647 result(s) for eu politics
AmCham Anniversary: 'The United States Is Hungary’s Ally'
- 18 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“The essence of Hungarian-American relations is that there is an alliance between the two countries in politics, a partnership with regard to the economy and respect within intellectual and cultural life”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at an event held in Budapest to mark the 25th anniversary of the presence of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) and General Electric (GE) in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán: Hungary’s Brave PM Who Is Not A Communist
- 9 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On October 28 József Szájer, a Fidesz member of the European Parliament, gave an interview to Inforádió, a station close to the government party. To long-time readers of Hungarian Spectrum or those who have been following Hungarian politics in the last twenty-five years Szájer is a familiar figure. However, since we have a lot of new subscribers who might be less familiar with the leading figures ...
168 Óra: A New Hungarian Left-Wing Is Needed
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian liberal weekly news magazine 168 óra asked eight members of Hungary’s liberal establishment their reaction to the Fidesz-KDNP landslide victory in Sunday’s local and county elections. Their responses appear in the article “Új Baldoldal Kell!” (A new left-wing is needed!) appearing in the 16 October 2014 edition (pp. 12-15). Our unabridged translation of the article follows:
All Hungary’s Fidesz Has To Fear Is Itself - Commentators Török & G. Fodor Agree
- 24 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Now that Hungarian voters have been called to the polls for the third time this year (for parliamentary, European Parliament and municipality elections), Heti Válasz has asked two political scientists to evaluate the outcome of weekend's election and offer a forecast. Gábor Török and Gábor G. Fodor agree that PM Viktor Orbán will forge ahead with a reformer's zeal while former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány ...
Hungary’s Designate To EU Faces Further Questions In Brussels
- 3 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Further questions will be put to Commissioner-designate Tibor Navracsics in Brussels before MEPs decide whether or not to endorse his candidacy, a source close to the cultural committee said on condition of anonymity. Each group of representatives can submit two questions by Thursday 3pm to be put to Navracsics, the Hungarian Commissioner-designate for Education, Culture, Youth and Citizenship.
Is There A Passport Mafia In Hungary? A 'Citizenship Dealer' Speaks Out
- 26 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén defended the Hungarian citizenship process yesterday after Index published a two-part exposé of Hungary’s “passport mafia” that appeared in the wake of Fidesz’s fast-tracked dual-citizenship law of 2010.
Hungary’s Illiberal Prime Minister, Billionaire Sandor Csanyi & Batman
- 24 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opened the autumn session of the Hungarian parliament with a speech that set out his government’s agenda for the months ahead on Monday. Orbán also made the case for Fidesz’s war on banks and further decreases in household utility costs.
MO (DK) Concert, A38 Ship Budapest, 28 November
- 5 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The freshest phenomenon of Scandiavian pop music is the only 24 eyar old Danish Mø known by most probably by the Avicii club anthem, the Dear Boy, while she has worked with Major Lazeres Diplo, builds up from refined spoul, kicking R&B and wild elektropunk her great songs. This fantastic singer released her last album in 2014 and planned tp present it on the Ship on May 1st but had to cancel the ...
Xpat Opinion About PM Orbán’s Speech To Ambassadors In Budapest
- 27 Aug 2014 1:00 AM
- video
"I simply cannot get over the ineptitude of the Hungarian opposition parties. It is hard to pick the biggest loser among them. Here we are before the Budapest municipal elections where the stakes are high since with good candidates and a good campaign the democratic parties have a chance of replacing István Tarlós and perhaps even receiving the majority of the district mayoralties.
AmCham Anniversary: 'The United States Is Hungary’s Ally'
- 18 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“The essence of Hungarian-American relations is that there is an alliance between the two countries in politics, a partnership with regard to the economy and respect within intellectual and cultural life”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at an event held in Budapest to mark the 25th anniversary of the presence of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) and General Electric (GE) in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán: Hungary’s Brave PM Who Is Not A Communist
- 9 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On October 28 József Szájer, a Fidesz member of the European Parliament, gave an interview to Inforádió, a station close to the government party. To long-time readers of Hungarian Spectrum or those who have been following Hungarian politics in the last twenty-five years Szájer is a familiar figure. However, since we have a lot of new subscribers who might be less familiar with the leading figures ...
168 Óra: A New Hungarian Left-Wing Is Needed
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian liberal weekly news magazine 168 óra asked eight members of Hungary’s liberal establishment their reaction to the Fidesz-KDNP landslide victory in Sunday’s local and county elections. Their responses appear in the article “Új Baldoldal Kell!” (A new left-wing is needed!) appearing in the 16 October 2014 edition (pp. 12-15). Our unabridged translation of the article follows:
All Hungary’s Fidesz Has To Fear Is Itself - Commentators Török & G. Fodor Agree
- 24 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Now that Hungarian voters have been called to the polls for the third time this year (for parliamentary, European Parliament and municipality elections), Heti Válasz has asked two political scientists to evaluate the outcome of weekend's election and offer a forecast. Gábor Török and Gábor G. Fodor agree that PM Viktor Orbán will forge ahead with a reformer's zeal while former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány ...
Hungary’s Designate To EU Faces Further Questions In Brussels
- 3 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Further questions will be put to Commissioner-designate Tibor Navracsics in Brussels before MEPs decide whether or not to endorse his candidacy, a source close to the cultural committee said on condition of anonymity. Each group of representatives can submit two questions by Thursday 3pm to be put to Navracsics, the Hungarian Commissioner-designate for Education, Culture, Youth and Citizenship.
Is There A Passport Mafia In Hungary? A 'Citizenship Dealer' Speaks Out
- 26 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén defended the Hungarian citizenship process yesterday after Index published a two-part exposé of Hungary’s “passport mafia” that appeared in the wake of Fidesz’s fast-tracked dual-citizenship law of 2010.
Hungary’s Illiberal Prime Minister, Billionaire Sandor Csanyi & Batman
- 24 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opened the autumn session of the Hungarian parliament with a speech that set out his government’s agenda for the months ahead on Monday. Orbán also made the case for Fidesz’s war on banks and further decreases in household utility costs.
MO (DK) Concert, A38 Ship Budapest, 28 November
- 5 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The freshest phenomenon of Scandiavian pop music is the only 24 eyar old Danish Mø known by most probably by the Avicii club anthem, the Dear Boy, while she has worked with Major Lazeres Diplo, builds up from refined spoul, kicking R&B and wild elektropunk her great songs. This fantastic singer released her last album in 2014 and planned tp present it on the Ship on May 1st but had to cancel the ...
Xpat Opinion About PM Orbán’s Speech To Ambassadors In Budapest
- 27 Aug 2014 1:00 AM
- video
"I simply cannot get over the ineptitude of the Hungarian opposition parties. It is hard to pick the biggest loser among them. Here we are before the Budapest municipal elections where the stakes are high since with good candidates and a good campaign the democratic parties have a chance of replacing István Tarlós and perhaps even receiving the majority of the district mayoralties.