5:00 pm The Golden Era of U.S.–Hungary Relations: Central Europe’s Strategic Role in a Changing Transatlantic Landscape

MCC Szeged Center

The panel will explore what Viktor Orbán and Marco Rubio describe as a “golden era” in U.S.–Hungary relations, situating the bilateral partnership within the broader context of Central Europe’s evolving role in transatlantic affairs. It will also examine how regional dynamics, shifting geopolitical priorities, and Europe’s internal transformations shape cooperation between Washington and Budapest. Panelists will consider the opportunities and challenges ahead as both countries navigate a rapidly changing European strategic environment.