Category Archives: social background HU

Hungary Rejects Criticism of Constitution Changes

Posted on March 15, 2013 by ellenpolus

Rejecting criticism from the EU, the U.S. and human rights groups, Hungary’s prime minister insisted Thursday that recent constitutional changes aren’t threatening democracy and the rule of law in the Eastern European nation. Prime Minister Viktor Orban said those concerns … Continue reading →

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KISEBBSÉGBEN: Módosítás-módosítás, avagy legyetek hősök

Posted on March 14, 2013 by biocsibe

Tömegtüntetés, Budavár, szégyen és fohász Ez már a vég(e). Lánchíd, pesti oldal, mintegy száz diák álldogál tanácstalanul…, most menni vagy sem, maradni vagy hogyan tovább…? De nem hagyhatjuk Őket, akik a Várból erre jövet itt maradtak, leültek a híd végében, … Continue reading →

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Hungary restricts campaign freedoms ahead of EU elections

Posted on March 13, 2013 by ellenpolus

BRUSSELS – Recent amendments passed by Hungarian lawmakers will restrict advertising campaigns for European Parliament elections. European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso raised the issue last Friday (8 March) in a letter addressed to Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The letter, … Continue reading →

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Brussels struggles to bring Hungary back into line

Posted on March 13, 2013 by ellenpolus

Hungary’s decision to change its constitution and limit the power of its top court is a forthright challenge to the European Union, and the uncomfortable truth in Brussels is that little can be done to rein Budapest in quickly. The … Continue reading →

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Germany leads EU criticism of Hungary reforms

Posted on March 13, 2013 by ellenpolus

Germany is leading a chorus of international criticism of Hungary ’s decision to change its constitution and restrict the power of its highest court, in the latest clash between the EU and Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban. Hungary’s parliament, which … Continue reading →

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Newest Amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law Would Seriously Undermine the Rule of Law

Posted on March 13, 2013 by ellenpolus

Three Hungarian NGOs, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, the Eötvös Károly Institute and the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union addressed the Secretary General of the Council of Europe and the European Commission Vice-President, Commissioner in Charge of Justice, Human Rights and Citizenship … Continue reading →

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Hungary’s Jews

Posted on March 13, 2013 by ellenpolus

Hungary is a sorrowful example of how rampant anti- Semitism can be a surefire barometer for reactionary, antidemocratic trends. The populist, conservative prime minister of Hungary Viktor Orban is once again at odds with the European Union. As part of … Continue reading →

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