On 1 May 2004, twenty years ago, Hungary became a member state of the European Union. Otto von Habsburg, who had fought throughout the years of the Cold War to reunite the continent divided by the consequences of the Second World War, saw the enlargement as a significant opportunity, offering a wealth of new prospects.
“Serving the European integration” was the title of the round table discussion we organised at the Ludovika University of Public Service on 5 March.
The politician, who passed away on 27 December 2023, played a key role in shaping the future of Europe during the period of regime change – alongside our namesake.
The European Day of Languages has been celebrated on 26 September for nearly two decades. To mark the occasion, our Foundation presents Otto von Habsburg’s speech in Latin at the European Parliament in 1979.
