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PM Orbán: EPP Should ’Pack Up and Go Home’ After Failed US Trade Talks

In a radio interview, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized EU leadership over a failed trade deal with the US and introduced major housing and family support measures aimed at protecting Hungary’s middle class and boosting the economy….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 01.08.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

Is Xi Jinping on His Way Out?

‘…just recently, during the EU–China summit hosted by Xi, not only was there no Chinese delegation to welcome European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other top EU leaders, but the Chinese autocrat also made them take a bus…
  • Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
  • ‎ —‎ 01.08.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Minister Gulyás: Hungary Expands Housing Aid, Blasts EU Trade Deal with US

Hungary’s government finalized the terms of its 3 per cent home loan programme, expanding eligibility and introducing new support for public servants, while also criticizing an EU–US trade deal and reaffirming its stance on national sovereignty….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 31.07.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

Europe’s Century of Humiliation Is Well Underway

After the US–EU trade deal, it is impossible to ignore the striking similarities between late Qing‑era China and Europe’s current predicament. The period marking the downfall of the Qing dynasty is known as China’s Century of Humiliation—a process that, in…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 30.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

The EU’s Double Standards Exposed: Dismantling Rule of Law ‘In the Name of Rule of Law’ in Poland

‘Signs suggest that Brussels is seeking to replicate the “Tusk model” in Hungary by installing a puppet government which serves its own agenda. The aim of the EU leadership is clear: to override the democratic will of the Hungarian people…
  • Boglárka Bólya
  • ‎ —‎ 30.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungary Faces ICC Probe for Not Arresting Netanyahu During Budapest Visit

In April, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu visited Budapest amid international controversy over an ICC arrest warrant. Hungary, rejecting the court’s legitimacy, announced its withdrawal from the ICC, later formalized in May. The ICC has since launched non-compliance proceedings, while Hungary…
  • Dávid Nagy
  • ‎ —‎ 30.07.2025
  • POLITICS

Von der Leyen Sells Out Europe to Trump in US–EU Trade Deal — A Nightmare for Hungary

After months of negotiations between Brussels and Washington, Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump announced a new EU-US trade deal. Though hailed as a success by the Commission President, the agreement disproportionately favours the United States, risking Europe’s strategic…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 28.07.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

EU Pressure Forces Reversal on Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Law, Raising Sovereignty Concerns

‘The EU accession of a country financially subjugated to Brussels would have far-reaching implications for the functioning of the Union. If Ukraine were to join the EU as a Member State, it would gain veto power in the Council, a…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 28.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Orbán Debuts in New Political Podcast, Talks Digital Strategy and 2026 Election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán appeared as the first guest of a new political podcast, sharing insights on digital activism, the youth vote, internal polling, the EU, and migration, declaring the internet a battleground that must not be surrendered….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 28.07.2025
  • POLITICS, REVIEW

Zelenskyy’s Corruption Fiasco Could Fuel Disengagement Sentiment Amongst Americans

A wave of backlash followed Zelenskyy’s move to strip Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies of independence—prompting former Trump adviser Steve Cortes to argue that Kyiv is no longer a trustworthy partner. With public discontent rising in both Ukraine and the US, Americans’…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 28.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Orbán on Tusnádfürdő: ‘Here, we get to lift our heads’

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán described the Tusnádfürdő event as a welcome political escape and announced he would unveil key elements of Hungary’s long-term strategy, while also expressing sharp opposition to Ukraine’s EU membership and criticizing Brussels….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 25.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Curbing Anti-Corruption Agencies Sparks Protests in Ukraine, Criticism from EU

The Ukrainian legislature fast-tracked a new bill that would put the Ukrainian independent anti-corruption agencies under the purview of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, an appointee by President Zelenskyy. The move sparked concerns over conflicts of interest—people took to the…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 24.07.2025
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POLITICS

Can Hungary Help Shape Eurasia’s Balance of Power?
OPINION POLITICS

Can Hungary Help Shape Eurasia’s Balance of Power?

The recent informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Budapest showcased Hungary’s growing profile. Now it’s time to think bigger.

Carlos Roa–Charles Yockey–Ibrahim Mammadov
29.05.2025
Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Citing Presidential Overreach
CURRENT POLITICS

Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Citing Presidential Overreach

A US federal court ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his powers when imposing tariffs that raised import costs. The decision halts key duties and challenges the legal basis of Trump’s trade war, though an appeal keeps the case alive.

Ádám Bráder
29.05.2025
Letter from Jerusalem — Part I
OPINION POLITICS

Letter from Jerusalem — Part I

‘However we choose to understand the situation, the 7 October attacks absolutely do not “prove” that Trump’s approach with the Abraham Accords was in error. Instead, these attacks suggest that his innovative approach was too successful for malign actors such as Hamas to accept without taking spectacular and spectacularly risky measures to combat the success and promise of the Abraham Accords.’

