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The EU has warned Slovakia that it could face fines or blocked EU funds over concerns that the government’s judicial reforms, particularly those protecting politicians from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285521
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Investors are brushing off mounting political risks in Poland despite an erosion of democratic checks and balances under the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) government. In…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217949
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The EP vote could in theory lead to sanctions under Article 7 of the EU Treaty (TEU). An 'illiberal state' has emerged in Hungary since 2010, profoundly and durably modifying the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220973
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Hungary thereby regains investment-grade status, albeit at the lowest level, from being downgraded to 'junk' because of doubts about the government's policies and the high public…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211253
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However, the unexpected downgrade of Poland by Standard & Poor's (S&P) on January 15 has focused attention on the financial and economic policy stance of the Law and Justice (PiS…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208166
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Populists' exploitation of the refugee crisis in Central Europe.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213648
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For most Hungarians, corruption and personal connections are part of their environment and ‘oil the wheels’, making everyday life easier. In the administration of Prime Minister…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262794
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HUNGARY/EU: COVID-19 emergency measures defy criticism
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES251750
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Revelations of hacking into the phones of civic activists, journalists and politicians have caused a major media storm in Hungary, without any clear political ramifications…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263192
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The suspension, which has no official expiry date, is likely to last until the European Parliament (EP) elections in May. By not excluding Fidesz, as 14 member parties had…