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The EU plans to test an AI lie detector at border points
iBorderCtrl, will run for six months in Hungary, Latvia and Greece.
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Hungary's homeless fear they are Viktor Orbán's next target
Many countries have struggled to deal with the issue of homelessness but Hungary may be the first to put a constitutional ban on living on the streets. From next week, being homeless in Hungary will violate the constitution. Activists fear the move could be the start of a political campaign against homeless people by the rightwing government of Viktor Orbán, which has previously focused heavily on the apparent threat posed to Hungary from refugees and migrants.
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Hungary’s system to prevent migrant torture dubbed ‘ineffective’
Hungary’s system for preventing the ill-treatment of migrants is “ineffective,” according to a report by an anti-torture group. The report by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) was released Tuesday and is based on research carried out in October 2017 at the Hungary-Serbia border, near the Hungarian towns of Röszke and Tompa.
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Europe’s Conservatives Thought They Could Control Viktor Orban. They Were Wrong.
As the Hungarian prime minister built an “illiberal state,” creating a template for the far right, center-right leaders in Brussels did little to stop him.
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George Soros Bet Big on Liberal Democracy. Now He Fears He Is Losing.
His enemies paint him as all-powerful, but the billionaire philanthropist believes that his political legacy has never been in greater jeopardy.
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Hungarian PM's main foe throws in the towel, sells businesses and retires | bne IntelliNews
Billionaire Fidesz cashier turned harsh Orban critic Lajos Simicska is selling his entire business empire, including his media holdings, in a deal that will have enormous political and economic implications.
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Hungary 'should be excluded from EU'
Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn calls for Hungary to be suspended or expelled from the EU because of its
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Hungary’s first black MP aims to 'destroy prejudice'
Hungary has a reputation for anti-immigration politics, but a young black liberal MP wants to revamp the country's image. Olivio Kocsis-Cake, of the opposition Parbeszed (Dialogue) party, is being sworn in as an MP on Monday, taking a seat vacated by a colleague who is stepping down. Mr Kocsis-Cake (pronounced "kochish-tsocker") has become a talking point in Hungary because of the strong anti-migrant rhetoric - particularly against non-whites - ratcheted up by members of the governing Fidesz party, its loyal national media and far-right groups like Jobbik.
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Hungary and Poland Aren’t Democratic. They’re Authoritarian.
Don't call it a populist revolt. What's happening in Hungary and Poland is creeping authoritarianism.
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How Hungary Explains Europe’s Retreat From Democracy
Backsliding in Budapest. By William Galston.
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Poland Shatters a Fragile Peace With Its Jews
Legislation passed three months ago has confirmed some growing fears.
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Can the EU halt the Eastern slide toward authoritarianism? - France 24
The party of populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a resounding victory in Hungary's parliamentary elections on Sunday, drawing cheers among fellow nationalists in Poland while renewing fears of creeping authoritarianism among other EU members.
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Opinion | How Democracy Became the Enemy
In Hungary and Poland, the liberal West used to be the promised land. Not anymore.
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Orban Wins Sweeping Majority, and Control of Hungary’s Constitution
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has set about transforming Hungary from a vibrant democracy into a semi-autocratic state, appeared to have won two-thirds of the seats in Parliament.
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Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban vows to create ‘Christian homeland’ ahead of general election
Hungary’s nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orban, claims Poles and Hungarians have a common goal in maintaining Christianity in their countries as the leader progresses towards a third consecutive term in power. Mr Orban, who commonly presents himself as the defender of Europe and Hungary from Muslim migrants, is well in the lead to win Sunday’s general election according to the latest opinion polls.
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How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels
While some EU leaders seek unity over budgets and refugee policies, member states Poland and Hungary are building a unified front to thwart the bloc's plans.
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Elizabeth Swaney meanders through trickless freestyle ski run after qualifying through loophole
At 19, Elizabeth Swaney ran against Arnold Schwarzenegger to be governor of California.
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Hungary's right-wing government plans powers to ban organisations that help immigrants
The right-wing populist Hungarian government of Viktor Orban has outlined plans for a new law that would give it the power to ban civil society groups that help immigrants and refugees. The measure is one of the planks in Mr Orban’s drive against US financier George Soros, who has been the target of a state-backed national hate campaign because of his funding of liberal projects.
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Former Trump adviser Gorka wanted for arrest in Hungary: report
President Trump's former adviser, Sebastian Gorka, has an active warrant for his arrest in Hungary, according to new reports.
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Beware the illiberal alliance of Poland and Hungary, a grave threat to the EU
Both governments prefer ‘conservative nationalist’ states to democracy. Brussels should take a stand
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