Category Archives: political background – HU

Recent Art and Politics in Eastern Europe – OCC Athens

Posted on November 30, 2015 by ellenpolus

It almost seemed like all the big problems had moved to Greece. But the agenda changed again —for example the focus is now once again on Eastern Europe, where austerity and xenophobia meet in ‘ perfect harmony’. The region’s firm … Continue reading →

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Scheppele on democracy, constitutionalism, and rule of law in Hungary

Posted on November 17, 2014 by ellenpolus

What we have is a system in which Hungary has the appearance of constitutionalism, democracy, and rule of law, but no reality of constitutionalism, democracy, and rule of law.  This is a constitution that can be changed at will by … Continue reading →

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Ágnes Heller: Where there is no rule of law, there is corruption

Posted on October 26, 2014 by ellenpolus

Internationally reknowned philosopher Ágnes Heller told ATV’s Olga Kálmán on Friday that “where there is no rule of law, there is corruption. The two depend on each other”.  Citing former SZDSZ politician Bálint Magyar’s book “Magyar Polip” (Hungarian Octopus) she … Continue reading →

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The curious case of voter turnout in Hungary

Posted on October 24, 2014 by ellenpolus

In few regions of the world has voter turnout fallen since the 1990s as in central and eastern Europe. With one exception – Hungary When it comes to European politics, Hungary is somewhat of an outlier. And, not just because … Continue reading →

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Hungary at the Turning Point

Posted on October 9, 2014 by ellenpolus

How Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his populist-right party is slowly destroying his country’s democracy. BUDAPEST, Hungary—It’s a few days before the May 25 European Parliament elections, and the streets of Budapest are awash with colorful campaign posters urging Hungarians to … Continue reading →

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U.S., International Community Cannot Ignore Hungary’s Crumbling Democracy

Posted on September 26, 2014 by ellenpolus

At the heart of the Carpathian Basin pulses the resilience and hope of the Hungarian people. A civilization molded from a history fraught with compounding obstacles, the pain of the past still burns deep in the national consciousness as the … Continue reading →

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Hungary’s Crackdown on the Press

Posted on September 10, 2014 by ellenpolus

BUDAPEST — The European Union faces a challenging conundrum. While Hungary has embarked on building Europe’s most controlled media system, the European Commission just agreed in August to provide the country with nearly 22 billion euros of economic assistance. Hungary … Continue reading →

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