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Hungarians fume over revealing tobacco scandal

Posted on June 17, 2013 by ellenpolus

When Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban swept to power in 2010, one of the many things he promised was to clean up government and root out graft. But three years on, a shake-up of the sale of cigarettes, of all … Continue reading →

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Council of Europe legal experts: Hungary’s new constitution ‘endangers’ checks, balances

Posted on June 16, 2013 by ellenpolus

MILAN – The Council of Europe’s legal experts said in a report finalized Friday that Hungary’s constitutional changes endanger the system of checks and balances, but backed off more scathing language after Hungary made some concessions. The Venice Council’s opinion … Continue reading →

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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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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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