Foreigners In Hungary - The Americans

The Russians left Hungary - Are the Americans here instead?

Foreigners in Hungary - The Americans

The Russians leaving Hungary in the early 90's was one of the clearest signs of the lasting victory of democracy. While people deeply appreciated this kind of independence at that time, nowadays more and more Hungarians think that they are getting attached to another superpower, namely, the United States. Although Hungarians did not get invaded by NATO forces, as some radical politicians predicted before Hungary joined the Organization, it does not take much to see the ties strengthening between Hungary and America. Don't get me wrong, having good diplomatic relations with the strongest country in the world is important (aren't Hungarians lucky to have no oil!), and I am sure that most Hungarians believe it is a nice gesture that our prime ministers visit president Bush (George W.) after "winning" the election.

But these ties sometimes are too tight - so tight that people do not share their politicians' views in certain matters. It would be harsh to say that Hungary is getting invaded, but any Hungarian with interest in foreign relations must wonder how far this will go, and whether they will be allowed to have a point of view of their own. Nb Budapest airport transfer Budapest Statue Park Budapest taxis Traffic in Budapest Parking in Budapest Parking permit in Budapest Parking in Budapest - Parking fines Parking in Budapest - Wheel locks Budapest synagogues reading list Caves in Hungary Szentendre Hungarian embroidery An American prisoner in Hungary Budapest - A tale of three cities