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The future of the European Union discussed at the 27th Krynica Economic Forum

Olivier Bault September 15, 2017

By Olivier Bault. Poland, Krynica - The 26th Krynica Economic Forum became quite famous last year when Viktor Orbán and Jarosław Kaczyński called out for a cultural counter-revolution in Europe. At this forum often referred to as the "Davos forum of Central…

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“Eastern Europeans Begin to Grow Tired of Western Colonialism”

The Editorial Board September 14, 2017

Romania - Author of four books (the latest in 2016, entitled “Romania: a colony in the confines of Europe”) and hundreds of highly-read articles in the Romanian press over the last twenty years,…

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The Visegrád Group opens to the East

Ferenc Almássy September 3, 2017

Hungary, Budapest - Expanding the European Union’s list of Eastern partner countries is of strategic importance to the Visegrád Group, Hungary’s foreign minister said on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference after a meeting of V4 leaders, European Commission and Estonian…

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Frictions on the issue of posted workers

Mihály Kecskeméthy August 31, 2017

By Mihály Kecskeméthy. European Union - Suffering an unprecedented decline of popularity in the history of the Fifth Republic, President Macron seems to choose an attack-based strategy, putting an end to his will to sit on the sidelines. For several days now, he has…

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How Macron failed in Central Europe

Ferenc Almássy August 29, 2017

By Ferenc Almássy. Central Europe - One of French President Emmanuel Macron's campaign promises was to take action against the "social dumping" caused by workers from "Eastern Europe." In the view of the pro-European candidate, this situation has arisen primarily due to…

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PM Sobotka: “We don’t want more Muslims in Czechia”

The Editorial Board August 26, 2017

Article originally published on LaPravda.ch. Czechia - Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka was in Salzburg, Austria last Wednesday, to meet Emmanuel Macron and the heads of governments of Slovakia and Austria to discuss the reform of the posted workers directive. The Czech…

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The Visegrád group supports Italy in light of growing migrant crisis

The Editorial Board July 21, 2017

Hungary, Budapest - The V4 are ready to contribute to Italian and European efforts aimed at halting the illegal flow of migrants from Libya and other parts of North Africa towards Europe – and especially towards Italy. Prime Ministers of the Visegrád…

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Israel counts on the V4

The Editorial Board July 20, 2017

Hungary, Budapest - The heads of government of the Visegrád group met in Budapest with the Israeli Prime Minister. For Benjamin Netanyahu, the V4 is now an important interlocutor. Enhanced cooperation The V4+Israel meeting resulted in a number of cooperation projects. Student…

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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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Czech parliament authorizes the use of firearms in case of terror attack

The Editorial Board July 4, 2017

Czechia - The Czech lower house voted the right for Czech citizens to use firearms in case of terror attack. Last year, Czech President Zeman, following a series a terrorist attacks in Western Europe, declared he was in favor to make it…