769 result(s) for constitutional
Venice Commission: Hungarian Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs Still Raises Concerns
- 19 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian law on foreign-funded NGOs, despite amendments, still raises concerns, the Venice Commission said in an opinion published on Friday. The Council of Europe’s advisory body, composed of independent experts in constitutional law, said that it had adopted an opinion clarifying its preliminary opinion.
Top Court Annuls Legal Provisions On National Security Vetting Of Judges
- 14 Jun 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday ruled unconstitutional and annulled certain legal provisions requiring the national security vetting of judges. The court’s ruling comes after Péter Darák, the head of the Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, requested that the court declare provisions of the law on national security agencies pertaining to the vetting of judges unconstitutional and annul them.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Foreign-Funded NGO Transparency Law
- 14 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law requiring civil groups receiving foreign donations above a certain threshold to register as organisations funded from abroad. The government-sponsored bill was passed with 130 votes in favour, 44 against and 24 abstentions. Under the law, civil groups will be required to register as foreign-backed groups once their foreign donations reach 7.2 million forints (EUR ...
Opposition United In Criticism Of New NGO Law
- 14 Jun 2017 8:26 AM
- current affairs
Socialist deputy group leader László Szakács said his party voted against the transparency law which it saw as one curbing the freedoms of civil organisations. The opposition Democratic Coalition voiced support for civil society, which they said was “as important a pillar of democracy as a free and independent media.
Jobbik Seeks Probe Into Security For Ruling Party Events
- 1 Jun 2017 6:40 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Jobbik party has urged parliament’s national security committee to probe press reports suggesting that security at some ruling Fidesz events had been provided by “dubious figures who may not be on the right side of the law”.
EP Lifts Immunity From Prosecution Of Jobbik MEP 'KGBéla' Kovács
- 1 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The Legal Committee of the European Parliament voted to lift immunity from prosecution of Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács (pictured), who has been accused of collaborating with Russian intelligence and spying on the European Parliament, reports Magyar Idők.
Áder Sworn In For Second Term As Hungary’s President
- 9 May 2017 7:05 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder was sworn into office Monday, marking the start of his second consecutive term as President of Hungary. A small group of opposition protesters, led by Együtt politician Péter Juhász, held a demonstration outside parliament as Áder took the oath.
Gyurcsány: New Constitution Needed To Replace Illegitimate Basic Law
- 2 May 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
A new constitution confirmed by a referendum, fewer laws requiring two-thirds majority support and increased protection of constitutional rights are needed in Hungary, Ferenc Gyurcsány, head of the opposition Democratic Coalition said on Friday.
Orbán Congratulates Erdogan In Telephone Conversation, And Agrees On Personal Meeting
- 2 May 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Bertalan Havasi, the head of the Press Office of the Prime Minister, has informed kormany.hu that on Thursday evening Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had a telephone conversation with Turkish head of state Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Prime Minister congratulated the President of Turkey on the success of the referendum on amendment of the Turkish Constitution.
Venice Commission: Hungarian Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs Still Raises Concerns
- 19 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian law on foreign-funded NGOs, despite amendments, still raises concerns, the Venice Commission said in an opinion published on Friday. The Council of Europe’s advisory body, composed of independent experts in constitutional law, said that it had adopted an opinion clarifying its preliminary opinion.
Top Court Annuls Legal Provisions On National Security Vetting Of Judges
- 14 Jun 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday ruled unconstitutional and annulled certain legal provisions requiring the national security vetting of judges. The court’s ruling comes after Péter Darák, the head of the Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, requested that the court declare provisions of the law on national security agencies pertaining to the vetting of judges unconstitutional and annul them.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Foreign-Funded NGO Transparency Law
- 14 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law requiring civil groups receiving foreign donations above a certain threshold to register as organisations funded from abroad. The government-sponsored bill was passed with 130 votes in favour, 44 against and 24 abstentions. Under the law, civil groups will be required to register as foreign-backed groups once their foreign donations reach 7.2 million forints (EUR ...
Opposition United In Criticism Of New NGO Law
- 14 Jun 2017 8:26 AM
- current affairs
Socialist deputy group leader László Szakács said his party voted against the transparency law which it saw as one curbing the freedoms of civil organisations. The opposition Democratic Coalition voiced support for civil society, which they said was “as important a pillar of democracy as a free and independent media.
Jobbik Seeks Probe Into Security For Ruling Party Events
- 1 Jun 2017 6:40 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Jobbik party has urged parliament’s national security committee to probe press reports suggesting that security at some ruling Fidesz events had been provided by “dubious figures who may not be on the right side of the law”.
EP Lifts Immunity From Prosecution Of Jobbik MEP 'KGBéla' Kovács
- 1 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The Legal Committee of the European Parliament voted to lift immunity from prosecution of Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács (pictured), who has been accused of collaborating with Russian intelligence and spying on the European Parliament, reports Magyar Idők.
Áder Sworn In For Second Term As Hungary’s President
- 9 May 2017 7:05 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder was sworn into office Monday, marking the start of his second consecutive term as President of Hungary. A small group of opposition protesters, led by Együtt politician Péter Juhász, held a demonstration outside parliament as Áder took the oath.
Gyurcsány: New Constitution Needed To Replace Illegitimate Basic Law
- 2 May 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
A new constitution confirmed by a referendum, fewer laws requiring two-thirds majority support and increased protection of constitutional rights are needed in Hungary, Ferenc Gyurcsány, head of the opposition Democratic Coalition said on Friday.
Orbán Congratulates Erdogan In Telephone Conversation, And Agrees On Personal Meeting
- 2 May 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Bertalan Havasi, the head of the Press Office of the Prime Minister, has informed kormany.hu that on Thursday evening Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had a telephone conversation with Turkish head of state Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Prime Minister congratulated the President of Turkey on the success of the referendum on amendment of the Turkish Constitution.