Category Archives: EN

Newest Amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law Would Seriously Undermine the Rule of Law

Posted on March 13, 2013 by ellenpolus

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 →

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Hungary’s Jews

Posted on March 13, 2013 by ellenpolus

Hungary is a sorrowful example of how rampant anti- Semitism can be a surefire barometer for reactionary, antidemocratic trends. The populist, conservative prime minister of Hungary Viktor Orban is once again at odds with the European Union. As part of … Continue reading →

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HERO – Ludwig Museum Budapest

Posted on March 13, 2013 by ellenpolus

2012. 03.

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Mister Orbán is laughing and joking with us

Posted on March 12, 2013 by ellenpolus

2013.03.12. Guy Verhofstadt on Hungary  

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The Fog of Amendment

Posted on March 12, 2013 by ellenpolus

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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R.I.P. Hungarian Democracy

Posted on March 12, 2013 by ellenpolus

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Hungary’s Parliament to vote on changes to constitution

Posted on March 12, 2013 by ellenpolus

(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 →

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