430 result(s) for lawmakers
New Head of State in Hungary Likely to Be Appointed in March
- 12 Feb 2024 6:24 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Given Katalin Novák signed her letter of resignation earlier this week, MPs have to decide within fifteen days whether to accept it or not, and so this decision could be taken on Feb 26, the first day of the spring session, the parliamentary group leader of Fidesz said.
Mass Protest Held in Budapest About Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon
- 11 Feb 2024 10:01 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Calls for the resignation of Hungary's conservative president intensified on Friday following widespread anger over her decision to pardon an individual convicted of concealing a child sexual abuse case. The move has triggered an unprecedented political scandal for the longstanding nationalist government.
Updated: Opposition Outraged By President For Pardoning Man Convicted Of Abetting Paedophilia In Hungary
- 9 Feb 2024 7:31 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition LMP has called on President Katalin Novak to revoke presidential clemency granted to a man convicted for coercing victims of paedophilia to withdraw testimonies.
Protecting Hungary's Election Integrity: Inside the Sovereignty Protection Office
- 3 Jan 2024 9:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary's new Sovereignty Protection Office will be responsible for ensuring the transparency of the upcoming local and European Parliament elections as "its first major task", Tamás Lánczi, appointed to head the new body, has said.
Watch: EU Vows to Give Ukraine Aid Despite Hungary Veto
- 19 Dec 2023 7:35 AM
- current affairs
EU leaders have said that Ukraine will not be left without support, after Hungary blocked €50bn (£43bn) in aid. Ukraine is critically dependent on EU and US funding as it continues to fight occupying Russian forces.
New Laws Adopted: Digital Citizenship Scheme to Be Launched in Hungary & Other Regulations Coming Next Year
- 14 Dec 2023 7:12 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Parliament on Wednesday adopted a law on a new scheme dubbed Digital Citizenship (DAP) to be launched in the autumn of 2024.
Opposition Parties Reject Draft of New Sovereignty Law in Hungary
- 23 Nov 2023 5:27 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The government has submitted to lawmakers a draft bill on protecting national sovereignty and an amendment to the Fundamental Law which opens up the possibility of establishing a Sovereignty Protection Office.
Rules on Personal Income Tax in Hungary Simplified, More Tax Changes Approved by Lawmakers
- 22 Nov 2023 6:40 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Lawmakers approved a package of tax changes submitted by the government on Tuesday. The law passed with 116 votes in support, 47 against and 7 abstentions.
Watch: Orbán Re-Elected Leader of Fidesz - Party Congress Round-Up
- 20 Nov 2023 3:23 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The 30th congress of ruling Fidesz re-elected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as the party’s leader on Saturday. In his speech to the congress, Orbán said it was an “honour” to be given the mandate to lead the “most successful political community of the country, of Europe”.
New Head of State in Hungary Likely to Be Appointed in March
- 12 Feb 2024 6:24 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Given Katalin Novák signed her letter of resignation earlier this week, MPs have to decide within fifteen days whether to accept it or not, and so this decision could be taken on Feb 26, the first day of the spring session, the parliamentary group leader of Fidesz said.
Mass Protest Held in Budapest About Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon
- 11 Feb 2024 10:01 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Calls for the resignation of Hungary's conservative president intensified on Friday following widespread anger over her decision to pardon an individual convicted of concealing a child sexual abuse case. The move has triggered an unprecedented political scandal for the longstanding nationalist government.
Updated: Opposition Outraged By President For Pardoning Man Convicted Of Abetting Paedophilia In Hungary
- 9 Feb 2024 7:31 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition LMP has called on President Katalin Novak to revoke presidential clemency granted to a man convicted for coercing victims of paedophilia to withdraw testimonies.
Protecting Hungary's Election Integrity: Inside the Sovereignty Protection Office
- 3 Jan 2024 9:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary's new Sovereignty Protection Office will be responsible for ensuring the transparency of the upcoming local and European Parliament elections as "its first major task", Tamás Lánczi, appointed to head the new body, has said.
Watch: EU Vows to Give Ukraine Aid Despite Hungary Veto
- 19 Dec 2023 7:35 AM
- current affairs
EU leaders have said that Ukraine will not be left without support, after Hungary blocked €50bn (£43bn) in aid. Ukraine is critically dependent on EU and US funding as it continues to fight occupying Russian forces.
New Laws Adopted: Digital Citizenship Scheme to Be Launched in Hungary & Other Regulations Coming Next Year
- 14 Dec 2023 7:12 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Parliament on Wednesday adopted a law on a new scheme dubbed Digital Citizenship (DAP) to be launched in the autumn of 2024.
Opposition Parties Reject Draft of New Sovereignty Law in Hungary
- 23 Nov 2023 5:27 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The government has submitted to lawmakers a draft bill on protecting national sovereignty and an amendment to the Fundamental Law which opens up the possibility of establishing a Sovereignty Protection Office.
Rules on Personal Income Tax in Hungary Simplified, More Tax Changes Approved by Lawmakers
- 22 Nov 2023 6:40 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Lawmakers approved a package of tax changes submitted by the government on Tuesday. The law passed with 116 votes in support, 47 against and 7 abstentions.
Watch: Orbán Re-Elected Leader of Fidesz - Party Congress Round-Up
- 20 Nov 2023 3:23 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The 30th congress of ruling Fidesz re-elected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as the party’s leader on Saturday. In his speech to the congress, Orbán said it was an “honour” to be given the mandate to lead the “most successful political community of the country, of Europe”.