Why Central Asia Is Unavoidable for Western Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Joakim Scheffer
Central Asia’s growing role in global critical-mineral supply chains was discussed at the launch of
Central Asia’s growing role in global critical-mineral supply chains was discussed at the launch of the Danube Institute’s Turkic–Western Engagement Initiative, where experts highlighted the Middle Corridor’s rise, China’s tightening grip on strategic resources, and Hungary’s opportunity to shape Western engagement.
The EU has spent the past decade dismissing Hungary’s warnings about migration and sovereignty. Now Washington under Trump is sounding the same alarm, urging Europe to stop its downward spiral—but Brussels responds with indignation instead of introspection, accelerating its decline.
The Sex Pistols will bring their 50 Years of Punk anniversary tour to Budapest next summer. Joined by vocalist Frank Carter, the legendary band will perform on 20 July 2026, at Budapest Park, with fellow punk pioneers The Damned as special guests.
Central Asia’s growing role in global critical-mineral supply chains was discussed at the launch of
The EU has spent the past decade dismissing Hungary’s warnings about migration and sovereignty. Now
The Sex Pistols will bring their 50 Years of Punk anniversary tour to Budapest next
President Santiago Peña, a member of the conservative Colorado Party, became the first incumbent Paraguayan
Hungary will challenge EU migration and energy decisions while launching a new solar storage programme
‘As part of the high-level meetings, Hungary and Türkiye also convened the first-ever session of
Central Asia’s growing role in global critical-mineral supply chains was discussed at the launch of the Danube Institute’s Turkic–Western Engagement Initiative, where experts highlighted the Middle Corridor’s rise, China’s tightening grip on strategic resources, and Hungary’s opportunity to shape Western engagement.
The EU has spent the past decade dismissing Hungary’s warnings about migration and sovereignty. Now Washington under Trump is sounding the same alarm, urging Europe to stop its downward spiral—but Brussels responds with indignation instead of introspection, accelerating its decline.
The Sex Pistols will bring their 50 Years of Punk anniversary tour to Budapest next summer. Joined by vocalist Frank Carter, the legendary band will perform on 20 July 2026, at Budapest Park, with fellow punk pioneers The Damned as special guests.
President Santiago Peña, a member of the conservative Colorado Party, became the first incumbent Paraguayan President to visit Hungary in 30 years. He has met with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, President Tamás Sulyok, and House Speaker László Kövér of Hungary as well.
Hungary will challenge EU migration and energy decisions while launching a new solar storage programme and major infrastructure projects, Minister Gergely Gulyás announced following Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, which focused on economic and EU-related issues.
‘As part of the high-level meetings, Hungary and Türkiye also convened the first-ever session of the Hungarian–Turkish Consultation Mechanism, bringing together the foreign ministers, defence ministers and national security officials of both countries—a format Türkiye reserves only for its closest partners.’