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.
Donald Trump has now been in office for 100 days—an important milestone in any presidency. As a close ally, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Hungary had high expectations of the Trump administration. But what has actually materialized? In this article, we take a closer look at the first 100 days of Trump’s second term through the lens of Hungary.
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.
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.
‘Starmer’s failure while in Opposition to defend women’s rights will, I think, be seen by future historians as the beginning of a sea change in British political life.’
Governor Josh Shapiro’s gubernatorial mansion was burned down on Sunday, 13 April in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the Jewish statesman was celebrating passover with his friends and family. Suspect Cody Balmer has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident, an out-of-work welder with serious financial problems.
‘Society thrives as a partnership across generations, with intact families of mothers and fathers raising children as its cornerstone. Post-liberalism taps this spirit and spurns individualism’s drift for a natalism that rebuilds us all. Data screams crisis; incentives like tax credits and vouchers answer it…Hungary’s incentives and Florida’s successes offer a starting point.’
After President Trump announced a 90-day pause for the 75 countries that offered to negotiate instead of reciprocating, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2,962.86 points, which is the largest single-day gain in its history. In terms of percentage, it was 7.87 per cent, which was its 19th largest single-day gain since it started tracking in 1882.
Is there any element of the Hungarian regulations on family that can be incorporated into American law? What damage has the erosion of family values caused to the mentality of young Americans? We spoke with the former Deputy Assistant to President Trump about ‘family lives matter’ and the new right generation at the Danube Institute’s Family Formation conference in Budapest.
‘A right-wing candidate who was allowed to enter the race is George Simion from the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR)…While back in November polls failed to predict Georgescu’s victory, currently George Simion seems to be among the electorate’s favourites for the presidential role.’