Category Archives: political background – HU

A surprising verdict: the Gypsies are the racists, not the members of the Hungarian Guard

Posted on October 3, 2013 by ellenpolus

Sajóbábony, a small town of 2,000 inhabitants 13 km from the city of Miskolc, has been in the news off and on since 2009, shortly after the random murders of Gypsies in several towns and villages. In the aftermath of … Continue reading →

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EU pressure forces Hungary to backtrack on contested reforms

Posted on September 19, 2013 by ellenpolus

Legal action threatened by European Commission over Orban’s constitutional amendments Hungary’s parliament has approved changes to the constitution, removing restrictions on political media campaigns ahead of next year’s election and backtracking on other legal aspects the European Union has said … Continue reading →

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Hungary criticised for ‘cosmetic’ constitution changes

Posted on September 19, 2013 by ellenpolus

Human Rights Watch said Wednesday Hungary’s latest changes to its constitution were “largely cosmetic” and urged European Union action over Budapest’s “undermining” of EU law and human rights protection. Earlier this week parliament approved the latest amendment of its constitution, … Continue reading →

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Hungary amends its constitution to appease EU

Posted on September 18, 2013 by ellenpolus

Hungary’s parliament has approved changes to the constitution, removing restrictions on political media campaigns ahead of next year’s election and backtracking on other legal aspects the European Union has said may conflict with its principles. The EU, the United States … Continue reading →

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Hungary backtracks on contested reforms after EU pressure

Posted on September 18, 2013 by ellenpolus

BUDAPEST, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Hungary’s parliament has approved changes to the constitution, removing restrictions on political media campaigns ahead of next year’s election and backtracking on other legal aspects the European Union has said may conflict with its principles. … Continue reading →

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September 3rd, 2013 Budapest council drops decision to name street after writer linked to anti-Semitism

Posted on September 5, 2013 by ellenpolus

The city council of Budapest has thrown out an earlier decree to name a street in upmarket district 2 after Cecile Tormay, a controversial early-20th century author. At a meeting on Tuesday, the municipal council decided not to change any … Continue reading →

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Hungary seeks new voters abroad to shape elections at home

Posted on September 4, 2013 by ellenpolus

Viktor Orbán’s nationalist message plays well to ethnic Hungarians across Europe. The ruling party hopes that will boost its prospects in 2014 elections. Budapest, Hungary Hungary‘s next national election could be influenced by voters who have never lived here. And … Continue reading →

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