The Deliberate Misinterpretation of Hungary’s Referendum on Migration 2016. 07. 19. As EU and UK leaders struggle to determine next steps following the Brexit referendum, we see a new story emerging, a tale heavy with political spin. A number of sources have been trying to paint the coming referendum in Hungary on the EU’s migration policy as a “Huxit,” they couldn't be further from the truth. [Blog post by András Gyürk]
Hungary’s economy resilient despite post-Brexit turbulence 2016. 07. 18. The United Kingdom last week appointed Theresa May as its new prime minister and, following a rough stretch for British politics and financial markets, the FTSE 100 soon rebounded and a heavily discounted British pound regained value. Throughout the post-Brexit turbulence, key indicators in the Hungarian economy have remained decidedly positive. [Blog post by Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz]
Hungary toughens anti-terror laws 2016. 06. 14. In a proactive move to address the threat of terrorism, the Hungarian Parliament amended the Fundamental Law last Tuesday to allow the national assembly to declare a state of terrorism threat and grant temporary, extraordinary powers to the government. [Blog post by András Gyürk]
What about Schengen 2.0? 2016. 05. 03. As the inclement weather eases and migrants prepare themselves to embark, large stretches of the EU’s external borders remain no more secure than before and a political stalemate threatens any effective response. [Blog post by András Gyürk]
Hungary’s Constitution, the Fundamental Law, Turns Five 2016. 04. 28. On Monday, the Hungarian Parliament celebrated the five-year anniversary of the passage of Hungary’s first democratic constitution, the Fundamental Law. It has become an example to Member States and EU institutions about how to work together proactively and efficiently, and has weathered more than its fair share of political storms. But that’s not the only European aspect we are pleased to celebrate. [Blog post by MEP József Szájer, chair of the constitutional drafting committee]
Failing to take tough decisions 2016. 04. 12. After the terrorist attacks in Paris, France activated its highest state of alert. President François Hollande, a Socialist, summoned his cabinet and then joined the mourners. Thousands of police were activated but the national dragnet missed the perpetrators. No one resigned from the cabinet, police or intelligence services in the aftermath. [Blog post by András Gyürk]
