Topic: Fidesz-Hungarian Civic Union
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Hungary under Orban moves to restrict freedom of information
The European Union member is limiting its Freedom of Information Act.
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Can the EU stop Hungary's controversial constitutional amendments?
Hungary's new constitutional amendments, which critics say erode the power of the Constitutional Court and violate EU law, came into effect on Monday.
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As Hungary's electoral campaigns kick into gear, public apathy abounds
Hungary's right-wing ruling party Fidesz and its Hungarian Socialist opposition are already trading barbs ahead of 2014 elections. But Hungarians are increasingly unimpressed by both.
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Hungary's homeless may soon have a new label: criminal
The Hungarian parliament on Monday approved a constitutional amendment that would allow local authorities to criminalize homelessness.
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Hungary says its press freedom is 'completely perfect.' Europe disagrees.
Europe continues to criticize Hungary over its restrictive media laws, which give Prime Minister Victor Orbán's governing party vast control over the regulation of press outlets.
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Hungarian president steps down, robbing hard-line government of rubber stamp
Amid accusations of plagiarism in his doctoral dissertation, Hungarian President Schmitt announced his resignation today.
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Opinion European Union test case: stop Hungary from backsliding on democracy
It's hard to love the EU – bureaucratic, legalistic, mired in gridlock. The euro crisis hasn't earned it much praise lately, either. But the EU still has vital clout. It can help force member states like Hungary to stick to democracy, rather than backslide into dictatorship.
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Hungary turns away from democracy
Hungary has seen a stunning consolidation of power under President Orban. A new Constitution that took effect Jan. 1 appears to confirm a move toward more authoritarian rule.
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Global News Blog As economies teeter, leaders in Europe warn against extreme populism
Responding to a question on the latest European economic crisis in Hungary, Italy's minister of economic development warned: 'Our worst enemy right now is populism.'
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Hungarians cry foul as new Constitution comes into effect (VIDEO)
Tens of thousands of Hungarians turned out to protest what they say is a slide into authoritarianism as a result of new laws and a new Constitution.
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One year after Hungary's 'Red Sludge' disaster, signs of democratic progress
Since last year's 'Red Sludge' disaster, Hungary's worst environmental tragedy, Hungarians have used the tools of democracy to seek restitution – a rarity in this former Communist state.
10/04/2011 12:55 pm -
Hungary moves to seize company connected to red sludge spill
Hungarian police said Tuesday they were examining a photo taken months before the red sludge spill that shows leaking from the alumina refinery containment wall.
10/12/2010 06:21 pm
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