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  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni: A Stark Contrast

‘Indeed, right-wing identity is often rooted in instinct—attachment to family, country, and order—rather than in ideology or theory, unlike the left, which has always had its “little red books”. The real challenge for the right is to move from instinct…
  • Nicolas Bauer
  • ‎ —‎ 06.06.2025
A large solar farm is producing ecological electricity from the sun in Bogacs, Hungary, on November 9, 2023.
  • CURRENT, TECH

Hungarians Prioritize Renewable Energy, MOL Survey Finds

A new national survey commissioned by MOL shows overwhelming public support in Hungary for renewable energy. 92 per cent want more state investment in green power, and 91 per cent back increased production. Support is especially strong for solar, wind,…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 06.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

New Plant Defence Mechanism Identified by Hungarian Researchers

Researchers at the University of Szeged have uncovered a new layer of plant immunity: guard cells not only close pores to block pathogens but also produce defensins—antimicrobial proteins—triggered by jasmonic acid. The finding could lead to eco-friendly crop protection methods…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 05.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Bryan Leib Challenges David Pressman to a Debate

Hungarian influencer Stefi Déri has proposed a debate between Bryan Leib and former US Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman. Pressman often criticized Hungary, drawing frequent rebuttals from Leib. While Leib has accepted the challenge, Pressman has yet to respond….
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 05.06.2025
  • CURRENT

Suspected Ukrainian Spy Remains in Custody in Hungary

István Holló, a Ukrainian citizen who is suspected of espionage and has ties to high-ranking members of the opposition TISZA Party, will remain in the custody of Hungarian police indefinitely during his criminal investigation….
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 05.06.2025
  • CURRENT, TECH

Hungary Set to Revise National AI Strategy in Line with EU Developments

Hungary is preparing to adopt an updated national AI strategy, announced government commissioner László Palkovics. The revised plan reflects EU regulations and promotes broader access to data, AI education, and public engagement….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 05.06.2025
  • POLITICS

Poland at the Crossroads: Nawrocki’s Victory and the Future of EU Relations

Karol Nawrocki’s presidential victory marks a conservative shift in Poland, raising tensions with Brussels and Kyiv. Backed by Law and Justice, Nawrocki is critical of EU influence and Ukraine’s NATO bid, while calling for historical accountability in Polish–Ukrainian relations….
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 05.06.2025
  • INTERVIEW

French Attorney Stéphane Bonichot Talks to HuCon about AI, Big Tech Regulation

‘It’s always better to defend freedom than to ban, because when you ban, we don’t know who will ban each other someday. In the end, we remember that even Donald Trump was suspended by Twitter, while he was still in…
  • Márton Lukács
  • ‎ —‎ 05.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungary Issues Nationwide Second-Level Warning Due to Extreme Heat

Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer has issued a second-level heat alert across the entire country from Thursday to Sunday night. With temperatures rising well above seasonal norms, health authorities urge citizens to take precautions to avoid heat-related risks….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 05.06.2025
  • CURRENT, TECH

Technology, Creativity, and the Soul: MCC Summit Day 1 Debates the Future of AI

At the MCC Budapest Summit on Technology and Society, leading thinkers explored how artificial intelligence is transforming society—from reshaping creativity and mental health to challenging traditional education and democracy. Can humanity guide tech without losing itself?…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 05.06.2025
  • PHILOSOPHY

Notes on Modern Mentality I — Why Is Atheism Possible?

‘The idea of the survivability of death is a key problem, because in its light the whole of life takes on a completely different meaning: if it is possible, nothing else is more important than this; if it is not…
  • Zoltán Pető
  • ‎ —‎ 04.06.2025
  • CURRENT, TECH

Tibor Kapu Set to Launch into Space with Axiom-4 Mission on 10 June

Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu is set to launch into space as part of the Axiom-4 mission on 10 June, conducting 25 Hungarian experiments aboard the ISS. He called the opportunity a profound honour and a shared national achievement….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 04.06.2025
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REVIEW

Does Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Even Matter Anymore?
OPINION

Does Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Even Matter Anymore?

After nearly a decade of mainstream pollsters consistently underpolling President Trump’s national support in the United States, it is fair to ask the question: Does his approval rating even matter anymore? Or is there any better way to asses the success of his second administration?

Márton Losonczi
05.05.2025
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
FM Szijjártó: Hungary Is Interested in Peace Between India and Pakistan
CURRENT

FM Szijjártó: Hungary Is Interested in Peace Between India and Pakistan

After the terror attack in the disputed Kashmir region last month, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó of Hungary wrote in a Facebook post that he had spoken with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar over the phone; and that Hungary wants to see a de-escalation of tensions in the region.

Márton Losonczi
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
Planet Lens Festival Highlights Biodiversity and Ecological Hope
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Planet Lens Festival Highlights Biodiversity and Ecological Hope

Former President János Áder emphasized the importance of showing not only environmental problems but also solutions, as the 10th Planet Lens International Nature Photo and Film Festival prepares to showcase global perspectives on biodiversity and ecological change.

