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DK Leader Addresses EU Diplomats On Referendum Result
- 13 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Gyurcsány, leader of the leftist Democratic Coalition (DK), addressed diplomats of EU countries accredited to Hungary about the outcome of the recent EU migrant quota referendum and the government’s constitutional amendment proposal.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Former PM Gyurcsány To Boycott Parliament
- 13 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator pokes fun at the four MPs of the Democratic Coalition who have decided to boycott parliament in protest against the anti-quota referendum and the shutdown of Népszabadság, the number one left-wing daily.
Amendment Reflects Will Of Majority Who Voted ‘No’
- 11 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The justification attached to the constitutional amendment proposal cites Europe’s migrant crisis and says that 1.5 million people entered the continent illegally since the crisis escalated in 2015. It adds that the “unprecedented mass migration wave” poses an “insurmountable” challenge for Europe and that uncontrolled immigration increases the threat of terrorism.
Socialists Call For CTTEE To Screen Media Ownership Structures
- 11 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition Socialist leader Gyula Molnár called for a committee to be set up to screen the ownership structures of Hungary’s media. Commenting on the suspension of daily Népszabadság, he said “a dark era of democracy and press freedom has begun in Hungary.”
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.
Socialists Urge Ethical Procedure Hungarian National Bank’s Governor
- 10 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has called on the board of directors of the National Bank of Hungary to carry out an ethical investigation against György Matolcsy in light of press reports that the head of the central bank used a luxury residence owned by chairman of the Hungarian Banking Association and Unicredit Bank Hungary chief Mihály Patai.
Prime Minister On Hungary Referendum Impact Abroad
- 10 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister commented on the impact of Hungary’s national referendum on mandatory EU migrant quotas abroad. Viktor Orbán told public Kossuth radio that Nicolas Sarkozy, who has a chance of winning the French election, has already said he would call a referendum on migration related matters if he wins.
Vona Seeks Meeting With Orbán To Discuss Constitutional Amendment
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Gábor Vona, the head of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, on Wednesday said he had asked for a private meeting with the prime minister to discuss a potential collaboration between their parliamentary groups in passing a constitutional amendment to reflect the outcome of Hungary’s migrant quota referendum.
Vona Calls On Orbán To Resign
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Gábor Vona, leader of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, called on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to resign over the outcome of Sunday’s referendum on European Union migrant quotas. Vona said Brussels would “take advantage of Orbán’s irresponsibility and mistakes and use this against Hungary”.
DK Leader Addresses EU Diplomats On Referendum Result
- 13 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Gyurcsány, leader of the leftist Democratic Coalition (DK), addressed diplomats of EU countries accredited to Hungary about the outcome of the recent EU migrant quota referendum and the government’s constitutional amendment proposal.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Former PM Gyurcsány To Boycott Parliament
- 13 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator pokes fun at the four MPs of the Democratic Coalition who have decided to boycott parliament in protest against the anti-quota referendum and the shutdown of Népszabadság, the number one left-wing daily.
Amendment Reflects Will Of Majority Who Voted ‘No’
- 11 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The justification attached to the constitutional amendment proposal cites Europe’s migrant crisis and says that 1.5 million people entered the continent illegally since the crisis escalated in 2015. It adds that the “unprecedented mass migration wave” poses an “insurmountable” challenge for Europe and that uncontrolled immigration increases the threat of terrorism.
Socialists Call For CTTEE To Screen Media Ownership Structures
- 11 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition Socialist leader Gyula Molnár called for a committee to be set up to screen the ownership structures of Hungary’s media. Commenting on the suspension of daily Népszabadság, he said “a dark era of democracy and press freedom has begun in Hungary.”
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.
Socialists Urge Ethical Procedure Hungarian National Bank’s Governor
- 10 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has called on the board of directors of the National Bank of Hungary to carry out an ethical investigation against György Matolcsy in light of press reports that the head of the central bank used a luxury residence owned by chairman of the Hungarian Banking Association and Unicredit Bank Hungary chief Mihály Patai.
Prime Minister On Hungary Referendum Impact Abroad
- 10 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister commented on the impact of Hungary’s national referendum on mandatory EU migrant quotas abroad. Viktor Orbán told public Kossuth radio that Nicolas Sarkozy, who has a chance of winning the French election, has already said he would call a referendum on migration related matters if he wins.
Vona Seeks Meeting With Orbán To Discuss Constitutional Amendment
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Gábor Vona, the head of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, on Wednesday said he had asked for a private meeting with the prime minister to discuss a potential collaboration between their parliamentary groups in passing a constitutional amendment to reflect the outcome of Hungary’s migrant quota referendum.
Vona Calls On Orbán To Resign
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Gábor Vona, leader of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, called on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to resign over the outcome of Sunday’s referendum on European Union migrant quotas. Vona said Brussels would “take advantage of Orbán’s irresponsibility and mistakes and use this against Hungary”.