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Official: Hungary Keeping Border Fence
- 19 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is committed to keeping its fence on its southern border standing, justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said, detailing Hungary’s response to the European Commission’s latest criticism of the country’s border regulations.
Fidesz Official Rejects Critical Remarks By Timmermans
- 19 Jul 2017 9:30 AM
- current affairs
Balázs Hidvéghi, communications director of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party, dismissed recent remarks by Frans Timmermans, first vice-president of the European Commission, saying it was “embarrassing” that European leaders “launch accusations” against Hungary while denying that “they have been implementing [US billionaire] George Soros’s harmful immigration plans”.
Amnesty Voices Concern Over Deepening Orbán Netanyahu Ties
- 18 Jul 2017 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International’s Hungarian and Israeli chapters have expressed concern over what they see as “growing collaboration” between Hungarian and Israeli prime ministers Viktor Orbán and Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that both leaders are running “smearing” campaigns against rights groups and their activists.
Gov Office Chief: EU Infringement ‘Could Decide Country’s Fate’
- 14 Jul 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
European Union infringement procedures against Hungary, such as those concerning migration policy and land sales, could “determine [the country’s] fate over the next few decades”, János Lázár, the government office chief, told the last of his weekly press conferences before the summer break. At the same time, Hungary has “some two dozen” such disputes with the European Commission, he said, a ...
EC Steps Up Infringement Procedure Over Hungary Higher-Ed Law
- 14 Jul 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has said it is stepping up an infringement procedure against Hungary over amendments to its higher education law tightening rules governing the operations of foreign universities in the country. The EC formally requested that Hungary take measures to remedy the situation in a “reasoned opinion”, the second step in an infringement procedure. Hungary now has one month to ...
Official: EC Conducting ‘Show Trial’ Against Hungary Over Migrant Quotas
- 14 Jul 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is conducting a “show trial” against Hungary over the issue of migrant distribution quotas, Justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said, arguing that the EC had not launched infringement procedures against all member states that have refused to comply with the scheme.
The European Commission Approves Hungary Renewable Energy Support Scheme
- 12 Jul 2017 8:38 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission on Tuesday said it has approved a Hungarian scheme to support renewable energy. The EC said the scheme aimed at reducing CO2 emissions as well as preserving competition conform with European Union rules on state aid.
EU: Record Number Of Infringement Cases Against Hungary
- 12 Jul 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
There were a record number of European Union infringement proceedings against Hungary in 2016, reports Index.hu. According to the EU’s 2016 report, there are 57 ongoing infringement cases against Hungary, a five-year record for the country. Still, Hungary is situated only somewhere in the middle of the playing field of Member States facing infringement proceedings.
Orbán: Brussels Is Doing The Bidding Of Soros
- 10 Jul 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Brussels is implementing the immigration plan of George Soros and it is right that ordinary Hungarians should be informed about that, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview to public radio on Friday, commenting on the current government billboard campaign.
Official: Hungary Keeping Border Fence
- 19 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is committed to keeping its fence on its southern border standing, justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said, detailing Hungary’s response to the European Commission’s latest criticism of the country’s border regulations.
Fidesz Official Rejects Critical Remarks By Timmermans
- 19 Jul 2017 9:30 AM
- current affairs
Balázs Hidvéghi, communications director of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party, dismissed recent remarks by Frans Timmermans, first vice-president of the European Commission, saying it was “embarrassing” that European leaders “launch accusations” against Hungary while denying that “they have been implementing [US billionaire] George Soros’s harmful immigration plans”.
Amnesty Voices Concern Over Deepening Orbán Netanyahu Ties
- 18 Jul 2017 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International’s Hungarian and Israeli chapters have expressed concern over what they see as “growing collaboration” between Hungarian and Israeli prime ministers Viktor Orbán and Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that both leaders are running “smearing” campaigns against rights groups and their activists.
Gov Office Chief: EU Infringement ‘Could Decide Country’s Fate’
- 14 Jul 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
European Union infringement procedures against Hungary, such as those concerning migration policy and land sales, could “determine [the country’s] fate over the next few decades”, János Lázár, the government office chief, told the last of his weekly press conferences before the summer break. At the same time, Hungary has “some two dozen” such disputes with the European Commission, he said, a ...
EC Steps Up Infringement Procedure Over Hungary Higher-Ed Law
- 14 Jul 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has said it is stepping up an infringement procedure against Hungary over amendments to its higher education law tightening rules governing the operations of foreign universities in the country. The EC formally requested that Hungary take measures to remedy the situation in a “reasoned opinion”, the second step in an infringement procedure. Hungary now has one month to ...
Official: EC Conducting ‘Show Trial’ Against Hungary Over Migrant Quotas
- 14 Jul 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is conducting a “show trial” against Hungary over the issue of migrant distribution quotas, Justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said, arguing that the EC had not launched infringement procedures against all member states that have refused to comply with the scheme.
The European Commission Approves Hungary Renewable Energy Support Scheme
- 12 Jul 2017 8:38 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission on Tuesday said it has approved a Hungarian scheme to support renewable energy. The EC said the scheme aimed at reducing CO2 emissions as well as preserving competition conform with European Union rules on state aid.
EU: Record Number Of Infringement Cases Against Hungary
- 12 Jul 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
There were a record number of European Union infringement proceedings against Hungary in 2016, reports Index.hu. According to the EU’s 2016 report, there are 57 ongoing infringement cases against Hungary, a five-year record for the country. Still, Hungary is situated only somewhere in the middle of the playing field of Member States facing infringement proceedings.
Orbán: Brussels Is Doing The Bidding Of Soros
- 10 Jul 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Brussels is implementing the immigration plan of George Soros and it is right that ordinary Hungarians should be informed about that, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview to public radio on Friday, commenting on the current government billboard campaign.