Nicholas Tobias
28.05.2025
CPAC Hungary Kicks Off Tomorrow Featuring Orbán, Fico, and Weidel
CURRENT POLITICS

CPAC Hungary Kicks Off Tomorrow Featuring Orbán, Fico, and Weidel

The age of patriots is definitely coming—CPAC Hungary 2025 is less than 24 hours away! At a press conference on Wednesday, Director General of the co-organizer Center for Fundamental Rights Miklós Szánthó announced that around 600 foreign guests are expected, including Alice Weidel of Germany’s AfD and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Joakim Scheffer
28.05.2025
Péter Magyar’s ‘Oradea March’ Ends in Tense Confrontation with Hungarian Minority Parties
POLITICS

Péter Magyar’s ‘Oradea March’ Ends in Tense Confrontation with Hungarian Minority Parties

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ended his Oradea march—meant to promote unity with minorities abroad—by accusing the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania of serving Viktor Orbán’s interests. Magyar seeks to capitalize on Orbán’s widely criticized remarks, seen as backing anti-Hungarian candidate George Simion, which have shaken Transylvania’s long-standing political status quo.

Joakim Scheffer
26.05.2025
Preserving Hungarian Culture — A Conversation with Former Mayor of Lansdale Andy Szekely
INTERVIEW POLITICS

Preserving Hungarian Culture — A Conversation with Former Mayor of Lansdale Andy Szekely

‘In October of 2021, in the same elementary school, the homoerotic book, All Boys Aren’t Blue by George Johnson, was an approved book in the school library. Parents were criticizing the book at a school board meeting, but what was tragically comical is that the local newspaper couldn’t accurately report on the book because of pornography laws.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
25.05.2025
House GOP Narrowly Passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
CURRENT POLITICS

House GOP Narrowly Passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

In a 215–214 vote, the US House of Representatives has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which extends the 2017 Trump tax cuts, removes taxes on tips and overtime, and gives additional funding to border patrol. Due to the budget reconciliation process, it does not need 60 votes in the Senate to bypass the filibuster.

Márton Losonczi
23.05.2025
MEPs Likely to Lose Immunity in Huawei Corruption Scandal
CURRENT POLITICS

MEPs Likely to Lose Immunity in Huawei Corruption Scandal

‘Since March of this year, Belgian authorities have been investigating certain members of the European Parliament for their possible complicity in Huawei’s schemes to influence the EU’s co-legislator. News first broke about the scandal when the police conducted 21 searches in Belgium and Portugal.’

Lili Zemplényi
23.05.2025
A Return of Caesar? Hungary Reflects on Trump’s Second Hundred Days
POLITICS REVIEW

A Return of Caesar? Hungary Reflects on Trump’s Second Hundred Days

‘Whether this era will bring consolidation or rupture remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the age of managerial drift is over. In its place stands a presidency more Caesar than consul and more instinct than theory. History, once again, is taking sides—and Donald Trump appears determined to pick one first.’

Hugo Martin
22.05.2025
Ukrainian Spy Tseber’s Ties to Hungarian Opposition Raise Alarms
POLITICS

Ukrainian Spy Tseber’s Ties to Hungarian Opposition Raise Alarms

Recent developments in the Hungary–Ukraine spy scandal indicate that one of the exposed Ukrainian intelligence officers, Roland Tseber, had a deeply embedded network within Hungarian political and defence circles. He even organized opposition leader Péter Magyar’s visit to Kyiv last July, further raising suspicions about the Tisza party and its potential cooperation with Ukrainian intelligence.

Joakim Scheffer
21.05.2025
Customs Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and Hungary: Strong Agreements and Active Practice
POLITICS

Customs Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and Hungary: Strong Agreements and Active Practice

‘Hungary is important to Uzbekistan not only as a supplier of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment but also as a source of advanced technologies and expertise. In turn, Uzbekistan has effectively established exports of goods such as agriculture, chemicals, and textiles.’

Rakhmonkul Shoimqulov
21.05.2025
Hungary and Saudi Arabia Deepen Economic Ties at Business Forum in Budapest
POLITICS

Hungary and Saudi Arabia Deepen Economic Ties at Business Forum in Budapest

Hungarian companies can play a significant role in the Saudi economy as the Kingdom opens its doors to foreign players.

Ibolya Lubiczki
21.05.2025
Vatican Emerges as New Epicentre of Ukraine Peace Talks
POLITICS

Vatican Emerges as New Epicentre of Ukraine Peace Talks

As the Trump administration signals its intention to step back from peace talks over the war in Ukraine—pressuring Kyiv and Moscow to engage in direct negotiations—a new structure for peace efforts is beginning to take shape. In parallel, the Vatican under Pope Leo XIV is assuming an increasingly active role in the process, positioning Rome as the new epicentre of the negotiations.

Joakim Scheffer
20.05.2025
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
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