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Constitutionality

Posts for the activity

2024-02-29

Az autokrata „köztársaság” elnökei

Only available in Hungarian.

2023-11-04

2023-10-17

Legyen Köztársaság! fesztivál - 2023. október 28.

Only available in Hungarian.

2023-09-12

Orbán a falon (standpoint)

Only available in Hungarian.

2023-06-20

A Bosszútörvény vesztesei (standpoint)

Only available in Hungarian.

2023-03-15

Márciusi pontok – 2023

Only available in Hungarian.

2022-10-12

2022-10-06

A kockásingesek és a bírói függetlenség (álláspont)

Only available in Hungarian.

2022-05-31

2022-05-11

2021-05-03

2021-02-06

A Köztársaság Napja - 2021 (vélemény)

Only available in Hungarian.

2020-12-15

Fight for university autonomy: what is the message of the resistance of SZFE citizens? (+infographic)

A constitutional analysis of the fight for autonomy of the University for Theatre and Film Arts Budapest (SZFE)

2020-12-01

Civil society, democracy and the rule of law (+infographic)

Study on the theoretical and empirical connections between civil society, democracy and the rule of law in Hungary.

2020-11-11

Alkotmány- és joghalál (vélemény)

Only available in Hungarian.

2020-08-13

Soros György kilencvenedik születésnapján

Only available in Hungarian.

2020-07-30

Concentration Of Power Salvaged: Coronavirus Stocktaking (+infographic)

Assessing the Crisis Management of the Hungarian Government from the Perspective of Constitutional Law

2020-06-19

CONCENTRATION OF POWER SALVAGED: CORONAVIRUS STOCKTAKING (ANALYSIS)

Assessing the Crisis Management of the Hungarian Government from the Perspective of Constitutional Law

2020-04-25

Felszabadított ágyak – elűzött betegek

Only available in Hungarian.

2020-03-22

On Anti-Coronavirus Bill

EKINT's standpoint on so-called Anti-Coronavirus Bill.

2020-03-20

A különleges jogrend hosszú árnyéka

Only available in Hungarian.

2020-02-05

A hatalom helyi barbarizálódása, avagy Tartuffe győzelme

Available in Hungarian only.

2019-12-04

In response to Judit Varga: Some facts about the rule of law she should know

In response to the article written by Hungarian Minister of Justice, Judit Varga entitled “Facts You Always Wanted to Know about Rule of Law but Never

2019-11-22

Patyomkin parlamentarizmus

This article only available in Hungarian.

2019-10-31

2019-10-28

"Let there be Republic!" festival - summary

Only Available in Hungarian.

2019-09-02

„S miért vagytok ti kiváltságosok? Miért a jog csupán tinálatok?"

This article is available only in Hungarian.

2019-09-02

Conference volume on the issue of manipulation and generating moral panic

On 12 June 2019 conference volume was organised by EKINT and TÁRKI on the issue of governmental manipulation and generating moral panic.

2019-04-18

2019-04-06

2019-03-14

2018-08-17

Where does the democratic cat catch the mouse? The change of the Hungarian political field.

László Majtényi's essay on the change of the Hungarian political field.

2018-02-28

What does the poet think of and what doesn't the vice-president of Fidesz?

This content is only available in Hungarian.

2018-02-14

The Eötvös Károly Institute’s Quick Analysis of the “Stop Soros” Legislative Package

Its real purpose is to silence members of civil society who are critical of the Government.

2018-02-05

László Majtényi: There is stink

László Majtényi’s essay in Élet és Irodalom on 2 Februar 2018.

2018-02-04

We define what Stop Soros actually is

Watch our short video!

2018-01-25

From Forced Self-Incrimination to Bans to Enter Border Areas

The Eötvös Károly Institute’s Analysis of the “Stop Soros” Legislative Package

2017-12-30

The turbulent situation of the civil society - László Majtényi's year end thoughts

End of the year newsletter from the president of EKINT

2017-12-29

Eötvös Károly Policy Institute turned to the Committee of Ministers

At present, when more than a year have passed since the Judgment came final, EKINT is still convinced that its implementation was not successful.

2017-12-21

László Majtényi’s essay in Élet és Irodalom

Published on 20 December 2017.

2017-10-19

An illiberal state in the heart of Europe

Between 2010 and 2014, an 'illiberal state' was being built in Hungary.

2017-09-08

After the quota decision

What can the Hungarian Constitutional Court do after the quota decision of the European Court of Justice?

2017-06-06

Videos: The People In and Outside the Parliament

EKINT's conference on representative democracy took place on 9 May 2017. Videos of the panel discussions (in Hungarian) are available here.

