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Hungary Tests the E.U.’s Norms

Posted on March 12, 2013 by ellenpolus

For Hungary, still seeking national accord on what constitutes democracy, and for Europe, still uncertain how to treat governments deemed to have strayed from European Union norms, Monday produced a symbolic moment in the annals of protecting civil rights. On … Continue reading →

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In the opinion of many, Hungary is no longer a democracy

Posted on March 12, 2013 by ellenpolus

If Viktor Orbán were as talented at governing as he is at political maneuvering he would be an excellent prime minister. But his brain power is spent on devising devious traps for his opponents whose imagination can’t possibly measure up … Continue reading →

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Hungary defies critics over change to constitution

Posted on March 12, 2013 by biocsibe

Hungary’s parliament has adopted a package of constitutional changes proposed by the ruling Fidesz party which critics say undermine democracy. The conservative party has two-thirds of the seats in parliament, but the measures were approved overwhelmingly as opposition MPs boycotted … Continue reading →

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Hungary, defying EU, pushes on with constitutional changes

Posted on March 11, 2013 by ellenpolus

BUDAPEST –  Hungary’s ruling party is set to push through law changes on Monday that critics say will limit the powers of the constitutional court, one of the few institutions that has stood up to Viktor Orban, the combative prime … Continue reading →

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Hungary’s power-grab should make the EU rethink its role

Posted on March 11, 2013 by biocsibe

In theory a military dictatorship could stay in the EU – events in Hungary and Romania show we need a democracy watchdog. Despite stern warnings from Brussels, the Hungarian government is set to vote today on what is already the fourth amendment to … Continue reading →

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Constitutional Protests II

Posted on March 11, 2013 by biocsibe

A group of secondary school students who blocked the entrance to the Parliament’s parking lot in a protest against the Fourth Amendment was detained by police. Later today at 20:00, there will be another protest at the office of the … Continue reading →

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First Student Protester Released from Police Captivity

Posted on March 11, 2013 by biocsibe

The police has just released the first secondary school student who was detained earlier today. The 18 year old girl received a fine of 50.000 HUF (roughly EUR 166). She was detained while peacefully protesting by blocking the entrance of … Continue reading →

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