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Real existing Orbánism

Orbán’s new top judge doesn’t believe in courts

Posted on January, 2021 by MwBp • Leave a comment

In 2020, Orbán seems to have completed the Orbanization of the courts Continue reading →

51% of Hungarians fear personal political intimidation
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51% of Hungarians fear personal political intimidation

Posted on June, 2020 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Why are we at the most depressing end of every scale? Continue reading →

Judge blows the whistle and quits. Nothing happens.
And nothing happens...

Judge blows the whistle and quits. Nothing happens.

Posted on February, 2019 by MwBp • Leave a comment

“It was like deciding to commit suicide…” Continue reading →

Emboldened Orbán Attacks Courts, Civil Society, Freedom of Assembly, Privacy, and Humanity
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Emboldened Orbán Attacks Courts, Civil Society, Freedom of Assembly, Privacy, and Humanity

Posted on May, 2018 by MwBp • Leave a comment

In the 7th change of his own constitution Continue reading →

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