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Orbán Submits Constitutional Amendment Proposal On Migrant Quotas
- 11 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday submitted a constitutional amendment proposal in connection with European Union migrant quotas. The proposals contain a ban on foreigners settling in Hungary unless they abide by the country’s laws on obtaining residency, according to the homepage of parliament.
Orbán Informs Juncker About Referendum Result
- 7 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has written to Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, about the outcome of Hungary’s Oct. 2 referendum on EU migrant quotas.
Survey: Majority Of Voters Satisfied With Referendum Outcome
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of Hungarian voters are satisfied with the result of the Oct. 2 referendum on EU migrant quotas and support amending the constitution, according to a survey by pollster Századvég. Fully 54% of the survey’s respondents said they were satisfied with Sunday’s result and altogether 68% said they agreed with the prime minister’s proposal to amend Hungary’s constitution.
Strasbourg Court Again Rules Against Hungary On Real Life Sentences
- 5 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights has again ruled against Hungary concerning the real life sentences of two Hungarian inmates. The institution of the real life sentence, which carries a minimum of 40 years in prison, qualifies as inhuman and humiliating treatment, the court ruled on Tuesday.
Ombudsman, Civil Organisations Lobby Against CETA Free Trade Deal With Canada
- 5 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Marcel Szabó, the deputy ombudsman in charge of future generations, as well as representatives of civil organisations on Tuesday called on Hungary’s government not to sign a planned free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada.
Szijjártó: Hungary-Netherlands Ties ‘Friendly’
- 5 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ties between Hungary and the Netherlands are “friendly”, and on such foundations it will be possible to build the European Union’s future in related debates, Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s foreign minister, said on Tuesday after meeting Dutch counterpart Bert Koenders.
Hungary’s Political Opposition Offers Its Take On Sunday’s Invalid Referendum Results
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The battle for the hearts of minds of the Hungarian people has moved from the voting booth to the airwaves and newsstands, as various political parties and NGOs offer their interpretation of Sunday’s referendum results.
Orbán: Hungary ‘Can Win Its Battles’ In Brussels
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told lawmakers that many Europeans did not support the quota regime plan, so Hungary had room to “win battles in Brussels”. Fully 92% decided that Budapest should have a say in these matters, and this right must be defended, he said, arguing that discounting spoiled ballot papers, 98% of participants voted “no” to binding quotas.
Dentons Names New Budapest-Based Pro Bono Director
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Law firm Dentons has appointed Atanas Politov as Europe Director of Pro Bono, to be based in the company’s Budapest office, joining the Europe Pro Bono Committee formed in 2015 to coordinate Dentons’ pro bono legal services across continental Europe, according to a press release issued.
Orbán Submits Constitutional Amendment Proposal On Migrant Quotas
- 11 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday submitted a constitutional amendment proposal in connection with European Union migrant quotas. The proposals contain a ban on foreigners settling in Hungary unless they abide by the country’s laws on obtaining residency, according to the homepage of parliament.
Orbán Informs Juncker About Referendum Result
- 7 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has written to Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, about the outcome of Hungary’s Oct. 2 referendum on EU migrant quotas.
Survey: Majority Of Voters Satisfied With Referendum Outcome
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of Hungarian voters are satisfied with the result of the Oct. 2 referendum on EU migrant quotas and support amending the constitution, according to a survey by pollster Századvég. Fully 54% of the survey’s respondents said they were satisfied with Sunday’s result and altogether 68% said they agreed with the prime minister’s proposal to amend Hungary’s constitution.
Strasbourg Court Again Rules Against Hungary On Real Life Sentences
- 5 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights has again ruled against Hungary concerning the real life sentences of two Hungarian inmates. The institution of the real life sentence, which carries a minimum of 40 years in prison, qualifies as inhuman and humiliating treatment, the court ruled on Tuesday.
Ombudsman, Civil Organisations Lobby Against CETA Free Trade Deal With Canada
- 5 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Marcel Szabó, the deputy ombudsman in charge of future generations, as well as representatives of civil organisations on Tuesday called on Hungary’s government not to sign a planned free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada.
Szijjártó: Hungary-Netherlands Ties ‘Friendly’
- 5 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ties between Hungary and the Netherlands are “friendly”, and on such foundations it will be possible to build the European Union’s future in related debates, Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s foreign minister, said on Tuesday after meeting Dutch counterpart Bert Koenders.
Hungary’s Political Opposition Offers Its Take On Sunday’s Invalid Referendum Results
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The battle for the hearts of minds of the Hungarian people has moved from the voting booth to the airwaves and newsstands, as various political parties and NGOs offer their interpretation of Sunday’s referendum results.
Orbán: Hungary ‘Can Win Its Battles’ In Brussels
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told lawmakers that many Europeans did not support the quota regime plan, so Hungary had room to “win battles in Brussels”. Fully 92% decided that Budapest should have a say in these matters, and this right must be defended, he said, arguing that discounting spoiled ballot papers, 98% of participants voted “no” to binding quotas.
Dentons Names New Budapest-Based Pro Bono Director
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Law firm Dentons has appointed Atanas Politov as Europe Director of Pro Bono, to be based in the company’s Budapest office, joining the Europe Pro Bono Committee formed in 2015 to coordinate Dentons’ pro bono legal services across continental Europe, according to a press release issued.