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Moldovan “civil society” officially declares itself to be above the law of its country

Modeste Schwartz July 17, 2017

By Modeste Schwartz. Moldova - In the spring of 2016, several Moldovan civil society organizations proposed and obtained from the government of the Moldovan Republic the formation of a “working group” to reform Moldovan legislation applicable to “non-commercial organizations”, that is to…

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Three Seas Initiative: Trump in Warsaw supports the project

Ferenc Almássy July 8, 2017

Poland, Warsaw - Poland received the US President Trump alongside with representatives of the countries of the Three Seas Initiative, a recent Central European project. An "incredibly successful" meeting, according to Donald Trump. For his first press conference abroad, US President Donald…

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The V4 and Egypt strengthen their cooperation

The Editorial Board July 5, 2017

Hungary, Budapest - The V4 leaders convened in Budapest in order to meet with the Egyptian President. A strategic move from the V4, who wants to work more closely with Egypt, especially in order to secure its stability. Hungary, now leading for…

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Has Van der Bellen sabotaged his work in Czechia?

Norbert van Handel July 4, 2017

By Norbert van Handel. Norbert van Handel, with whom Ferenc Almássy made an interview in May, is an Austrian jurist and man of influence in Austria. He offered us his comment on the travel of President Van der Bellen to Prague recently.…

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Poland has a moral right to say ‘no’ to migrants

The Editorial Board July 3, 2017

Poland - The powerful leader of the ruling PiS, éminence grise of the current conservative government Jarosław Kaczyński, said Poland has a moral right to say 'no' to migrants, since the country did not, unlike others western countries, exploited the countries and…

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Hungary begins year-long presidency of the Visegrad Group

The Editorial Board July 3, 2017

On July 1, Hungary officially started its presidency of the Visegrá group for one year. Hungary - Hungary has taken over its year-long presidency of the Visegrad Group (V4) from Poland during a handing over ceremony in Warsaw on Monday, June 19.…

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Orbán : “Multiculturalism has failed in Europe”

The Editorial Board June 30, 2017

Article originally published on Hungary Today. Hungary, Budapest - The two issues putting Europe’s unity to the test today are migration and the direction the European Union is headed in, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at at his Fidesz party’s “national…

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Czechia wants to help the Libyan coast guard

The Editorial Board June 28, 2017

Czechia - As polls show that Czechs massively do not want any more refugees nor migrants, the Czech Prime Minister told the press his will to increase the Czech aid to the Libyan coast guard. According to the latest CVVM poll released…

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Macron versus Visegrád

Ferenc Almássy June 26, 2017

Belgium, Brussels - Leaders of the V4 met with the new French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting ended on a mixed note. Tensions between Macron and the V4 are not new. During his presidential campaign and as soon as elected President of…

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The Central European Defence Cooperation commited against mass migration

Ferenc Almássy June 23, 2017

Czechia, Prague - Central European nations representatives met again to enforce their plan against mass migration coming to Europe. On Monday, June 19, representatives from the countries of the Central European Defence Cooperation (CEDC) - Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria Slovenia and Croatia…

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Hungary: Birthrate versus Immigration

Ferenc Almássy June 22, 2017

Hungary - Conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is known for his anti-immigration rhetoric, and less for his natalist position. But these two go hand in hand. "[...] there are two distinct views in Europe today to consider [the decline and aging of…

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“Grindeanu: Out of the Closet”

Modeste Schwartz June 21, 2017

By Modeste Schwartz. The opinions and interpretations expressed in this article are those of its author and do not necessarily reflect the points of view of the redaction. Romania - After being thoroughly snubbed by the new American administration throughout the festivities of the election and…