The Cultural Basement of European Unity

As we know, the Founding Fathers of the European Union also provided definitions for our current topic, and quoting Robert Schuman again, we may also state that Europe first of all is a cultural entity. The economic union and the common – then single – market originated from this cultural entity, and later it gained political structure and political unity.

Totalitarian Regimes: We need to understand the past to build our common future

A day-long Public Hearing on "What do young Europeans know about totalitarianism?" was organised by four Central European EPP Group MEPs today.

Declaration

In the last few months we have witnessed a series of demonstrations shaking whole countries in North Africa and the Middle East.

Hungarian communities call for autonomy in Brussels

Hungarian communities outside Hungary will only survive if they are granted "geographical, personal, and customised" autonomies, said a statement issued by the Hungarian Autonomy Council, which held a session at the seat of the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday.

Caritas in Veritate – Conference

Welcome address

Romanian Post-Communist Political Elite Get Hysterical Over Autonomy

On 20-25 July 2010, the Bálványos Summer University was held in Transylvania, Romania. Organized for the 21st time, the summer university is one of the most popular events in the region. Its aim is to bring people together from around the entire Carpathian Basin in order to network, exchange views, and debate on issues of social, cultural, and political dimension, with a focus on national and European integration.

From Trianon to Schengen – on the Way of Truth and Reconciliation

Outstanding historical figures, literary giants, and geniuses in art and science are known among great nations. With universal appeal, they are well-known worldwide. As Hungarians, we also appreciate these celebrated people.

Failure to provide justice after the fall of communism and the occurring serious consequences

First of all, as host of this panel, allow me to say thanks for the honor that I can be a patron of today’s conference.

In dEPutation: the Union – with Transylvania

With representation in the European Parliament for the Hungarians of Transylvania, a new means opens to address their case and offer new prospects.

Presentation of the Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom to Bishop László Tőkés

1989 was, indeed, a year of miracles! Two decades later, we recall events still difficult to believe, events that caused the eventual dissolution, in President Reagan’s term, of the “evil empire.” Today, on the 20th anniversary of the majestic and cathartic reburial in Budapest of Imre Nagy and other martyred leaders of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, we pay homage to them and to all the heroes whose suffering, sacrifice, and leadership led to the collapse...