Ádám Bráder
05.05.2025
Orbán, Trump Admin Defend AfD After ‘Extremist’ Designation
CURRENT

Orbán, Trump Admin Defend AfD After ‘Extremist’ Designation

Viktor Orbán, JD Vance, and Marco Rubio were among those who criticized the decision by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency to officially designate Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) as a ‘proven right-wing extremist’ party. The ruling grants the BfV expanded surveillance powers against what is currently the largest party in Germany.

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
Guiding Hungarian Firms into US Market — An Interview with Martin Zsarnóczky of AmHunCham
INTERVIEW

Guiding Hungarian Firms into US Market — An Interview with Martin Zsarnóczky of AmHunCham

‘It is vital for the future that American companies do not see Hungary as a mere independent market, but as a regional hub with 120 million consumers from Poland to Greece,’ Martin Zsarnóczky stressed in an interview with Hungarian Conservative. The President of the American–Hungarian Chamber of Commerce in New York explained that their goal is to support the presence of Hungarian and European firms in the US market.

Joakim Scheffer
05.05.2025
Credit Agency Scope Backs Hungary’s Economic Resilience and Growth Prospects
CURRENT

Credit Agency Scope Backs Hungary’s Economic Resilience and Growth Prospects

Scope Ratings has reaffirmed Hungary’s ‘BBB’ credit rating with a stable outlook, maintaining the country’s position in the investment-grade category thanks to solid growth prospects, improving fiscal metrics, and resilient economic fundamentals.

Ádám Bráder
05.05.2025
‘Italian cultural identity is rooted in Christianity’ — An Interview with Benedetta Vimercati
INTERVIEW

‘Italian cultural identity is rooted in Christianity’ — An Interview with Benedetta Vimercati

‘Migration is a great concern to us because we are one of the first countries for the migrants coming to Europe. So we have a huge number of migrants, and probably Italians feel like they want to be left alone in addressing the issue, this challenge,’ Associate Professor at the University of Milan Benedetta Vimercati told Hungarian Conservative in an exclusive interview.

Márton Lukács
04.05.2025
Shifting Perspectives: Global South–North Dialogues on Migration, Security, and Human Dignity
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Shifting Perspectives: Global South–North Dialogues on Migration, Security, and Human Dignity

‘From India to Tunisia, Madagascar to Sri Lanka, young scholars are engaging with Hungarian institutions to address global challenges. Hungary’s higher education and research communities are increasingly international—a quiet but real testament to the enduring value of Hungarian academic and cultural diplomacy.’

Hugo Martin
04.05.2025
I’ve Learned to Trust More in God — A Conversation with KCSP scholar Luca Hadi
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

I’ve Learned to Trust More in God — A Conversation with KCSP scholar Luca Hadi

‘The real goal is to preserve Hungarian culture, and along with that, to teach these children to read and write Hungarian. By the end of the year, I noticed that they were paying attention to only speaking Hungarian—we even had a game for that—and there was one child who, at first, didn’t want to speak at all, but by year-end, it was hard to keep him silent.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
04.05.2025
Gyula Kornis: The Conservative Architect of Hungarian Education and Cultural Identity
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Gyula Kornis: The Conservative Architect of Hungarian Education and Cultural Identity

‘Kornis’s approach to education reform reflected his belief that the state had a moral obligation to cultivate civic virtues and a sense of community among its citizens. His influence extended to the establishment of rural schools, which sought to bridge the educational divide between urban and rural Hungary, thereby strengthening national cohesion.’

Péter B Kovács
03.05.2025
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
Trump Brings Hard Times for Populist Conservatives — Lessons from Canada
INTERVIEW

Trump Brings Hard Times for Populist Conservatives — Lessons from Canada

‘President Trump’s confrontational approach to reshaping the global economic order has inadvertently revived support for elites, institutions, and incumbents—undermining populist conservatism around the world,’ noted Samuel Duncan, a senior Canadian conservative adviser, in an interview with Hungarian Conservative. Reflecting on the recent election results in Canada, Duncan emphasized that conservatives globally must recalibrate their strategies to respond effectively to these developments.

Joakim Scheffer
03.05.2025
‘I want to keep the joy of dance alive’ — An Interview with Hunor Kosbor
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘I want to keep the joy of dance alive’ — An Interview with Hunor Kosbor

‘I didn’t really form any deep-lasting friendships with any of my schoolmates…Of course, things like math homework or sports can be common topics, but I don’t have real personal connections with them. All my relationships are tied to Hungarians. I go to school because I have to—but otherwise, I’m here, in the Hungarian community.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
02.05.2025
Mike Waltz Leaves White House for UN — Witkoff Tipped as Trump’s Next NSA
CURRENT

Mike Waltz Leaves White House for UN — Witkoff Tipped as Trump’s Next NSA

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that National Security Adviser Michael Waltz will step down from his post to serve as the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations. This marks the first major reshuffle of the administration, with Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff seen as a possible successor to Waltz.

