Category Archives: political background – HU

Norway Denounces Hungarian Police Raids on NGOs

Posted on September 9, 2014 by ellenpolus

Norway said Tuesday that Hungarian police raids on the offices of civic groups critical of the government were unacceptable and showed Hungary is distancing itself from European democratic norms. Police have been investigating several civic groups that distribute or receive … Continue reading →

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Norway asks EU to sanction Hungary

Posted on August 31, 2014 by ellenpolus

Tensions between Norway and Hungary escalated after the Nordic country on Thursday asked the EU to consider sanctions against the eastern European country. A fight between the two countries broke out earlier this summer over funds donated by Norway to … Continue reading →

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We’re not Nazis, but…

Posted on August 31, 2014 by ellenpolus

Recommendations To the U.S. Government The primary responsibility for protecting the human rights of all persons in their territory lies with the governments of Greece and Hungary, and with their societies. However, U.S. leadership on human rights means prioritizing these … Continue reading →

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Hungarian despotism: Europe must act

Posted on August 7, 2014 by ellenpolus

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has openly vowed to turn the country into an ‘illiberal state’. Europe cannot let this happen. Hungary’s Mussolini Vows to Make the EU Member an Illiberal State”, titles Newsweek. Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has finally … Continue reading →

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GOODBYE TO DEMOCRACY

Posted on August 3, 2014 by ellenpolus

Hungarian philosopher Gáspár Tamás Miklós on Viktor Orbán’s speech one-to-one (…) TGM: 1. He is building an illiberal state. This is demonstrated by his rewriting of the constitution and by his ending of the separation of powers. He joked about … Continue reading →

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HUNGARY PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 6 April 2014

Posted on July 12, 2014 by ellenpolus

OSCE/ODIHR Limited Election Observation Mission Final Report The legal framework for these elections was amended substantially in recent years. While some changes were positive, a number of key amendments negatively affected the electoral process, including the removal of important checks … Continue reading →

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The Rise of a Fallen Feather: The Symbolism of the Turul Bird in Contemporary Hungary

Posted on June 17, 2014 by ellenpolus

(by: Szabolcs KissPál, e-flux journal #56, 06/2014) The powerful reappearance of the Turul bird in Hungary has become one of the key signifiers of the new national self-definition of the country’s right and far right. The symbol is rooted in … Continue reading →

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