Posted on 10/06/2006 2:37:34 PM PDT by lizol
Once shining star, Hungary falters
An opposition rally Friday is part of a broader populism that has stalled the young democracy.
By Michael Logan | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – The political and social crisis that has engulfed Hungary for almost three weeks intensified on Thursday as the main right-wing opposition party Fidesz announced a massive street rally for Friday. The rally, which could spark further violence, coincides with a vote of confidence called for by the beleaguered prime minister, Ferenc Gyurcsany.
After defeat in local elections on Sunday and criticism from the nation's president, the prime minister - under fire for recent revelations that he lied about the country's economy in the run-up to his reelection last spring - called the vote of confidence in an attempt to defuse the crisis.
Fidesz leader Viktor Orban, who labeled the vote a "dirty trick," responded by calling his supporters out onto the street and vowing to keep them there until Mr. Gyurcsany resigns.
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Sounds like Hungary would be better served with the fixed term republican sort of legislature than the parliamentary model.
Have any well-known conservatives in this country commented on the Hungarian situation? I would like to read more about this.
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