The Hungarian government of Orbán has been pro-Russian since 2010 for ideological and pragmatic economic reasons. After the 2026 elections, its foreign policy could change. If Orbán remains in power, he will remain friendly with Russia and anti-Ukrainian. If the opposition wins, it will align with the EU’s policy on Russia and Ukraine. Orbán has praised Russia and frequently met with Putin.
The European Commission plans to create artificial intelligence factories to improve European competitiveness, but its location and dependence on a single technological supplier are questioned. Alternative approaches are suggested and the factories are proposed to be linked with dedicated research to ensure sovereignty and reliability.
President Milei, after his electoral victory in Argentina, faces challenges to reactivate the economy with high inflation and external debts, and must reduce the public deficit. His party LLA obtained great support but does not have a parliamentary majority, which requires him to maneuver with caution.
The Draghi Report, a year later, does not influence the EU’s strategic decisions. Despite identifying the need for a coordinated relaunch of public and private investment, the EU remains trapped by structural problems. There are discrepancies in the application of its recommendations, highlighting the insistence on adopting the US development model. Despite pointing out the importance of saving the European social model, the EU fails to exploit its growth potential.
The European Union faces obstacles in its internal market due to fragmentation in legal, administrative and regulatory norms, affecting small and medium-sized enterprises in particular. The concept of regime 28 is proposed as an optional legal framework to facilitate cross-border activity without total harmonization. This study analyzes this concept, its evolution and perspectives, proposing a new approach for its effective implementation.
