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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…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 09.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 08.05.2025
  • 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,…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 08.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Michael O’Shea
  • ‎ —‎ 07.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Hungarian Conservative
  • ‎ —‎ 06.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 05.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 05.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 05.05.2025
  • 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
  • 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…
  • Norbert Szári
  • ‎ —‎ 03.05.2025
  • 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…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 30.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, POLITICS

The Man Who ‘Made’ JD Vance — Rod Dreher Featured in Danube Institute’s New Podcast

American conservative author Rod Dreher joined the Danube Institute’s new podcast, where he shared personal insights into his long-standing friendship with JD Vance and discussed the recently premiered documentary based on his 2020 book Live Not by Lies….
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 30.04.2025
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Éric Zemmour: ‘Ukraine wants to join the EU in order to become a NATO member’
INTERVIEW POLITICS

Éric Zemmour: ‘Ukraine wants to join the EU in order to become a NATO member’

‘There is an ideological collusion between Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron to leave the framework created by the EU treaties…Viktor Orbán is closer to my ideological position than to that of Marine Le Pen,’ President of the French Reconquête party Éric Zemmour talks about the end of the war, the alliances of the right, and Europe’s chances of survival.

Tamás Maráczi
11.03.2025
Pressman’s Overlooked CNN Gaffe Exposes True Purpose of Hungarian Mission
POLITICS REVIEW

Pressman’s Overlooked CNN Gaffe Exposes True Purpose of Hungarian Mission

Former US ambassador to Hungary David Pressman continued his smear campaign against his former host country on CNN. However, while speaking to Christiane Amanpour, he accidentally admitted that he viewed Hungary as a ‘battleground between democracy and authoritarianism’ and that his goal was to defeat this perceived authoritarianism—essentially, ousting Viktor Orbán and his government.

Joakim Scheffer
10.03.2025
Trump Initiates Trade War: Risks and Potential Consequences
OPINION POLITICS

Trump Initiates Trade War: Risks and Potential Consequences

‘President Donald Trump carried out his promise to impose 25 per cent tariffs with no clear rationale on America’s two biggest trading partners, Canada and Mexico. They were first due to take effect last month but then both countries were offered a last-minute reprieve.’

Mario Alexis Portella
06.03.2025
Macron Marches Europe into War—Hungary Should Not Follow
CURRENT POLITICS

Macron Marches Europe into War—Hungary Should Not Follow

‘Europe is marching itself off a cliff. Hungary must avoid marching with them,’ political director to the Hungarian prime minister Balázs Orbán said in response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on Wednesday. As EU leaders gather in Brussels today, pro-war leaders have doubled down on their rhetoric against peace, threatening to undermine fragile peace talks.

Joakim Scheffer
06.03.2025
All USAID Contracts in Hungary Terminated as Orbán’s Commissioner Lands in Washington
CURRENT POLITICS

All USAID Contracts in Hungary Terminated as Orbán’s Commissioner Lands in Washington

All USAID contracts in Hungary have been terminated after Hungarian Government Commissioner András László met with the agency’s newly appointed head, Peter Marocco, in Washington. László’s task is to investigate USAID funding channelled to Hungarian NGOs and media outlets, aiming to curb foreign influence ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.

Joakim Scheffer
06.03.2025
The Illusion of German Foreign Policy: A Wake-Up Call from the Oval Office
OPINION POLITICS

The Illusion of German Foreign Policy: A Wake-Up Call from the Oval Office

‘While the current US administration has acknowledged that Ukraine is neither militarily nor economically capable of overpowering Russia in a prolonged conflict, Berlin still regards Western involvement in Ukraine as a success. From the outset, however, Western analysis significantly underestimated Russia’s capacity for resilience.’

Arian Aghashahi
06.03.2025
A Closer Look at the Most Chaotic Day of Modern Serbian Democracy
POLITICS

A Closer Look at the Most Chaotic Day of Modern Serbian Democracy

4 March will be considered a dark day in the history of modern Serbian democracy. During the first day of the spring session, opposition politicians threw smoke bombs and flares in the building, sabotaging key reforms regarding months-long anti-government protests. The chaotic events fit in a regional pattern of destabilization efforts concerning patriotic governments, including Hungary and Slovakia.

Joakim Scheffer
05.03.2025
Trump Touts Accomplishments in Joint Address as Democrats Seethe
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump Touts Accomplishments in Joint Address as Democrats Seethe

In his Joint Address to Congress, President Trump laid out what he had achieved so far in the short time into his second term, such as pushing illegal crossings down to record lows and eliminating wasteful spending by the government. In his overzealous protest, Democrat Congressman Al Green had to be removed from the Chamber by force.

Márton Losonczi
05.03.2025
Time for a New Ukraine Policy in Europe
OPINION POLITICS

Time for a New Ukraine Policy in Europe

‘Now, that the new US administration is very clearly pursuing a different policy on Ukraine compared to its predecessor’s, Europe’s attitude should adapt too. The fact that European leaders’ messages after Friday do not signal any change in the EU’s policy demonstrates that Europe is unable or unwilling to realize that…the only way forward is to end the war on the Eastern front as soon as possible.’

