Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

Providing personal freedom, security and prosperity for the people is the duty of any political leadership. Free people in a prosperous and secure environment are what make a country or a region great. This is exactly what Hungary means with its motto “Make Europe Great Again.” For the six months from July 1 onward, Hungary […]

On June 13-15, Italy hosted the G7, a summit of the heads of state and government of the traditional industrialized countries: Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. All leaders were present, and the event was hosted by Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. The meeting was unusual because of one noteworthy feature. […]

The results of the European Parliament elections this month were rather inconsequential at the Union level. However, certain national situations appear more interesting. In a free democracy, elections serve the purpose of enabling people to decide on their representatives for a set period of time, according to candidates’ programs and intentions. The rule of law […]

Last week, Washington finally allowed Ukraine to use American equipment to attack some targets inside Russia. Heeding the signal from the United States, Chancellor Olaf Scholz dropped his resistance and approved the same for German-made weapons. The Western approach to foreign and security policy in Europe consistently follows three principles: ignore the problem and do nothing, make the wrong […]

Last week, China’s President Xi Jinping undertook a five-day tour of Europe, visiting France, Serbia and Hungary. This selection of host countries might appear odd at first, but it hides a double strategy. Officially, Mr. Xi made commemoration calls: in France, he highlighted its recognition of the People’s Republic of China 60 years ago; in […]