Orbán’s coup-like outsourcing of public assets put on an interactive map. Continue reading
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1549 secret government decrees and a few more billions to loyalists
It is difficult to follow exactly how much has been sent to loyalists in various forms during Orbán’s reign for a number of reasons: Continue reading
What oil is to Putin – is EU money for Orbán
EU funds have become a classic example of a resource curse for Hungary. Continue reading
When being the clean guy is a liability
We now have an anti-corruption candidate against Orbán. But as long as the corrupt ones hold power, being blackmailable is not just a precondition to get ahead – but a necessary asset to stay afloat. And the corrupt ones can be the people as well as the political establishment. Continue reading
Those who worry about bad precedents somehow only worry about future precedents – not past ones
About constitutional changes and holding politicians accountable for theft. Continue reading
Conservatives, step away from other peoples’ public money
Tucker Carlson soaking up public money is one thing. But Tucker Carlson pontificating against taking public money while taking public money is a new level entirely. Even for Republicans. Continue reading
Antiquated train push started by passengers
In the land of a thousand state-of-the-art stadiums some less than important pieces of infrastructure have to wait. Such as healthcare and public transport. And pretty much everything that is not football or stuffing the cronies with public money. Continue reading
Innovation in kleptocracy – Corporations can now pay taxes to loyalist foundations and the state has to pay them back
The 2022 tax bill has been rubberstamped and includes a line that allows corporations to donate into Orbán’s loyalist foundations – and get a 300% state tax credit for it. Continue reading
The Orbán-family made 15 billion in seven years
Talking of being a salary man with no savings. Continue reading
Holding Orbán accountable
Observe submissive authoritarian minds in action. Continue reading
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