The Orbán government has reached the middle of its term and it marked the occasion with the first significant cabinet reshuffle since it entered office.
MoreConsolidation is one of the buzzwords in Fidesz’ current communication.
MoreNo loud gasps were heard when Fidesz nominated its MEP János Áder as the candidate to succeed President Pál Schmitt.
MoreThrough its reform of the judicial system, the government has enacted changes that may potentially significantly impact judicial independence.
MoreIn light of last week’s events, President Pál Schmitt’s resignation on Monday came as a surprise.
MoreWith its proposal to fully release the files on informants working for the secret police under the communist regime, LMP has successfully driven a wedge between Fidesz and significant portions of the right-wing intelligentsia, as well as between the younger and older members of Fidesz’ and KDNP’s parliamentary factions.
MoreAfter a tumultuous relationship in its first two years in office, Fidesz appears poised to reconcile with the banking sector.
MoreWhile Fidesz’ standing among likely voters continues to be strong, it experienced a massive collapse among the population at large.
MoreWith their profligate ways, many governments have sown the seeds of potential penalties from Brussels on account of excessive budget deficits, but the Orbán-government is now most likely to reap the dire consequences.
MoreFidesz has promised that the spring session of parliament will be considerably more relaxed than the second half of 2011, when Parliament passed a record number of laws, many of which were controversial to boot.
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