895 result(s) for hungarian politics
Xpat Opinion: Jobbik’s Béla Kovács & His Alleged Russian Ties
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media have been all over the Béla Kovács story over the last few days. Hungarian press and even some international have reported the story about the member of the European Parliament from Hungary’s far-right Jobbik who faces allegations of using his mandate in the service of Russia’s interests vis-à-vis EU institutions. He has even earned a nickname in the Hungarian media: “K.G. Béla,” a play on ...
Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland Suspend Disbursement Of Development Grants To Hungary
- 21 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of state secretary Janos Lazar’s scathing attack on Norway for allegedly interfering in Hungary’s domestic politics, the following statement was posted yesterday on the EEA and Norway Grants website regarding the disbursement of development grants to Hungary.
Hungary’s Socialists Avow Fidesz Botched Pálinka, Tokaj Brand Cases
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz is unfit to represent Hungarian interests effectively in the European Union, as it has been unable to protect such issues as pálinka distillation or the Tokaj wine brand, an MEP candidate of the opposition Socialists said. György Mudri said that Fidesz has botched the issue of allowing taxfree pálinka (brandy) distillation in Hungary at the start and that they were unable to help keep ...
New Hungarian Cabinet To Be Formed On June 6
- 14 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will present his new government on June 6, János Lázár, the head of the PM’s Office, announced in parliament on Tuesday. Speaking in a debate on the future structure of Hungary’s ministries, Lázár said the new governmental structure would be “clear, simple and straightforward” rather than one “seeking political equilibrium”.
Hungary’s Opposition Vote “No” To Orbán
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition lawmakers voted “no” to the re-election of the prime minister and all except lawmakers of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, left the chamber after the vote on Saturday. The Socialists do not wish to be party to Hungarian parliament acting as a smoke screen for party politics, Attila Mesterházy said.
There Should Be More Women Among Members Of Hungarian Parliament - A Commentary
- 9 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Exactly 19 of the 199 members of Hungary's new parliament are women. That comes to 9.5 percent, a ratio that speaks for itself. Looking for an adjective to describe the situation I thought of ridiculous, untenable and infuriating but finally settled for humiliating as the word that best describes what I feel when thinking of this 9.5 percent ratio.
Domestic Affairs To Dominate In EP Vote In Hungary
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of potential voters in the forthcoming European parliamentary elections will take domestic politics into consideration when casting their ballots, according to a survey Ipsos conducted in 12 EU member states. And this is all the more true of Hungarians, the pollster found.
Xpat Opinion: Week-Long Demonstration In Budapest Was Not In Vain
- 24 Apr 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Many people labeled the dogged effort of a small group of protesters against the erection of the proposed monument to the victims of the German “occupation” of Hungary a waste of time and energy. What will they achieve? Nothing. They dismantled the barricade around the proposed site ten or eleven times, but work on the foundation for the monument continued unabated. The monument showing ...
Domestic Concerns In Hungary To Drive EU Election
- 23 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of EU voters will consider domestic politics when voting at the European Parliament election, an attitude particularly typical of Hungarian voters, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos in 12 EU member states and published by state news agency MTI on Tuesday.
Xpat Opinion: Jobbik’s Béla Kovács & His Alleged Russian Ties
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media have been all over the Béla Kovács story over the last few days. Hungarian press and even some international have reported the story about the member of the European Parliament from Hungary’s far-right Jobbik who faces allegations of using his mandate in the service of Russia’s interests vis-à-vis EU institutions. He has even earned a nickname in the Hungarian media: “K.G. Béla,” a play on ...
Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland Suspend Disbursement Of Development Grants To Hungary
- 21 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of state secretary Janos Lazar’s scathing attack on Norway for allegedly interfering in Hungary’s domestic politics, the following statement was posted yesterday on the EEA and Norway Grants website regarding the disbursement of development grants to Hungary.
Hungary’s Socialists Avow Fidesz Botched Pálinka, Tokaj Brand Cases
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz is unfit to represent Hungarian interests effectively in the European Union, as it has been unable to protect such issues as pálinka distillation or the Tokaj wine brand, an MEP candidate of the opposition Socialists said. György Mudri said that Fidesz has botched the issue of allowing taxfree pálinka (brandy) distillation in Hungary at the start and that they were unable to help keep ...
New Hungarian Cabinet To Be Formed On June 6
- 14 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will present his new government on June 6, János Lázár, the head of the PM’s Office, announced in parliament on Tuesday. Speaking in a debate on the future structure of Hungary’s ministries, Lázár said the new governmental structure would be “clear, simple and straightforward” rather than one “seeking political equilibrium”.
Hungary’s Opposition Vote “No” To Orbán
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition lawmakers voted “no” to the re-election of the prime minister and all except lawmakers of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, left the chamber after the vote on Saturday. The Socialists do not wish to be party to Hungarian parliament acting as a smoke screen for party politics, Attila Mesterházy said.
There Should Be More Women Among Members Of Hungarian Parliament - A Commentary
- 9 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Exactly 19 of the 199 members of Hungary's new parliament are women. That comes to 9.5 percent, a ratio that speaks for itself. Looking for an adjective to describe the situation I thought of ridiculous, untenable and infuriating but finally settled for humiliating as the word that best describes what I feel when thinking of this 9.5 percent ratio.
Domestic Affairs To Dominate In EP Vote In Hungary
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of potential voters in the forthcoming European parliamentary elections will take domestic politics into consideration when casting their ballots, according to a survey Ipsos conducted in 12 EU member states. And this is all the more true of Hungarians, the pollster found.
Xpat Opinion: Week-Long Demonstration In Budapest Was Not In Vain
- 24 Apr 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Many people labeled the dogged effort of a small group of protesters against the erection of the proposed monument to the victims of the German “occupation” of Hungary a waste of time and energy. What will they achieve? Nothing. They dismantled the barricade around the proposed site ten or eleven times, but work on the foundation for the monument continued unabated. The monument showing ...
Domestic Concerns In Hungary To Drive EU Election
- 23 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of EU voters will consider domestic politics when voting at the European Parliament election, an attitude particularly typical of Hungarian voters, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos in 12 EU member states and published by state news agency MTI on Tuesday.