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Video Hungary. The country in central Europe known for relaxing holidays at Lake Balaton, its massive parliament building, and tasty goulash. But there is more. Let’s have a look at the recent history. During the Cold War, Hungary was controlled by the Soviet Union. In 1989, the country became a democratic republic. And 15 years later, it joined the European Union. Around that time – from a democratic point of view – Hungary was doing quite well. According to the Democracy Index, the country was on place 38. But in recent years, it dropped to rank 57. At the same time, freedom…