94 result(s) for civil society organisations
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Demo In Budapest Against 2015 Budget
- 15 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Members of civil organisations and unions participated in a demonstration in Budapest’s Kossuth Square in front of Parliament on Sunday afternoon to protest against next year’s budget, which is scheduled to be voted on this week.
Opposition Demands Audit Of Civil Orgs Close To Govt
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) party demanded that the Government Control Office (Kehi) carry out an audit of civil organisations financed by the National Cooperation Fund.
Hungary’s Civil Sector In Focus Of Brussels Discussion
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A discussion was held about the current situation of Hungary’s civil sector at the Philanthropy House in Brussels. Organisers that included CIVICUS, European Alternatives, European Civic Forum and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) invited speakers from Hungary to provide a perspective in light of recent developments.
Xpat Opinion: The USA’s Own Norwegian Fund Problem
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators find it strange that while Washington sees Hungarian moves to investigate Norwegian funded projects as a serious attack on civil society, the United States has its own problems with Norwegian financed think tanks posing as independent research institutions.
US Diplomat Comments On Hungarian Civil Society
- 10 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A thriving civil society can help real and continuous dialogue between the government and the people, which is important for both sides, André Goodfriend, chargé d’affaires at the United States embassy, told a news conference. Presenting USAID’s NGO 2013 sustainability index, Goodfriend said that in the recent past a series of measures in connection with civil organisations had led to narrowing ...
Xpat Opinion: Obama Accuses Hungary Of Clamping Down On Civil Society
- 29 Sep 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
After President Obama mentioned Hungary alongside Egypt as a county which intimidates NGOs, Népszabadság warns that those remarks were only the beginning and the worst is still ahead. Heti Válasz believes that the NGOs concerned are in reality liberal political activists, but condemns demonstrations of force against them.
US Criticism Over Hungary Restricting Civil Society ”Groundless”
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
US President Barack Obama’s recent remarks suggesting that the Hungarian government had placed restrictions on civil organisations “lack any factual basis”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on its website on Wednesday. “Hungarians are a freedom-loving people and as such would not tolerate any restriction of their freedoms,” the ministry said in a statement.
Protest In Budapest Against Govt Policies Concerning Civil Groups
- 15 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hundreds protested in Budapest on Saturday against the government’s policies concerning civil organisations and police action against foundations handling Norway Civil Grants disbursements. Speaking at the demonstration organised by the non-governmental Human Platform, activist Márton Gulyás said the recent crackdown on independent civil organisations is “an indirect assault” on all Hungarian ...
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Demo In Budapest Against 2015 Budget
- 15 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Members of civil organisations and unions participated in a demonstration in Budapest’s Kossuth Square in front of Parliament on Sunday afternoon to protest against next year’s budget, which is scheduled to be voted on this week.
Opposition Demands Audit Of Civil Orgs Close To Govt
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) party demanded that the Government Control Office (Kehi) carry out an audit of civil organisations financed by the National Cooperation Fund.
Hungary’s Civil Sector In Focus Of Brussels Discussion
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A discussion was held about the current situation of Hungary’s civil sector at the Philanthropy House in Brussels. Organisers that included CIVICUS, European Alternatives, European Civic Forum and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) invited speakers from Hungary to provide a perspective in light of recent developments.
Xpat Opinion: The USA’s Own Norwegian Fund Problem
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators find it strange that while Washington sees Hungarian moves to investigate Norwegian funded projects as a serious attack on civil society, the United States has its own problems with Norwegian financed think tanks posing as independent research institutions.
US Diplomat Comments On Hungarian Civil Society
- 10 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A thriving civil society can help real and continuous dialogue between the government and the people, which is important for both sides, André Goodfriend, chargé d’affaires at the United States embassy, told a news conference. Presenting USAID’s NGO 2013 sustainability index, Goodfriend said that in the recent past a series of measures in connection with civil organisations had led to narrowing ...
Xpat Opinion: Obama Accuses Hungary Of Clamping Down On Civil Society
- 29 Sep 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
After President Obama mentioned Hungary alongside Egypt as a county which intimidates NGOs, Népszabadság warns that those remarks were only the beginning and the worst is still ahead. Heti Válasz believes that the NGOs concerned are in reality liberal political activists, but condemns demonstrations of force against them.
US Criticism Over Hungary Restricting Civil Society ”Groundless”
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
US President Barack Obama’s recent remarks suggesting that the Hungarian government had placed restrictions on civil organisations “lack any factual basis”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on its website on Wednesday. “Hungarians are a freedom-loving people and as such would not tolerate any restriction of their freedoms,” the ministry said in a statement.
Protest In Budapest Against Govt Policies Concerning Civil Groups
- 15 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hundreds protested in Budapest on Saturday against the government’s policies concerning civil organisations and police action against foundations handling Norway Civil Grants disbursements. Speaking at the demonstration organised by the non-governmental Human Platform, activist Márton Gulyás said the recent crackdown on independent civil organisations is “an indirect assault” on all Hungarian ...