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Hungarian PM Orban: “No businessman is a good politician”

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:17:57 +0000

Related news story: Verhofstadt calls for ‘Haider’ sanctions against Hungary www.euractiv.com France has so far been the only EU country to raise concerns about the constitutional changes that took effect on 1 January. The other 26 nations and the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) — to which Fidesz belongs — maintain a ‘deafening silence’ on the issue. Guy Verhofstadt, president of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), called for sanctions against Hungary like those used against Austria’s rightist leader Jörg Haider in 2000 (see background). Under the Lisbon Treaty, the proposed sanctions could in fact be even tougher. “The treaties foresee a procedure to deal with such situations,” Verhofstad said. “Unfortunately, the time has come to apply it to protect democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary and in the EU today, and avoid setting a dangerous precedent as well as a bad example for aspirant countries wishing to join the Union.” In the Austrian case, the EU governments imposed sanctions under rules that allow them to act in case of risk of human rights violations, rather than their actual occurrence. Serious human rights breaches by a member state can result in a suspension or loss of voting rights in the Council under Article 7 of the Lisbon Treaty. Critics say the constitutional changes and other laws enacted under Orbán’s 2-year-old government weaken the independence of the judiciary, news media and the central bank.

Is this a good research question that can relate to language politics and language diversity?

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:18:16 +0000

I have to do a research project on any question of my choosing that ties in to language diversity and language politics at a personal level. This is the question I have chosen to study: In the United States is there a different personal value for speaking any language other than English?

Is it good enough or should I rephrase it differently?
What sources and methods would be good to help answer this question?
Any ideas???? Thanks!

What is a good website to share your opinion on politics?

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:18:31 +0000

What is a good website to share you opinion on politics?

Can anyone recommend a good book about politics?

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:18:58 +0000

I would like to find a good book about current US politics. I know that’s a broad question, but it can be about anything regarding politics that you think a 23 year old political science major would find interesting. I would prefer one that is bi-partisan. Thanks!

What is a good site to teach teens about politics?

admin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 07:19:47 +0000

I’m 15 almost 16 and I don’t really know much about politics.Are there any good sites that can teach me about it?

POSC: How would you assess the American political system? What seems to be good & bad about American politics?

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:17:14 +0000

How would you assess the American political system? In your opinion, what seems to be good and what seems to be bad about American politics and government? If you could redesign our government and political system, what changes would you make, and why?

What are some good UNBIASED sites where I can read up on American politics?

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:17:18 +0000

If anyone says Conservapedia they’re getting blocked!

I know about the politics of my own country (Ireland) but considering most people on here are American I might as well learn a bit about American politics to join in properly.
Sorry, I should have clarified that I didn’t mean unbiased in the sense of completely unbiased, just with as little bias as possible.

What would be a good topic for my world history research paper involving politics?

admin — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:19:21 +0000

I can pick a topic from any aspect of world history from 1600 AD to the present as long as it’s historical in nature. My assignment sheet suggests that it could be about an interesting culture, historical figure, time period, religion, or event.

Lately I’ve been trying to learn a little bit more about politics, so I think it might be interesting if I choose a topic where I can learn a little bit about politics, too, in the process of writing my paper.

Any suggestions?!

thanks

What is a good book that will teach me everything I need to know about politics?

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:17:46 +0000

What is a good book that will teach me everything I need to know about politics? I need like a book for beginers and also not too expensive. I’m 15 with no job.

What are some good sources to learn about politics?

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:17:48 +0000

I am currently applying to join the Army as an Officer and unfortunately I have to admit that I know absolutely nothing about politics and current affairs. This has always been my lacking area. Can anybody recommend some good books or articles or anything to kick start me off? Thank you