Hungary's Complex Feelings About Austria-Hungary: A Historical Perspective

The political development of Hungary towards a communist regime after 1945 made Austrian politicians extremely cautious in their relations with the country. However, Austrians living near the border hoped Imre Nagy, Pál Maléter and the thousands of revolutionaries would succeed during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. When the Red Army intervened, the Austrian army was deployed at the eastern border with the order to shoot any foreign soldier entering Austria. On the other hand, some Austrians express positive sentiments towards Hungary, citing its nice people, excellent food, and beautiful landscape.

Hungarians and Austrians living near the border felt the division of Europe personally

Austrians and Hungarians have a complicated relationship. One Austrian Reddit user said: 'We're like old brothers who haven't spoken to each other for a very long time'. Another said: 'I have never met anyone who disliked Hungary'. However, they went on to say that Austrian farmers are getting disowned to 'protect' Hungarian soil. Another Austrian Reddit user said: 'I think that currently you guys have the worst government in the EU ever'. They also said that Hungary is becoming more and more nationalist and has far too many neo-Nazis.

Despite these political differences, Austrians and Hungarians seem to get along well. One Austrian Reddit user said: 'I like Hungary. Nice people, excellent food'. Another said: 'I was in Hungary a few years ago and I really like your food. The landscape is also really nice, Budapest was kind of beautiful'.

Austrian farmers are getting disowned to protect Hungarian soil

In more recent times, Austrians have expressed mixed feelings about Hungary. Some Austrians feel that Hungary is becoming more nationalist and has too many neo-Nazis, while others appreciate the country's food, landscape, and people. There is also a sense of shared history and connection between the two countries, with some Austrians wondering what it would be like if Austria-Hungary still existed as a democracy. However, there is also a recognition of the current political differences between the two countries, with some Austrians criticising the Hungarian government.

Hungarians have the best dentists

The political development of Hungary towards a communist regime after 1945 made Austrian politicians extremely cautious in their relations with the Communist Party of Austria. The Iron Curtain made Hungarians and Austrians living near the border feel the division of Europe quite personally. During the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, Austrians hoped Imre Nagy, Pál Maléter and the thousands of revolutionaries would succeed. When the Red Army intervened, the Austrian neutrality policy, adopted in 1955, did not stop the government deploying the army (Bundesheer) at the eastern border with the order to shoot any foreign soldier entering Austria.

In more recent times, the impression from the news is that Hungary is becoming more and more nationalist and has far too many neo-Nazis. It also seems to be struggling economically. However, in my experience, the people are very nice and the girls are beautiful! Orbán is a total shithead though. I think that currently you guys have the worst government in the EU ever.

Hungarians and Austrians are like old brothers who haven't spoken to each other for a long time

However, there are still some similarities and connections between the two countries. For example, some Austrians have expressed a fondness for Hungarian food, culture, and language. They have also noted the beauty of Hungarian landscapes and cities, such as Budapest. Additionally, some Austrians have expressed a desire to see a re-establishment of Austria-Hungary, albeit as a democracy.

On the other hand, there are also some negative perceptions of Hungary among Austrians. Some Austrians have expressed concerns about the rise of nationalism and neo-Nazism in Hungary, as well as the country's economic struggles. There is also criticism of the Hungarian government, with some Austrians believing that Hungary currently has the worst government in the EU.

Despite these differing views, it is clear that Hungarians and Austrians have a complex and multifaceted relationship. While they may not have the closest ties, there is still a sense of shared history and connection between the two countries.

Hungarians have nice food

Hungarian food is so good that some Austrians have even said that they miss it. One person said that they miss Hungary, and that they would like to 'blanda up and reestablish Austria-Hungary'.

It's not just the food that Hungarians have to be proud of, though. Austrians have also said that Hungary has nice people and beautiful girls. Budapest is also 'kind of beautiful', and the Hungarian language 'sounds nice'.

So, it seems that Hungarians have a lot to offer, and their food is definitely something to be proud of.

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