From a diplomatic aspect, the joint press conference by the German chancellor and the Hungarian prime minister revealed some disagreements over the concept of illiberal democracy, the treatment of NGOs and the media. Left-leaning think-tank Political Capital provides a flash analysis.
Chancellor Merkel’s visit was a highly anticipated event in Hungary. The government, opposition parties and civic organisations looked forward to it with high expectations. The governing Fidesz and the pro-government media emphasised that the visit was part of a secret German diplomatic effort aimed at reconciling Russia with the help of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. On the other hand, opposition …read more
Source: The Budapest Times
