422 result(s) for constitutional court
Govt Office Chief: Efforts To Undermine Hungary Again Under Way In Brussels
- 10 Nov 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
Attempts by factions in the European Parliament to shame and undermine Hungary are once again intensifying, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly news briefing. A liberal EP group recently initiated a new hearing concerning Hungary, he noted, calling on all MEPs to show Hungarians respect and refrain from insulting them.
Court: Sale Of Natura 2000 Property Unconstitutional
- 18 Oct 2017 8:38 AM
- property
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the current regulation of the sale and utilisation of “Natura 2000” lands breaches the basic law. Farmland classified as “Natura 2000” can be farmed only by observing specific environmental requirements to preserve wildlife in the area.
MSZP Announces Partial Boycott Of Parliament
- 13 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Bertalan Tóth (pictured), the Hungarian Socialist Party’s (MSZP) parliamentary group leader, announced on Wednesday that his party would boycott several state institutions and would stop availing itself of certain tools at its disposal as an opposition political party, although its parliamentary delegation will continue to attend parliamentary sessions.
Socialists To Reduce Parliamentary Activity Till Election
- 12 Oct 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party said it would cut back on its parliamentary activity until next year’s general election. Socialist group leader Bertalan Tóth told reporters that his party would not initiate parliamentary debate sessions, turn to the president or the Constitutional Court and would even boycott five-party talks between now and the election.
Top Court Head Says Foreign Opinion-Formers Need Clear Picture
- 10 Oct 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Constitutional Court is launching a newsletter in English to brief foreign experts about the court’s operations, its interpretations of the country’s fundamental law and its key decisions, the court’s president, Tamás Sulyok, told MTI in an interview.
Local Opinion: Hungary Well On Its Way To Becoming A Police State
- 25 Sep 2017 8:46 AM
- current affairs
On Wednesday, LMP parliamentarian and national security committee member Bernadett Szél held a joint press conference with László Majtényi, founder of the Eötvös Károly Institute, to discuss the implications of Fidesz’s war on NGOs and the use of Hungary’s national security services for political purposes. Szél and Majtényi’s remarks implied that lines are blurring between politics and national ...
Jobbik To File Articles Of Impeachment Against Ader At Start Of Autumn Session
- 12 Sep 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Jobbik party will file articles of impeachment against President János Áder on the first day of parliament’s autumn session, the party’s group leader said on Monday. Jobbik believes the president breached the constitution by signing the law on billboard advertising in June, János Volner told a press conference.
Jobbik To File Articles Of Impeachment Against Áder
- 12 Sep 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party will file articles of impeachment against President János Áder on the first day of parliament’s autumn session, the party’s group leader announced. Jobbik believes the president breached the constitution by signing the law on billboard advertising in June, János Volner said.
Local Opinion: Migrant Quotas: EU Court Rejects Hungary’s And Slovakia’s Claim
- 8 Sep 2017 8:26 AM
- current affairs
Two pro-government commentators don’t hide their bitterness in condemning Wednesday’s verdict of the European Court of Justice. Europe’s top court ruled that the decree issued by a majority of EU interior ministers two years ago on migrant relocation quotas was legal.
Govt Office Chief: Efforts To Undermine Hungary Again Under Way In Brussels
- 10 Nov 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
Attempts by factions in the European Parliament to shame and undermine Hungary are once again intensifying, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly news briefing. A liberal EP group recently initiated a new hearing concerning Hungary, he noted, calling on all MEPs to show Hungarians respect and refrain from insulting them.
Court: Sale Of Natura 2000 Property Unconstitutional
- 18 Oct 2017 8:38 AM
- property
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the current regulation of the sale and utilisation of “Natura 2000” lands breaches the basic law. Farmland classified as “Natura 2000” can be farmed only by observing specific environmental requirements to preserve wildlife in the area.
MSZP Announces Partial Boycott Of Parliament
- 13 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Bertalan Tóth (pictured), the Hungarian Socialist Party’s (MSZP) parliamentary group leader, announced on Wednesday that his party would boycott several state institutions and would stop availing itself of certain tools at its disposal as an opposition political party, although its parliamentary delegation will continue to attend parliamentary sessions.
Socialists To Reduce Parliamentary Activity Till Election
- 12 Oct 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party said it would cut back on its parliamentary activity until next year’s general election. Socialist group leader Bertalan Tóth told reporters that his party would not initiate parliamentary debate sessions, turn to the president or the Constitutional Court and would even boycott five-party talks between now and the election.
Top Court Head Says Foreign Opinion-Formers Need Clear Picture
- 10 Oct 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Constitutional Court is launching a newsletter in English to brief foreign experts about the court’s operations, its interpretations of the country’s fundamental law and its key decisions, the court’s president, Tamás Sulyok, told MTI in an interview.
Local Opinion: Hungary Well On Its Way To Becoming A Police State
- 25 Sep 2017 8:46 AM
- current affairs
On Wednesday, LMP parliamentarian and national security committee member Bernadett Szél held a joint press conference with László Majtényi, founder of the Eötvös Károly Institute, to discuss the implications of Fidesz’s war on NGOs and the use of Hungary’s national security services for political purposes. Szél and Majtényi’s remarks implied that lines are blurring between politics and national ...
Jobbik To File Articles Of Impeachment Against Ader At Start Of Autumn Session
- 12 Sep 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Jobbik party will file articles of impeachment against President János Áder on the first day of parliament’s autumn session, the party’s group leader said on Monday. Jobbik believes the president breached the constitution by signing the law on billboard advertising in June, János Volner told a press conference.
Jobbik To File Articles Of Impeachment Against Áder
- 12 Sep 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party will file articles of impeachment against President János Áder on the first day of parliament’s autumn session, the party’s group leader announced. Jobbik believes the president breached the constitution by signing the law on billboard advertising in June, János Volner said.
Local Opinion: Migrant Quotas: EU Court Rejects Hungary’s And Slovakia’s Claim
- 8 Sep 2017 8:26 AM
- current affairs
Two pro-government commentators don’t hide their bitterness in condemning Wednesday’s verdict of the European Court of Justice. Europe’s top court ruled that the decree issued by a majority of EU interior ministers two years ago on migrant relocation quotas was legal.