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BUDAPEST –  Hungary’s ruling party is set to push through law changes on Monday that critics say will limit the powers of the constitutional court, one of the few institutions that has stood up to Viktor Orban, the combative prime … Continue reading →

Hungary’s ruling conservative Fidesz party is expected to push through constitutional changes shortly which critics say undermine democracy. Fidesz has two-thirds of the seats in parliament so the new amendment to the basic law looks set to be approved. The … Continue reading →

Sunday, March 10, 2013 – Brussels—The European Commission has expressed concerns over a vote in Hungary’s parliament next week to change the constitution, arguing it contravenes EU rules in areas such as the judiciary. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban presents … Continue reading →

Hungarians have protested by the thousands against proposed changes to their constitution that they believe will limit their democratic rights. International concern over the upcoming vote is growing. Opponents of the proposed constitutional changes say they fear they will curb … Continue reading →

Thousands of Hungarians took to the streets on Saturday to protest against proposed changes to the country’s constitution that they believe will take away important democratic rights. The vote is set to take place in the parliament in Budapest on … Continue reading →

Hungary’s parliament is today expected to pass an amendment to its constitution which critics say will roll back democratic freedoms and weaken the judiciary. This potentially puts the nation on a collision course with the EU after calls to postpone … Continue reading →