VOICED : Hungarian land grabbing leaves farmers

VOICED : Hungarian land grabbing leaves farmers

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses land ownership issues in Hungary, focusing on the Tybalt family's control over 170 hectares and the struggles of local farmer Lyash, who has been denied land. The government has leased land at below-market rates to encourage smallholders, but accusations of favoritism and political connections influencing land distribution have arisen. In the village of Fell Shoot, the mayor, linked to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, controls significant land, while local farmers are overlooked. Authorities deny cronyism, citing strict criteria. Agriculture remains vital to Hungary's economy, supported by EU funding.

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Describe the role of the mayor in the land allocation process.

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What is the significance of EU funding in Hungary's agriculture?

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