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HUNGARY: Primaries bolster opposition, but challenges remain

HUNGARY: Primaries bolster opposition, but challenges remain | Speevr

Primaries gave the opposition bloc an early boost ahead of the general election scheduled for spring 2022. The newly elected opposition leader Peter Marki-Zay poses a formidable challenge to incumbent Viktor Orban. Both opposition and the ruling Fidesz still face multip…   Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]

POLAND/HUNGARY: Rule of law dispute could bear financial consequences

POLAND/HUNGARY: Rule of law dispute could bear financial consequences | Speevr

Hungary and Poland could see further delays in the approval of their national recovery and resilience plans due to rule of law and anti-corruption concerns in both countries. Faced with substantial financial penalties, Budapest and Warsaw would be more likely to compromise…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

POLAND/HUNGARY: Compromise agreement only postpones rule of law battles with EU

POLAND/HUNGARY: Compromise agreement only postpones rule of law battles with EU | Speevr

The proposed rule of law mechanism in the EU remains ambiguous and will likely be postponed due to legal battles, which suits Budapest and Warsaw. The threat of financial sanctions could force Poland and Hungary to alter their policies directly linked to the EU funding but w…   Become a member to read the rest […]

EU: Towards overcoming the Polish and Hungarian budget vetoes

EU: Towards overcoming the Polish and Hungarian budget vetoes | Speevr

The German EU Council presidency appears to have reached an agreement with Poland and Hungary that should allow passage of the bloc’s macro budget and the pandemic recovery fund when heads of state or government meet on 10-11 December. As discussed in the past, the solution see…   Become a member to read the rest […]

HUNGARY/POLAND: Significant concessions unlikely in talks with EU

HUNGARY/POLAND: Significant concessions unlikely in talks with EU | Speevr

Poland and Hungary are unlikely to make significant concessions in the negotiations with the EU, at least in the near term. The rule-of-law talks could destabilize the wobbly United Right coalition government in Poland. Few domestic pressures make Budapest’s position more flexible but not necessarily softer. Yesterday, 30 December, the prime ministers of Hungary and […]

EUROPE: The politics of exit strategies

EUROPE: The politics of exit strategies | Speevr

This piece provides an updated overview of the lockdown exit strategies currently being implemented by selected European governments, and the surrounding politics. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Italy L…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

HUNGARY: Covid-19 response bill raises new rule of law concerns

HUNGARY: Covid-19 response bill raises new rule of law concerns | Speevr

The unspecified duration of the state of the emergency allows Prime Minister Viktor Orban (Fidesz) to exercise special powers longer than needed to handle the Covid-19 outbreak. While such powers could be used to silence government critics and prevent public demonstrations, Orban…   Become a member to read the rest of this article