‘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.
‘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.
A recently passed law now requires Members of the European Parliament to submit asset declarations in Hungary, in addition to those already required in Brussels. The legislation aims to promote transparency—a mechanism that, as recent corruption scandals have shown, is in poor condition within the European Union.
After Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday, articles and social media posts about Donald Trump wearing a blue suit flooded the internet, accusing the US president of intentionally breaching protocol and disrespecting the late pope by not wearing black. The wave of outrage was triggered by Fortune, which deliberately misled the audience with a manipulated cover photo and a suspicious headline.
Hungary’s Parliament Speaker fined opposition MPs a record 82 million forints after they disrupted a vote on banning Pride events with smoke bombs and protest banners. Those lighting the devices were also banned from the parliament for 12 days.
‘We persist in fighting for life wherever opportunities arise. Likewise, we should applaud the conservative government of Hungary for its efforts rather than criticize them. It holds a proven record on life through pronatalist incentives, not just anti-abortion restrictions. In a West fading to demographic dusk, Hungary stands as a partner and a beacon worth defending.’
The Sarajevo court could bring new charges against Republika Srpska officials following a failed arrest attempt by a federal agency on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik on Wednesday. Federal authorities attempted to detain the president in the eastern part of the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina; however, Bosnian Serb police prevented the operation.
The Democratic Party of Korea is reportedly exploring ways to incorporate incentives similar to the Hungarian approach on family policy into its finalized policy package ahead of the presidential elections in June. South Korea is among the countries most severely affected by demographic decline—a crisis already having negative impacts across multiple sectors.
Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, is reportedly travelling to Hungary to kick off a regional business trip. The Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization is scheduled to meet Gellért Jászai of Hungarian telecommunications giant 4iG on Friday.
Penalties related to Hungary’s dispute with the European Commission over migration policy exceeded €500 million by mid-April. Following a verdict by the European Court of Justice, Hungary is obliged to pay €1 million per day—among other fines—until it implements legislation in compliance with EU law.
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