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Undecided Voters On The Rise In Hungary
- 22 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz continues to lead the other parties, but the proportion of those uncommitted to any party has risen from 51% to 54%, according to an Ipsos poll. Among eligible voters Fidesz has 16% support, ahead of the Socialists at 13%, Jobbik at 9%, LMP 4% and the Democratic Coalition 2%.
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 ...
Xpat Opinion: New President Of Hungary: János Áder
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Someone could nitpick and say that János Áder has not been confirmed as president yet. He was only nominated by Viktor Orbán and endorsed by the Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary caucuses. Let's just wait for the final vote. But we know, don't we, that there won't be any problem with his election on May 2, the date apparently picked for the glorious event. Áder will be elected after the first round of ...
Jobbik To Field MEP Morvai For President In Hungary
- 19 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
"Jobbik intends to put forward MEP Krisztina Morvai as its candidate for president of Hungry, the far-right party announced yesterday.Party vice-president Zoltán Balczó told reporters that the opinion of the people should have been sought to restore the authority of the institution of the presidency, as he confirmed that Jobbik will vote against Fidesz nominee János Áder.
PM: IMF Can Only Use Financial Criteria When Deciding On Offering Support For Hungary
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister confirmed press reports of his planned meeting with Mr. Barroso on 23 April, in connection with discussions between Hungary and the EU. He said that ‘Every day we move a little closer to our goal and things are going in the right direction, even though the pace is not what we might have hoped for.’
Hungarian Government To Keep Excise Tax On Fuel
- 13 Apr 2012 9:10 AM
- shopping
"The government does not intend to lower the excise tax on petrol, Economy Minister György Matolcsy said in reply to a written question put forward by Jobbik MP Gábor Ferenczy in Parliament. Opposition MPs have urged the cabinet on numerous occasions to reduce the tax on fuel, which is the highest in the region.
Hungary's Jobbik Submits Anti-Gay Motion
- 12 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
"Jobbik has submitted an amendment motion to Parliament “in defence of public morality and the healthy thinking of younger generations” to ban sexual deviancy, spokesman Ádám Mirkóczki told reporters.
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.
Undecided Voters On The Rise In Hungary
- 22 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz continues to lead the other parties, but the proportion of those uncommitted to any party has risen from 51% to 54%, according to an Ipsos poll. Among eligible voters Fidesz has 16% support, ahead of the Socialists at 13%, Jobbik at 9%, LMP 4% and the Democratic Coalition 2%.
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 ...
Xpat Opinion: New President Of Hungary: János Áder
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Someone could nitpick and say that János Áder has not been confirmed as president yet. He was only nominated by Viktor Orbán and endorsed by the Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary caucuses. Let's just wait for the final vote. But we know, don't we, that there won't be any problem with his election on May 2, the date apparently picked for the glorious event. Áder will be elected after the first round of ...
Jobbik To Field MEP Morvai For President In Hungary
- 19 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
"Jobbik intends to put forward MEP Krisztina Morvai as its candidate for president of Hungry, the far-right party announced yesterday.Party vice-president Zoltán Balczó told reporters that the opinion of the people should have been sought to restore the authority of the institution of the presidency, as he confirmed that Jobbik will vote against Fidesz nominee János Áder.
PM: IMF Can Only Use Financial Criteria When Deciding On Offering Support For Hungary
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister confirmed press reports of his planned meeting with Mr. Barroso on 23 April, in connection with discussions between Hungary and the EU. He said that ‘Every day we move a little closer to our goal and things are going in the right direction, even though the pace is not what we might have hoped for.’
Hungarian Government To Keep Excise Tax On Fuel
- 13 Apr 2012 9:10 AM
- shopping
"The government does not intend to lower the excise tax on petrol, Economy Minister György Matolcsy said in reply to a written question put forward by Jobbik MP Gábor Ferenczy in Parliament. Opposition MPs have urged the cabinet on numerous occasions to reduce the tax on fuel, which is the highest in the region.
Hungary's Jobbik Submits Anti-Gay Motion
- 12 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
"Jobbik has submitted an amendment motion to Parliament “in defence of public morality and the healthy thinking of younger generations” to ban sexual deviancy, spokesman Ádám Mirkóczki told reporters.
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.