‘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.
The draft family policy framework of US President Donald Trump’s administration has recently circulated in the media, with a $5,000 incentive for mothers—dubbed the ‘baby bonus’—stealing the spotlight. However, behind this lies a far more extensive and multi-layered approach, incorporating initiatives inspired by Hungary’s world-renowned and successful family policy model.
‘Emerged from a near-fatal shooting, exasperated with liberal anti-democratic excesses, and emboldened by a new sheriff in Washington, Fico and allies have brought their battle against NGOs to parliament.’
‘In the House Museum of Terror, the fallen, vilely slaughtered by two forms of violence that may seem opposite but which have made oppression a shared tool, are remembered without distinction.’
‘Certain forces, possibly linked to Brussels, might attempt to interfere with the democratic voice of the Polish nation,’ warned Law and Justice (PiS) lawmaker Janusz Kowalski in an interview with Hungarian Conservative. In the conversation, Kowalski discussed the prospects ahead of the upcoming presidential election in Poland and also addressed the current state of Polish–Hungarian relations.
‘Albeit the Tineke Strik-led delegation was supposed to establish “facts” about the state of the Hungarian democracy and rule of law during their time in Budapest, Strik had her mind made up about these matters long before arriving in Hungary.’
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