The Budapest Beacon
A multimedia interlude
Before continuing, I wanted to recommend these terrific podcasts from Budapest, hosted by Ben Novak. You should hear directly from Hungarians, and these will do the job nicely. All of the episodes are short, and I recommend them all, but these are especially relevant:
Anton Shekhovtsov, author “Russia and the Western Far-Right: Tango Noir.”
Five important issues with Péter Krekó of Political Capital and Ben Novak
CEU in legal limbo and US criticism of media sector takeover
Hot autumn? Soros plan? A guide to Fidesz's campaign terminology.
The Budapest Beacon also does outstanding video reports:
Let me know what you think.
On the more general subject of presidents seizing power, Peru's president just dissolved Congress.
https://elcomercio.pe/politica/en-vivo-pedro-castillo-brinda-mensaje-a-la-nacion-vacancia-cuestion-de-confianza-congreso-destitucion-noticia/
I’m with you 100% on what you said. Regrettably, as a US citizen I have zero influence over the actions of the EU members and whatever decision making machinery they use to decide on taking such actions as you suggest. I will gladly pass along your comments to my representatives in Congress and urge them to do some arm-twisting at their next European smooze-fest, should such an opportunity arise. Meanwhile I await more installments and will try to swallow my anger long enough to read and digest what you have to tell me.