Hungary’s first St Stephen’s Day under Péter Magyar showed both continuity and change in its foreign relations. Washington remained firmly present, Zelenskyy paired his greeting with an invitation to Kyiv, and Pakistan and India joined the list. Israel, by contrast, disappeared after having prominently celebrated its friendship with Orbán’s Hungary in 2025.
The Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global oil markets, but China has weathered the shock better than expected. By reducing oil imports and promoting the yuan, Beijing may emerge with greater energy and financial independence, while using trade, lawfare, and economic policy to challenge U.S. dominance.
Ceuta was overwhelmed after an estimated 60,000 illegal migrants invaded the Spanish enclave in North Africa within 24 hours, with the crisis spreading to Melilla overnight. Morocco is widely accused of deliberately loosening border controls, while some analysts have advanced a broader theory of American and Israeli involvement for geopolitical gain.
‘In Israel, Hungary is viewed not merely as a diplomatic partner but also as a Central European ally…Whether it was the state visit of PM Netanyahu or Budapest’s position to create a safe environment for its 120.000 Jewish inhabitants spread all across the country, Hungary offers a comprehensive model that ought to serve as an example for all European countries.’
The diplomatic rupture triggered by Kaja Kallas’ remark signals a new low in the already strained relationship between Jerusalem and Brussels and has sent shockwaves through European diplomatic circles.
For Israel, the most troubling aspect of the emerging deal is not what it contains, but what it leaves out.
After Iran’s renewed assault on the Jewish state, Hungarian FM Anita Orbán delivered one of the clearest pro-Israel statements from any European government.
‘As a child, I never dreamed of becoming a spy. I was not fascinated by secret agents or espionage stories. But when I was approached and invited to join, something immediately felt right.’
Following US-brokered talks in Washington, Israel and Lebanon announced a ceasefire agreement conditional on Hezbollah’s ‘complete cessation’ of fire. While Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have continued, Israeli ground forces have withdrawn from parts of the region. Financial markets reacted positively to the developments.
Israel’s international image suffered heavy damage after Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir shared controversial footage showing detained pro-Palestinian activists forced to kneel under armed guard following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Even generally pro-Israel European governments reacted furiously, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly distanced himself from the ultranationalist minister.
At a time when public debate is increasingly polarized and superficial, Hungarian Conservative remains committed to depth and independent thought.
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