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Hungary’s decision to change its constitution and limit the power of its top court is a forthright challenge to the European Union, and the uncomfortable truth in Brussels is that little can be done to rein Budapest in quickly. The … Continue reading →

Germany is leading a chorus of international criticism of Hungary ’s decision to change its constitution and restrict the power of its highest court, in the latest clash between the EU and Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban. Hungary’s parliament, which … Continue reading →

Three Hungarian NGOs, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, the Eötvös Károly Institute and the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union addressed the Secretary General of the Council of Europe and the European Commission Vice-President, Commissioner in Charge of Justice, Human Rights and Citizenship … Continue reading →

Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton University Monday 11 March 2013 The Hungarian Parliament today passed a 15-page amendment to its one-year-old constitution against a storm of protest from both home and abroad. If it is signed by the Hungarian President, János … Continue reading →

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(Vatican Radio) Hungary’s parliament is to vote Monday on constitutional changes that critics claim will turn the nation into a dictatorship. The lengthy amendment of an already controversial constitution is expected to be adopted, despite protests in Hungary and abroad. … Continue reading →