632 result(s) for dk party
Gyurcsány: DK Believes In United States Of Europe
- 8 May 2017 6:48 AM
- current affairs
The leftist Democratic Coalition (DK) is committed to the idea of the United States of Europe and closer cooperation within a stronger European Union this entails, the party’s leader, Ferenc Gyurcsány, told the press.
Party Preferences Same As In 2014 Elections
- 5 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
If the next election were held next Sunday its outcome would be almost the same as in the 2014 general elections, according to a poll by the Nézőpont Institute. The ruling alliance of Fidesz and the Christian Democrats was backed by 31% of the entire electorate, one percentage point down from the March figure.
Divided Opposition Parties United In Call For Change In Government At May Day Celebrations
- 3 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Each of Hungary’s opposition parties held gatherings Monday for International Workers’ Day, where the parties’ leaders called for the ruling Fidesz government to be defeated in 2018 elections.
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.
Gyurcsány Claims Docs Prove Russia Is Blackmailing Orbán
- 25 Apr 2017 12:40 PM
- current affairs
Former PM Gyurcsány claimed at a press conference Monday that he has personally seen documents he says are being used by Russia to blackmail Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Gyurcsány called on Orbán to either credibly clear himself of suspicion or to sue him within 72 hours for defamation. Gyurcsány said he would take all steps to acquire the documents and make them public, but added that it is ...
Jobbik Urges Stringent Screening Of Government Members
- 19 Apr 2017 8:14 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has proposed the introduction of a “stricter than ever” national security screening of government members. Jobbik leader Gábor Vona said that the “type D” probe would also involve a psychiatric test for government members, as well as a screening of their own assets and properties of their family members.
Controversy Over Flood Protection For Római Embankment In Budapest
- 5 Apr 2017 10:00 AM
- property
Opposition parties and civil groups on Wednesday called on Budapest local council representatives to vote against current plans to build a mobile flood levee on the Római embankment in northern Budapest, which environmentalists say would harm the local ecology.
Leftist Parties Slam Government For ‘Lex CEU’
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Parties of the leftist opposition on Monday voiced sharp criticism of a bill before parliament designed to change rules on colleges and universities funded from abroad, and seen by its opponents as legislation directed against the Central European University (CEU).
US Embassy Expresses Concern Over Higher Ed Bill’s Effect On CEU
- 30 Mar 2017 9:30 AM
- business
The US embassy has expressed concern over a recent bill to amend the law on higher education in order to clarify and tighten rules governing foreign higher education institutions operating in Hungary, which it says would “seriously restrict” the operation of the Central European University (CEU). David Kostelancik, the charge d’affaires at the embassy, told MTI on Wednesday that the US is opposed ...
Gyurcsány: DK Believes In United States Of Europe
- 8 May 2017 6:48 AM
- current affairs
The leftist Democratic Coalition (DK) is committed to the idea of the United States of Europe and closer cooperation within a stronger European Union this entails, the party’s leader, Ferenc Gyurcsány, told the press.
Party Preferences Same As In 2014 Elections
- 5 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
If the next election were held next Sunday its outcome would be almost the same as in the 2014 general elections, according to a poll by the Nézőpont Institute. The ruling alliance of Fidesz and the Christian Democrats was backed by 31% of the entire electorate, one percentage point down from the March figure.
Divided Opposition Parties United In Call For Change In Government At May Day Celebrations
- 3 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Each of Hungary’s opposition parties held gatherings Monday for International Workers’ Day, where the parties’ leaders called for the ruling Fidesz government to be defeated in 2018 elections.
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.
Gyurcsány Claims Docs Prove Russia Is Blackmailing Orbán
- 25 Apr 2017 12:40 PM
- current affairs
Former PM Gyurcsány claimed at a press conference Monday that he has personally seen documents he says are being used by Russia to blackmail Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Gyurcsány called on Orbán to either credibly clear himself of suspicion or to sue him within 72 hours for defamation. Gyurcsány said he would take all steps to acquire the documents and make them public, but added that it is ...
Jobbik Urges Stringent Screening Of Government Members
- 19 Apr 2017 8:14 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has proposed the introduction of a “stricter than ever” national security screening of government members. Jobbik leader Gábor Vona said that the “type D” probe would also involve a psychiatric test for government members, as well as a screening of their own assets and properties of their family members.
Controversy Over Flood Protection For Római Embankment In Budapest
- 5 Apr 2017 10:00 AM
- property
Opposition parties and civil groups on Wednesday called on Budapest local council representatives to vote against current plans to build a mobile flood levee on the Római embankment in northern Budapest, which environmentalists say would harm the local ecology.
Leftist Parties Slam Government For ‘Lex CEU’
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Parties of the leftist opposition on Monday voiced sharp criticism of a bill before parliament designed to change rules on colleges and universities funded from abroad, and seen by its opponents as legislation directed against the Central European University (CEU).
US Embassy Expresses Concern Over Higher Ed Bill’s Effect On CEU
- 30 Mar 2017 9:30 AM
- business
The US embassy has expressed concern over a recent bill to amend the law on higher education in order to clarify and tighten rules governing foreign higher education institutions operating in Hungary, which it says would “seriously restrict” the operation of the Central European University (CEU). David Kostelancik, the charge d’affaires at the embassy, told MTI on Wednesday that the US is opposed ...