At Home in Homelessness Published: 29 December 2014 “We were born to the world to be at home in it somewhere,” wrote the Hungarian author Áron Tamási. Yet not only the feeling of being at home, but also that of homelessness may be a common denominator among people who live in the same space – in the same cyberspace. By Anna Frenyó
Theatre financing and the independent theatre scene Published: 29 December 2014 According to its mission statement, Trafó House of Contemporary Arts in Budapest is a receptive venue unique to Hungary, where various genres are presented in an individual and authentic manner. An Interview with Managing Director György Szabó. By Anna Frenyó
“Annus mirabilis” in the Hungarian-Russian energy relationship? Published: 23 December 2014 Hungary continues to extend its energy relations with Russia causing another major tension in the already heavy-loaded Hungarian-EU relations. By András Deák
A social catastrophe in the making: Social policy in Hungary since 2010 Published: 23 December 2014 It is not only constitutional democracy that Viktor Orbán’s regime treats as its enemy; the Hungarian government has also launched a forceful attack on the welfare state. A concise overview of the latest reforms - and an assess of their consequences for poverty and social inequality. By Bálint Misetics
Orbán's education system in the mirror of equality and justice Published: 22 December 2014 Almost three years have passed since the enactment of changes to the general law in Hungary. The overall message of the Orbán government’s new education system is: you belong where you were born. An analysis. By Lajos Molnár
Nothing New in Bosnia? Published: 2 December 2014 Elections, Coalition building and a new chance for the European Integration: What has to change now in Bosnia and Herzegovina. By Saša Gavrić and Tijana Cvjetićanin
Kleptocracy Banned: The Hungarian Tax Authority Scandal Published: 24 November 2014 The Hungarian tax authority scandal is complicated and mysterious. One thing is clear, however: Fidesz came into conflict with the Obama administration – which took more effective action than the European Union against a corrupt and Russia-oriented government. By Áron Varga
The Berlin Pledging Meeting: Success is More than Just one Number! Published: 19 November 2014 Ten billion US Dollars: One figure will be enough to judge the success of the first ever pledging conference for the Green Climate Fund on Thursday, November 20th in Berlin. Though, equally important will be in what form and how soon the pledge reaches the trust fund as an actual payment. By Liane Schalatek
Dissatisfaction peaks with internet tax Published: 4 November 2014 The year 2014 was supposed to be a year of success stories for Fidesz in Hungary. But demonstrations against the internet tax have become a channel through which the people have been able to express their dissatisfaction. By András Jámbor
Hungary after the municipal elections Published: 22 October 2014 Despite the poignant victory of Fidesz: The elections showed losses for all parties. Juhász Attila, analyst at Political Capital Policy Research and Consulting Institute, explains why. By Attila Juhász