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$2 billion US loan to modernize Polish army

The Editorial Board October 5, 2023

Poland – In the last days of September, the US State Department announced the signing of a “$2 billion Foreign Military Financing (FMF) direct loan agreement to support Poland's effort to modernize its armed forces. ” The US administration’s press release stresses…

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Viktor Orbán’s Speech at the CPAC on 19 May 2022

The Editorial Board May 24, 2022

Hungary – On 19–20 May, the American Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), which is the most important conservative event organised annually in the United States, was held in Budapest, Hungary. This was a first, as CPAC had never been held in Europe…

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Viktor Orbán: “Dangerous proposals are on NATO’s table”

Yann Caspar March 24, 2022

Hungary/NATO – On 21 March, following negotiations with the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the Hungarian head of government posted a video mes-sage on his Facebook page. In this video, he expressed concern about proposals that could be made by…

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Hungary: with God for identity and against terrorism and illegal immigration

The Editorial Board August 25, 2017

Hungary - "For our children and grandchildren to live as Hungarians in Hungary, we must defend our borders with all the means at our disposal, and fight against terrorism and illegal immigration," said the Hungarian Minister of the defense to the young…

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Central Europe and the European Army

The Editorial Board March 10, 2017

Central Europe - The idea of a European army is not new, and at a time when Donald Trump is seen by some as a potential gravedigger for NATO, the idea of a European army is back on the scene. A year…

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Why Poland Waived the Caracal Helicopter

Olivier Bault October 20, 2016

By Olivier Bault. After the decision of Poland announced on October 5th, not to buy the 50 Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters manufacturer, reactions on the French side have been somewhat exaggerated. Because contrary to what has been said, there has been…

Society

Orbán plans to double the Hungarian army and rise patriotism among children

The Editorial Board October 19, 2016

Hungary - Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he had taken the necessary steps in order to double the Hungarian army's personnel from 2017. Orbán also wishes the military instruction of children to develop, especially using sport. The Hungarian PM wants it to serve as a counter-culture to reinforce social…

Society

In Hungary, more and more volunteers to join the reserve

The Editorial Board August 6, 2016

Hungary, Budapest - Since 2010, the number of volunteers joining the military reserve significantly increased, thanks to the Defence Ministry's efforts. In 2010 when the government changed in Hungary, there were 17 volunteers reserves. The Defence Ministry made recruitment efforts and now…

Society

Serbia: police patrols / army to prevent migrants move?

The Editorial Board July 18, 2016

Serbia - The country will establish joint police patrols/army on its borders. The idea was put forward by Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic, and must now be approved by the President Tomislav Nikolic. Goal of deploying Serbian military country's border: to prevent the…

Society

Operation Anaconda 2016: the biggest NATO exercise in Central Europe

The Editorial Board June 9, 2016

Poland – 24 countries sent troops for this huge 10-day long NATO exercise taking place in Poland and Lithuania. While tension rises more and more between the West and Russia, this massive exercise of 31,000 troops, one month before the NATO summit…

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US armed forces come in Moldova, the country is under pressure

The Editorial Board May 5, 2016

Moldova, Chișinău - From 3 to 20 May, Moldva is hosting the Dragon Pioneer 2016. It's a series of drills of the Moldovian armed forces but also of the US armed forces. According to the Moldavian Defence Ministry Alla Diakonu , it…