Pieter Jozef Verhaghen, Saint Stephen, King of Hungary Receiving the Legate (1770). Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Hungary

Ten Little-Known Facts about Hungary

‘Hungary’s conservative reform agenda has demonstrated considerable success across various domains, including migration policy, family support, economic development, and national security, with the country widely regarded as among the safest in Europe.’

The Legacy of 15 July: A ‘Terror-Free’ Türkiye

The defeated coup attempt in 2016 changed Türkiye forever. One of the most significant legacies of 15 July is the vision of a terror-free country, which later took shape as a concrete initiative, already yielding results such as the disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party. A more secure Türkiye is not only favourable for the country itself, but also for Europe—and Hungary within it.

Hungarian Border Fence on Southern Border Started Construction Ten Years Ago

Construction of Hungary’s 102-mile border fence with Serbia began ten years ago amid the 2015 European migrant crisis. Despite EU criticism and daily fines, the Hungarian government defends the barrier. Migrant clashes and trafficker violence followed. Since then, migration pressure has shifted from Hungary to Italy.

Hungary Rejects EU Budget Plan Favouring Ukraine over Domestic Subsidies

Hungary strongly opposes the EU’s seven-year budget proposal, which diverts funds from vital cohesion and agricultural subsidies to Ukraine. Gulyás Gergely warns the plan prioritizes Kyiv over Hungarian interests, vowing to block it unless revised. Meanwhile, Hungary prepares a new affordable housing loan scheme.

AI Fatigue — Are We Feeling It Already?

Public interest in artificial intelligence has surged, yet signs of fatigue are emerging. Once viewed as distant and abstract, AI now dominates tech discourse—but many feel overwhelmed. Drawing on theories of public attention and innovation, this article explores how AI hype may be outpacing society’s capacity—and willingness—to adapt.