Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized the timeless nature of Hungarian freedom in his speech marking the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–1849, while also delivering sharp criticism of the European Union and its imperial ambitions. He outlined 12 demands for Brussels, including a call for a ‘Union without Ukraine’.
‘It was an unprecedented period in Hungarian chivalric culture when Charles restored the authority of royal power, and Louis reaped the benefits of his father’s policies. At this time the court of the Hungarian kings had international clout and a network of contacts indeed, with King Louis corresponding with influential figures such as poet Petrarch and famous Florentine chancellor Coluccio Salutati.’
Although the regime change in Syria raised hopes for the restoration of stability, the protection of religious minorities has still not been realized. The mass killings committed in recent times indicate that minority communities remain in grave danger, which calls for decisive action from the international community.
‘According to von der Leyen: “The question is no longer whether Europe’s security is threatened in a very real way. Or whether Europe should shoulder more of the responsibility for its own security,” but rather: “Is Europe prepared to act as decisively as the situation dictates? And is Europe ready and able to act with the speed and ambition that is needed?”’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed conditional support for ceasefire discussions concerning the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the need to resolve key questions with the United States while highlighting concerns about NATO’s role and the security of Russia’s borders.
‘Hungary’s humanitarian and military aid to Lebanon can contribute to regional stability and it also reflects Hungary’s broader geopolitical interests, that is, a stable Lebanon for the sake of the Middle East—and also for Europe, which faces potential security and migration challenges.’
Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary Fegyir Sándor has asked the Director General of the Hungarian State Opera House Szilverszter Ókovács to cancel a show by Russian Austrian opera singer Anna Netrebko for her support for President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Ókovács replied with an open letter, explaining why he did not comply with the request.
While Ukraine and Greenland dominate the headlines, Donald Trump and his foreign policy team are engaged in multiple negotiations worldwide to secure access to critical mineral reserves. These resources are essential for technological advancement, with China maintaining dominance over much of the global supply chain. For Washington, mineral diplomacy is a matter of strategic survival—one that is set to remain a key priority for the foreseeable future.
‘This move makes a lot of sense to me. Germany has embraced radical leftist policies that weaken Western security and they support the continued war between Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, Hungary stands for protecting borders, projecting strength, and traditional values,’ Bryan Leib wrote on X in response to reports that President Trump is considering relocating the 35,000 US soldiers stationed in Germany.
‘If there is a strong government in the USA that will help Latin America fight against drugs and terrorism, that’s all we need,’ Venezuelan opposition figure Alejandro Peña Esclusa, who spent one year in Chávez’s prison and is now still in exile, told Hungarian Conservative. He talked about the new Trump presidency, the influence of the São Paulo Forum, and the socialist experiment in Venezuela.