194 result(s) for hungarian justice system
Xpat Opinion: Calling Someone A Homosexual Is Defamation In Hungary
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a landmark case, a Budapest court ruled that calling someone a homosexual in public can be seen as defamation of good character. The decision is astounding, even if the justice argued –somewhat strangely–that it has nothing to do with the court passing moral judgment on sexual attraction, as such.
Hungary’s PM: Role Of National Parliaments Must Be Reconsidered
- 11 Jan 2016 8:05 AM
- current affairs
After talks in Budapest on Thursday with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that both leaders want a strong Europe. At their joint press conference, Mr. Orbán spoke about Hungarians working in Britain, pointing out that it is important that they should not be subject to any discrimination. At the same time he stressed that Hungary is open to all ...
Europe Divided Over Migration, But Hungary Stands Firm
- 6 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview published 29 December 2015, Minister of Justice László Trócsányi said that Europe is divided and uncertain about migration, but Hungary takes firm positions on key issues. Together with Slovakia, Hungary has legally challenged the EU’s mandatory migrant quota plans at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg, he said.
EP Adopts Resolution On Hungary Without Article 7 Call
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Hungary, as a follow-up to the EP Resolution of June 2015, but excluded from the final text a motion to prepare the procedure set forth in Article 7 of the EU’s treaty which would eject Hungary from the European Union. The resolution was proposed for adoption by the EP’s Social Democrats, Liberals, Greens and the Radical Leftist ...
Hungary Puts Forward Reasons For Objection To Mandatory Quotas
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has put forward ten reasons for the abolishment of migrant resettlement quotas, the justice minister said. László Trócsányi noted that Hungary had submitted its objections to the EU quotas at the European Court on Thursday. He noted that parliament had approved a law obliging Hungary to take action against the quota system. In a 25- page document, the justice ministry advanced ten ...
EPP Stays Away From EP Debate About Hungary
- 4 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
MEPs of the European People’s Party group, including representatives of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party, stayed away from the European Parliament’s plenary debate on Hungary in protest of the legislative body’s “attacks” against the country. The Fidesz EPP group said in a statement: “Hungary is once again on the agenda of the European Parliament.
Lázár: Transferring EU Affairs To Hungarian PM’s Office Right Move
- 26 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Transferring European affairs from the foreign ministry to the prime minister’s office has proven to be the right move, the government office chief told parliament’s European Affairs Committee. Experience from the government’s previous 2010-2014 term has shown that matters pertaining to the European Commission do not typically cover foreign trade or foreign affairs, since these matters concern ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán Vows To Press Ahead With Paks Upgrade
- 20 Nov 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the European Commission’s infringement procedure in connection with the planned expansion of the Paks nuclear power station, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public radio that it is in Hungary’s basic interest to operate and expand the Paks plant because electricity prices would sharply rise without Paks. “Cheap electricity equals Paks”, he said, adding that “we will continue moving ...
Now On: Moving Walls 22, Open Society Archives Budapest
- 19 Nov 2015 8:01 AM
- entertainment
For the first time in Europe the public is invited to the exhibition 'Moving Walls 22 / Watching You, Watching Me'. It explores how photography can be both an instrument of surveillance and a tool to expose and challenge its negative impact. The exhibition is at the Open Society Archives and will run until December 8 and will then travel to Berlin.
Xpat Opinion: Calling Someone A Homosexual Is Defamation In Hungary
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a landmark case, a Budapest court ruled that calling someone a homosexual in public can be seen as defamation of good character. The decision is astounding, even if the justice argued –somewhat strangely–that it has nothing to do with the court passing moral judgment on sexual attraction, as such.
Hungary’s PM: Role Of National Parliaments Must Be Reconsidered
- 11 Jan 2016 8:05 AM
- current affairs
After talks in Budapest on Thursday with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that both leaders want a strong Europe. At their joint press conference, Mr. Orbán spoke about Hungarians working in Britain, pointing out that it is important that they should not be subject to any discrimination. At the same time he stressed that Hungary is open to all ...
Europe Divided Over Migration, But Hungary Stands Firm
- 6 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview published 29 December 2015, Minister of Justice László Trócsányi said that Europe is divided and uncertain about migration, but Hungary takes firm positions on key issues. Together with Slovakia, Hungary has legally challenged the EU’s mandatory migrant quota plans at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg, he said.
EP Adopts Resolution On Hungary Without Article 7 Call
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Hungary, as a follow-up to the EP Resolution of June 2015, but excluded from the final text a motion to prepare the procedure set forth in Article 7 of the EU’s treaty which would eject Hungary from the European Union. The resolution was proposed for adoption by the EP’s Social Democrats, Liberals, Greens and the Radical Leftist ...
Hungary Puts Forward Reasons For Objection To Mandatory Quotas
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has put forward ten reasons for the abolishment of migrant resettlement quotas, the justice minister said. László Trócsányi noted that Hungary had submitted its objections to the EU quotas at the European Court on Thursday. He noted that parliament had approved a law obliging Hungary to take action against the quota system. In a 25- page document, the justice ministry advanced ten ...
EPP Stays Away From EP Debate About Hungary
- 4 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
MEPs of the European People’s Party group, including representatives of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party, stayed away from the European Parliament’s plenary debate on Hungary in protest of the legislative body’s “attacks” against the country. The Fidesz EPP group said in a statement: “Hungary is once again on the agenda of the European Parliament.
Lázár: Transferring EU Affairs To Hungarian PM’s Office Right Move
- 26 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Transferring European affairs from the foreign ministry to the prime minister’s office has proven to be the right move, the government office chief told parliament’s European Affairs Committee. Experience from the government’s previous 2010-2014 term has shown that matters pertaining to the European Commission do not typically cover foreign trade or foreign affairs, since these matters concern ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán Vows To Press Ahead With Paks Upgrade
- 20 Nov 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the European Commission’s infringement procedure in connection with the planned expansion of the Paks nuclear power station, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public radio that it is in Hungary’s basic interest to operate and expand the Paks plant because electricity prices would sharply rise without Paks. “Cheap electricity equals Paks”, he said, adding that “we will continue moving ...
Now On: Moving Walls 22, Open Society Archives Budapest
- 19 Nov 2015 8:01 AM
- entertainment
For the first time in Europe the public is invited to the exhibition 'Moving Walls 22 / Watching You, Watching Me'. It explores how photography can be both an instrument of surveillance and a tool to expose and challenge its negative impact. The exhibition is at the Open Society Archives and will run until December 8 and will then travel to Berlin.