177 result(s) for candidate for pm
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Hungary’s Former PM Gyurcsány Favours Mystery Candidate
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Democratic Coalition president Ferenc Gyurcsány said yesterday that he has found a prime ministerial candidate who may inspire broader left-wing unity.
Xpat Opinion: Baja By-Election: Fidesz Wins, Amidst Mutual Recriminations In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing daily says the close call can be interpreted as a success for, as well as a threat to Fidesz in 2014, while a liberal commentator thinks the difference in votes is less important than the unprecedented “show of force” on the ground by Fidesz activists. A pro-government daily, on the other hand, accuses the united opposition of threats and unlawful behaviour in the campaign.
Xpat Opinion: How Solid Is The Bajnai-Mesterházy Pact In Hungary?
- 10 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to return to the state of the Hungarian opposition which, given its daunting electoral challenge, should be united and pursuing a politically savvy course. Instead, it remains fragmented and for the most part bumbling.
Xpat Opinion: The Factious Hungarian Opposition
- 11 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday by 11 a.m. it became clear that there was no chance of an electoral alliance between the socialists and the representatives of the Demokratikus Koalíció. Perhaps there never was because, although Attila Mesterházy only a few hours before this final meeting gave a 50-50 chance of reaching an understanding, I suspect that the decision had already been reached to reject the DK proposals.
Xpat Opinion: Mounting Tensions On The Left After Local By-Election Victory In Hungary
- 4 Sep 2013 8:59 AM
- current affairs
A pro-Gyurcsány commentator accuses opposition forces of excluding his party from the alliance, while a pro-government daily claims Gordon Bajnai’s plan is to embrace Gyurcsány once he becomes prime minister.
Talks Break Down Over PM Candidacy Question In Hungary
- 26 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former prime minister Gordon Bajnai and Socialist Party president Attila Mesterházy went public on Friday with their different ideas on how to choose an opposition candidate for prime minister after failing to reach an agreement in talks earlier in the day.
Xpat Opinion: Life Sentences For Serial Killers In Hungary
- 8 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that justice has been done, but the investigation was too slow and the secret services could have prevented some of the racist and murderous attacks. There is no consensus, however, about the reasons behind the authorities’ poor performance.
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Hungary’s Former PM Gyurcsány Favours Mystery Candidate
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Democratic Coalition president Ferenc Gyurcsány said yesterday that he has found a prime ministerial candidate who may inspire broader left-wing unity.
Xpat Opinion: Baja By-Election: Fidesz Wins, Amidst Mutual Recriminations In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing daily says the close call can be interpreted as a success for, as well as a threat to Fidesz in 2014, while a liberal commentator thinks the difference in votes is less important than the unprecedented “show of force” on the ground by Fidesz activists. A pro-government daily, on the other hand, accuses the united opposition of threats and unlawful behaviour in the campaign.
Xpat Opinion: How Solid Is The Bajnai-Mesterházy Pact In Hungary?
- 10 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to return to the state of the Hungarian opposition which, given its daunting electoral challenge, should be united and pursuing a politically savvy course. Instead, it remains fragmented and for the most part bumbling.
Xpat Opinion: The Factious Hungarian Opposition
- 11 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday by 11 a.m. it became clear that there was no chance of an electoral alliance between the socialists and the representatives of the Demokratikus Koalíció. Perhaps there never was because, although Attila Mesterházy only a few hours before this final meeting gave a 50-50 chance of reaching an understanding, I suspect that the decision had already been reached to reject the DK proposals.
Xpat Opinion: Mounting Tensions On The Left After Local By-Election Victory In Hungary
- 4 Sep 2013 8:59 AM
- current affairs
A pro-Gyurcsány commentator accuses opposition forces of excluding his party from the alliance, while a pro-government daily claims Gordon Bajnai’s plan is to embrace Gyurcsány once he becomes prime minister.
Talks Break Down Over PM Candidacy Question In Hungary
- 26 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former prime minister Gordon Bajnai and Socialist Party president Attila Mesterházy went public on Friday with their different ideas on how to choose an opposition candidate for prime minister after failing to reach an agreement in talks earlier in the day.
Xpat Opinion: Life Sentences For Serial Killers In Hungary
- 8 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that justice has been done, but the investigation was too slow and the secret services could have prevented some of the racist and murderous attacks. There is no consensus, however, about the reasons behind the authorities’ poor performance.