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1 – 10 of 31Fidesz has suffered three high-profile political casualties following the presidential pardon for Endre Konya, who tried to cover up for a child abuser: President Katalin Novak…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285463
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The government’s headline policy promises are to be financed by higher taxes and EU funds, while observing the EU's excessive deficit limit. The government’s most contentious and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284080
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Proponents argue that the reforms would enhance political and policy stability; critics fear they would concentrate too much power in one individual. If the proposal fails to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283321
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The United Right (ZP) coalition gained most votes, but lacked a government-forming majority. The opposition -- the Civic Coalition (KO), the Third Way (TD) coalition of Szymon…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283342
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Omtzigt is one of the Netherlands' most popular conservative politicians and polls suggest that his party could win the election. His main objectives are to reform the state…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281483
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Tension between the president and prime minister comes against the backdrop of corruption allegations that have consumed the executive, with eleven members leaving the government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279992
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Slovakia is facing early general elections in September, with former Prime Minister Robert Fico’s Direction-Social Democracy (Smer-SD) hoping to regain power. Progressive Slovakia…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280224
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Ciotti, who comes from the party's populist wing, has proposed to "rehabilitate the value of work, fight against violence and disorder in the streets, stop the migratory invasion…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274688
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During her time in office, the SNP became Scotland's dominant political force and Sturgeon's approval ratings were among the highest of any politician. Her departure raises…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276298
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The disappointing result for the parties reflects national polling trends: all parties suffered a decline in support throughout 2022. Economic challenges and important upcoming…