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Tamás, Ervin

2 articles of this author have been cited in the European Press Review so far.

Népszabadság - Hungary | 01/04/2008

Government crisis in Hungary

Hungary's Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány sacked his liberal health minister, Agnes Horváth, on Monday. Her dismissal was the result of a referendum held under pressure from the opposition three weeks ago in which, among other things, the majority voted against the Hungarian government's introduction of a fee for visits to the doctor. Now her party, the SZDSZ, is considering leaving the coalition. Rvin Tamás speculates on what the future holds: "A minority government with the formal support of the Liberals? How could reforms be carried out in view of a stagnating economy and dwindling trust and self-confidence? Gyurcsány, I fear, will deliver a feeble performance."

Népszabadság - Hungary | 07/03/2008

Referendum for a changeover of power in Hungary?

Next Sunday Hungary is scheduled to hold a referendum on health insurance contributions and tuition fees introduced by the government last year. Opposition leader Viktor Orbán is turning it into a vote on the social liberal government led by Ferenc Gyurcsány. Ervin Tamás comments: "Relations between the government and the opposition are no longer normal, but represent a grossly divided society, the hate that is invading the private sphere and the emotions that are spreading to the street. Naturally, many believe that all the fuss will die down once Prime Minister Gyurcsány disappears from the scene. And indeed, with a flood of 'yes' votes the referendum could achieve this. ... In any case, those involved will interpret the results at their own discretion, yet the whole thing is nothing more than a great letdown. And perhaps we'll be facing another referendum soon."

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