57 result(s) for critics of pm orbán
EC Launches Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over 'Lex CEU'
- 27 Apr 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary over the recent amendments to its higher education law tightening rules governing the operations of foreign universities in the country, an EC spokesperson announced on Wednesday. Critics of the law have said it puts the operations of Budapest’s Central European University under threat.
Local Opinion: Dispute Over ‘Open Society’ – And Its Critics
- 24 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
As Parliament begins to debate a bill on NGOs which receive foreign funding, pundits across the political spectrum discuss the idea of an ‘open society’, an ideal frequently evoked by George Soros, and assess the status and political role of NGOs in Hungary.
“We Will Not Be Silent!” Demonstration Draws Thousands Of Young Protesters
- 18 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s Szabadság (Freedom) square hosted a novel demonstration of sorts Saturday evening. Starting at 5:30 pm and lasting until 10 pm, the “We will not remain silent!” protest featured musical performances by a variety of musicians and DJs, as well as speeches by notable artists and activists. As many as 10,000 people mostly in their twenties and thirties attended.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Culture War In Hungary
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
In their overall assessment of the Rio Olympic Games, Hungarian pundits interpret the performance of Hungarian athletes and the importance of sports in highly ideological and overly politicized terms.
Budapest Budget Plans Approved
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The Budapest assembly passed the budget proposed by the municipality leadership. The budget plans for revenue of 228.86 billion forints (EUR 738m) and spending of 313.5 billion with a shortfall of 85.4 billion. Gábor Bagdy, deputy mayor in change of finances, said the municipality is managing the finances in straitened times but the budget will provide the capital required for the city’s ...
Xpat Opinion: PM Orbán’s Lonely Stance On Migration Seen As Vindicated
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the light of the Paris terrorist attacks and statements by several European leaders suggesting that they have no reason to revise their migration policies, conservative analysts, whether pro-government or not, claim that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was right to argue against unfettered immigration from the start. Opinions diverge however on possible solutions to the problem.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian PM Orbán’s Diplomatic Initiatives On Migration
- 29 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators disagree on whether the Prime Minister has been successful in promoting his ideas on solving the migrant crisis among European leaders. Meanwhile the conviction is gaining ground that Europe is late in meeting the migration challenge.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán Is ‘No Black Sheep’ In Europe
- 30 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal commentator claims that PM Orbán’s critics are mistaken when they assume that the Hungarian Prime Minister’s views on migration are unusual and marginal.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.
EC Launches Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over 'Lex CEU'
- 27 Apr 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary over the recent amendments to its higher education law tightening rules governing the operations of foreign universities in the country, an EC spokesperson announced on Wednesday. Critics of the law have said it puts the operations of Budapest’s Central European University under threat.
Local Opinion: Dispute Over ‘Open Society’ – And Its Critics
- 24 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
As Parliament begins to debate a bill on NGOs which receive foreign funding, pundits across the political spectrum discuss the idea of an ‘open society’, an ideal frequently evoked by George Soros, and assess the status and political role of NGOs in Hungary.
“We Will Not Be Silent!” Demonstration Draws Thousands Of Young Protesters
- 18 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s Szabadság (Freedom) square hosted a novel demonstration of sorts Saturday evening. Starting at 5:30 pm and lasting until 10 pm, the “We will not remain silent!” protest featured musical performances by a variety of musicians and DJs, as well as speeches by notable artists and activists. As many as 10,000 people mostly in their twenties and thirties attended.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Culture War In Hungary
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
In their overall assessment of the Rio Olympic Games, Hungarian pundits interpret the performance of Hungarian athletes and the importance of sports in highly ideological and overly politicized terms.
Budapest Budget Plans Approved
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The Budapest assembly passed the budget proposed by the municipality leadership. The budget plans for revenue of 228.86 billion forints (EUR 738m) and spending of 313.5 billion with a shortfall of 85.4 billion. Gábor Bagdy, deputy mayor in change of finances, said the municipality is managing the finances in straitened times but the budget will provide the capital required for the city’s ...
Xpat Opinion: PM Orbán’s Lonely Stance On Migration Seen As Vindicated
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the light of the Paris terrorist attacks and statements by several European leaders suggesting that they have no reason to revise their migration policies, conservative analysts, whether pro-government or not, claim that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was right to argue against unfettered immigration from the start. Opinions diverge however on possible solutions to the problem.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian PM Orbán’s Diplomatic Initiatives On Migration
- 29 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators disagree on whether the Prime Minister has been successful in promoting his ideas on solving the migrant crisis among European leaders. Meanwhile the conviction is gaining ground that Europe is late in meeting the migration challenge.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán Is ‘No Black Sheep’ In Europe
- 30 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal commentator claims that PM Orbán’s critics are mistaken when they assume that the Hungarian Prime Minister’s views on migration are unusual and marginal.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.


















