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Point of View | | Andrzej Sadecki

In a state of necessity How has Orban changed Hungary

Viktor Orban introduced radical changes in the country and thus challenged the previous economic and political order.
Analyses | | Andrzej Sadecki

Hungarys Left attempts to challenge Orban

Although the electoral alliance increases the chances the parties of the centre-left have of securing a strong election result, it is unlikely they will beat Fidesz.
Analyses | | Szymon Kardaś, Andrzej Sadecki

Russian-Hungarian nuclear agreement

By demonstrating Russia’s warm political relations with Budapest, Moscow is presenting itself as an attractive partner.
Analyses | | Andrzej Sadecki

Hungary half a million new citizens

Half a million of new citizens form a potential electorate for Hungarian political parties in the upcoming general election scheduled for spring 2014.
OSW Commentary | | Andrzej Sadecki

The prospects for Croatias co-operation with the Visegrad Group

The Visegrad Group gained a new neighbour in the European Union on 1 July 2013. Given the geographic proximity, similar level of development and a number of shared interests, Croatia could become a valuable partner in Central European…
Analyses | | Andrzej Sadecki

The consequences of international criticism of the constitutional changes in Hungary

The European Parliament on 3 July adopted a resolution concerning constitutional reforms in Hungary by a definite majority of votes. The resolution criticises the tempo and the scope of the changes and their compliance with EU standards…
Analyses | | Andrzej Sadecki

The Hungarian governments struggle against foreign energy companies

In Hungary the conflict between the Viktor Orban cabinet and energy companies is growing. The government forced the companies to reduce energy prices for households at the beginning of 2013. This striving for a reduction in energy bills…
Analyses | | Andrzej Sadecki

Hungary Controversy over constitutional changes

On 11 March, the Hungarian National Assembly amended the constitution which has been in force since 1 January 2012 for the fourth time. The package of changes sparked a new wave of protests against the government of Viktor Orbán, which…
Analyses | | Andrzej Sadecki, Andrzej Sadecki

Hungarian-Russian energy cooperation is getting closer

On 31 January, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán paid a working visit to Moscow, where he focused primarily on energy issues (specifically the development of the Paks nuclear…
Analyses | | Tomasz Dąborowski, Andrzej Sadecki, Marta Szpala

Progress in the preparations for building South Stream

Russia’s Gazprom and the state-controlled Serbian and Hungarian energy companies on 29 and 31 October passed final investment decisions concerning the construction of the Serbian and Hungarian sections of the South Stream gas pipeline.…