Lili Zemplényi
05.03.2025
Orbán Meets Macron as EU Leaders Gear Up for Decisive Summit on Ukraine
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán Meets Macron as EU Leaders Gear Up for Decisive Summit on Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is travelling to Paris to meet French President Emmanuel Macron for bilateral talks on Ukraine, as European leaders prepare for a decisive emergency summit on Thursday. While Europe has attempted to signal its readiness to fill the void left by Donald Trump’s halt on all military aid to Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears to prefer Washington’s support.

Joakim Scheffer
05.03.2025
It’s a Brave New World and Europe Should Wake Up to It
OPINION POLITICS

It’s a Brave New World and Europe Should Wake Up to It

‘There is a war in European territory that the elites ruling our continent do not seem eager to end. Its bureaucracy is ever-expanding and forcibly imposing its policies on sovereign peoples. The continent is being crushed by over-regulation, taxation, and centralization of the capital, means of production and decision-making by unelected individuals who are unaccountable for their actions.’

Nikola Kedhi
05.03.2025
Trump More Popular than Obama According to Most Accurate Pollster
POLITICS

Trump More Popular than Obama According to Most Accurate Pollster

According to AtlasIntel, the most accurate pollster in the last three national US elections, President Trump is more popular among Americans than President Obama. Trump’s favourability stands at 50 per cent, while President Obama’s stands at 47 per cent.

Márton Losonczi
04.03.2025
Bosnia and Hungary in Diplomatic Standoff over Orbán–Dodik Ties
CURRENT POLITICS

Bosnia and Hungary in Diplomatic Standoff over Orbán–Dodik Ties

The Hungarian Foreign Ministry’s plane was denied landing in Sarajevo following a decision by Bosnian Defence Minister Zukan Helez. Helez cited Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s continued support for Milorad Dodik, leader of Republika Srpska. Dodik was sentenced to one year in prison last week on politically motivated grounds.

Joakim Scheffer
04.03.2025
What to Make of the Trump–Zelenskyy Spat?
OPINION POLITICS

What to Make of the Trump–Zelenskyy Spat?

‘It is true that it seemed as if both Trump and Vance berated Zelenskyy as if he were a child who refused to do his homework, saying that he was not grateful enough for U.S. aid. And I do not wish to exonerate their behavior, either, but one has to place things into context: it was Zelenskyy who sparked the fire.’

Mario Alexis Portella
04.03.2025
Trump Stops All Military Aid for Ukraine as EU Leaders Push War Over Peace
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump Stops All Military Aid for Ukraine as EU Leaders Push War Over Peace

US President Donald Trump has moved to halt all military aid to Ukraine following a heated clash with his Ukrainian counterpart in the Oval Office on Friday. The decision comes as European leaders prepare to meet on Thursday to determine the EU’s strategy, with an overwhelming majority favouring continued military support over peace negotiations.

Joakim Scheffer
04.03.2025
More of the Same? — After Five Months of Negotiations, Another Centrist Government in Austria
OPINION POLITICS

More of the Same? — After Five Months of Negotiations, Another Centrist Government in Austria

‘Stocker’s old-fashioned, almost managerial Christian democratic character and his almost accidental path to the Chancellorship add to the contradiction between the electoral results and the resulting government…it is undeniable that voters have overwhelmingly rejected the previous ÖVP–Green coalition, with both parties suffering major losses, and voted for change rather than continuity.’

Stefano Arroque
04.03.2025
Shiri, Ariel and Kfir, We Will Never Forget You
CURRENT POLITICS

Shiri, Ariel and Kfir, We Will Never Forget You

‘Although Hamas claimed that Ariel and Kfir were killed in an Israeli airstrike, the IDF revealed that the two little boys did not die of malnutrition and were apparently murdered. Ben Shapiro highlighted in his opinion article: “Hamas mutilated the bodies to make it look as though they were not, in fact, beaten or strangled to death. Remember, they were taken by Gazan civilians.”’

Sáron Sugár
03.03.2025
Trump’s Rationale with Ukraine
OPINION POLITICS

Trump’s Rationale with Ukraine

‘Why then would the U.S. now wish to abandon to uphold and defend the sovereign rights of a free country? Quite simply, because the Ukrainians do not have the manpower anymore to fend off Russian forces, let alone the political clout to regain its lost territories, including Crimea, regardless of European support.’

Mario Alexis Portella
03.03.2025
Hungary Opposes New EU Military Fund, Advocates Trump-Style Peace Strategy
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungary Opposes New EU Military Fund, Advocates Trump-Style Peace Strategy

Ahead of the upcoming EU summit, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called on Brussels to abandon military escalation in Ukraine and instead initiate peace negotiations, advocating a diplomatic strategy inspired by US President Donald Trump.

Ádám Bráder
03.03.2025
The Sovereigntist Era Alters Our Sense of Space and Time
OPINION POLITICS

The Sovereigntist Era Alters Our Sense of Space and Time

‘The emerging sovereigntist era unleashes nationalist energies that must be tempered and channelled constructively. Currently, Trump’s “America First” is swinging like a wrecking ball through the West’s liberal order. Also, a new zeitgeist is unfolding, upending our conceptual world and even shifting how we imagine space and time.’

