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| Protesters in Hungary reject Orban’s nationalist government |
| 2018-12-23 |
| [APNEWS] Thousands of people marched in anti-government protests Friday in Budapest, upset over labor law changes, increasing corruption and limits on academic freedom under Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s nationalist government. The protests, which started last week, have given the country’s fragmented opposition a chance to work together as they challenge Orban, who has led the country with increasing powers since 2010. The satiric Hungarian Two-Tailed Dog Party hosted a downtown march Friday night in the Hungarian capital with speeches, chants and signs critical of Orban. One sign said "I want to give birth to a stadium," poking fun at two of Orban’s preoccupations: Increasing the nation’s birthrate and filling the country with white-elephant sports facilities. Protesters gathered outside Parliament and marched to the offices of President Janos Ader in Buda Castle to rebuke him for signing the labor changes as well as other legislation creating a new court system under government control. The new courts will hear most cases involving the state, from taxation issues to electoral disputes, so having them under government control creates a sharp conflict of interest and reduces their independence. Since returning to power eight years ago, Orban has been reshaping Hungary. New laws governing the media and churches have been enacted while the state has an ever-increasing presence in all walks of life, from industry to the arts and sports. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 Frank, I'm betting on Soros paid but will embrace and "AND". |
| Posted by: AlanC 2018-12-23 09:18 |
| #1 "Thousands". EU paid, I'd bet |
| Posted by: Frank G 2018-12-23 09:07 |