568 result(s) for election matters
Government Office Chief: Fierce EU Debate Expected Over Migrant Quotas
- 18 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Government office chief János Lázár has said European Union member states were likely to have a fierce debate over whether the bloc should adopt a mandatory migrant quota scheme or a more flexible one proposed by EU President Slovakia recently. Hungary rejects the mandatory scheme proposed by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Lázár noted at a weekly government press briefing.
Foreign Minister: Hungary Won’t Participate In ‘Hysteria Of European Elite’
- 16 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary refuses to have anything to do with the “pathetic hysteria which has swept through the European elite” in reaction to the outcome of the US election, Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, said on Monday.
Jobbik Leader Mulls Suit Over Gay Allegations
- 14 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The head of radical nationalist Jobbik is planning to initiate legal proceedings over remarks in a TV programme suggesting that he is homosexual.
Szijjártó: Hungary Expects ‘More Effective’ Political Cooperation With US
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is planning to build a “more balanced and effective political cooperation based on mutual respect” with the United States, the foreign minister told the public media. Péter Szijjártó hailed Donald Trump’s election victory and a Republican majority in the US Senate as “positive developments”.
Orbán Calls For Higher Wages At EBRD Conference
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for a “firm increase” in wages in the Hungarian economy, which he said required increasingly competitive businesses. Addressing a conference organised by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Budapest, Orbán said that reducing corporate and personal income taxes as well as employer contributions were necessary to enhance competitiveness.
Hungary’s Opposition Parties Comment Trump’s Win
- 10 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties commented on Donald Trump on winning the United States presidential election. The head of radical nationalist Jobbik voiced hope that relations between Hungary and the US would improve and wished Trump “responsible and wise” decisions in office.
Kósa: Opposition Unaware Of Rules Of Democracy
- 10 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarians can only rely on the ruling Fidesz and Christian Democrats when it comes to protecting the country, and the opposition is unaware of even the basic rules of democracy, Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa said.
Polls Show Ruling Parties Enjoy At Least 30% Support
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Support for the ruling parties was at least 30% among all voters in October and only ruling Fidesz has increased its popularity since 2014, the daily Magyar Idők said, citing the latest combined polling data.
Orbán: ‘No Room For Anarchy’ - Passauer Neue Presse
- 21 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“We cannot allow room for anarchy”, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview published in Germany’s Passauer Neue Presse, commenting on migration into Europe. Orbán insisted that if Greece had protected its borders Europe would have not faced a migrant crisis.
Government Office Chief: Fierce EU Debate Expected Over Migrant Quotas
- 18 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Government office chief János Lázár has said European Union member states were likely to have a fierce debate over whether the bloc should adopt a mandatory migrant quota scheme or a more flexible one proposed by EU President Slovakia recently. Hungary rejects the mandatory scheme proposed by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Lázár noted at a weekly government press briefing.
Foreign Minister: Hungary Won’t Participate In ‘Hysteria Of European Elite’
- 16 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary refuses to have anything to do with the “pathetic hysteria which has swept through the European elite” in reaction to the outcome of the US election, Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, said on Monday.
Jobbik Leader Mulls Suit Over Gay Allegations
- 14 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The head of radical nationalist Jobbik is planning to initiate legal proceedings over remarks in a TV programme suggesting that he is homosexual.
Szijjártó: Hungary Expects ‘More Effective’ Political Cooperation With US
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is planning to build a “more balanced and effective political cooperation based on mutual respect” with the United States, the foreign minister told the public media. Péter Szijjártó hailed Donald Trump’s election victory and a Republican majority in the US Senate as “positive developments”.
Orbán Calls For Higher Wages At EBRD Conference
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for a “firm increase” in wages in the Hungarian economy, which he said required increasingly competitive businesses. Addressing a conference organised by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Budapest, Orbán said that reducing corporate and personal income taxes as well as employer contributions were necessary to enhance competitiveness.
Hungary’s Opposition Parties Comment Trump’s Win
- 10 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties commented on Donald Trump on winning the United States presidential election. The head of radical nationalist Jobbik voiced hope that relations between Hungary and the US would improve and wished Trump “responsible and wise” decisions in office.
Kósa: Opposition Unaware Of Rules Of Democracy
- 10 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarians can only rely on the ruling Fidesz and Christian Democrats when it comes to protecting the country, and the opposition is unaware of even the basic rules of democracy, Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa said.
Polls Show Ruling Parties Enjoy At Least 30% Support
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Support for the ruling parties was at least 30% among all voters in October and only ruling Fidesz has increased its popularity since 2014, the daily Magyar Idők said, citing the latest combined polling data.
Orbán: ‘No Room For Anarchy’ - Passauer Neue Presse
- 21 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“We cannot allow room for anarchy”, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview published in Germany’s Passauer Neue Presse, commenting on migration into Europe. Orbán insisted that if Greece had protected its borders Europe would have not faced a migrant crisis.