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What about Schengen 2.0?

What about Schengen 2.0?

2016. 05. 03.

As the inclement weather eases and migrants prepare themselves to embark, large stretches of the EU’s external borders remain no more secure than before and a political stalemate threatens any effective response. [Blog post by András Gyürk]

Taboos are sinking Europe

Taboos are sinking Europe

2016. 01. 27.

The attacks against women that took place on New Year’s Eve at the Cologne Central Station – and, as it turned out, also in other cities around Europe – sent a shock through Europe in more than one way. Mass sexual harassment, arrogant migrant perpetrators, an arrogant mayor blaming the victims, a (self?) censoring media. These are symptoms of Europe failing because it refuses to face reality. Fixing Europe starts with dropping taboos. [Blog post]

Hungarian Film Wins First-Ever Golden Globe Award

Hungarian Film Wins First-Ever Golden Globe Award

2016. 01. 15.

On Sunday, for the first time in history, a Hungarian production was named best foreign film at the Golden Globe Awards. Son of Saul also took the Grand Prix at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and is on the short list for the 88th Academy Awards. [Blog post by Andrea Bocskor]

After Paris, Security is the First Priority

After Paris, Security is the First Priority

2015. 11. 26.

After such a tragedy, the first words are often about shock and sorrow for the victims. Inevitably, what soon follows is a discussion about what should be done to prevent it from happening again. [Blog post by András Gyürk]

Reasonable Accommodation of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Should Be Seen As an Investment

Reasonable Accommodation of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Should Be Seen As an Investment

2015. 11. 25.

Hungary has become a leader in enabling deaf and hearing impaired people to communicate without problems, whether they are at the workplace or at home, said MEP Ádám Kósa at a conference organized to identify the needs of deaf and hearing impaired people to live a more complete life.

Hungarian Solidarity: Tents, Beds and Armed Forces to Aid Slovenia

Hungarian Solidarity: Tents, Beds and Armed Forces to Aid Slovenia

2015. 11. 24.

Despite reports to the contrary, we do indeed have a sense of solidarity here among the Member States on the EU’s southeastern frontier. As they say, in hard times you recognize who your friends are—those who try to help. [Blog post by András Gyürk]

Another Milestone on Hungary’s Impressive Road to Economic Recovery?

Another Milestone on Hungary’s Impressive Road to Economic Recovery?

2015. 11. 19.

The forecasts for Hungary’s economy have been trending positive for the past couple of years, a demonstration that the Orbán Government’s reforms are working. [Blog post by Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz]

Nations Make Europe, Families Make Nations, Children Make Families

Nations Make Europe, Families Make Nations, Children Make Families

2015. 11. 12.

There is only one way out of this crisis: increasing the birth rate while also recognizing and aiding families who are raising children. This is the only way we can preserve Europe’s role in the world. [Blog post by Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz]

Europe Receives Erdogan: Another Step in the Right Direction

Europe Receives Erdogan: Another Step in the Right Direction

2015. 10. 14.

At the end of September, the summit meeting of the European Council set a new agenda for Europe to find a more effective way to manage the migration crisis. The new agenda – as we wrote just after the summit – is much more about what Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been proposing since the beginning of the year: a set of measures that would allow Europe to get back on top of what is today an uncontrolled and unregulated migration flow.