Category Archives: political background – HU

Hungary in focus

Posted on December 19, 2013 by ellenpolus

In recent years, Hungary has been a constant concern for anyone interested in European politics and Eurozine has published extensively on different aspects of the Hungarian situation. Ahead of the Hungarian elections in 2014, we have collected some of those … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, political background - HU, social background HU | Comments Off on Hungary in focus

Strange Bedfellows: Hungarian Far-Right Jobbik Party Embraces Muslim Nations, Seeks ‘Eurasian’ Ideal Of Statehood

Posted on December 7, 2013 by ellenpolus

The seemingly strange link between the European far right and Islam emerged again recently over reports that Gábor Vona, the chairman of Hungary’s ultra-nationalist Jobbik party, praised Muslims during a visit to Turkey and called for his country to reposition … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, political background - HU | Comments Off on Strange Bedfellows: Hungarian Far-Right Jobbik Party Embraces Muslim Nations, Seeks ‘Eurasian’ Ideal Of Statehood

Amid protests, Hungarian far-right party unveils bust of Nazi-allied wartime leader

Posted on November 8, 2013 by ellenpolus

U.S., Jewish leaders condemn commemoration of Miklos Horthy, who allied Hungary with Nazi Germany and oversaw introduction of anti-Jewish laws. Hungarian opposition activists protest against the erection of a statue of wartime leader Miklos Horthy in central Budapest November 3,2013. … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, political background - HU, social background HU | Comments Off on Amid protests, Hungarian far-right party unveils bust of Nazi-allied wartime leader

Hungarian far-right sparks protests as it commemorates wartime leader

Posted on November 4, 2013 by ellenpolus

(Reuters) – Hungary’s far-right Jobbik party unveiled a statue of wartime leader Miklos Horthy, who presided over the country’s alliance with Nazi Germany, in Budapest on Sunday, sparking protests and highlighting concerns about anti-Semitism in the country. About a thousand … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, political background - HU, social background HU | Comments Off on Hungarian far-right sparks protests as it commemorates wartime leader

Hungary’s ‘Magyar Hajnal’ assert far right identity against others’

Posted on November 1, 2013 by ellenpolus

A longlasting racial conflict appears to be rekindling in Hungary. Hardcore believers in the political far right are assuming a new name. They are keen to establish their identity with a party called Hungarian Dawn – ‘Magyar Hajnal’. Their bid … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, political background - HU | Comments Off on Hungary’s ‘Magyar Hajnal’ assert far right identity against others’

Viktor Orbán’s shameful speech

Posted on October 28, 2013 by ellenpolus

But the greatest indignation was caused by the content of your speech. You excluded people from the nation who are increasingly dissatisfied with your politics…. You have no right and no basis to brand any of your political opponents as … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, political background - HU | Comments Off on Viktor Orbán’s shameful speech

David Cameron fails to challenge Hungary on draconian press laws

Posted on October 10, 2013 by ellenpolus

David Cameron failed to challenge the Prime Minister of Hungary over his country’s draconian press laws as he prepares to introduce statutory regulation in Britain. Victor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minister, has been condemned by world leaders for introducing the … Continue reading →

Posted in EN, political background - HU | Comments Off on David Cameron fails to challenge Hungary on draconian press laws