2017-05-17

Enforced and chosen freedom

Article 7 and beyond

2017-05-17

Summary of the conference on representative democracy

Summary aired at Klubradio about EKINT's conference on representative democracy.

2017-04-24

What kind of an election? It should be more proportional, free and fair!

EKINT's reaction to Márton Gulyás' demand for a more proportional system.

2017-03-30

The process of capturing the Constitutional Court

EKINT's analysis on the situation of the Constitutional Court in Hungary for the DRI.

2017-03-29

Photos: Let There Be Republic! - March 2017

Photos of the Let There Be Republic! cultural and political festival held at Gödör Klub on 18 March 2017.

2017-03-28

Is the European human rights system a matter of coming and going?

The only country that has ever withdrawn from the European Convention on Human Rights was a military dictatorship.

2017-03-20

There is nothing to be afraid of; Momentum shaked up the public

Media coverage of the Let There Be Republic! festival held on 18 March 2017.

2017-01-18

Just to make sure that all is neat and in order

The Constitutional Court annulled the rules on new courts that should have been accepted by two-thirds of MPs instead of only the half of them.

2017-01-14

László Majtényi: About freedom in times of stagnation

Published in Élet és Irodalom on 6 January 2017.

2016-12-02

The Constitutional Court helps where it can

The decision of the Constitutional Court on the constitutional review of EU decisions

2016-11-22

Icecold Fire - LMP supports the election of the new Constitutional Court judges

LMP supports the government in the election of new Constitutional Court judges. The chances of constitutional restoration have been further reduced.

2016-11-11

Failed amendment: what will be the government's next step?

László Majtényi spoke about the results of the US elections and about the failed seventh amendment of the Fundamental Law of Hungary in ATV Start.

2016-11-07

EKINT's standpoint on the planned seventh amendment of the Fundamental Law

The government should initiate democratic discussion on the seventh amendment of the Fundamental Law instead of engaging in political bargaining.

2016-10-24

Photos: Let There Be Republic! - Ocotber 2016

Photos of the cultural and political festival, "Let There Be Republic!" held on 22 October 2016.

2016-10-19

László Majtényi: The Seventh has come

László Majtényi’s essay on the seventh amendment of the Fundamental Law was published in Élet és Irodalom on 14 October 2016.

2016-10-18

The Fifth and the Sixth Years - “The heavy stone flies. Who knows where it is going to land?”

(János Arany: Toldi, translated by William N. Loew) - An analysis of the fifth and sixth years of the Fidesz government by EKINT

2016-10-03

About the result of the “quota-referendum”

Eötvös Károly Policy Institute’s statement on the result of the “quota-referendum” held on 2 October.

2016-09-20

2016-09-14

This is our country: Let's invalidate the referendum!

22 NGOs protesting against the inhuman politics of the Hungarian government against refugees in a joint statement.

2016-09-13

A Message to Hungary

A complex, analysing study about the background and the implications of the "quota-referendum" by the Eötvös Károly Policy Institute.

2016-09-13

Decide responsibly!

Video (with English subtitles) about the background of the "quota-referendum" in October by the Eötvös Károly Policy Institute.

2016-07-13

2016-05-11

2016-05-04

2016-05-03

2016-05-02

The sixth amendment of the Fundamental Law and the need for democratic openness

The circumstances of the emergence of the sixth amendment on terror threat are still unclear.

2016-04-22

2016-04-18

2016-04-08

EKINT’s standpoint on the public deliberation of the sixth amendment of the Fundamental Law

EKINT calls upon opposition parties to stick to public and expert deliberation before voting on the sixth amendment of the Fundamental Law.

2016-03-29

2016-03-18

2016-03-15

2016-03-15

2016-02-29

2016-02-29

2016-02-07

Statement on the proposal of the Hungarian government on the state of terror threat

The proposed amendment of the Fundamental Law has to be rejected. Public and expert deliberation on counterterrorism must be started anew.

2016-02-06

2016-02-05

2016-02-03

2016-01-31

2016-01-18

2016-01-11

2016-01-04

2015-12-12

2015-11-02

2015-11-01

2015-10-06

2015-09-07

2015-06-22

2015-06-15

2015-06-12

2015-06-12

2015-06-04

2015-06-02

2015-04-27

2015-04-01

2015-03-19

2015-03-17

Fidesz-KDNP captured the Constitutional Court

The Hungarian government has filled the Constitutional Court with loyal judges to create a judicial rubber stamp for government interests.

