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The Three Seas Initiative in the Foreign Affairs Policy of Hungary
The Three Seas Initiative in the Foreign Affairs Policy of Hungary

Author(s): Dominik Héjj
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Comparative politics, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: Instytut Europy Środkowej
Keywords: Three Seas Initiative; foreign affairs; Hungary; Russia; Orbán;

Summary/Abstract: The Three Seas Initiative (TSI) constitutes a project involving the cooperation of twelve European countries. Poland and Croatia, the founders of the TSI, are especially active in this respect. Even though Hungary seems the closest political ally of Poland, the state rarely participates in TSI actions. In addition, when pursuing its politics, Hungary remains in contradiction to the principles of the TSI – chiefly regarding energy policies. The paper aims to offer answers to questions concerning the significance of the TSI in Hungary’s foreign affairs policies and the state's perception of such a form of cooperation in Europe.

  • Issue Year: 17/2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 116-135
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: English