interference and disregard for national sovereignty….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 25.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Trump’s Triumphant Return — Prospects Ahead of The Hague NATO Summit

US President Donald Trump will return to the NATO table in just a few hours for the first time since 2019. The summit in The Hague is set to be far from routine for several reasons: member states are expected…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 24.06.2025
  • POLITICS, REVIEW

Absolute Chaos within the Democrats, The New York Times Reports

According to a recently published article by The New York Times, under the leadership of new party chairman Ken Martin of Minnesota, the Democratic Party’s operations in the United States are plagued by a lack of funding and infighting….
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 23.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

The US at the Head of the G7 or Against the G7?

‘Overall, these meetings influence policies that can lead to more coherent and effective global economic cooperation. However, in light of the tensions listed above, it is unlikely that this was one of those meetings where significant policies were adopted.’…
  • Réka Zsuzsánna Máthé
  • ‎ —‎ 19.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Unsettled Polish–Ukrainian Past — A Barrier to Kyiv’s EU Aspirations

‘As a historian, much of Karol Nawrocki’s career—especially as President of the Institute of National Remembrance—was dedicated to studying the crimes committed against Poles during World War II. During his campaign and since, President Nawrocki emphasized multiple times that Ukraine…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 18.06.2025
  • POLITICS

Recovery and Resilience Facility Availability Coming to an End — Billions at Risk?

‘Although a certain acceleration in disbursements is expected in the remaining year, it still seems certain that leaving the 2026 deadline unchanged will mean the loss of billions of euros. In light of all this, there is a strong possibility…
  • Tibor Navracsics
  • ‎ —‎ 15.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungary Adopts Law That Allows Suspension of Citizenship

Hungary’s National Assembly passed a law allowing the suspension of citizenship for dual nationals deemed threats to public or national security. Non-EEA citizens serving foreign powers or convicted of serious crimes may be targeted. A designated minister will oversee cases….
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 13.06.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Viktor Orbán: ‘Hungary will not kneel before the Ukrainian president’

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán warned that admitting Ukraine into the EU would mean dragging the war into Europe. He criticized Western leaders, accused Brussels of overreach, and insisted Hungary won’t be drawn into conflict or dictated to by Kyiv….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 13.06.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

Why Trzaskowski Lost — On Hubris and Political Polarization

‘Trzaskowski lost because he should never have been the candidate—because his party distanced itself from its own electorate to the point of no longer being able to read their intentions, desires, and positions. Add to that the ever-growing urban–rural divide…
  • Stefano Arroque
  • ‎ —‎ 13.06.2025
  • POLITICS

How the ‘Most Right-Wing’ Government in Dutch History Fell Apart

‘New elections are expected later this year, and the Dutch right faces a painful dilemma. On one hand, there is a clear need for change: uncontrolled immigration, extreme climate policies, and growing EU interference are major concerns. On the other…
  • Daniel de Liever
  • ‎ —‎ 13.06.2025
Portraits of victims in front of a house destroyed by terrorists in Kibbutz Be’eri PHOTO: Tamás Maráczi
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‘Anti-Zionism is the new antisemitism’ — Israel’s Fight against the New Wave of Antisemitism

The Gaza war and Israel’s harsh tactics have damaged the Jewish state’s international reputation. Despite Israel’s right to self-defence, antisemitism has intensified globally. Recognizing this new threat, Israel is seeking new allies—and has already found one in Hungary….
  • Tamás Maráczi
  • ‎ —‎ 12.06.2025
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Retailleau at the Helm: New Leader of France’s Main Conservative Senate Bloc
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
Hungarian Minority Delivers Victory for Nicușor Dan, Orbán Reacts
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 more than 90 per cent of voters in Harghita casting their ballots for him on Sunday.

Joakim Scheffer
19.05.2025
Uzbekistan’s Leadership in the Organization of Turkic States: Mirziyoyev’s Vision
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 carving out a prominent role on the global stage.’

Shokhruz Samadov
19.05.2025
Orbán Declares Ukraine’s EU Bid a Threat to Hungary at ‘Fight Club’ Rally
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
Hungarian–Uzbek Strategic Partnership to Be Enhanced at the First OTS Summit in Budapest
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 blocs. Hungarian–Uzbek relations are flourishing, with both nations serving as keystone states within their respective regions.’

Ibrahim Mammadov
19.05.2025
Hungary and Jordan Further Strengthen the Economic Cooperation
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
Hungarian Minority May Tip the Scales in Romanian Presidential Run-Off
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 both the diaspora and the Hungarian community living in Romania.

Joakim Scheffer
18.05.2025
Polish Presidential Election: A Battle for Sovereignty and Rule of Law
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 the Polish Prime Minister’s ongoing crackdown on political opponents.

