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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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…
  • Nicholas Tobias
  • ‎ —‎ 28.05.2025
  • 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,…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 28.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 26.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 25.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 23.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 23.05.2025
  • 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,…
  • Hugo Martin
  • ‎ —‎ 22.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 21.05.2025
  • 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
  • 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
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POLITICS

AfD Polls Record High as Merz and CDU Betray Voters
CURRENT POLITICS

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 migration and fiscal policy.

Joakim Scheffer
08.04.2025
US Supreme Court Gives Trump a Big Win on Immigration
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 the illegal migrants were detained. However, the ruling also stressed that it does not address the constitutionality of using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal migrants.

Márton Losonczi
08.04.2025
A Closer Look at Trump’s Tariff Frenzy
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 president has done is reverting to the American “protectionism” of the 19th century, which economists call the Hamiltonian Statecraft.’

Mario Alexis Portella
08.04.2025
Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Tariffs, Trade Balance, and China
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
Estonia FM: ‘Hungary is part of Putin’s team’
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 Hungary of its voting rights in the Council of the EU.

Márton Losonczi
07.04.2025
EU Directive Aims to Bail Out Foreign-Funded NGOs After USAID Fall
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 plans to establish so-called European Cross-Border Associations, which would provide foreign-funded NGOs with a protective shield.

Joakim Scheffer
07.04.2025
The Sovereigntist Zeitgeist
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 of the story.’

Eric Hendriks
06.04.2025
Russia — A Schrödingerean Civilization?
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 but is…seemingly used as a strategic tool that some Russian regimes actively exploit in their international positioning.’

Csaba Barnabás Horváth
05.04.2025
NATO in Question: How Americans and Europeans Viewed the Alliance in the 60s
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 interest. Most questions originate from the 1960s, with some earlier data included to examine trends related to NATO and defence.’

Balázs Vencz
05.04.2025
Trump Pushes France to ‘Free Le Pen’ – And Why He’s (Mostly) Right
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 is the role of Richard Ferrand, President of the French Constitutional Council and a close ally of Emmanuel Macron—who himself has faced legal proceedings related to corruption in the past.

Joakim Scheffer
04.04.2025
Orbán Confirms Hungary’s ICC Exit, Eyes Sovereignty and Reform
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
Changing Migration Policies in EU Member States
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, practice shows that Member States want to see fewer and fewer migrants on their territory.’

Vivien Kalas
03.04.2025
Hungary’s Time to Shine — First-Ever EU–Central Asia Summit Kicks Off
POLITICS TECH

Hungary’s Time to Shine — First-Ever EU–Central Asia Summit Kicks Off

The first-ever EU–Central Asia summit has just kicked off as Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa arrived in Uzbekistan. Brussels is now trying to assert its influence over the region, which is widely seen as one of the future economic and trade powerhouses. However, most EU member states lack the deep connections and relationships with the Central Asian republic, except for one: Hungary.

Joakim Scheffer
03.04.2025
The Center’s Miklós Szánthó Calls Out EPP for Revoking Immunity of Polish MEPs
CURRENT POLITICS

The Center’s Miklós Szánthó Calls Out EPP for Revoking Immunity of Polish MEPs

Director General of the Center for Fundamental Rights Miklós Szánthó has drawn attention to the hypocrisy that, while the European Parliament is not willing to even discuss revoking the immunity of Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar, who is charged with assault and theft, the EP has already revoked the immunity of two Polish conservative MEPs for standing up against the Tusk administration.

Márton Losonczi
03.04.2025
Trump Announces New US Tariffs Details: 20 Per Cent on EU, 34 Per Cent on China
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump Announces New US Tariffs Details: 20 Per Cent on EU, 34 Per Cent on China

The United States is imposing a 20 per cent import tariff on the European Union and a 34 per cent tariff on China, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday. Speaking at a White House ceremony, he signed the new trade policy into law, emphasizing the need for reciprocal tariffs to address trade imbalances.

Ádám Bráder
03.04.2025
GOP Wins House Special Elections in Florida, but Loses Supreme Court Race in Wisconsin
CURRENT POLITICS

GOP Wins House Special Elections in Florida, but Loses Supreme Court Race in Wisconsin

However, a ballot initiative calling for a state constitutional amendment requiring photo IDs for elections also passed in the important swing state of Wisconsin.

