Hungary’s new path is the hidden danger to Europe

„Mr Orban on the surface continues with his savvy communications policy that casts his proposals as fiscal proactivity and separates Hungary from Greece. On substance, the government continues along the path charted since it took office, incrementally rotting the integrity of the country’s democratic institutions. The eurozone has learnt that it lacks the institutions to police its members’ fiscal policies, and the world is paying the price. What Hungary demonstrates is that the EU also has a political blind spot that threatens its foundations – once a country is admitted, there are no viable mechanisms to enforce its continued adherence to the union’s mandate.