Kinga Szálkai
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Does the Military Have a Gender?
The Military: A Male Institution by Definition “The military, the defence forces have no gender. Military only has power, the capability to fight, authority and social prestige. The unity of [...]
This is Not What We Paid For
In spite of the recent downturn in the economy, Hungary is still considered a welfare state. Political statements echo this view, claiming that healthcare is for free. The moves by [...]
Is the governing party of Hungary really an anti-EU party?
What responsibility do we bloggers have when we choose the expression of “an anti-EU party” for describing the governing party of Hungary? Fidesz is definitely not one of those easy-to-grasp [...]
Hungary: citizenship reforms under Fidesz
Open publication – Free publishing – More challenges
Hungary: Reforms to the Constitutional Court
Open publication – Free publishing – More challenges
Timeline of Reforms in Hungary
Open publication – Free publishing – More challenges
Democracy on Life Support: The view from within Hungary
Future Challenges blogger Kinga Szalkai discusses Hungary’s political future. Do you think policies such as those of Fidesz/Orbán are viable in the twenty-first century? Do you think they are appropriate [...]
Hungary: Reforms of media laws under Fidesz
Open publication – Free publishing – More challenges
State Control over Diabetes
In April 2012, the Hungarian State Secretariat for Healthcare introduced a surprising new regulation to encourage diabetic people to cut down on bad habits that endanger their health. The regulation [...]
Rapid Urbanization: Lessons From the Hungarian Rust-Belt
The rapid development of megacities is a characteristic feature of today’s world. Megacities bring many positive changes to people’s lives in developing countries; however, the negative implications of such unsustainable growth also weigh [...]
