377 result(s) for freedom rights
Hungarian Political Parties Comment On EP Resolution
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party labelled the resolution as a “second Tavares report”, but welcomed support from the European People’s Party. “The second Tavares report was passed only with the liberals, the left, the greens and the communists all joining forces,” Fidesz lawmaker Gergely Gulyás said, adding that his party has a clear antiimmigration stance.
EU Condemns Hungary’s Gov Over PM’s Remarks On Death Penalty & Immigration
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament (EP) has asked the European Commission (EC) to assess the situation in Hungary and to establish a new mechanism to monitor democracy, the rule of law and human rights annually across the European Union, in a resolution voted on Wednesday.
Hungary Stands Up For The European Ideal Of The Freedom Of Expression
- 26 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary stands up for the European ideal of the freedom of expression, and wants to decide for itself whether it wants immigrants or not, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated in the debate on the situation in Hungary held at a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg last week.
Immigration & Death Penalty: EU Parliament Holds Debate On "Situation In Hungary"
- 21 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe should remain a continent of Europeans and Hungary a country of Hungarians, PM Viktor Orbán said in a European parliamentary debate. Addressing the Tuesday debate in Strasbourg on the situation in Hungary, Orbán insisted that the EU treaties in effect should be revised.
Anti Corruption Protests Held Across Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-corruption protests took place across Hungary today. In Budapest the demonstration started in front of the Eiffel Palace Office Building near the Nyugati (western) train station. A few minutes before the scheduled start of the protest it seemed as though police and members of the press would outnumber the protesters.
European Commission & Budapest Disagree On Interpretation Of Land Laws
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is trying to point out the faults in regulations governing the sale of arable land in the European Union-15 to try to escape the legal proceedings initiated against it because of its own restrictive ownership laws.
Hungarian Minsiter: One Cannot Build A Country On Hate
- 14 Apr 2015 1:00 AM
- community & culture
On Sunday at a Holocaust commemoration in front of the House of Terror Museum in Budapest, Minister of Human Capacities Zoltán Balog said that hate cannot be the foundation for building a country – either in Budapest, Tapolca, the northern Borsod region of Hungary, or anywhere.
Putin’s Visit To Budapest: It Was A Bad Day For Hungary
- 8 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
I don’t think there is an alternative for Hungary than looking to the West. A balancing act for Hungary has always meant landing on the wrong side of history. – former ambassador Andras Simonyi.
Melia’s Talks In Budapest Focus On Rule Of Law
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for good governance, rule of law, and human rights in Hungary, the US State Department said in a statement in connection with a March 1-2 visit by Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas Melia. “Dialogue in the bilateral relationship with Hungary will continue to include the United States’ concern for fundamental freedoms, democratic procedures and rule of ...
Hungarian Political Parties Comment On EP Resolution
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party labelled the resolution as a “second Tavares report”, but welcomed support from the European People’s Party. “The second Tavares report was passed only with the liberals, the left, the greens and the communists all joining forces,” Fidesz lawmaker Gergely Gulyás said, adding that his party has a clear antiimmigration stance.
EU Condemns Hungary’s Gov Over PM’s Remarks On Death Penalty & Immigration
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament (EP) has asked the European Commission (EC) to assess the situation in Hungary and to establish a new mechanism to monitor democracy, the rule of law and human rights annually across the European Union, in a resolution voted on Wednesday.
Hungary Stands Up For The European Ideal Of The Freedom Of Expression
- 26 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary stands up for the European ideal of the freedom of expression, and wants to decide for itself whether it wants immigrants or not, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated in the debate on the situation in Hungary held at a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg last week.
Immigration & Death Penalty: EU Parliament Holds Debate On "Situation In Hungary"
- 21 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe should remain a continent of Europeans and Hungary a country of Hungarians, PM Viktor Orbán said in a European parliamentary debate. Addressing the Tuesday debate in Strasbourg on the situation in Hungary, Orbán insisted that the EU treaties in effect should be revised.
Anti Corruption Protests Held Across Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-corruption protests took place across Hungary today. In Budapest the demonstration started in front of the Eiffel Palace Office Building near the Nyugati (western) train station. A few minutes before the scheduled start of the protest it seemed as though police and members of the press would outnumber the protesters.
European Commission & Budapest Disagree On Interpretation Of Land Laws
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is trying to point out the faults in regulations governing the sale of arable land in the European Union-15 to try to escape the legal proceedings initiated against it because of its own restrictive ownership laws.
Hungarian Minsiter: One Cannot Build A Country On Hate
- 14 Apr 2015 1:00 AM
- community & culture
On Sunday at a Holocaust commemoration in front of the House of Terror Museum in Budapest, Minister of Human Capacities Zoltán Balog said that hate cannot be the foundation for building a country – either in Budapest, Tapolca, the northern Borsod region of Hungary, or anywhere.
Putin’s Visit To Budapest: It Was A Bad Day For Hungary
- 8 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
I don’t think there is an alternative for Hungary than looking to the West. A balancing act for Hungary has always meant landing on the wrong side of history. – former ambassador Andras Simonyi.
Melia’s Talks In Budapest Focus On Rule Of Law
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for good governance, rule of law, and human rights in Hungary, the US State Department said in a statement in connection with a March 1-2 visit by Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas Melia. “Dialogue in the bilateral relationship with Hungary will continue to include the United States’ concern for fundamental freedoms, democratic procedures and rule of ...