Hungary
Hungary: Socialist Party establishes right-wing militias
By Markus Salzmann, July 14, 2009
The Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) is introducing so-called “village guards” throughout the countryside. These will be armed and will carry out the functions of the police.
Hungary: What accounts for the success of the extreme right?
By Markus Salzmann, June 17, 2009
The election result for the neo-fascist Jobbik organization in Hungary demonstrates how extreme right organizations have been able to exploit the economic and political crisis in Eastern Europe.
Hungary: Change of government head augurs massive social attacks
By Markus Salzmann, April 24, 2009
Former “Young Manager of the Year” takes over as new head of Hungarian government in a coup organized by the outgoing prime minister.
World economic crisis provokes fall of Hungary’s government
By Markus Salzmann, March 31, 2009
The resignation of the Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany is a result of the rapidly deteriorating economic situation that has led to political turbulence throughout Eastern Europe.
Huge IMF bailout for emerging economies
By Peter Symonds, November 1, 2008
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), backed by central banks in the US and Europe, has taken drastic steps over the past week to prop up so-called emerging economies around the world from Asia to Ea...
Eastern European economies face bankruptcy
By Niall Green, October 23, 2008
The economies of central and eastern Europe are being rocked by the crisis of world capitalism, compounded by the corrupt and pro-big business policies of their local elites.
