The European Commission’s latest country-specific recommendations have drawn strong criticism from the Center for Fundamental Rights, which claims Brussels is pushing Hungary to abandon popular domestic policies in favour of multinational and geopolitical interests.
‘Brexit will be regarded by history as a triumph, and it was a very important thing for our country to do. However, over the last decade, it’s also been extremely hard and sucked in effectively all the effort of a generation of conservative activists to the exclusion and the cost of almost everything else…My conclusion from that is that Hungary is wise not to be attempting Huxit…’
‘My colleagues listed some…fine principles: sovereignty, diversification, energy security, solidarity. However,…if the von der Leyen-Zelenskyy plan goes into effect, Hungary will be subject to the opposite of all these. This proposal is a serious violation of our sovereignty, since the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union states that energy policy decisions are a national competence.’
Hungary is demanding the EU suspend its plan to ban Russian energy imports in light of the Middle East war, warning that further supply shocks could cripple the European economy. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urged Brussels to reassess the risks.
‘Although a certain acceleration in disbursements is expected in the remaining year, it still seems certain that leaving the 2026 deadline unchanged will mean the loss of billions of euros. In light of all this, there is a strong possibility that the Commission’s decision of 4 June, according to which projects must still be completed by 31 August 2026, is not the final word on the matter.’
After Trump’s second-term crackdown on USAID—backed by Musk’s DOGE—the Fidesz faction in the Hungarian National Assembly announced a documentary in April exposing alleged ties to local liberal groups. Now, posts about it on X are blowing up, with tens of thousands of likes fuelling fresh attention to the scandal.
‘During the Leaders’ Summit in Fontainebleau on 8 June 2025, PfE heads issued a joint statement in which they “reaffirmed their desire to work together to make Europe a continent of power, peace and freedom once again.” Leaders expressed their concerns that the “failed policies” of Brussels harm the European economy and competitiveness, and as a result, Europe risks losing its global influence.’
‘The losses and military failures suffered by the Tatars, most of which occurred in Hungary, are rarely mentioned among the reasons for their unexpected withdrawal from Central Europe…Since Hayton’s best-selling work in Europe attributed the stopping of the Mongols to the Austrian prince, the heroic resistance of the Hungarians was almost completely forgotten.’
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, and geothermal energy, aligning with MOL’s $4 billion sustainability push.
‘Hungary views Uzbekistan as an important partner in Central Asia, while Tashkent, in turn, sees Hungary as a potential “entry point” into the EU economic space. Key drivers of future growth could include the development of production and logistics chains in pharmaceuticals and agriculture, as well as the promotion of Uzbek textiles, agricultural goods, and other products in the Hungarian market.’