"They are not refugees, but a Muslim invasion force" said Viktor Orbán visiting Bavaria

“They are not refugees, but a Muslim invasion force” said Viktor Orbán visiting Bavaria

The Editorial Board January 9, 2018

Germany, Bavaria, Seeon - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited the Bavarian leader Seehofer at two days of the beginning of negotiations for the formation of a government in Germany. And in an interview with the German newspaper Bild, the strong man…

Society

About post-communist economies, by Levan Vasadze, Georgian entrepreneur

The Editorial Board January 7, 2018

This article was sent to us by our readers and represents a particular political and economic vision that does not necessarily represent the views of our staff. However, we thought worthy of interest the analysis of the author, which encourage reflection on the economic…

Politics

The new Polish Prime Minister went to Budapest for his first bilateral visit

The Editorial Board January 3, 2018

Hungary, Budapest - For his first bilateral visit, the new Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki traveled to Budapest to discuss with Viktor Orbán. A visit that, despite the Polish cabinet reshuffle, confirms the line common to both countries. Especially in their vision that…

Politics

French diplomacy in Bucharest: would it be on “autopilot”?

Modeste Schwartz January 2, 2018

By Modeste Scwhartz. Romania - The lack of talent of the French, especially their diplomats, in foreign languages is already a classic theme of jokes in Central Europe. This finding is all the more bitter as it contrasts with the galloping Anglophony…

Culture

Christmas in Poland

Marlena Prochownik December 24, 2017

By Marlena Prochownik. Poland - Christmas (“Boże Narodzenie” - literally “God’s Birth”) is considered the most important holiday in Poland. Its traditions have evolved over the centuries, during which pagan, folk and Christian customs intertwined with each other. Let’s have a look at…

Politics

Hungary to veto EC’s “unprecedented and astounding” article 7 procedure against Poland

The Editorial Board December 23, 2017

Article originally published on Hungary Today. Hungary - The European Commission’s decision to launch Article 7.1 procedure against Poland over its judicial reforms is “unprecedented and astounding”, Zsolt Semjén, Hungary’s deputy prime minister said, adding that Hungary may veto it. The decision seriously…

Interviews

M. Szymanowski: “The Visegrád Group is the symbol of a successful transition following the fall of communism”

The Editorial Board December 21, 2017

Poland, Warsaw - Interview with Maciej Szymanowski, Polish historian and diplomat, adviser for International Affairs to the Marshal of the Polish Sejm, V4 specialist: "The Visegrád Group is the symbol of a successful transition following the fall of communism". In mid-November, Ferenc…

Miscellaneous

Support the Visegrád Post for 2018!

Ferenc Almássy December 20, 2017

Dear friends and readers, For almost two years now the Visegrád Post brings you information, analysis and opinion pieces on Central Europe, against the tide of a press that is almost unanimously hostile to the interests of this region for ideological reasons,…

Politics

How the new Austrian government might change Europe

Ferenc Almássy December 17, 2017

By Ferenc Almássy. Austria - Two months after the parliamentary elections, the negotiations are successful and a government has been formed. The coalition government between the ÖVP conservatives and the FPÖ national-liberals could have far-reaching consequences for politics in Europe. It took…

Interviews

G. Tóth: “We will see a strong Europe, with the help of Chinese investments”

Ferenc Almássy December 15, 2017

Hungary, Budapest - Interview with Gábor Tóth, President of the world's first V4 - China association, Gateway to Europe : "We will see a strong Europe, with the help of Chinese investments. " Early December, Ferenc Almássy met with Gábor Tóth, the President of the…

Politics

“A betrayal? Why not, but let us know!”

Modeste Schwartz December 13, 2017

By Modeste Schwartz. Romania - If I borrow the title of this article – adapting it slightly – from one of the more famous quotes of the brilliant Wallachian playwright Ion Luca Caragiale, it is because, lately, even for the most informed observer…

Politics

How the European spruce bark beetle destroys the the Białowieża forest in Poland with the support of environmentalists and of the European Commission

Olivier Bault December 12, 2017

By Olivier Bault. Article originally published in French on Réinformation TV. The European spruce bark beetle is a beetle that colonizes the spruce forests, a very common tree in the beautiful forest of Białowieża, North-East Poland. Ecologists consider it a primeval forest…