97 result(s) for helsinki committee in Current Affairs
Local Opinion: ‘Stop Soros’ Bill As An Episode In A Clash With Liberal Elites
- 4 Jun 2018 11:38 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As Parliament begins to discuss the bill on stricter rules aimed at preventing illegal immigration, commentators place the planned legislation in the context of the government’s feud with the international liberal mainstream.
Local Opinion: The ’Stop Soros’ Bill In Parliament
- 31 May 2018 8:59 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As the government tables its bill against organisations whose activists stand accused of promoting illegal immigration, commentators suggest that the harshest previsions aired earlier this year are missing from the bill.
DK Against ‘Blacklisting’ Of Court Employees
- 29 May 2018 2:46 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has stated its objection to the blacklisting of court employees who have participated in training courses organised by the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, courses that the ruling Fidesz sees as an attempt to soften them up on the issue of migration.
Foreign Professors Stand Against 'Stop Soros' Bill
- 10 May 2018 8:46 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A total of 77 foreign university professors and academics released a statement on Wednesday to express solidarity with the Hungarian Helsinki Committee and independent Hungarian civil society in relationship with the Stop Soros legislative package that the Parliament is set to pass soon, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee said.
Euro Parliament Concern About Rights Of Hungarians
- 27 Apr 2018 8:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Judith Sargentini (pictured top), the Green Party’s rapporteur, said the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) had examined not only how EU legislation is implemented in Hungary but also how the fundamental rights of Hungarians are enforced and how the state treats its citizens.
Fidesz Spox Slams ‘Pro-Migration Soros Organisation’ After Court Ruling
- 20 Apr 2018 6:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungarian Helsinki Committee NGO is a “pro-migration Soros organisation”, Fidesz spokesman János Halász said after a court said Halász did not bear personal responsibility for defaming the NGO but ordered the ruling party to pay a fine of 400,000 forints (EUR 1,300) and issue a public apology for claiming the organisation had operated in an unlawful and nontransparent manner.
Völner: Hungary Won’t Fall Victim To ‘Migration Business’
- 19 Apr 2018 7:58 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Just as it has done until now, Hungary will continue to protect its borders in the future, too and will not allow itself to become a victim of “the migration business”, a justice ministry official said.
Fidesz Calls On Govt To Take Tough Stance At ECtHR Hearing
- 19 Apr 2018 7:40 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz and Christian Democrat parties have called on the government to adopt a tough stance on border protection at Wednesday’s hearing before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the case of two Bangladeshi asylum seekers who were detained and then deported from Hungary in 2015.
Local Opinion: How Weeklies View Election Outcome
- 16 Apr 2018 8:17 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
In their first issues after last Sunday’s election, the five nationwide opposition weeklies paint a desolate picture of Hungary’s future, while the two pro-government ones find that the crushing victory achieved by the government gives it unprecedented legitimacy.
Local Opinion: ‘Stop Soros’ Bill As An Episode In A Clash With Liberal Elites
- 4 Jun 2018 11:38 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As Parliament begins to discuss the bill on stricter rules aimed at preventing illegal immigration, commentators place the planned legislation in the context of the government’s feud with the international liberal mainstream.
Local Opinion: The ’Stop Soros’ Bill In Parliament
- 31 May 2018 8:59 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As the government tables its bill against organisations whose activists stand accused of promoting illegal immigration, commentators suggest that the harshest previsions aired earlier this year are missing from the bill.
DK Against ‘Blacklisting’ Of Court Employees
- 29 May 2018 2:46 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has stated its objection to the blacklisting of court employees who have participated in training courses organised by the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, courses that the ruling Fidesz sees as an attempt to soften them up on the issue of migration.
Foreign Professors Stand Against 'Stop Soros' Bill
- 10 May 2018 8:46 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A total of 77 foreign university professors and academics released a statement on Wednesday to express solidarity with the Hungarian Helsinki Committee and independent Hungarian civil society in relationship with the Stop Soros legislative package that the Parliament is set to pass soon, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee said.
Euro Parliament Concern About Rights Of Hungarians
- 27 Apr 2018 8:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Judith Sargentini (pictured top), the Green Party’s rapporteur, said the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) had examined not only how EU legislation is implemented in Hungary but also how the fundamental rights of Hungarians are enforced and how the state treats its citizens.
Fidesz Spox Slams ‘Pro-Migration Soros Organisation’ After Court Ruling
- 20 Apr 2018 6:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungarian Helsinki Committee NGO is a “pro-migration Soros organisation”, Fidesz spokesman János Halász said after a court said Halász did not bear personal responsibility for defaming the NGO but ordered the ruling party to pay a fine of 400,000 forints (EUR 1,300) and issue a public apology for claiming the organisation had operated in an unlawful and nontransparent manner.
Völner: Hungary Won’t Fall Victim To ‘Migration Business’
- 19 Apr 2018 7:58 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Just as it has done until now, Hungary will continue to protect its borders in the future, too and will not allow itself to become a victim of “the migration business”, a justice ministry official said.
Fidesz Calls On Govt To Take Tough Stance At ECtHR Hearing
- 19 Apr 2018 7:40 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz and Christian Democrat parties have called on the government to adopt a tough stance on border protection at Wednesday’s hearing before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the case of two Bangladeshi asylum seekers who were detained and then deported from Hungary in 2015.
Local Opinion: How Weeklies View Election Outcome
- 16 Apr 2018 8:17 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
In their first issues after last Sunday’s election, the five nationwide opposition weeklies paint a desolate picture of Hungary’s future, while the two pro-government ones find that the crushing victory achieved by the government gives it unprecedented legitimacy.