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From Our Own Correspondent: Egypt's democracy deficit; culture wars in Hungary

01/02/2013

Egypt's democracy deficit; culture wars in Hungary

BBC World Service - From Our Own Correspondent, Egypt's democracy deficit; culture wars in Hungary

Why are Egyptians still protesting against an elected government? Aleem Maqbool listens in

Aleem Maqbool in Cairo asks why Egyptians are still taking to the streets in protests against an elected government. Nick Thorpe finds arts and politics a risky mix in Budapest.

Pascale Harter introduces personal experiences, opinions and analysis from correspondents around the world. In this edition: ALEEM MAQBOOL explores why despite an elected government and head of state, some Egyptians still don't feel represented - and are getting very used to expressing their resentments in street protest. Meanwhile, in Budapest, NICK THORPE fathoms some of the turbulence around the arts and politics in Hungary. Why do the cultural and political establishments appear to be at each others' throats recently?

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