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March 12, 2013

Hungary's Giant Leap Away from Democracy

Keno Verseck, Der Spiegel

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As expected, the Hungarian parliament on Monday evening passed a package of constitutional amendments that legal experts say are an affront to democracy. Berlin, Brussels and Washington all voiced their concern in the run up to the vote. Leaders in Budapest, however, were unphased.

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TAGGED: Hungary, Europe, European Union, Democracy, Viktor Orban

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