Eric Hendriks
03.03.2025
Bulgaria’s Schengen Membership and the Future of Hungarian–Bulgarian Cooperation
CURRENT POLITICS

Bulgaria’s Schengen Membership and the Future of Hungarian–Bulgarian Cooperation

‘Hungarian Minister for National Economy Márton Nagy recently visited Bulgaria and met with President Rumen Radev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov, Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov, and Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh. The meeting marks a significant step forward in bilateral relations.’

Balázs Vencz
02.03.2025
Zelenskyy Kicked Out of White House By Trump, Botching Minerals Deal
CURRENT POLITICS

Zelenskyy Kicked Out of White House By Trump, Botching Minerals Deal

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine travelled to Washington, DC to sign the agreement that would create a co-owned fund between the US and Ukraine that would manage Ukraine’s rare earth minerals. However, the meeting came to a premature end, as President Trump asked Zelenskyy to leave after a tense discussion in front of the media, cancelling their scheduled lunch and joint press conference.

Márton Losonczi
01.03.2025
Trump Approves Zelenskyy’s Potential Visit to Washington for Economic Deal
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump Approves Zelenskyy’s Potential Visit to Washington for Economic Deal

US President Donald Trump has expressed approval of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s possible visit to Washington on Friday to sign a US–Ukraine economic partnership agreement. Calling it a ‘major deal’, Trump emphasized its significance, particularly regarding rare minerals and broader economic cooperation.

Ádám Bráder
27.02.2025
EU’s Clean Industrial Deal Falls Short Where It Matters Most
POLITICS

EU’s Clean Industrial Deal Falls Short Where It Matters Most

The European Commission unveiled its Clean Industrial Deal, consisting of efforts to promote the competitiveness and viable green transition of European industries. While Brussels seeks to present the CID as a groundbreaking initiative, it falls short of the decisive action needed to reposition the EU as an economic and innovation powerhouse.

Joakim Scheffer
27.02.2025
David Pressman Keeps Smearing Hungary in US Public Media
POLITICS REVIEW

David Pressman Keeps Smearing Hungary in US Public Media

Former US Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman continues to badmouth Viktor Orbán and his government. This time, in an interview with American public broadcaster NPR, he claimed that under the guise of conservatism, Orbán embraces nihilistic corruption.

Joakim Scheffer
26.02.2025
Călin Georgescu Arrested Right Before Submitting His Candidacy
CURRENT POLITICS

Călin Georgescu Arrested Right Before Submitting His Candidacy

Just an hour ago, independent candidate Călin Georgescu, who had won the first round of the presidential elections in Romania, which was subsequently suspended by the Romanian Constitutional Court without any evidence, was arrested without prior notice.

Sergio Velasco
26.02.2025
The Rare Earth Saga: ‘Colonial Appropriation’ or a Necessary Quest to Secure US Supply Chains
CURRENT POLITICS

The Rare Earth Saga: ‘Colonial Appropriation’ or a Necessary Quest to Secure US Supply Chains

‘…an attempt to invest into alternative suppliers…can be understood as an effort to diversify supply chains amid rising competition between Washington and Beijing. The United State’s quest to secure its supply of critical minerals is especially timely given the fact that a couple of months ago, in December 2024 China imposed restrictions on the export of several minerals and metals to the US.’

Lili Zemplényi
26.02.2025
Hungary FM: US–Russia Deal Can Be the Pillar of Global Security
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungary FM: US–Russia Deal Can Be the Pillar of Global Security

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has given a speech at the United Nations’ Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Switzerland. In it, he pointed out that Hungary has been saying for the last three years that only a Russian–American agreement can bring peace to Europe again, which is exactly what is happening now; and called on ‘pro-war leaders’ of the world not to obstruct the peace talks with Moscow.

Márton Losonczi
26.02.2025
Shady Trial in Bosnia and Herzegovina — The Court Case of Milorad Dodik
OPINION POLITICS

Shady Trial in Bosnia and Herzegovina — The Court Case of Milorad Dodik

‘The verdict is expected on 26 February 2025. Until then, one thing is clear: this trial is not an act of justice but a dirty political manoeuvre with potentially devastating consequences for Bosnia and Herzegovina. It will not only decide Dodik’s future but also inflict lasting damage on the credibility of the Dayton framework.’

Elena Fritz
26.02.2025
Putin Offers Russia’s Rare Earth Metals to US, Blunting Zelenskyy’s ‘Trump’ Card
CURRENT POLITICS

Putin Offers Russia’s Rare Earth Metals to US, Blunting Zelenskyy’s ‘Trump’ Card

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Russia is ready to cooperate with American companies regarding the country’s vast reserves of rare earth metals and minerals. The move weakened Ukraine’s negotiating position, as a similar deal is reportedly in the making between Washington and Kyiv, with only the final details left to be finalized.

Joakim Scheffer
25.02.2025
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