The Critic: Financial strain in the EU
Merely two years into the EU’s 7-year budget the European Commission has raised eyebrows by requesting an additional 98.9 billion euros from EU Member States. Citing depleted financial resources due to the war in Ukraine, migration crises, and unforeseen shifts in the financial markets, Brussels seeks increased contributions from Member States to address the needs of the Union. This request comes as a surprise as it exposes a lack of budget management by the Commission and raises significant concerns. Given the financial difficulties faced
Baku Dialogues: A Model for Connectivity Hungary’s Strong Bond with the Turkic World
For more than one thousand years, Hungary has existed in the heart of Europe, drawing from our rich history and unique geographic location. Sovereignty has emerged as a cornerstone of our national strategy, influenced by our past and our geography. While we align ourselves with the West, we also cherish our Eastern heritage. Taking a pragmatic approach, we strive to build meaningful connections and engage with the non-Western world. Balancing our Western ties with our Eastern roots, Hungary seeks to foster productive relationships and promote connectivity
Euronews: The true strength of the European Union lies in its diversity of opinions
We cannot allow select countries to impose their will on others on critical issues of war and peace, such as the imposition of sanctions or the financing of weapons, Balázs Orbán writes. In an open letter published in Politico on 12 June, seven EU foreign ministers proposed a shift towards the greater use of qualified majority voting, QMV, in the block's Common Foreign and Security Policy. Accepting such a proposal would not only endanger national sovereignty but also undermine the strength of the EU. Primarily, a country's
The Rubin Report: What the US Can Learn from the Old World
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Political Director Balázs Orbán about what the U.S. can learn from Hungary and the Old World; what voters want; why sovereignty is so vital for a government to function effectively; why a national identity is so crucial for bringing citizens together; the rise of nationalism; and much more. https://youtu.be/OqZCvN5YkHc
University of Public Service: “Central European Cooperation in the Shadow of War”
Ladies and gentlemen! Assembled dignitaries! The great Hungarian writer Sándor Márai, reflecting on Hungary's European future after the end of the Second World War, formulated the following sentences: “Hungary can live and survive in the new Europe only by demanding quality; there is no way we can be mediocre.” I believe that today's conference and the series organized by the National University of Public Service in order that we might reflect, eighty years later, not primarily on Hungary, but on Central Europe and, in a broader sense,