Jobbik
Hungary's new constitution from 1 January: undemocratic or just weak?
The extremely ‘unified’ structure of the Hungarian constitution is among the major causes of inefficient governance during the past two decades, says one philosopher from Budapest
jobbik, europe, constitution, viktor orbán, fidesz, politics, hungary
Roma and Hungary’s extreme right: the hunt in Gyöngyöspata
In Hungary, a village of 2, 500 inhabitants outside Budapest embodies tensions between the Roma (gypsy) community and the extreme right. Since March, paramilitary militia have been arriving in Gyöngyöspata to march the town's streets. On top of that, Oszkár Juhász, a member of the extreme right-wing party Jobbik, has been elected as mayor
jobbik, discrimination, human rights, roma, violence, extremism, right wing extremism
Viktor Orbán, your boomerang Hungarian prime minister
The centre-right conservative Fidesz party achieved a two-thirds majority in the second round of Hungary's parliamentary elections on 25 April. With his absolute majority, the future premier will do the country harm, warn some. Others say give him a chance. The Austrian, Hungarian and Slovakian press react
Swing right, sweet Hungarian election chariot: first round election results
The right-wing conservative alliance of young democrats or 'Fidesz' scooped Hungary's parliamentary elections on 11 April (52.7%). The socialists in power scored a measly 19.3%. Right-wing extremist Jobbik party entered parliament for the first time (16.7%). The Hungarian, Slovakian, Austrian and Italian media on whether the victory is the start of a new era or a rude awakening
jobbik, eurotopics, budapest, press review, european press, populism, viktor orbán
Budapest tests
April is Hungary's month: we watch it make a staggering sway to the political right on the 11th and 25th, which are election days. 'Financial crisis' is an easy towel to throw in and explain this alarming wave - others include discontent from empty political promises and the rising poverty rate of the country. This has nurtured a breeding ground for xenophobia and increased the backlash on the nation's black sheep. Against the backdrop of this political dilemma, the cultural, social and economical landscape is awash with the likes of stand-up comedy, social lending practices and monthly design fairs. Citizen initiatives are fashioning the road out of the crises. Five pan-European journalists hit the Hungarian capital for the next installment of a monthly cities reporting mission, 'EU crisis on the ground' - read what they discovered, with an image gallery from the streets of Buda and Pest below
Far right, far out!
The far-right movement in Europe is resembling a round of shooting stars. In early March, Dutch politician Geert Wilders made big gains in local elections. The Lega Nord (Northern League) in Italy and Jobbik in Hungary too are clocking up the seats in their national parliaments. French ultranationalist Le Pen's daughter Marine continues his legacy. There's also the question of a European underground though, who are cultivating populist anti-islamic, anti-globalisation and regionalist discourse. What is taking place in a Europe of 2010?
- Read the special edition Far right, far out!
- Bloc Identitaire: lowdown on France's new far-right
- Germany's far-right: style and tea party shakeup
- Understanding nationalist ideology in Hungary: 'enormous potential for violence'
- Casa Pound Italia: Neo-fascists on the rise
- The Netherlands, France, Italy: rise of Europe's right-wing
Rise of the far-right in Europe
As a grouping, it's complex and divided, but they gained ground in the last elections. Whether populist or islamophobic, these nationalist parties won seats among the ranks of the eurosceptics in the European parliament; 8 MPs for the Lega Nord, 3 for the Hungarian Jobbik, 4 for Geert Wilders' PVV, 2 for the British BNP. These neo-fascists have harnessed the web to gather large followings and create a media buzz. What does democracy have to say for itself?
- Read the special edition Rise of the far-right in Europe
- Italian far-right on Facebook: 'kill them all in Zingonia'
- After 100 days of Berlusconi, a Eurosceptic Italy
- Europe's far-right youth: '10 years ago we were 'Nazi losers'. Now it’s ok to be a Nazi'
- Jobbik: Hungary’s far right on the EU, Slovakia and elections
- Trade of Nazi propaganda is booming in Poland
Post-elections: chain reactions on Europe's new colours
Green is the colour for victorius ecology in France and Germany, blue is the colour of the conservatives tightly tucked into the European blanker whilst the socialist pink rubs off the dye. Red deep blush for the abstainers! Correspondents from Poland to Italy comment on the 7 June results of the EU elections
jobbik, babelians, socialism, reaction, european elections 2009, conservatives, green party
Europe has voted: so what's the trend?
From 4 - 7 June 2009 the citizens of the 27 EU member states cast their votes for a new European parliament. The voter turnout was relatively low, but the trends are clear to see. In many countries right-wing parties gained a larger share of the vote while national governments were punished. The press in Holland, Poland, Italy, Finland, Austria and Hungary speak
jobbik, italy, netherlands, european elections 2009, poland, geert wilders, press review
The Hungarian president is not welcome in Slovakia
László Sólyom wanted to participate in the inauguration of a monument in the border town of Komarno, home to a Hungarian minority. Last Friday however, the Slovakian government decided otherwise. The latest on a conflict that continues to fester
Hungarian crisis: far-right stages PM’s death
On Kossuth square, far-right protesters and opposition supporters gather to demand PM Ferenc Gyurcsány’s resignation. Almost a week after his lies were leaked to the press, the crisis is still unresolved
jobbik, fidesz, corruption, development, right wing extremism, politics, society
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