Category Archives: EN

Hungary, The Public Relations Offensive

Posted on April 9, 2013 by ellenpolus

The other day, I received a letter in my inbox, attempting to set me straight. He also sent along for my edification the letter that Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi penned to Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Member States … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, social background HU | Comments Off on Hungary, The Public Relations Offensive

Hungary calling: What the EU must learn

Posted on April 8, 2013 by ellenpolus

In Budapest on 11 March, Hungary’s national parliament voted for a fourth amendment to the constitution, which has again raised uncomfortable questions for the European Union. The amendment limits the power of the Hungarian constitutional court, and re-introduces various initiatives … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, news, social background HU | Comments Off on Hungary calling: What the EU must learn

Politics Spills Onto Stage in Budapest

Posted on April 7, 2013 by ellenpolus

BUDAPEST — Draw a triangle on the map of Budapest. At one corner, atop the Millennium Column in Heroes’ Square, rises an angel. A few kilometers away at the apex, built like a boat about to sail into the Danube, … Continue reading →

Posted in EN | Tagged , | Comments Off on Politics Spills Onto Stage in Budapest

UN blasts targeting of homeless in latest constitution change

Posted on April 7, 2013 by ellenpolus

A report by the United Nations Human Rights Council slammed Hungary on Wednesday for its recent incorporation into the Basic Law (the constitution) of an amendment that authorises the use of national and municipal legislation to outlaw sleeping in public … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, social background HU | Comments Off on UN blasts targeting of homeless in latest constitution change

Hungary arts incubator offers home to alternative types

Posted on April 7, 2013 by ellenpolus

AFP – A new arts and cultural “incubator” in Budapest has proved a hit with alternative creative companies and a response to Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ultra-conservative culture policies. Since the Juranyi Community House opened late last year, the number … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, social background HU | Comments Off on Hungary arts incubator offers home to alternative types

Hungary-bashers should take closer look at new laws

Posted on April 6, 2013 by ellenpolus

BRUSSELS – Alde group leader Guy Verhofstadt in a recent piece in EUobserverdenounces the Hungarian government and all its works. He uses loaded language – “last straw … Orbanization … radically curtailed” – and he calls for Article 7 proceedings, … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, news, social background HU | Comments Off on Hungary-bashers should take closer look at new laws

Hungary Solves Homelessness by Finding Places for All… in Jail

Posted on April 5, 2013 by ellenpolus

The brilliant move of Hungary lawmakers to criminalize the act of being a homeless person comes as a surprise to some. But this innovative solution to such a complex problem should certainly be known to the world. After all, this … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, news, social background HU | Comments Off on Hungary Solves Homelessness by Finding Places for All… in Jail