WELCOME
Our primary focus lies in unwinding the values of freedom and democracy, while safeguarding our independence and upholding Christian values.
The founder of our organization, the political community of Fidesz set out to build a civic, national and Christian network in 2003.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán labelled this a “value-saving and value-creating work”, a long-term, thorough process.
Our foundation aims to embody these values and ideas in all our activities and programs.
Over the past two decades, the Foundation for
a Civic Hungary has emerged as the preserver of civic communities within and beyond the borders of Hungary.
Ádám Kavecsánszki
Chairman of Fundation for a Civic Hungary
Each political party in Hungary is entitled to set up a political foundation aiming to foster democratic culture through training, research, scientific and educational activities, but not allowed to do electoral campaigns. Political Foundations are funded transparently from the state budget and are strictly supervised.
Greatest achievements since the Foundation was established in 2003:
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Annually organising two of the most prominent national political events: the Meeting of Kötcse, and the Prime Minister’s Annual State of the Nation Address,
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More than 250 community-building events, comprehensive training programs with more than 8,000 trained activists and local politicians,
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Recognizing service to society with over 50 prizes awarded to people and organisations like Wilfried Martens or the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung,
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Handing out grants to hundreds of projects fostering civic engagement,
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Supporting dialogue between the conservative and right-wing political communities in Europe through our international activities,
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Providing an insight into politics to hundreds of young professionals through our Internship Programme in Budapest and Brussels.
László Kövér
Member of the Board of Trustees
ÁDÁM KAVECSÁNSZKI
President
Gergely Gulyás
Member of the Board of Trustees
MÁRTON VEISZ
Director of Foreign Affairs
Péter Tüttő
Head of Brussels Office
Since its establishment, The Foundation for a Civic Hungary has been committed to the notion of a Europe based on sovereign nation-states, the ideas of subsidiarity, decentralisation, and Christian values; these are the principles we represent and promote during our international activities.
We are engaged in an active strategic partnership with a number of foreign conservative think tanks. We are constantly striving to cement and expand our Foundation’s already diverse network of external relations, and continue to seek out new potential allies.
Our activities involve organising diplomatic breakfasts, specialised seminars on foreign policy, drafting strategic background studies on foreign policy, and keeping in touch with international actors.
The Foundation for a Civic Hungary, the political foundation of Fidesz, has founded an international award to recognize outstanding personalities who have contributed significantly to European freedom and independence, to cooperation among nations, and to the protection of values defining European identity – rooted in the Greco-Roman cultural traditions and the Christian moral framework. The objective is to highlight individuals and their work who courageously represent the sovereigntist aspirations of equal national communities and who are influential figures both in right-wing and conservative way of thinking.
Encouraging people to engage in politics, providing trainings to prepare them for the competition in politics, and fostering cross-border political discussions: these are responsibilities that do not exclusively fall upon the shoulders of the state but that of civil society too – and especially upon political foundations. Together with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung – a foundation close to the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) – the Foundation for a Civic Hungary (PMA) has been working towards this goal ever since it was established – the two organisations have built an intense and friendly relationship at the core of which lies their shared set of values.
Frank Spengler
Former Head of the Konrad Adenauer-Stiftung’s office in Hungary
The people of Bavaria and Hungary have many ties. Not only the Danube which is, beyond doubt, the most apparent of all. Bavarian-Hungarian issues play an important role in the cooperation between HSA (Hanns Seidel Foundation) and PMA. I would like to congratulate PMA, and wish them all the best; I would like to express my gratitude for an intimate cooperation that is built upon mutual trust and carried out in the spirit of Hungarian-German friendship.
Martin Kastler
Former Member of the European Parliament
Political dynamism at the international level today continuously increases the value of Judeo-Christian culture and political communication, knowledge and community building, based on Central European civic values. The Foundation for a Civic Hungary has been active in this field for 15 years now, showing outstanding results. However it does not merely convey knowledge: It aims to preserve Christian-conservative ideas known in the central region of Europe, and protects universal values such as national thinking, respect for freedom and patriotism. We can see from international experiences that creating the conditions for value-based cohesion is also the task of political foundations, since today it is no longer right-wing and left-wing politics, but opposites of national and globalist forces that define the fields of political struggle. The activities of the Foundation for a Civic Hungary is known and acknowledged not only in Hungary but also throughout Europe. It was an honour for me to be involved in this value creating activity within and beyond the country, for five years as Director for Foreign Affairs.
Dr. Ernő Schaller-Baross
Member of the European Parliament
As the Director of the Foundation for Serbian People and State, it is with immense pride and profound honor that I highlight our esteemed collaboration with the Foundation for a Civic Hungary. This partnership stands as a testament to the enduring strength of our shared values and the deep commitment we hold towards advancing a common vision for the future.
In an era where geographical and political complexities often challenge international cooperation, our alliance with the Foundation for a Civic Hungary emerges as a beacon of unity and mutual respect. This partnership is not merely a cooperative effort but a significant convergence of principles that resonate deeply with both our organizations.
Our joint initiatives—spanning workshops, panels, and roundtables—reflect our steadfast dedication to the education of youth, the preservation of cultural heritage, and the promotion of family values, freedom, and independence. These values are the cornerstones of our mission and embody the very essence of our collaborative spirit.
As we continue to work together, we are resolute in our commitment to advancing these shared ideals and contributing to the creation of a peaceful and prosperous future for generations to come. Our collaboration represents a powerful endeavor to build bridges and foster understanding, ultimately striving to make a lasting impact on the world.
Tatjana Vukic
Director of the Foundation for Serbian People and State
As a Member of the European Parliament, I am deeply enthusiastic about the collaboration with the “Foundation for a Civic Hungary.” This Austrian-Hungarian partnership presents a remarkable opportunity to further strengthen the bonds we have already cultivated through our past interactions. I hold immense respect and appreciation for the foundation, especially given our shared commitment to the fundamental principle of not conceding even an fraction of our freedom.
In our previous engagements, we have fostered a vibrant exchange of ideas, grounded in a mutual understanding of the vital importance of preserving individual liberties in the face of growing challenges. This new phase of collaboration promises to build on these successful experiences, and I am dedicated to advancing discussions that protect and promote individual freedom. I eagerly anticipate the innovative and impactful initiatives that will arise from this renewed partnership within our newly formed Patriots for Europe group. Together we will keep fighting for our shared vision for a better Europe.
Harald Vilimsky
Member of the European Parliament
The Foundation for a Civic Hungary as the political foundation of Fidesz started to operate its very first foreign representation in Brussels to promote Christian democratic values, conservative thought and patriotism on a European level. Our mission is to strengthen the cross-party cooperation within the conservative wing in Europe by providing ideas and first-hand information about Hungary’s main policies and to serve as an international platform of likeminded opinion leaders and policy makers.
Our Team in Brussels is working on promoting our values and messages by organising public conferences, book launches, lectures and networking events; analysing major European political events in the media; and facilitating bilateral talks and meetings.
Our address in Brussels: Rond Point Robert Schuman 9, 1040 Brussels
Headquarters in Budapest: 20. Stefánia Str., 1143 Budapest
E-mail: brussels@szpma.hu