398 result(s) for governing fidesz
Ten Million Euros Spent On ‘Stronger Hungary’ Campaign
- 12 Jul 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government’s 2017 ‘Stronger Hungary’ advertising campaign was profitable for businessmen close to governing party Fidesz. András Tombor’s company received almost one billion HUF (EUR 3,3 million) while Istán Garancsi’s company received about half of that. But there was enough money for everyone: Andy Vajna, Arpad Habony and Lorinc Meszaros also managed to get a slice of the cake.
Local Opinion: Ruminations On Increasingly Extreme Political Rhetoric
- 7 Jul 2017 8:08 AM
- current affairs
A centrist commentator thinks that a comment by Lajos Bokros, leader of the conservative liberal Modern Hungary Movement, describing Prime Minister Orbán as a ‘fascist’ is counterproductive, and will help the governing party to mobilize its supporters.
Local Opinion: MSZP Suspected Of Receiving Government Support
- 26 Jun 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
A fact-finding journalist discovers examples of surprising albeit indirect financial help from the government side to the MSZP, while an independent commentator dismisses the idea that the MSZP is kept afloat by Fidesz as just one more conspiracy theory. Jobbik’s new moderate strategy may play a role in the strategies of these two parties.
Local Opinion: Parliament Passes NGO Law
- 16 Jun 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Two liberal weeklies accuse the government of trying to demonize and silence foreign funded watchdog organizations.
Parliament Votes To Dock Opposition MPs’ Pay
- 2 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament voted to dock the salaries of 10 Socialist and 1 independent lawmaker on Tuesday. The ruling, proposed by house speaker László Kövér and voted for exclusively by lawmakers of the governing parties, docks one third, 249,292 forints (EUR 810), of the monthly salary of independent lawmaker Tímea Szabó.
Cabinet Chief Vows Readiness To Discuss CEU With NY Governor
- 26 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has accepted the invitation of the governor of New York to discuss the issue of the Central European University (CEU), as listening to what the governor has to say is a “matter of courtesy”, Cabinet Chief János Lázár said yesterday during his weekly press conference.
Local Opinion: The Left’s Chances In 2018
- 9 May 2017 7:06 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist contends that the recent anti-government protests do not threaten Fidesz chances of winning next year’s Parliamentary election.
Áder Sworn In For Second Term As Hungary’s President
- 9 May 2017 7:05 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder was sworn into office Monday, marking the start of his second consecutive term as President of Hungary. A small group of opposition protesters, led by Együtt politician Péter Juhász, held a demonstration outside parliament as Áder took the oath.
EPP Spox: Hungary Govt Wants To Comply With EC Conditions
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that his government wants to comply fully with the European Commission’s conditions related to amendments to the higher education act, a spokesman for the European People’s Party (EPP), among whose ranks governing Fidesz stands, said in Brussels on Saturday.
Ten Million Euros Spent On ‘Stronger Hungary’ Campaign
- 12 Jul 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government’s 2017 ‘Stronger Hungary’ advertising campaign was profitable for businessmen close to governing party Fidesz. András Tombor’s company received almost one billion HUF (EUR 3,3 million) while Istán Garancsi’s company received about half of that. But there was enough money for everyone: Andy Vajna, Arpad Habony and Lorinc Meszaros also managed to get a slice of the cake.
Local Opinion: Ruminations On Increasingly Extreme Political Rhetoric
- 7 Jul 2017 8:08 AM
- current affairs
A centrist commentator thinks that a comment by Lajos Bokros, leader of the conservative liberal Modern Hungary Movement, describing Prime Minister Orbán as a ‘fascist’ is counterproductive, and will help the governing party to mobilize its supporters.
Local Opinion: MSZP Suspected Of Receiving Government Support
- 26 Jun 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
A fact-finding journalist discovers examples of surprising albeit indirect financial help from the government side to the MSZP, while an independent commentator dismisses the idea that the MSZP is kept afloat by Fidesz as just one more conspiracy theory. Jobbik’s new moderate strategy may play a role in the strategies of these two parties.
Local Opinion: Parliament Passes NGO Law
- 16 Jun 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Two liberal weeklies accuse the government of trying to demonize and silence foreign funded watchdog organizations.
Parliament Votes To Dock Opposition MPs’ Pay
- 2 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament voted to dock the salaries of 10 Socialist and 1 independent lawmaker on Tuesday. The ruling, proposed by house speaker László Kövér and voted for exclusively by lawmakers of the governing parties, docks one third, 249,292 forints (EUR 810), of the monthly salary of independent lawmaker Tímea Szabó.
Cabinet Chief Vows Readiness To Discuss CEU With NY Governor
- 26 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has accepted the invitation of the governor of New York to discuss the issue of the Central European University (CEU), as listening to what the governor has to say is a “matter of courtesy”, Cabinet Chief János Lázár said yesterday during his weekly press conference.
Local Opinion: The Left’s Chances In 2018
- 9 May 2017 7:06 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist contends that the recent anti-government protests do not threaten Fidesz chances of winning next year’s Parliamentary election.
Áder Sworn In For Second Term As Hungary’s President
- 9 May 2017 7:05 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder was sworn into office Monday, marking the start of his second consecutive term as President of Hungary. A small group of opposition protesters, led by Együtt politician Péter Juhász, held a demonstration outside parliament as Áder took the oath.
EPP Spox: Hungary Govt Wants To Comply With EC Conditions
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that his government wants to comply fully with the European Commission’s conditions related to amendments to the higher education act, a spokesman for the European People’s Party (EPP), among whose ranks governing Fidesz stands, said in Brussels on Saturday.