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Xpat Opinion: President Áder Announces Election Date In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2014 9:09 AM
- current affairs
On Saturday, President János Áder set the Parliamentary election for April 6, the earliest possible date. In a press release he said he wanted to prevent the campaign from becoming “unnecessarily long” and the new government to be formed as soon as possible, which would promote early access to EU funds.
Xpat Opinion: Democracy Devours Its Middle Class In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A sociologist believes that populism is on the rise in East Central Europe. In Hungary, he argues, the middle class was weakened during the years of transition to the market economy, and is therefore defenceless against the rising tide of anti-market populism.
Xpat Opinion: Russia To Build Nuclear Power Plant Blocks In Hungary
- 16 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators welcome the nuclear deal between Hungary and Russia, and argue that it will serve the Hungarian national interest. Left-wing columnists, on the other hand, criticize the lack of transparency and the increased dependence on the Russian energy infrastructure which the agreement will cause.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Socialists Basic Income Deemed Unrealistic – For Different Reasons
- 15 Jan 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist suspects that the Socialists will promise to introduce a guaranteed basic income for all inhabitants, although they know that the project is infeasible. The leading left-wing daily on the other hand deems the idea technically possible, but as it would be disadvantageous for the middle class, no sane politician will dare to endorse it.
Hungary’s Socialists Want To Scrap Maternity Benefit, Says Fidesz
- 13 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Gabriella Selmeczi, a Fidesz spokeswoman, told a news conference that it was clear from an interview given by Socialist MEP Zita Gurmai that the Socialists were planning to scrap the current government’s so-called Gyed-extra maternity benefits.
Xpat Opinion: New Pro-Government Monthly In Hungary Draws Criticism
- 10 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság suggests that a planned ‘exclusive review’ illustrates how the government is attempting to tame authors and artists. The internet is “aflame” with spicy reactions and young right-wing authors who have been queuing up to dissociate themselves from the project.
Charles Gati: Hungary Before The Election – Interview
- 8 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An Interview with Charles Gati of the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
[The interview, published in the January 2, 2014 issue of the weekly 168 Óra (168 Hours) and conducted by József Barát, was translated by Professor Gati for Hungarian Spectrum.]
[The interview, published in the January 2, 2014 issue of the weekly 168 Óra (168 Hours) and conducted by József Barát, was translated by Professor Gati for Hungarian Spectrum.]
Xpat Opinion: Nazi Invasion Monument To Be Erected In Budapest
- 6 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators echo the misgivings expressed by opposition politicians about the government’s plan to erect a monument commemorating the invasion of Hungary by Nazi Germany in 1944. The statue is due to be unveiled on the 70th anniversary, i.e. March 19th, on Szabadság (Freedom) square, in front of the monument to Soviet soldiers.
Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Uses Rate Cuts To Start Recruitment Drive
- 6 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz is sending a letter to the 2.2 million people who signed its petition in favour of lower utility prices last year, asking them to take part in the party’s election campaign. In the letter, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán calls on the addressee to join a “Hungarian Team” soon to be created to protect the government-imposed cuts in household gas and electricity prices, saying these are under ...
Xpat Opinion: President Áder Announces Election Date In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2014 9:09 AM
- current affairs
On Saturday, President János Áder set the Parliamentary election for April 6, the earliest possible date. In a press release he said he wanted to prevent the campaign from becoming “unnecessarily long” and the new government to be formed as soon as possible, which would promote early access to EU funds.
Xpat Opinion: Democracy Devours Its Middle Class In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A sociologist believes that populism is on the rise in East Central Europe. In Hungary, he argues, the middle class was weakened during the years of transition to the market economy, and is therefore defenceless against the rising tide of anti-market populism.
Xpat Opinion: Russia To Build Nuclear Power Plant Blocks In Hungary
- 16 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators welcome the nuclear deal between Hungary and Russia, and argue that it will serve the Hungarian national interest. Left-wing columnists, on the other hand, criticize the lack of transparency and the increased dependence on the Russian energy infrastructure which the agreement will cause.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Socialists Basic Income Deemed Unrealistic – For Different Reasons
- 15 Jan 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist suspects that the Socialists will promise to introduce a guaranteed basic income for all inhabitants, although they know that the project is infeasible. The leading left-wing daily on the other hand deems the idea technically possible, but as it would be disadvantageous for the middle class, no sane politician will dare to endorse it.
Hungary’s Socialists Want To Scrap Maternity Benefit, Says Fidesz
- 13 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Gabriella Selmeczi, a Fidesz spokeswoman, told a news conference that it was clear from an interview given by Socialist MEP Zita Gurmai that the Socialists were planning to scrap the current government’s so-called Gyed-extra maternity benefits.
Xpat Opinion: New Pro-Government Monthly In Hungary Draws Criticism
- 10 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság suggests that a planned ‘exclusive review’ illustrates how the government is attempting to tame authors and artists. The internet is “aflame” with spicy reactions and young right-wing authors who have been queuing up to dissociate themselves from the project.
Charles Gati: Hungary Before The Election – Interview
- 8 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An Interview with Charles Gati of the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
[The interview, published in the January 2, 2014 issue of the weekly 168 Óra (168 Hours) and conducted by József Barát, was translated by Professor Gati for Hungarian Spectrum.]
[The interview, published in the January 2, 2014 issue of the weekly 168 Óra (168 Hours) and conducted by József Barát, was translated by Professor Gati for Hungarian Spectrum.]
Xpat Opinion: Nazi Invasion Monument To Be Erected In Budapest
- 6 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators echo the misgivings expressed by opposition politicians about the government’s plan to erect a monument commemorating the invasion of Hungary by Nazi Germany in 1944. The statue is due to be unveiled on the 70th anniversary, i.e. March 19th, on Szabadság (Freedom) square, in front of the monument to Soviet soldiers.
Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Uses Rate Cuts To Start Recruitment Drive
- 6 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz is sending a letter to the 2.2 million people who signed its petition in favour of lower utility prices last year, asking them to take part in the party’s election campaign. In the letter, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán calls on the addressee to join a “Hungarian Team” soon to be created to protect the government-imposed cuts in household gas and electricity prices, saying these are under ...