Coalition Squabbles Over Rights

The ruling Socialists have vowed to tighten existing legislation on offensive remarks, whilst the junior coalition partner, the liberal SzDSz, has largely resisted such efforts, on the grounds that they would impinge on the constitutional right to free speech. BMI View: Fidesz may thus attack the government both on the issue of the coalition's unity and on its stance on freedom of speech, the negative ramifications which could be revealed in the opinion polls over the coming

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