Joakim Scheffer
17.05.2025
Péter Szijjártó: The Hungarian–Egyptian Economic Cooperation Is a Huge Success Story
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
Balázs Orbán Urges Belgian PM to Act Against Antifa Thugs Attacking MCC Brussels
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 stand firm on the defence of freedom of speech and the right to assembly.

Joakim Scheffer
16.05.2025
Should We Be Afraid of China? — An Interview with Yan Xuetong
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 Hungary important for Beijing? We asked a prominent Chinese foreign policy expert about the nature of the rising star and the unstoppable giant, China.

Tamás Maráczi
16.05.2025
FM Szijjártó: ‘Ukraine is currently the threat’
CURRENT POLITICS

FM Szijjártó: ‘Ukraine is currently the threat’

‘The defence of Ukraine is not the defence of the alliance, not the community, not NATO. Ukraine is currently the threat,’ Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó warned on Thursday. The minister firmly rejected accusations from his Polish counterpart, accusing him of aligning with Kyiv in what he described as a disinformation campaign against Hungary.

Joakim Scheffer
15.05.2025
Hungarians Oppose Foreign Influence in Politics and Media, Survey Finds
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungarians Oppose Foreign Influence in Politics and Media, Survey Finds

A recent survey by Századvég Foundation reveals that most Hungarians reject foreign influence in domestic politics and media, supporting new legislation that would restrict foreign-funded organizations seen as threats to national sovereignty.

Ádám Bráder
15.05.2025
Metallically Bright? — Reflections on the US–Ukraine Minerals Agreement
CURRENT POLITICS

Metallically Bright? — Reflections on the US–Ukraine Minerals Agreement

The agreement is not just a matter for Ukraine and the US. There is a geopolitical realignment of the world’s raw materials markets, in which Europe’s interests are strongly involved. If US companies are, in practice, given priority access to Ukrainian raw materials, this could limit the EU’s room for manoeuvre at a time when the speed of the green transition will determine future competitiveness.

Viktória Lilla Pató
14.05.2025
IMEC Conference Co-hosted by the Israeli SIGNAL Group and the Danube Institute
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

IMEC Conference Co-hosted by the Israeli SIGNAL Group and the Danube Institute

Budapest-based Danube Institute and the Israeli SIGNAL Group co-organized a conference on the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC)—an alternative transport route proposed in 2023 by G20 countries to link Asia to Europe while countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Experts and policymakers argued that IMEC could represent a new vision of multipolar cooperation, economic resilience, and strategic autonomy.

Joakim Scheffer
14.05.2025
EU Court Rules Against Von der Leyen in Historic Pfizergate Verdict
CURRENT POLITICS

EU Court Rules Against Von der Leyen in Historic Pfizergate Verdict

The EU’s General Court has delivered a major blow to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, annulling Brussels’ refusal to release her COVID-era text messages with Pfizer’s CEO. The ruling exposes deep flaws in EU transparency and intensifies scrutiny over the €35 billion vaccine contract central to the Pfizergate scandal.

Joakim Scheffer
14.05.2025
Von der Leyen’s Week Marred by Private Jet Scandal, Pfizergate Ruling
CURRENT POLITICS

Von der Leyen’s Week Marred by Private Jet Scandal, Pfizergate Ruling

Despite their advocacy for increasingly stringent green policies, EU leaders—including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen—took a private jet last week from Brussels to Luxembourg, a journey that would have taken just over two hours by car. The scandal has cast a shadow over von der Leyen’s week, already clouded by an eagerly anticipated EU court ruling concerning the so-called Pfizergate text messages.

Joakim Scheffer
13.05.2025
‘Illegal migration has to be stopped, legal migration has to be controlled’
OPINION POLITICS

‘Illegal migration has to be stopped, legal migration has to be controlled’

‘People who come illegally are breaking the law. People who come in very large numbers, illegally or not, are changing the country. And that’s the main issue today: the impact of immigration on the character of Western countries with strong and unique cultures that their peoples have every right to take pride in and preserve…’

Tony Abbott
12.05.2025
How ‘Spy War’ Between Hungary and Ukraine Unfolded
CURRENT POLITICS

How ‘Spy War’ Between Hungary and Ukraine Unfolded

A spy war has erupted between Hungary and Ukraine, with both countries expelling diplomats amid allegations of espionage and political subversion. At home, Hungarian officials now suspect the opposition’s actions—including a controversial leak by Péter Magyar—may be tied to Ukrainian intelligence efforts to destabilize Prime Minister Orbán’s government.

Joakim Scheffer
12.05.2025
Inside Donald Tusk’s Hidden War against Civil Servants
POLITICS

Inside Donald Tusk’s Hidden War against Civil Servants

Since taking office in December 2023, Donald Tusk has been dismantling the pillars of Poland’s rule of law. While international media have focused on politically charged prosecutions of former officials, one aspect of this vicious campaign remains largely untold: it involves serious rights abuses, psychological torture, and intimidation directed at civil servants.

