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Understanding the Illiberal Challenge in Europe
In recent years, Europe has witnessed the rise of an "illiberal challenge," where several countries have experienced shifts away from liberal democratic principles toward...
The Rise of The Habsburgs: Patriots for Europe and the political change in the EU
On June 30th, 2024, Viktor Orbán, Herbert Kickl and Andrej Babiš met together in Vienna Austria to announce the creation of a new political...
“Make Europe Great Again”: Hungary takes over EU presidency
Hungary took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) on Monday for six months, with its focus on enhancing...
Xi Jinping’s Visit to Europe: More Dialogue than Deliverables
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent five-day visit to France, Serbia, and Hungary occurred amidst heightened tensions with many European countries, driven by disputes over...
Is Xi Jinping’s visit to Europe a savior of China’s Vision 2035?
China under Xi Jinping's strategic plan is aiming to achieve socialist modernization. This plan aims to envision China as a state of prosperity, strength,...
Chinese President’s Europe Visit
President Xi Jin Ping is on an important European trip from 5-10 May 2024. His first destination is France, and then he will travel...
The national conservatism is spreading
In the 1980s Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher built a new conservatism around markets and freedom. Today Donald Trump, Viktor Orban and a motley...
Hungary Powers Through with Paks Nuclear Plant Expansion Defying EU Stance on Russian Energy Links
Despite mounting pressure and calls to cut all energy ties with Russia in Brussels and some European capitals, the construction works on the Paks-2...
Here comes the Hungaro-Austrian Empire
Austrian politician Herbert Kickl is a pro-Russian, anti-American conspiracy theorist who champions horse dewormer as a remedy for COVID-19 and wants to turn the...
Overall EU backing now stands at 39% in Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban likes to blame the EU for everything and concern is growing over a sharp drop in public support for...