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The European Commission wants to assume new powers

Olivier Bault August 2, 2017

By Olivier Bault. Poland - After Frans Timmermans, the first Vice-President of the Commission, on July 19, threatened Poland with a recourse to Article 7 of the EU Treaty on bills reforming justice which have been under discussion in the Parliament of…

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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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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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Orbán tried to calm down Brussels

The Editorial Board April 27, 2017

Article originally published on Hungary Today. Belgium, Brussels - At the plenary session of the European Parliament on Wednesday, April 26, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claimed that his government’s dedication to the European Union is “unquestionable,” but in many respects the…

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The Self-Destruction of the European Union

Ferenc Almássy April 7, 2017

By Ferenc Almássy. European Union - There are indications that there is a new continental divide. Criminal charges have been filed, and this time they may bring an end to the European Union. The accused: Poland and Hungary. But what is really…

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Orbán: Brussels Must be Halted, and Hungary Must Stand Up Against the International Capital

The Editorial Board March 24, 2017

Article originally published on Daily News Hungary. Hungary – Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called March 15 an “indisputable proof” of the Hungarian nation’s past, present and future, at a commemoration of the 1848-49 revolution and freedom fight on Wednesday, March 15. Speaking in…

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Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Viktor Orbán in Budapest

The Editorial Board February 3, 2017

Via Daily News Hungary - Hungary, Budapest - Hungary and Russia are being forced to work together in a “difficult international environment”, as anti-Russian policies have become popular in western Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a joint press conference with Russian…

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“Romania’s Gauleiter Texts the New PM into Office”

Modeste Schwartz January 16, 2017

By Modeste Schwartz, French author living in Transylvania, Romania. If you follow the mainstream narrative, right wing parties have ruled Romania most of the time since 2004. As to what “right wing parties” might possibly refer to in the neo-colonial situation of post-1990…

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Bosnia’s candidature to integrate the EU has been accepted

The Editorial Board September 23, 2016

Bosnia - On September 20, the European Union has accepted the membership application of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Premier Denis Zvizdić hopes that his country will soon incorporate the block. The request was made several months ago already, in February. To support this…

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Orbán: a call to help Christians first, sink illegal boats and fight nihilism

The Editorial Board September 19, 2016

Hungary, Budapest - Viktor Orbán made strong declarations for the start of the new parliamentarian year. He denounced nihilism as the enemy, wished to control the Mediterranean Sea by sinking the illegal boats and wants to help Christians before Muslims. Viktor Orbán…

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Slovakia calls for a decision about post-Brexit citizens

The Editorial Board July 16, 2016

Slovakia - Slovakian Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajčák is worried that post-Brexit citizen don't know much about their future situation. Even if Brussels wants to wait that UK starts the formal process to leave the bloc, Slovakia but also UK want a swift…

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As leader of the EU’s council, Slovakia wants to handle the migrant crisis and give back the power to member states

The Editorial Board July 5, 2016

Slovakia - Slovakia assures the rotating presidency of the EU council since the 1st July. Considering that the European Commission failed about the management of the migrant crisis, the new presidency wants to construct a "positive agenda" on migration policy and advocates…