Márton Losonczi
02.04.2025
Political Disqualifications and Judicial Interventions: A Rising Trend in European Elections
POLITICS

Political Disqualifications and Judicial Interventions: A Rising Trend in European Elections

‘Many accused the court’s ruling of depriving the electorate the chance of deciding who is fit to hold political office in France. Rather than disqualifying Le Pen from the presidential race, it could have been decided to merely fine the party for the misappropriated funds. The ban on running for office is widely seen as a disproportionate intervention into the political affairs of the country…’

Lili Zemplényi
02.04.2025
Trump Administration Finalizes Major Trade Policy Shift with New Tariffs
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump Administration Finalizes Major Trade Policy Shift with New Tariffs

The White House has confirmed that the new US tariff system will take effect immediately upon presidential approval, starting Wednesday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that President Donald Trump and his trade policy team have been working until the last moment to finalize the measures.

Ádám Bráder
02.04.2025
Trump’s America Turns Pro-Family—but Can It Fix a Civilizational Crisis?
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Trump’s America Turns Pro-Family—but Can It Fix a Civilizational Crisis?

The Danube Institute’s two-day conference on family formation and demographic decline continued with a panel discussion comparing Hungarian and American policies and perspectives on the issue. Participants agreed that the West faces a civilizational crisis but expressed hope in the Trump administration’s shift—led by Vice President JD Vance—toward a pro-family approach.

Joakim Scheffer
01.04.2025
Morawiecki Criticizes Le Pen’s Ban, Calls It a Threat to Democracy
CURRENT POLITICS

Morawiecki Criticizes Le Pen’s Ban, Calls It a Threat to Democracy

Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has criticized the French court ruling that bars Marine Le Pen from running for office, calling it an attempt to deprive citizens of their right to vote. The decision, he argues, weakens French democracy rather than strengthening it.

Ádám Bráder
01.04.2025
An Early Autopsy of the US Office of Net Assessments (1973–2025)
POLITICS

An Early Autopsy of the US Office of Net Assessments (1973–2025)

‘Lovinger explained the weaponization of the federal investigative process, describing how the ONA and other US state bodies had been captured by lawless, self-serving individuals to whom blackmail and corruption were beyond business as usual—they were a method and a system.’

Hugo Martin
01.04.2025
Germany Set to Punish Hungary Amid Coordinated Pro-War Attacks
CURRENT POLITICS

Germany Set to Punish Hungary Amid Coordinated Pro-War Attacks

According to POLITICO, Germany’s incoming government plans to call on the European Union to withhold funds and suspend voting rights from member states deemed to be ‘misbehaving’. The news fits into a broader, coordinated campaign by pro-war forces seeking to sideline Hungary—the only country currently standing in the way of the EU’s potential escalation into open conflict with Russia.

Joakim Scheffer
31.03.2025
German MEP Freund Joins Budapest Pride Protest, Signals EU Meddling
CURRENT POLITICS

German MEP Freund Joins Budapest Pride Protest, Signals EU Meddling

Budapest witnessed rare protests in recent days, as demonstrators rallied against what they describe as a ‘Pride-ban’—an amendment to the law on the right of assembly, which imposes stricter conditions on mass events that violate the child protection law. Among the speakers was the infamous German MEP Daniel Freund, who effectively admitted that Brussels has been working for years to oust Viktor Orbán’s government, with the current demonstrations being no exception.

Joakim Scheffer
28.03.2025
Experts Warn Fast-Tracking Ukraine to EU Could Serve Russian Interests
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Experts Warn Fast-Tracking Ukraine to EU Could Serve Russian Interests

The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs presented its comprehensive study on the potential consequences of fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession to the European Union at a panel discussion organized by Mathias Corvinus Collegium. Experts agreed that the EU must identify alternative means of supporting Ukraine’s stabilization and long-term development beyond full membership.

Joakim Scheffer
28.03.2025
Viktor Orbán: ‘Brussels is preparing for war while Hungary is committed to peace’
CURRENT POLITICS

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 stance on war.

Ádám Bráder
28.03.2025
US Delays Visa-Free Travel for Romanians Amid Ongoing Election Controversies
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 favourites for the presidential role.’

Lili Zemplényi
28.03.2025
Poland’s Heart Turns Cold on Ukraine as Presidential Election Nears
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 is firmly opposed to the war and to unconditional support for Kyiv.

Joakim Scheffer
27.03.2025
Netanyahu’s Upcoming Visit to Hungary — Strengthening Ties Amid International Controversy
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 Israeli leader.

Sáron Sugár
27.03.2025
What the Ukraine–Russia Energy Ceasefire Means for Hungary
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 finally experience stability in this regard.

Joakim Scheffer
26.03.2025
Why Are the United States Presidential Elections So Close in the 21st Century?
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 Reagan in 1984. Why are US presidential elections so close in the 21st century?

Márton Losonczi
25.03.2025
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