From Warsaw to Budapest: Poland’s Strategy for Central European Unity

The victory of Karol Nawrocki has opened an important new chapter for Central Europe. President Nawrocki’s strong emphasis on national sovereignty, traditional values, and pragmatic realism toward Brussels creates a window of opportunity for a genuine revival of the Visegrád Group.

From the perspective of Poland, the V4 is not just one of many formats – it is the natural and most effective platform for defending Central European interests in the European Union. With a Polish president who shares fundamental positions with the current governments in Prague, Bratislava, and Budapest on issues such as migration, the defence of the traditional family, resistance to excessive climate ambitions, and energy sovereignty, the conditions for a powerful V4 comeback are better than they have been in years. Our speakers will be discussing the opportunities and challenges of coordinated action on European policy, the possibility of a unified Central European voice, and the obstacles facing the V4 in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

Speakers:

• Paweł Pawłowski – Assistant Professor, University College of Professional Education; Fellow, Ludovika Public Diplomacy Hub
• Mihály Rosonczy-Kovács – Director of Foreign Relations, Nézőpont Intézet
• Péter Szitás – Senior Researcher, Danube Institute
• Moderator: Kristóf Veres – International Director, Danube Institute

The event is organized by the Danube Institute & Ludovika University of Public Service.

Details:

Date & time: Thursday, 11 December, 2025, 3:00 P.M.
Venue: Lónyay-Hatvany Villa, 1 Csónak Street, 1015 Budapest (Entrance: Aranybástya Restaurant)
Gate opens at 2:30 P.M.
Language: English

Participation is free; however, due to limited seating, pre-registration is required by clicking the button below.