A Hungarian coup worthy of Putin

Commentary feature. Viktor Orban’s journey from anti-communist progressive to populist xenophobe sends a powerful message about the perils facing democracy, writes Philip Stephens.

PressEurop, 6.1.12: Orbán increasingly isolated http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/1365471-orban-increasingly-isolated

Magyar Hírlap, 9.1.12: Viktor Orbán gives his side of story (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief-cover/1374201-viktor-orban-gives-his-side-story

ESO: Background information: Orban accused of destroying rule of law / Hungary dismisses concerns over new constitution http://www.europeansources.info/record/orban-accused-of-destroying-rule-of-law-hungary-dismisses-concerns-over-new-constitution/

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