Category Archives: EN

Butterfly Research

Posted on September 23, 2013 by ellenpolus

The consequences of freezing social allowance in rural Hungary and coping strategies developed by individuals and local decision makers interdisciplinary documentation. The present research was initiated by the Pro Cserehát Association in cooperation with the Center for Policy Studies in … Continue reading →

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Hungary in Focus: Conservative Politics and Its Impact on the Arts. A Forum

Posted on September 23, 2013 by ellenpolus

In 2010, Hedvig Turai, Allan Siegel and I put together an overview of diverse aspects of the Hungarian art scene. What gave urgency to providing an update so soon is that within just a few years, the cultural landscape has … Continue reading →

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The fascist face of capitalism: In memory of Pavlos Fyssas

Posted on September 19, 2013 by ellenpolus

The death of one at the hand of fascists is the death of all.  It testifies to a failure, the failure of our ability to resist, and possibly to understand how to resist.  Fascism is not a simple political irrationality; … Continue reading →

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EU pressure forces Hungary to backtrack on contested reforms

Posted on September 19, 2013 by ellenpolus

Legal action threatened by European Commission over Orban’s constitutional amendments Hungary’s parliament has approved changes to the constitution, removing restrictions on political media campaigns ahead of next year’s election and backtracking on other legal aspects the European Union has said … Continue reading →

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Hungary criticised for ‘cosmetic’ constitution changes

Posted on September 19, 2013 by ellenpolus

Human Rights Watch said Wednesday Hungary’s latest changes to its constitution were “largely cosmetic” and urged European Union action over Budapest’s “undermining” of EU law and human rights protection. Earlier this week parliament approved the latest amendment of its constitution, … Continue reading →

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Hungary amends its constitution to appease EU

Posted on September 18, 2013 by ellenpolus

Hungary’s parliament has approved changes to the constitution, removing restrictions on political media campaigns ahead of next year’s election and backtracking on other legal aspects the European Union has said may conflict with its principles. The EU, the United States … Continue reading →

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Hungary backtracks on contested reforms after EU pressure

Posted on September 18, 2013 by ellenpolus

BUDAPEST, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Hungary’s parliament has approved changes to the constitution, removing restrictions on political media campaigns ahead of next year’s election and backtracking on other legal aspects the European Union has said may conflict with its principles. … Continue reading →

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