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Rónay, Tamás
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5 articles of this author have been cited in the European Press Review so far.
A warning for Europe
Marine Le Pen's good results in the first round of the French presidential elections could mark the beginning of a new European trend, the left-leaning daily Népszava writes: "In the first round almost one in five voters cast their ballot for Marine Le Pen. ... The good results for the far-right Front National are not only worrying from a French point of view. They mark the onset of a trend that could spread across Europe. People are pinning the blame for the crisis on the established parties and political elites who have held power for decades. They seem to be looking for new voices and faces, and she has very cleverly used their disappointment and disillusionment to her own advantage. Her 'victory speech' reveals everything about her strategy. She wants to be the leading force in the opposition and to fight both major parties, Sarkozy's ruling conservative UMP and François Hollande's Socialists. For Le Pen, they play puppet to the banks."
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More from the press review on the subject » Domestic Policy, » Elections, » France, » Europe
Sarkozy and Merkel in dire straits
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are seen as driving forces within the EU. However in their own countries both politicians are struggling. Sarkozy's popularity ratings have hit rock bottom and Merkel is stumbling from one election defeat to the next, writes the left-leaning daily Népszava. "According to the polls Sarkozy's approval ratings are currently at less than 35 percent. On top of that if the elections were held today all the candidates of the Left would defeat him. True, a lot can happen between now and the French presidential elections but Sarkozy is going to have to make a huge effort if he wants to be re-elected. Meanwhile Angela Merkel's situation is even worse. Elections take place in seven German states this year and so far her party, the CDU, has basically lost all of them. Only in Baden-Württemberg did she manage to stay in the lead, but even there she wasn't able to form a government. ... The Chancellor's policies are increasingly viewed with scepticism. ... For Merkel it will be difficult to get back on track. This is a dangerous situation because a domestic crisis in Germany could drag down all of Europe."
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More from the press review on the subject » Elections, » Politics, » Germany, » France
Premier Tusk is role model for Orbán
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk takes over the rotating EU presidency from Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán on Friday. For the left-leaning anti-government daily Népszava the contrast between Orbán and Tusk couldn't be greater: "Péter Szijjártó, the spokesman for the Hungarian leader, said yesterday: 'Everyone in Strasbourg knew that the Hungarian EU presidency was a complete success.' If we rate it as a success that in the debate about the Hungarian presidency not all those who voiced their opinion were critical of the Hungarian prime minister, then we can accept Szijjártó's statement. However we would like to give him a piece of advice. He should take a look at how Donald Tusk conducted himself in Strasbourg. The Polish head of government didn't see the members of the European Parliament as enemies. He didn't smile cynically when someone said something he didn't like. And he delivered a speech that was well received by all, we repeat all the party leaders, whether they represented right-wing or left-wing parties."
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More from the press review on the subject » EU Policy, » Poland, » Hungary, » Europe
Hungary far away from Europe
Viktor Orbán's behaviour before the European Parliament has brought discredit upon Hungary, writes the leftist daily Népszava: "Originally Orbán's intention was to show that the government in Budapest is committed to European values. But instead he caused a scandal which has left Hungary further than ever from Europe. … A visibly annoyed and irritated Orbán was called on by MEPs to respect Europe's fundamental values. And he was also reminded of the following: He once fought against the very same policy he now represents. It must have been extremely unpleasant for Orbán. … Orbán retaliated: He belligerently lectured the European Parliament and described Germany's media law as anti-democratic. He behaved as if he were in the Hungarian parliament: or in other words in his own little kingdom. He has managed to bring Hungary's EU Council presidency into disrepute even before it has really begun."
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More from the press review on the subject » EU Policy, » Hungary, » Europe
Opposition to reforms in the Czech Republic
The Hungarian daily Népszava compares the strikes in the Czech Republic with the situation in Hungary: "It is an irony of fate that a centre-right government with only a slim parliamentary majority is in power in Prague. It is forced to perform the same kind of balancing act as [prime minister] Ferenc Gyurcsány's socialist minority government here in Hungary. ... The Czech government has made an incredible mess of preparing the way for the reform package. It, too, failed to consult the doctors regarding what they think about the health service reform. And on top of that it has done virtually nothing to explain the individual steps of the reform to the people - exactly the same as was the case here in Hungary. ... In the Czech Republic the reforms have led to a decline in the government's popularity. If elections were held today, the opposition Social Democrats [CSSD] would gain a lead of at least ten percentage points over the ruling Civic Democrats [ODS]. Nonetheless, it is necessary to implement unpopular measures to reduce the budget deficit. A little understanding for this would not be amiss. The same goes for us."
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