Joakim Scheffer
02.05.2025
Hungarian Sovereignty Reclaimed 35 Years Ago
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Sovereignty Reclaimed 35 Years Ago

‘The Fundamental Law of 2011 defines 2 May 1990 as the reinstatement of the sovereign status of Hungary, which was broken by the German occupation on 19 March 1944 and continued by the Soviets when they soon invaded and, in turn, Sovietized the country.’

Dániel Farkas
02.05.2025
What Liberation Day Means for Europe, Hungary and the 2026 Hungarian Election
OPINION

What Liberation Day Means for Europe, Hungary and the 2026 Hungarian Election

‘If Hungary wants to avoid a recession, it needs to offset this lost external demand with internal demand. That means the country must stimulate consumption, at least until it finds a new structure for its trade.’

Philip Pilkington
01.05.2025
The Next Pope: Dealing With the Post-Francis Papacy
CULTURE & SOCIETY OPINION

The Next Pope: Dealing With the Post-Francis Papacy

‘Having chosen to both forgo the traditional papal attire of his predecessors and to take up residence at the Casa Santa Marta—the five star hotel within the Vatican City walls—instead of the papal palace, Francis presented himself as a populist pope—or, as he was characterized after he died, the “people’s pope”—, vowing to drain the swamp of corruption in the Holy See and revolutionize the Church.’

Mario Alexis Portella
01.05.2025
1 May through History — From Spring Festivals to Labour Movements
CULTURE & SOCIETY

1 May through History — From Spring Festivals to Labour Movements

1 May, known as International Workers’ Day, is recognized worldwide—but its roots reach far beyond modern labour movements. From ancient fertility rituals to mass protests for workers’ rights, the date carries a layered, often contradictory legacy.

Ádám Bráder
01.05.2025
Stories We Live By: In the Footsteps of Hungarian Master Narratives
CULTURE & SOCIETY PHILOSOPHY

Stories We Live By: In the Footsteps of Hungarian Master Narratives

‘In Hungary, unique master narratives have emerged over the centuries that live with us to this day. We can run into them everywhere in the most diverse segments of life: in culture, in education, even in politics. What exactly does the term master narrative mean and why is it so crucial to our lives and identities? What are the defining Hungarian master narratives?’

Bence Partos
30.04.2025
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
Bryan Leib for Daily Caller: ‘The U.S. And Hungary Have Turned Over A New Leaf’
REVIEW

Bryan Leib for Daily Caller: ‘The U.S. And Hungary Have Turned Over A New Leaf’

‘Hungary is not looking to pick fights. It’s looking to form mutually beneficial partnerships. If only all of our NATO allies thought the same way as Hungary! Every meeting…was guided by a single, unifying theme: the urgent need to end the war in Ukraine and restore peace and security to Central Europe,’ Bryan Leib wrote in his recent piece for the Daily Caller.

Márton Losonczi
30.04.2025
The Man Who ‘Made’ JD Vance — Rod Dreher Featured in Danube Institute’s New Podcast
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
New Website Enhances Visitor Experience at the Buda Castle District
CULTURE & SOCIETY

New Website Enhances Visitor Experience at the Buda Castle District

A new website launched for the Buda Castle District offers visitors an interactive and user-friendly way to explore the historic area, complete with cultural programs, maps, ticketing options, and personalized recommendations in both Hungarian and English.

Ádám Bráder
30.04.2025
An Illiberal Way Out of Liberalism in Crisis
REVIEW

An Illiberal Way Out of Liberalism in Crisis

‘Illiberal democracy is more than a political model; it is a value proposition for the post-liberal era,’ political director to the Hungarian Prime Minister Balázs Orbán emphasized in a recent opinion piece published on Index. In the article, he argues that illiberal democracy offers a functioning alternative to what he describes as increasingly anti-democratic liberalism.

Joakim Scheffer
30.04.2025
Football Forum Hungary 2025: East Meets West in the World of Football
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Football Forum Hungary 2025: East Meets West in the World of Football

Players, coaches, agents, sporting directors, scouts, and many more from the world of football gathered to share their respective expertise and exchange ideas about the game at the third annual Football Forum Hungary, held at the Gruopama Arena, home of reigning Hungarian champions Ferencváros, in Budapest. The Hungarian capital will also be hosting the UEFA Champions League Final next year.

Márton Losonczi
30.04.2025
Hungary Bans Energy Drink Sales to Minors Starting June
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungary Bans Energy Drink Sales to Minors Starting June

Hungarian teens under 18 will no longer be able to buy energy drinks starting this summer, as Parliament has unanimously passed a law aimed at curbing excessive consumption and protecting youth health, with the ban taking effect 30 days after publication.

Ádám Bráder
30.04.2025
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