Joakim Scheffer
09.05.2025
Is the US Truly Pulling Out of Ukraine Peace Talks?
POLITICS

Is the US Truly Pulling Out of Ukraine Peace Talks?

As the second Trump administration passed its first 100 days in office, statements by US officials signalled that Washington might withdraw from peace talks in Ukraine due to the lack of tangible progress. But is President Trump truly turning his back on Kyiv and Moscow—and if not, what comes next?

Joakim Scheffer
08.05.2025
Ferenc Gyurcsány Resigns from Politics and Announces Divorce
CURRENT POLITICS

Ferenc Gyurcsány Resigns from Politics and Announces Divorce

In a significant political and personal development, Ferenc Gyurcsány, former Prime Minister of Hungary and leader of the Democratic Coalition (DK), has announced his resignation from all political positions and his withdrawal from public life. Concurrently, he and his wife, Klára Dobrev, have decided to divorce after nearly three decades of marriage.

Ádám Bráder
08.05.2025
Nawrocki White House Visit Highlights Critical Poland–U.S. Relationship
CURRENT POLITICS

Nawrocki White House Visit Highlights Critical Poland–U.S. Relationship

In a reversal of last year’s U.S. campaign outreach to Polish Americans, Polish presidential hopeful Karol Nawrocki is now courting Washington. His meeting with President Trump signals a rare, quasi-endorsement of a foreign candidate—one that’s ignited controversy back home amid claims of lawfare and foreign interference.

Michael O’Shea
07.05.2025
Chris Farrell: Europe Must Resist the Authoritarian Drift
POLITICS

Chris Farrell: Europe Must Resist the Authoritarian Drift

‘Marcin Romanowski is a principled leader, unjustly targeted by the Tusk government’s lawfare tactics. The politically motivated charges and aggressive legal actions against him, including the misuse of state institutions to silence political opposition, threaten the rule of law. Such actions undermine authentic democracy and reverberate negatively across Europe.’

Hungarian Conservative
06.05.2025
From Makeshift Morgue to EPP Congress Venue
POLITICS

From Makeshift Morgue to EPP Congress Venue

‘The EPP held its Congress last week, in Valencia, Spain. The choice of location soon became a burden to the organizers, however, as locals’ EPP-inflicted wounds are fresh. About half a year ago, the region was hit by a deadly flood that took the lives of 228 people.’

Lili Zemplényi
05.05.2025
Trump-Effect Hits Australia as Labour Secures Upset Victory
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump-Effect Hits Australia as Labour Secures Upset Victory

After the Canadian Conservatives faltered in last week’s federal election—amid a campaign dominated in its final months by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs—, Australia witnessed similar electoral dynamics, as the Liberal–National Coalition led by Peter Dutton lost to incumbent Anthony Albanese’s Labour Party in what had long seemed a certain win for the opposition.

Joakim Scheffer
05.05.2025
AUR’s Simion Claims First-Round Victory in Romania’s Presidential Race
CURRENT POLITICS

AUR’s Simion Claims First-Round Victory in Romania’s Presidential Race

George Simion, candidate of AUR, won the first round of Romania’s presidential election, finishing ahead of Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan. The two will face off in the second round on 18 May, as the country grapples with the most serious democratic crisis in its modern history following the constitutional court’s annulment of the previous presidential results last December on questionable grounds.

Joakim Scheffer
05.05.2025
Orbán: ‘The most important thing in the Ukraine matter is to remain firm’
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán: ‘The most important thing in the Ukraine matter is to remain firm’

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Ukraine’s accelerated EU accession would devastate Hungary’s economy. Speaking on Kossuth Radio, he emphasized protecting domestic jobs and economic goals while accusing EU leaders of prioritizing war over peace.

Ádám Bráder
05.05.2025
The United States and the Arctic: Ambitions Built on the Past, Strategies Pointing to the Future
OPINION POLITICS

The United States and the Arctic: Ambitions Built on the Past, Strategies Pointing to the Future

‘Greenland, the world’s largest island, has attracted US interest not only for its natural resources but also for its geostrategic location. Both the Cold War and today’s geopolitical competition demonstrate that Arctic regions are increasingly significant from military and economic perspectives.’

Norbert Szári
03.05.2025
Re-Elected EPP Chief Manfred Weber Sends Clear Message to Hungary
OPINION POLITICS

Re-Elected EPP Chief Manfred Weber Sends Clear Message to Hungary

In a speech marked by boastfulness and distortion, re-elected EPP President Manfred Weber, while repeatedly attacking Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, delivered a clear message to Hungary ahead of the 2026 elections: those who join the EPP are expected to strictly follow his political line, including military, financial, and political support for the war in Ukraine and Kyiv’s fast-tracked EU accession.

Joakim Scheffer
30.04.2025
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