741 result(s) for election law
Xpat Opinion: The Political Bickering Has Begun In Hungary
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The disappointment among sympathizers of the democratic opposition forces is indescribable. But reasonable barometers of the mood in this circle are the call-in shows on Klubrádió and ATV, which by now are the only opposition electronic media in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: How Fidesz Won A Two-Thirds Parliamentary Majority With Only 44.5% Of The Vote
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The election law adopted under the previous Fidesz-KDNP government decreased the number of members of parliament from 386 (of which 176 were elected directly and 210 were elected from party lists) to 199 (of which 106 are elected directly and 93 from party lists).
Socialists Launch Local Referendum On Controversial WWII Memorial In Budapest
- 9 Apr 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has launched a local referendum to decide on whether the local council of Budapest’s 5th district should stop construction of the controversial memorial to the victims of the 1944 German invasion. Pál Steiner, a Socialist lawmaker, told a press conference on Wednesday at the site of the construction in Szabadság Square that until the referendum is held, all building ...
Hungary's PM Orbán: Voters Want More Of The Same From Fidesz
- 8 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has received in Sunday’s election an unequivocal and unquestionable authorisation and confirmation to continue what it had embarked upon, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told an international press conference Monday afternoon.
Hungarians Go To The Polls To Elect A New Parliament
- 6 Apr 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Hungarians vote in free, multi-party elections for the sixth time since the fall of Communism in 1989. They are doing so at the conclusion of an official six week campaign period during which time there has been virtually no public discussion or debate of issues other than which party or parties can best be relied upon to further reduce household utility bills.
Opinion: Governing Alliance Set To Win Again In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian parliamentary election held today looks certain to return the governing Fidesz-KDNP alliance to power according to the three main Hungarian pollsters. Viktor Orban’s government may even retain its two-thirds parliamentary majority which has enabled it to ride roughshod over the political opposition (as well as the judiciary).
Mesterházy Expects Left-Wing Election Victory In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister candidate of the left-wing alliance, Attila Mesterhazy, said in an interview published in Saturday’s daily Nepszabadsag that he was certain his alliance for a “change in government” would win Sunday’s general election. Mesterhazy, who leads the Socialist Party, said, “We will replace the government.”
Hungary’s PM Orbán Promises To Battle EU
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz-led government has legislated to cut household utility bills and protect farmland from foreign speculators, but aspects of these laws are likely to be challenged in Brussels, and Hungary is ready to battle to defend the measures, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told the weekly Demokrata in an interview.
Hungary’s Former PM Bajnai Warns Of Sudden Appearance Of Bogus Politicians
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A crowd of bogus politicians and mercenary parties have emerged out of nowhere, Gordon Bajnai, head of the opposition E14-PM alliance, told locals in Szentendre, a town just outside Budapest. Bajnai said there were a number of parties on ballot papers whose appearance would confuse voters, increasing the likelihood of votes going astray.
Xpat Opinion: The Political Bickering Has Begun In Hungary
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The disappointment among sympathizers of the democratic opposition forces is indescribable. But reasonable barometers of the mood in this circle are the call-in shows on Klubrádió and ATV, which by now are the only opposition electronic media in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: How Fidesz Won A Two-Thirds Parliamentary Majority With Only 44.5% Of The Vote
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The election law adopted under the previous Fidesz-KDNP government decreased the number of members of parliament from 386 (of which 176 were elected directly and 210 were elected from party lists) to 199 (of which 106 are elected directly and 93 from party lists).
Socialists Launch Local Referendum On Controversial WWII Memorial In Budapest
- 9 Apr 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has launched a local referendum to decide on whether the local council of Budapest’s 5th district should stop construction of the controversial memorial to the victims of the 1944 German invasion. Pál Steiner, a Socialist lawmaker, told a press conference on Wednesday at the site of the construction in Szabadság Square that until the referendum is held, all building ...
Hungary's PM Orbán: Voters Want More Of The Same From Fidesz
- 8 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has received in Sunday’s election an unequivocal and unquestionable authorisation and confirmation to continue what it had embarked upon, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told an international press conference Monday afternoon.
Hungarians Go To The Polls To Elect A New Parliament
- 6 Apr 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Hungarians vote in free, multi-party elections for the sixth time since the fall of Communism in 1989. They are doing so at the conclusion of an official six week campaign period during which time there has been virtually no public discussion or debate of issues other than which party or parties can best be relied upon to further reduce household utility bills.
Opinion: Governing Alliance Set To Win Again In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian parliamentary election held today looks certain to return the governing Fidesz-KDNP alliance to power according to the three main Hungarian pollsters. Viktor Orban’s government may even retain its two-thirds parliamentary majority which has enabled it to ride roughshod over the political opposition (as well as the judiciary).
Mesterházy Expects Left-Wing Election Victory In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister candidate of the left-wing alliance, Attila Mesterhazy, said in an interview published in Saturday’s daily Nepszabadsag that he was certain his alliance for a “change in government” would win Sunday’s general election. Mesterhazy, who leads the Socialist Party, said, “We will replace the government.”
Hungary’s PM Orbán Promises To Battle EU
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz-led government has legislated to cut household utility bills and protect farmland from foreign speculators, but aspects of these laws are likely to be challenged in Brussels, and Hungary is ready to battle to defend the measures, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told the weekly Demokrata in an interview.
Hungary’s Former PM Bajnai Warns Of Sudden Appearance Of Bogus Politicians
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A crowd of bogus politicians and mercenary parties have emerged out of nowhere, Gordon Bajnai, head of the opposition E14-PM alliance, told locals in Szentendre, a town just outside Budapest. Bajnai said there were a number of parties on ballot papers whose appearance would confuse voters, increasing the likelihood of votes going astray.