236 result(s) for law amendments
Hungarian Top Court Rejects Motions Against Referendum on Child Protection Law
- 7 Jan 2022 9:21 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
In a ruling posted on its website on Thursday, Hungary’s Constitutional Court rejected all claims against a planned referendum on Hungary’s child protection law, ruling that parliamentary approval of the referendum was in line with the constitution, according to Alapjogokért Központ, a think-tank.
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.
Hungary's Economy Set For Swift Recovery, Says Finance Minister
- 3 Apr 2021 8:48 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungary’s economy is set to stage a swift recovery from the second quarter and achieve growth of 4-5% for the full year, Minister of Finance Mihály Varga said in an interview with Wednesday’s business daily Világgazdaság.
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.
President Signs Small Business Tax Changes Into Law
- 15 Jul 2020 1:38 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
President János Áder signed the law establishing the state budget that also amends the rules governing the Itemised Tax for Small Businesses (KATA) in a bid to crack down on small business tax abusers.
Hungarian Top Court Rejects Motions Against Referendum on Child Protection Law
- 7 Jan 2022 9:21 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
In a ruling posted on its website on Thursday, Hungary’s Constitutional Court rejected all claims against a planned referendum on Hungary’s child protection law, ruling that parliamentary approval of the referendum was in line with the constitution, according to Alapjogokért Központ, a think-tank.
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.
Hungary's Economy Set For Swift Recovery, Says Finance Minister
- 3 Apr 2021 8:48 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungary’s economy is set to stage a swift recovery from the second quarter and achieve growth of 4-5% for the full year, Minister of Finance Mihály Varga said in an interview with Wednesday’s business daily Világgazdaság.
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.
President Signs Small Business Tax Changes Into Law
- 15 Jul 2020 1:38 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
President János Áder signed the law establishing the state budget that also amends the rules governing the Itemised Tax for Small Businesses (KATA) in a bid to crack down on small business tax abusers.