In the podcast Il Mondo of the Italian weekly Internazionale, Peter Techet discussed the recent changes to Hungary’s media system.
The podcast can be listened to here: Marine Le Pen apre la campagna elettorale per le presidenziali. Il governo ungherese oscura la tv pu…
Peter Techet für Neue Zürcher Zeitung über Mitteleuropa als Laboratorium für die Europäische Union.
In seinem Essay für die Neue Zürcher Zeitung schreibt Peter Techet darüber, wie Mitteleuropa erst im historischen Kontext der ehemaligen Habsburgermonarchie wieder auf die politische Karte Europas zurückkehren kann und inwiefern der habsburgische Vielvölkerstaat die europäische Einheit inspirierte und zudem als Beispiel gelungener Staatlichkeit ohne nationale Homogenität dient.
Der Essay kann hier gelesen werden: Der Geist des Kakaniens lebt – Mitteleuropa als politisches Laboratorium für ganz Europa
Péter Techet für Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung über die Verfassungsänderung in Ungarn
Nachdem der ungarische Premier Péter Magyar konkrete Pläne zu einer Verfassungsänderung angekündigt hatte, kommentierte Péter Techet in der Frankfurter Allgemeinen Zeitung die Vorschläge zur Absetzung des Staatspräsidenten und zur Wiedereinführung der Altersgrenze bei den Verfassungsrichter*innen.
Der Artikel kann hier gelesen werden: Péter Magyar: Operation Fegefeuer gegen Orbáns Machtstaat | FAZ
Peter Techet for POLITICO on the conflict between Péter Magyar and Tamás Sulyok
In its analysis of the conflict between PM Péter Magyar and President Tamás Sulyok, POLITICO quoted Peter Techet: according to him, Magyar must resolve the matter by the autumn, otherwise, he risks appearing as the loser in this confrontation.
The article can be read here: Magyar unveils reform plans to write new constitution, oust top Orbán appointees – POLITICO
Schäffer in Chișinău: Impressive Progress, but Long Road Ahead
During his recent trip to Moldova, IDM Director Sebastian Schäffer praised Chișinău’s reform record while calling for sustained effort: “What Moldova is demonstrating is impressive, and what the government has achieved so far is impressive. However, there are still many things that need to be implemented in order to take over and apply the EU acquis. The road is still long.” His remarks coincided with the first Moldova–EU Summit in Brussels on 22 June 2026, where President Maia Sandu met with European Council President António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Civil society mobilizes support for Moldova’s EU accession
IDM Director Warns of Member-State Readiness Gap in EU Enlargement
Speaking at a regional civil society gathering in Chișinău, IDM Director Sebastian Schäffer flagged a structural risk in the enlargement process: candidate countries may achieve technical readiness before key EU member states are politically prepared to welcome them. Representatives from 11 regional NGOs met to address enlargement fatigue. Montenegro’s progress — having provisionally closed half of all negotiating chapters — was cited as the leading regional benchmark, alongside the formal opening of Moldova’s first negotiation cluster on rule of law and democratic institutions on 15 June 2026.
Montenegro leads as Moldova opens first EU negotiation cluster
Péter Techet for Élet és Irodalom on a new government policy in Hungary
In his essay for the Hungarian weekly Élet és Irodalom, Péter Techet argued that the new government in Budapest should not merely restore liberal democracy. Rather, it should introduce new measures, such as expanding direct democracy, strengthening local self-government, and possibly even federalizing the country, to help prevent the concentration of power and excessive centralization that characterized the rule of Viktor Orbán.
The article can be read here: https://www.es.hu/cikk/2026-06-12/techet-peter/a-valodi-rendszervaltas.html
Péter Techet für Herder Korrespondenz über die neue Regierung in Ungarn
Für die Monatszeitschrift Herder Korrespondenz hat Peter Techet einen Artikel über die neue ungarische Regierung, den Populismus von Péter Magyar sowie die Positionierung der christlichen Kirchen im Kontext des Regierungswechsels verfasst.
Der Artikel kann hier gelesen werden: Populismus light? Nach dem Ende der illiberalen Demokratie Ungarns
Péter Techet for Magyar Hang on the meeting between Péter Magyar and Friedrich Merz
In the Hungarian weekly Magyar Hang, Péter Techet was asked about the meeting between Péter Magyar and Friedrich Merz in Berlin. Techet emphasized that German-Hungarian relations have traditionally been strong due to the close economic ties between the two countries, and that Germany, particularly the CDU, will continue to be important for Magyar. At the same time, he noted that differences between Budapest and Berlin are already becoming apparent regarding the issue of Ukraine.
Techet also pointed out that the CDU/CSU and German business interests had previously played a significant role in helping Viktor Orbán maintain his power in Hungary. In this respect, he argued, it is also the responsibility of the Tisza Party, which together with the CDU/CSU belongs to the European People’s Party, to place bilateral relations on a new footing.
Finally, Techet suggested that Magyar’s appearance in Berlin, especially his sharp criticism of President Tamás Sulyok during the press conference, may have been met with some incomprehension in Berlin.
You can read the article here: https://hang.hu/magyar-hang-plusz/gazdasag-ukrajna-meg-egy-kis-trollkodas-magyar-peter-nemetorszagi…
On the Hungarian radio station Klubrádió, Péter Techet talked about whether and how German–Hungarian relations might change following a political shift in Budapest, and to what extent differing views on the war in Ukraine could strain those relations.
The interview can be listened to here: https://www.klubradio.hu/archivum/esti-gyors-2026-junius-02-kedd-1815-58162
