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Local mayors are masters of life and death thanks to Orbán’s workfare program
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Local mayors are masters of life and death thanks to Orbán’s workfare program

Posted on May, 2019 by MwBp • Leave a comment

And they are dependent on Orbán for funding for the program Continue reading →

Voting from dependence
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Voting from dependence

Posted on May, 2019 by MwBp • 3 Comments

Local mayors are masters of life and death because they decide who gets benefits. And they depend on Orbán Continue reading →

One Million Left the Country
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One Million Left the Country

Posted on July, 2018 by MwBp • Leave a comment

300 thousand workers missing, while one million left the country Continue reading →

You Can’t Just Make a Little Money Legally
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You Can’t Just Make a Little Money Legally

Posted on May, 2018 by MwBp • Leave a comment

You can’t have a side hustle legally Continue reading →

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