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By retaining no meaningful distinction between public and private life, Hungary’s Basic Law has erected a statist social democratic legal structure.
Freedom House this week released its yearly rankings on Freedom of the Press, in which Hungary was downgraded from “free” to “partly free”. While there is room for improvement in the current Hungarian media law, Freedom House’s published report on Hungary is factually incorrect on several counts…
In comparing Hungary to Kazakhstan and Belarus Mr. Cohen has not only misrepresented the facts, he has insulted free Hungarians and the government they fairly elected.
János Áder was elected Hungary’s new President today. It promises to be a welcome change at Sándor Palota.
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Schmitt’s resignation was undoubtedly a hard decision, but it took the country in a good direction– along the path to a more responsible and accountable civic life.
The competition has grabbed the attention of the international fashion industry. High-standard everyday clothing combined with traditional Hungarian costume elements was a hit at home and abroad, reflecting a renaissance of Hungarian folk style.
While all opposition parties agree that it takes a coalition of parties to unseat the Orbán government in the next parliamentary elections, they are much too divided to cooperate. Torn by internal conflicts, the opposition parties have not been able to present credible leaders and alternatives to the government’s policy.
It’s a love-hate relationship since European philosophers desire the wealth that U.S. capitalism represents, but without any negative repercussions.
