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Senior figures in Brussels say the European Union is to “grow stronger” following Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s crushing defeat in the country’s general election on Sunday. The premier has been ousted by the opposition TISZA party, with the EU-backed faction now expected to obtain up to two-thirds of the seats in the Hungarian parliament. […]
“If there is no oil, there is no money.”
“This is outrageous.”
Orbán gov warns US to “examine” EU migration policy more closely
“Given his own party’s support for free speech authoritarianism”
Orbán v Martin
Mr Fico’s condition has been described as serious, but stable.
EU leaders agreed to annual review of how Ukraine uses funds, and gave guarantee that the Commission will treat Hungary “fairly and objectively” in rule-of-law cases
Had this been made clear before the ratification of the relevant EU treaties; would Hungary have signed them? Would Ireland?
“Blackmail”
One of the problems with “institutional capture”, which has been the go-to strategy for progressives for fifty years, is that it only works so long as the captured institutions remain legitimate and popular.
“Family-friendly policies.”
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