883 result(s) for hungarian socialist party
Hungarian Socialists Propose Mandatory Voting
- 14 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party has proposed a social and professional debate on making it compulsory for eligible citizens to turn out at parliamentary, local and European Parliament elections, said Népszabadság.Mandatory voting, as shown by international examples, enhances the legitimacy of governments, faith in the democratic system of institutions and voter awareness, MP Zsolt Molnár told reporters on ...
Hungarian Gov's Response To Transparency International’s Report
- 7 Jun 2012 9:08 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian governments in the last twenty years combined have not done as much for preventing and reducing corruption and for achieving accountability as the government currently in office has in the past two years. We acknowledge with regret that this fact has been omitted from the organisation’s report, and we are therefore unable to embrace or agree with most of its findings.
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Áder Officially Nominated For President Of Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
All Fidesz and Christian Democrat MPs signed the form to nominate Fidesz MEP János Áder to the post of head of state, which was officially submitted yesterday. The lone exception was Regional Development Minister Sándor Fazekas, who is abroad. Other nominations are possible by 8 a.m. Friday, but none are expected. Parliament will elect the new president at 10 a.m. on May 2.
Hungary's Jobbik MP Urged To Resign After Reviving Anti-Semitic Claims
- 12 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party and LMP separately urged Jobbik MP Zsolt Barath to resign after he revived in a speech last week in Parliament an 1882 claim that Jews had murdered a 14-year-old girl in order to use her blood for ritual purposes.
Hungarian Opposition Wants A Say In Election Of President
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Representatives of the Socialist, Politics Can Be Different (LMP) and Democratic Coalition parties met yesterday to consider how they might influence the election of Hungary’s next president. The meeting, initiated by the Socialists, was held after cross-party talks on campaign funding. Jobbik refused to take part.
Hungarian Socialists Call On Schmitt To Relinquish Post-Presidency Perks
- 10 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party on Friday called on Pál Schmitt to forgo the at least Ft 25 million annual sum to which he is entitled in principle as a former head of state until the end of his life. Former heads of state are entitled to two secretaries, a car with chauffeur and a monthly stipend as well as free health care and an appropriate flat, until their death.
Hungarian Radio Stations Danubius, Sláger Revive Lawsuits
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The US owners of the former Sláger and Danubius radio stations are taking legal action, alleging political interference in the 2009 tender that awarded the stations’ licences to groups close to the Fidesz and Socialist parties, it was announced on Thursday.
Hungarian Socialists Not Fielding Own Candidate For Presidency
- 4 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party will not field a candidate for head of state because the Basic Law requires the support of 78 MPs rather than the former 50 for a valid nomination, and the party does not have that many MPs, party leader Attila Mesterházy confirmed yesterday.
Hungarian Socialists Propose Mandatory Voting
- 14 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party has proposed a social and professional debate on making it compulsory for eligible citizens to turn out at parliamentary, local and European Parliament elections, said Népszabadság.Mandatory voting, as shown by international examples, enhances the legitimacy of governments, faith in the democratic system of institutions and voter awareness, MP Zsolt Molnár told reporters on ...
Hungarian Gov's Response To Transparency International’s Report
- 7 Jun 2012 9:08 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian governments in the last twenty years combined have not done as much for preventing and reducing corruption and for achieving accountability as the government currently in office has in the past two years. We acknowledge with regret that this fact has been omitted from the organisation’s report, and we are therefore unable to embrace or agree with most of its findings.
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Áder Officially Nominated For President Of Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
All Fidesz and Christian Democrat MPs signed the form to nominate Fidesz MEP János Áder to the post of head of state, which was officially submitted yesterday. The lone exception was Regional Development Minister Sándor Fazekas, who is abroad. Other nominations are possible by 8 a.m. Friday, but none are expected. Parliament will elect the new president at 10 a.m. on May 2.
Hungary's Jobbik MP Urged To Resign After Reviving Anti-Semitic Claims
- 12 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party and LMP separately urged Jobbik MP Zsolt Barath to resign after he revived in a speech last week in Parliament an 1882 claim that Jews had murdered a 14-year-old girl in order to use her blood for ritual purposes.
Hungarian Opposition Wants A Say In Election Of President
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Representatives of the Socialist, Politics Can Be Different (LMP) and Democratic Coalition parties met yesterday to consider how they might influence the election of Hungary’s next president. The meeting, initiated by the Socialists, was held after cross-party talks on campaign funding. Jobbik refused to take part.
Hungarian Socialists Call On Schmitt To Relinquish Post-Presidency Perks
- 10 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party on Friday called on Pál Schmitt to forgo the at least Ft 25 million annual sum to which he is entitled in principle as a former head of state until the end of his life. Former heads of state are entitled to two secretaries, a car with chauffeur and a monthly stipend as well as free health care and an appropriate flat, until their death.
Hungarian Radio Stations Danubius, Sláger Revive Lawsuits
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The US owners of the former Sláger and Danubius radio stations are taking legal action, alleging political interference in the 2009 tender that awarded the stations’ licences to groups close to the Fidesz and Socialist parties, it was announced on Thursday.
Hungarian Socialists Not Fielding Own Candidate For Presidency
- 4 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party will not field a candidate for head of state because the Basic Law requires the support of 78 MPs rather than the former 50 for a valid nomination, and the party does not have that many MPs, party leader Attila Mesterházy confirmed yesterday.