A nation branded by critics as “fascist” and “xenophobic” tells a very different story on the ground. During a firsthand visit to CPAC Hungary, contributing New York Post writer Adam Coleman steps inside a movement that’s been relentlessly attacked by global media, and meets the young conservatives pushing back. From a high-stakes speech by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to a crowd energized by national pride and American influence, this is a rare look at a country refusing to fall in line with the rest of Europe. NY Post columnist Adam Coleman shares this story.
But beyond the headlines and political rhetoric, it’s the voices of Hungary’s next generation that stand out. In candid conversations, young attendees lay out their concerns about sovereignty, security, and the growing power of the European Union, while rejecting the labels often pinned on them abroad. What emerges is a portrait of a deeply motivated, sharply aware youth movement determined to shape Hungary’s future on its own terms, no matter who’s in charge.
Read more at https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/opinion/hungarys-conservative-kids-love-trump-and-have-a-lot-to-teach-us/
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