187 result(s) for law amendments in Current Affairs
Constitution Can Only Be Changed By Observing Current Regulations, Says Top Court's Head
- 20 Dec 2021 12:01 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s constitution can only be changed by observing current regulations, the head of the Constitutional Court said in an interview on public radio on Sunday, in connection with a declaration by the prime ministerial candidate of Hungary’s joint opposition of his intention to overturn Hungary’s constitution should he assume power in the 2022 general election.
Hungary's 'Anti-LGBTQ' Law Violates Fundamental Human Rights, says Venice Commission
- 15 Dec 2021 9:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Venice Commission has said amendments to Hungary’s child protection law were “incompatible” with international human rights norms. In a statement on Monday, the Strasbourg body said it was regrettable that the law which came into force in June had been passed hastily and without prior consultation with civil society, the opposition or other stakeholders.
Hungarian Opinion: Registration Rules Revised For Permanent Residence
- 23 Nov 2021 6:12 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As Parliament approves the new permanent residence rules, a left-wing commentator accuses the government of trying to increase its base by offering even more voting rights to trans-border Hungarians.
Opposition LMP Proposes To Scrap 'Discriminatory' Passages From Adoption Law Amendment
- 11 Dec 2020 7:39 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition LMP is submitting a proposal to parliament on scrapping amendments to the law on adoptions which “discriminates against single parents and those living in registered partnerships,” LMP lawmaker Krisztina Hohn told an online press conference.
Video: PM Orbán Proposes Sweeping Changes Under Covid-19 Bill
- 13 Nov 2020 9:50 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is being accused of using the country's second covid-19 lockdown to force through new laws that critics say repress political opposition and undermine democracy.
Hungarian Opinion: Gov’t To Amend Constitution
- 13 Nov 2020 7:39 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A conservative commentator lambasts the government’s proposed 9th amendment to the Fundamental Law, fearing that it will make it easier to channel pubic money to pro-government foundations.
Hungary To Propose Law Amendments To Better Tackle Paedophilia
- 13 Jul 2020 8:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party plans to propose to parliament a wide-ranging package of legislative amendments based on a review of all child protection laws, with a view to preventing paedophilia and other forms of child abuse such as the production, collection and dissemination of child pornography, the head of the Fidesz parliamentary group said.
Hungary’s Higher Education Law Amendment Breaches EU Laws
- 6 Mar 2020 7:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A top European court official has found that amendments to Hungary’s law on higher education that affect how foreign universities such as the Central European University operate in the country breach EU law.
Budapest Assembly Votes For Review Of Chain Bridge Reconstruction Plans
- 30 Jan 2020 6:42 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A municipal review of Chain Bridge reconstruction plans aimed at cutting costs has got the go-ahead from Budapest city lawmakers.
Constitution Can Only Be Changed By Observing Current Regulations, Says Top Court's Head
- 20 Dec 2021 12:01 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s constitution can only be changed by observing current regulations, the head of the Constitutional Court said in an interview on public radio on Sunday, in connection with a declaration by the prime ministerial candidate of Hungary’s joint opposition of his intention to overturn Hungary’s constitution should he assume power in the 2022 general election.
Hungary's 'Anti-LGBTQ' Law Violates Fundamental Human Rights, says Venice Commission
- 15 Dec 2021 9:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Venice Commission has said amendments to Hungary’s child protection law were “incompatible” with international human rights norms. In a statement on Monday, the Strasbourg body said it was regrettable that the law which came into force in June had been passed hastily and without prior consultation with civil society, the opposition or other stakeholders.
Hungarian Opinion: Registration Rules Revised For Permanent Residence
- 23 Nov 2021 6:12 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As Parliament approves the new permanent residence rules, a left-wing commentator accuses the government of trying to increase its base by offering even more voting rights to trans-border Hungarians.
Opposition LMP Proposes To Scrap 'Discriminatory' Passages From Adoption Law Amendment
- 11 Dec 2020 7:39 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition LMP is submitting a proposal to parliament on scrapping amendments to the law on adoptions which “discriminates against single parents and those living in registered partnerships,” LMP lawmaker Krisztina Hohn told an online press conference.
Video: PM Orbán Proposes Sweeping Changes Under Covid-19 Bill
- 13 Nov 2020 9:50 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is being accused of using the country's second covid-19 lockdown to force through new laws that critics say repress political opposition and undermine democracy.
Hungarian Opinion: Gov’t To Amend Constitution
- 13 Nov 2020 7:39 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A conservative commentator lambasts the government’s proposed 9th amendment to the Fundamental Law, fearing that it will make it easier to channel pubic money to pro-government foundations.
Hungary To Propose Law Amendments To Better Tackle Paedophilia
- 13 Jul 2020 8:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party plans to propose to parliament a wide-ranging package of legislative amendments based on a review of all child protection laws, with a view to preventing paedophilia and other forms of child abuse such as the production, collection and dissemination of child pornography, the head of the Fidesz parliamentary group said.
Hungary’s Higher Education Law Amendment Breaches EU Laws
- 6 Mar 2020 7:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A top European court official has found that amendments to Hungary’s law on higher education that affect how foreign universities such as the Central European University operate in the country breach EU law.
Budapest Assembly Votes For Review Of Chain Bridge Reconstruction Plans
- 30 Jan 2020 6:42 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A municipal review of Chain Bridge reconstruction plans aimed at cutting costs has got the go-ahead from Budapest city lawmakers.