2015-03-17

2015-03-15

2015-03-15

2015-03-14

2015-03-04

2015-02-26

2015-02-09

2015-01-02

2014-12-19

2014-12-15

2014-11-21

The situation of European values in Hungary

As a joint work of EKINT and several other NGOs a comprehensive analysis was prepared on the situation of European values in Hungary.

2014-11-21

2014-10-30

2014-10-21

Timeline of governmental attacks against NGOs

Joint collection by EKINT, the Hungarian Helsinki Comittee and the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union

2014-10-05

2014-10-02

2014-09-29

2014-09-23

2014-07-28

2014-07-28

2014-07-23

2014-07-21

2014-07-18

2014-07-10

2014-07-10

2014-07-04

2014-06-11

2014-06-08

2014-06-06

2014-06-01

2014-05-30

2014-05-27

2014-04-09

2014-03-21

2014-03-18

2014-01-28

2014-01-02

2014-01-01

2013-11-14

2013-09-24

2013-09-18

2013-09-10

2013-09-05

2013-06-28

2013-06-20

2013-05-27

2013-05-06

2013-04-11

Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law limits freedom of expression

Joint analysis by EKINT, the Hungarian Helsinki Comittee and the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union

2013-04-05

2013-04-02

2013-03-17

2013-03-16

2013-03-12

2013-03-11

2013-03-11

2013-03-05

2013-03-01

2013-02-26

2013-02-19

2013-02-04

2013-01-07

2012-12-14

2012-11-23

2012-11-20

2012-11-14

2012-09-29

2012-07-20

2012-05-22

2012-04-24

2012-04-06

2012-04-04

2012-03-21

2012-03-15

2012-02-23

2012-01-31

2012-01-04

2012-01-02

2011-12-05

2011-11-08

2011-10-28

2011-10-25

2011-09-23

2011-09-06

2011-08-26

2011-07-18

2011-07-04

2011-06-21

2011-06-20

2011-05-05

2011-04-16

2011-04-12

Hungarian NGOs assess the new Constitution of Hungary

The draft Constitution decreases the level of protection of fundamental rights.

2011-04-07

2011-04-05

2011-03-29

2011-03-14

2011-02-21

2011-02-07

2011-01-06

2010-12-13

The Second Wave of Legislation - Violating the Rule of Law

The second wave of legislation by Hungary’s new Parliament – Violating the rule of law.

2010-12-02

2010-11-04

2010-11-04

2010-11-02

2010-10-29

2010-10-28

2010-10-07

2010-09-17

2010-09-02

2010-08-08

Criticism of the First Wave of Legislation by Hungary's new Parliament

Criticism of the First Wave of Legislation by Hungary's new Parliament.

2010-08-05

2010-07-13

2010-07-05

2010-07-01

2010-06-18

2010-06-10

2010-06-03

2010-06-03

2010-06-03

2010-06-03

2010-04-29

2010-03-24

2010-03-23

2010-01-28

2010-01-28

2010-01-19

2009-11-05

2009-07-01

2009-06-22

2009-04-30

2009-04-27

2008-10-20

2008-09-22

2008-09-04

2008-04-23

2008-04-18

2008-03-20

2008-02-27

2007-01-15

Concerning the execution of the death sentence of Saddam Hussein

Concerning the execution of the death sentence of Saddam Hussein.

2006-11-16

The way out of political crisis

The way out of political crisis.

2006-11-02

Crisis

Hungary continues to suffer in the throes of a protracted political crisis.

2006-06-14

Threats during the election campaign

Threats during the election campaign.

2005-11-27

On the Parliamentary Commissioner for Future Generations

On the Parliamentary Commissioner for Future Generations.

2005-05-01

On the election of the President of the Republic

On the election of the President of the Republic.

2004-08-01

Motion of Censure

2004-05-24

Police in a constitutional democracy

Constitutional Court decision has been made on the lawfulness of the cases of using a firearm.

2004-04-15

Promulgation of European Union law

Promulgation of European Union law.

2004-02-20

On the proposals by Prime Minister

On the proposals by Prime Minister.

2004-01-15

Letter to brigadier general Péter Gergényi in the matter of flag burning by László Majtényi

Letter to brigadier general Péter Gergényi in the matter of flag burning by László Majtényi.

2003-12-09

The Prosecutors Office in the crossfire of political debate

One of the universally recognized weaknesses of political consciousness in Hungary is the low level of trust in our constitutional institutions

2003-12-09

Weapons of mass destruction in the arguments of the government

The Iraq conflict has been at the forefront of global politics for about a year.

2003-06-25

On the method of passing the Hospital Act

On the method of passing the Hospital Act.

2003-05-20

On the liability of the government to report to the European Union

On the liability of the government to report to the European Union

2003-02-14

2003-02-10