Hungarian space tourist
Hungary Tomorrow project
Admit it: the idea of a round table is a good one. We all like the Arthur legends, and the lustre of the round table has not faded. Questions that affect everyone and that are more important than the grind of daily problems should be dealt with by some kind of joint method - just as in the legends of the Grail. This month, a round table of experts will gather under the name Hungary Tomorrow. Its task will be to help find a consensus in the questions that will affect society in the medium- and long-term, addressing pensions reform, education and competitiveness.
How not to be a government spokesperson
There are several ways not to be a government spokesperson, but perhaps the most effective is simply to turn down the job. The woman who just did so said she believe the post of government spokesperson was the top of her profession. If this is true, then it is obvious why she declined. But at least she can now dine out on how she didn't become government spokesperson. Like many of her colleagues, I have just such a story.
Symbols
In central and eastern Europe, the symbols of totalitarian ideals were banned as part of the transition to democracy. Laws were passed, but it has become clear that there is no perfect solution. The symbols of left- and right-wing totalitarianism affect the public differently, as do the pictures of different movements' leaders. For some, these symbols cause derision, but for others even highly stylised forms of those symbols are a cause of fear, and so are useful to a radical minority bent on provoking the majority.
Basescu blackmailing the RMDSZ
Zsolt Nagy, minister for IT and telecommunications in the Romanian government, stands accused of treachery and spying. The Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania is standing by its politician. The minister spoke to hvg.hu.
The Szigeti Affair and Impartiality
The question is not whether Peter Szigeti, chairman of the National Elections Committee, should resign. He's not really the problem. The problem is with the bureaucrats who appointed him. The mistake was made when he was appointed. He shouldn't have been chosen.
Interview with the candidate
In a few days' time, the Free Democrats will elect a new president to succeed Gabor Kuncze. Fodor or Koka? Below, Gabor Fodor gives his views. He is seeking a fundamental change in the party's policies, he would enter into a dialogue with Fidesz and broaden out the party's electoral base. He would not shy away from state intervention aimed at helping the disadvantaged.
