Fidesz
Activist András Istvánffy on ‘Hungary's permanent protest culture since 2006’
While the Hungarian government has been closing popular venues, the 4K! or fourth republic! movement has been attempting to reclaim public places through flash mobs and other actions. We meet the platform's coordinator
fidesz, civil society, budapest, youth, interview, activism, brunch
(Don’t) occupy Budapest: the right to protest in Hungarian streets
Something is rotten in the state of Hungary. The Hungarian government has reserved the entire city centre for celebrations on the upcoming national holiday, effectively blocking potential demonstrations. An overview of the opposition’s reaction
Hungary: propaganda videos to bring back young 'dissidents'
Goulash, cottage chocolate cheese, soulmates and coining a vintage term to woo back a generation of expats. Hungary's propaganda machine, run by its conservative ruling party fidesz and various youth affiliates, is not letting up with its laws and lists, writes Béla Soltész
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
fidesz, europe, constitution, jobbik, viktor orbán, politics, hungary
Hungary youth: 'I stay out of politics but am Facebook friends with Viktor Orbán'
The new controversial constitution, the first to be created on an iPad, was voted into law by the national assembly on 18 April and signed by the president on 25 April. Hungary’s youth remain apolitical, even to a new rule which would violate human rights. cafebabel.com Budapest interviewed fifty young Hungarians
fidesz, protest, gay rights, discrimination, lgbt, budapest, constitution
Laszlo Tengelyi: the problem of being a philosopher in Hungary
On 8 January Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban launched an investigation into the use of grant money awarded to five philosophers. Questions to a Hungarian-born philosopher who spearheaded an international petition, 'Protect the Philosophers!' from Germany, where he is based
fidesz, eu presidency, money, university, germany, research and innovation, culture
Post-communist underground: Budapest 'ruin pubs' threatened with closure
For two decades the Hungarian capital's delapidated yards have become its hottest alternative venues in the form of retro gardens and pubs. That's about to come to an end thanks to a stricter law set in place after a tragic episode at the beginning of 2011 by local right-wing authorities, and dutifully followed by conformist residents
fidesz, underground, berlin, culture, budapest, left-wing, culture calendar
Hungarian minorities in Slovakia: small arrangements between enemies
One week after a law proposing Hungarian nationality to ethnic Hungarians abroad, prime minister Viktor Orbán announced a new era of 'national unity' during his prime ministerial inauguration on 29 May. Hungary is choosing the route of hostile nationalism, much to the delight of Slovak populists
fidesz, identity, robert fico, racism, nationalism, budapest, romania
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
fidesz, eurotopics, budapest, european press, press review, populism, gábor vona
Looking for Hungarian activism in election Budapest
On 11 and 25 April Hungarian voters are poised to elect the right or even the far-right. Only a handful of people in the country are swimming against the increasingly strong right-wing tide – and even these few are drifting off course, or have thrown their faith in politics completely overboard
fidesz, jews, racism, neo-fascism, neo-nazis, cities, civil society
Understanding nationalist ideology in Hungary: 'enormous potential for violence'
Victory in April’s elections is assured for the populist opposition party (Fidesz) and right-wing extremists (Jobbik). Magdalena Marsovszky, a Germano-Hungarian cultural scientist researching anti-semitism and right-wing extremism in Hungary, explains
fidesz, jews, racism, neo-fascism, nationalism, discrimination, treaty of trianon
Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia: domino game of governmental crash
On 22 March, Hungary’s socialist prime minister, businessman Ferenc Gyurcsany, announced his resignation for 14 April. There is a huge amount of strategy beneath his move and it reveals a trend appearing in central and eastern Europe. Today, the Czech Republic establishes a new chapter
fidesz, ferenc gyurcsány, ukraine, economical crisis, czech republic, viktor yushchenko, central and eastern europe
No skilled labour in Austria? In Hungary, Csorna hangs in there
A Vienna-based company was looking for skilled workers. Since it failed to find any in Austria, it moved to a small town in Hungary. Here, locals are hoping to find new prosperity
fidesz, labour, schengen, austria, labour market, csorna, economy
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
fidesz, corruption, development, society, right wing extremism, jobbik, politics
Lívia Járóka: from activism to politics
Lívia Járóka, a Hungarian MEP, is committed to fighting for Roma rights, but this doesn’t mean she has forgotten home
Hungary: The legislative elections in a nutshell
The leading left-wing coalition party and their conservative opposition are neck and neck in Hungary after the first round of the general elections on April 9. This tight vote has come after a series of original electoral campaigns from the Hungarian parties
fidesz, religion, viktor orbán, elections, politics, hungary
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