329 result(s) for court rules
Parliamentary Caucus Rule Change Deals New Blow To Party Of Former PM Gyurcsány
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Democratic Coalition may not form a parliamentary caucus under new House rules to be approved by Parliament today. The change states that 12 MPs affiliated with a party that fielded a national list at the previous elections and won seats in Parliament – rather than the present 10 – are required to form a caucus.
EU To Take Hungary To Court Over Telecoms Tax
- 22 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- tech
"The European Commission is expected to refer Hungary to the European Court of Justice on Thursday, as the country has failed to bring its telecoms tax into harmony with EU rules, according to reports. The European Commission in September urged Hungary to scrap the special tax on the telecommunications sector, introduced in 2010, arguing that it violated EU regulations.
Parliamentary Debate On Amendment Of Data Protection Law Is About To Begin In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The parliamentary debate on the amendment of the data protection law is to begin on Tuesday. The proposed amendments which serve to address and rectify the concerns raised by the European Commission were presented to Parliament by Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics on 9 March. The parliamentary debate on these proposed amendments commenced today, 20 March.
Anti-Corruption Programme Soon To Be Debated By Hungarian Government
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The first government-level anti-corruption programme has been completed. The Ministry of Public Administration and Justice has recently closed the relevant social consultations. The anti-corruption programme will be debated by the Government within weeks.
Former Head Of Baumag Sentenced To Prison In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Budapest Municipal Court yesterday sentenced László Balázs, the former head of investment co-operative Baumag, to seven years in prison, after finding him guilty of misuse of funds, fraudulent bankruptcy, illegal financial activities, investment fraud and violating accounting rules. Other suspects received suspended terms and fines.
Thirty -Two Churches Recognised By Hungarian Parliament To Date
- 8 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The number of churches recognised by Parliament has risen to thirty-two. Parliament decided on the amendment of Act CCVI of 2011 on the Freedom of Conscience and Religion and the Status of Churches, Religious Denominations and Religious Communities on 27 February.
Press Release: European Commission On Hungary Infringement Procedures
- 8 Mar 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"On 1 January, a new Constitution and a number of cardinal laws entered into force in Hungary. The European Commission immediately conducted a full legal analysis of the final versions of the new provisions and their compatibility with European Union Treaties and decided to launch three accelerated infringement procedures. Accordingly, three letters of formal notice were sent on 17 January to the ...
Merkel: Hungary Must Adjust To EU Principles
- 19 Jan 2012 11:50 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary must adjust to basic EU principles, German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared in a Sunday radio interview in her first public comments in connection with the controversy over Hungarian laws.
Complete Announcement Of EC Proceedings Against Hungary
- 19 Jan 2012 11:35 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission has today (17 Jan. 2012) started legal action against Hungary over new legislation that came into force at the beginning of the year under Hungary's new constitution. For the Commission, the Hungarian legislation conflicts with EU law by putting into question the independence of the country's central bank and data protection authorities and by the measures affecting its ...
Parliamentary Caucus Rule Change Deals New Blow To Party Of Former PM Gyurcsány
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Democratic Coalition may not form a parliamentary caucus under new House rules to be approved by Parliament today. The change states that 12 MPs affiliated with a party that fielded a national list at the previous elections and won seats in Parliament – rather than the present 10 – are required to form a caucus.
EU To Take Hungary To Court Over Telecoms Tax
- 22 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- tech
"The European Commission is expected to refer Hungary to the European Court of Justice on Thursday, as the country has failed to bring its telecoms tax into harmony with EU rules, according to reports. The European Commission in September urged Hungary to scrap the special tax on the telecommunications sector, introduced in 2010, arguing that it violated EU regulations.
Parliamentary Debate On Amendment Of Data Protection Law Is About To Begin In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The parliamentary debate on the amendment of the data protection law is to begin on Tuesday. The proposed amendments which serve to address and rectify the concerns raised by the European Commission were presented to Parliament by Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics on 9 March. The parliamentary debate on these proposed amendments commenced today, 20 March.
Anti-Corruption Programme Soon To Be Debated By Hungarian Government
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The first government-level anti-corruption programme has been completed. The Ministry of Public Administration and Justice has recently closed the relevant social consultations. The anti-corruption programme will be debated by the Government within weeks.
Former Head Of Baumag Sentenced To Prison In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Budapest Municipal Court yesterday sentenced László Balázs, the former head of investment co-operative Baumag, to seven years in prison, after finding him guilty of misuse of funds, fraudulent bankruptcy, illegal financial activities, investment fraud and violating accounting rules. Other suspects received suspended terms and fines.
Thirty -Two Churches Recognised By Hungarian Parliament To Date
- 8 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The number of churches recognised by Parliament has risen to thirty-two. Parliament decided on the amendment of Act CCVI of 2011 on the Freedom of Conscience and Religion and the Status of Churches, Religious Denominations and Religious Communities on 27 February.
Press Release: European Commission On Hungary Infringement Procedures
- 8 Mar 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"On 1 January, a new Constitution and a number of cardinal laws entered into force in Hungary. The European Commission immediately conducted a full legal analysis of the final versions of the new provisions and their compatibility with European Union Treaties and decided to launch three accelerated infringement procedures. Accordingly, three letters of formal notice were sent on 17 January to the ...
Merkel: Hungary Must Adjust To EU Principles
- 19 Jan 2012 11:50 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary must adjust to basic EU principles, German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared in a Sunday radio interview in her first public comments in connection with the controversy over Hungarian laws.
Complete Announcement Of EC Proceedings Against Hungary
- 19 Jan 2012 11:35 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission has today (17 Jan. 2012) started legal action against Hungary over new legislation that came into force at the beginning of the year under Hungary's new constitution. For the Commission, the Hungarian legislation conflicts with EU law by putting into question the independence of the country's central bank and data protection authorities and by the measures affecting its ...