Category Archives: EN

Barricade Collective – Presentation

Posted on June 16, 2013 by ellenpolus

About us In Hungary the seed of an authentic communist movement based not on Bolshevik traditions and influence was formed after the Kádár-epoch, in the early 90’s. For its formation the Hungarian „workers’ movementary soil” needed to be fertilized especially … Continue reading →

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Arts groups warned they face total loss of funding

Posted on June 16, 2013 by ellenpolus

More than four-fifths of English subsidised arts companies could lose their funding completely, the Arts Council has warned, after it modelled the effect of potential government cuts to the culture budget. The Royal Opera House is among the big recipients … Continue reading →

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Pink Block 2013 – Call for Support // Gyere velünk a Rózsaszín Blokkba a 2013-as Budapest Pride-on!

Posted on June 16, 2013 by ellenpolus

Dear Comrades, We are writing to request support at this summer’s Budapest Pride that takes place on Saturday the 6th of July. The Radical Queer Affinity Collective (RQAC) and RoR Budapest would like to collaborate with you to create a … Continue reading →

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Beware of Hungarians Bearing Gifts

Posted on June 10, 2013 by ellenpolus

Kim Lane Scheppele Saturday, 8 June 2013 Hungary’s foreign minister, János Martonyi, Friday offered to make peace with Europe. He explained in a press conference that the Hungarian government would propose two new constitutional amendments to address European grievances. But … Continue reading →

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Rui Tavares: Letter to the citizens of Hungary and his fellow European citizens

Posted on June 9, 2013 by ellenpolus

Dear Hungarian citizens, Dear EU fellow citizens, I come from a country which was ruled during 48 years by an authoritarian regime. Twelve years after the end of this dictatorship, Portugal has acceded to the European Union, finally consolidating the … Continue reading →

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DRAFT REPORT

Posted on June 9, 2013 by ellenpolus

on the situation of fundamental rights: standards and practices in Hungary (pursuant to the European Parliament resolution of 16 February 2012) (2012/2130(INI)) Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Rapporteur: Rui Tavares Europarl

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Hungary tweaks constitution to soothe Brussels concerns

Posted on June 9, 2013 by ellenpolus

Hungary announced Friday two changes to its controversial constitution in an effort to stave off criticism from Brussels, after it threatened possible sanctions. Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi told a press conference that a plan to tax Hungarians to pay for … Continue reading →

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