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Hungary Tests the E.U.’s Norms

Posted on March 12, 2013 by ellenpolus

For Hungary, still seeking national accord on what constitutes democracy, and for Europe, still uncertain how to treat governments deemed to have strayed from European Union norms, Monday produced a symbolic moment in the annals of protecting civil rights. On … Continue reading →

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In the opinion of many, Hungary is no longer a democracy

Posted on March 12, 2013 by ellenpolus

If Viktor Orbán were as talented at governing as he is at political maneuvering he would be an excellent prime minister. But his brain power is spent on devising devious traps for his opponents whose imagination can’t possibly measure up … Continue reading →

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Hungary, defying EU, pushes on with constitutional changes

Posted on March 11, 2013 by ellenpolus

BUDAPEST –  Hungary’s ruling party is set to push through law changes on Monday that critics say will limit the powers of the constitutional court, one of the few institutions that has stood up to Viktor Orban, the combative prime … Continue reading →

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Westerwelle fordert von Ungarn Einhaltung europäischer Werte

Posted on March 11, 2013 by ellenpolus

Brüssel (AFP) Vor einer Abstimmung des ungarischen Parlaments über umstrittene Änderungen der Verfassung hat Bundesaußenminister Guido Westerwelle (FDP) die Einhaltung europäischer Grundwerte gefordert. “Die Bundesregierung hat keinen Zweifel daran gelassen, dass Europa eine Wertegemeinschaft ist und dass wir erwarten, dass … Continue reading →

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Hungary defies critics over change to constitution

Posted on March 11, 2013 by ellenpolus

Hungary’s ruling conservative Fidesz party is expected to push through constitutional changes shortly which critics say undermine democracy. Fidesz has two-thirds of the seats in parliament so the new amendment to the basic law looks set to be approved. The … Continue reading →

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Gemeinsam gegen Orbán: Ungarns neue Opposition

Posted on March 11, 2013 by ellenpolus

von Helga Trüpel und Robert Hodonyi Um Ungarn ist es in den vergangenen Monaten erstaunlich ruhig geworden. Dabei hatte die Europäische Union die dortige Regierung noch vor einem Jahr scharf für ihre neuen Mediengesetze gerügt und Korrekturen angemahnt. Zugleich kritisierte … Continue reading →

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Protests Afoot in Budapest

Posted on March 11, 2013 by ellenpolus

There is no alternative: The future is self-organised As workers in the cultural field we offer the following contribution to the debate on the impact of neoliberalism on institutional relations: • Cultural and educational institutions as they appear today are … Continue reading →

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