On April 10, 2025, distinguished speakers will share their insights on the transformation of the world order.
The Hungarian Atlantic Council’s conference will focus on global crises and the contours of a new world order, while also addressing Hungary’s role on the international political stage. The event offers a deep dive into geopolitical shifts, national security challenges, and how the future world order is taking shape. Experts—including former Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel, Balázs Orbán, Political Director to the Hungarian Prime Minister, and other leading political and academic figures—will explore key issues that may define global trends for decades to come.
Location: Bálna Budapest, Pálffy Hall
Date and Time: April 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM
09:00 – 09:15 | Opening Remarks
György Csóti, President of the Hungarian Atlantic Council (MAT)
09:15 – 10:45 | Keynote Presentations
- Wolfgang Schüssel, former Chancellor of Austria
- Balázs Orbán, Political Director to the Hungarian Prime Minister
10:50 – 12:10 | The Crisis of the Current World Order
- General Erhard Bühler, President of the Clausewitz Society
- Réka Szemerkényi, Director of International Relations, Equilibrium Institute
- Boglárka Koller, Head of Department, University of Public Service; Senior Research Fellow, Institute of World Economics, HUN-REN KRTK
12:10 – 12:40 | Coffee Break
12:40 – 14:00 | The Emerging New World Order
Session Chair: Attila Mesterházy, former President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
- Benedetta Berti, Head of Policy Planning, NATO (online)
- Gábor Zupkó, Head of the European Commission Representation in Hungary
- Ambassador István Balogh, Head of Hungary’s NATO Mission (TBC)
- István Gyarmati, Secretary General of the Hungarian Atlantic Council
14:00 – 15:00 | Buffet Lunch
15:00 – 17:00 | Hungary’s Place and Role in the Transforming World Order
Session Chair: György Csóti, President of the Hungarian Atlantic Council
- Opening Presentation: Marcell Bíró, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister (TBC)
- Gábor Fodor, former Minister
- Péter Sztáray, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs
- Attila Demkó, Senior Research Fellow, University of Public Service
17:00 – 17:45 | Concluding Remarks
- István Gyarmati, Secretary General of the Hungarian Atlantic Council
- György Csóti, President of the Hungarian Atlantic Council
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