SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 08, 2012
A political landslide brought Viktor Orbán into power in Hungary, where he quickly cemented his position with a two-thirds majority. But halfway through his term, the state of his administration is grim. The nation, deeply divided and on the brink of financial ruin, is being sidelined on the international stage. By Keno Verseck more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 12, 2012
The new constitution introduced by right-wing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been widely criticized as a means for the controversial leader to consolidate his power. A confidential Council of Europe report obtained by SPIEGEL declares that parts of the reform violate basic democratic rights. By Christoph Schult more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 03, 2012
Though largely ignored by the national media, Hungary's right-wing extremist Jobbik party operates within a surprisingly well-developed and self-sustained online universe. What's more, recent studies have found that the party's supporters aren't the "losers" that many experts thought they were. By Keno Verseck more...
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- January 24, 2012
Many European politicians feel that democracy is in acute danger in Hungary, where Viktor Orbán's government has pushed through a series of controversial laws. But the European People's Party, to which Orbán's Fidesz party belongs, doesn't want to take action against its Hungarian colleagues. By SPIEGEL Staff
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SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 23, 2012
In a SPIEGEL interview, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn fiercely criticizes Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Parts of Hungary's new constitution resemble a dictatorship, he says, suggesting the country should be stripped of its EU voting rights for undermining core democratic freedoms. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 19, 2012
In his appearance before the European Parliament on Wednesday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán started out with moderate words before quickly launching into a nationalist tirade. But his speech was really aimed at his audience back home, where he desperately needs to boost his popularity. By Keno Verseck more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 18, 2012
Hungary is almost broke and has lurched to the right so sharply that the EU has launched legal action in defense of democracy. But the problem is far more widespread: Nationalists and populists are gaining ground across Eastern Europe. By Keno Verseck more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 18, 2012
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán plans to defend himself before European Parliament on Wednesday. But German commentators aren't cutting him much slack. They say the EU was right to crack down on Budapest for its authoritarian and undemocratic reforms. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 17, 2012
The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against Hungary, accusing it of breaching EU treaties with laws that undermine the independence of the justice system and central bank. The case could delay the payment of international aid needed to shore up Hungary's economy. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 17, 2012
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán came into power on a wave of political disillusionment. But his policies have not only caused many to question his commitment to democracy, but have also steered Hungary to the brink of insolvency. By Clemens Höges more...
