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Press freedom index marked by downgrades for Hungary, Greece, Bulgaria

Posted on May 4, 2013 by ellenpolus

As the United Nations marks World Press Freedom Day, a watchdog organisation has published its annual report today (3 May) showing that three EU countries – Hungary, Greece and Bulgaria – saw a dramatic decline in press freedom. According to … Continue reading →

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Council of Europe turns up the heat on Hungary

Posted on April 29, 2013 by ellenpolus

Hungary is set to become the first EU country to be monitored by the Council of Europe, following recent changes to the country’s constitution. The monitoring committee of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly announced last week (25 April) that … Continue reading →

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Racist fans attack Hungarian activist ahead of Jewish Congress

Posted on April 29, 2013 by ellenpolus

BUDAPEST (Reuters) – The head of a Hungarian anti-racism group said far-right soccer fans shouted “Sieg Heil” and attacked him, breaking his nose days before the country is due to host the World Jewish Congress. Ferenc Orosz, chairman of the … Continue reading →

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Icelandic Pirate Party enters parliament

Posted on April 28, 2013 by ellenpolus

The Icelandic Pirate Party has entered Parliament. This is clear as all the votes have been counted, with the Pirate Party at 5.1% as final result, just above the five-percent barrier to entry. The Icelandic election campaign for the Alþing, … Continue reading →

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Reding Says EU May Move Against Hungary on Legal Changes

Posted on April 24, 2013 by ellenpolus

The European Union will probably start infringement procedures against Hungary after signaling “serious concerns” about the erosion of the rule of law following a disputed amendment to the constitution. “The commission is working on a thorough legal analysis which will … Continue reading →

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EU Threatens Hungary with Action over Constitution

Posted on April 12, 2013 by ellenpolus

The European Union said Friday it could start legal proceedings against Hungary if concerns about the country’s latest constitutional amendments aren’t addressed. The changes have been widely criticized by local and international rights groups for barring the Constitutional Court from … Continue reading →

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EC ready to check Hungary’s compliance with ruling of the European Court of Justice

Posted on April 10, 2013 by ellenpolus

The European Commission and the European Parliament is likely to complete their scrutiny of Hungary’s implementing a ruling by the European Court of Justice, under which judges forced into retirement should be restored to their former positions, EC Vice-President Viviane … Continue reading →

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