452 result(s) for lawmakers
Close to Crisis: 'Hungary Is Fourth-Fifth Most Vulnerable Country In The World', Says National Bank Governor
- 6 Dec 2022 7:10 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
The governor of Hungary’s central bank is correct in identifying a problem with the economy, Mihály Varga, the finance minister, said on Monday, reacting to a briefing that György Matolcsy gave to a parliamentary committee.
MPs Approve Tax Changes on Home Construction, Advertising in Hungary
- 24 Nov 2022 6:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Lawmakers voted on Tuesday to extend the preferential VAT rate on home construction and exempt advertising companies from a sectoral tax.
Central Public Registry of Budget Data Coming in Hungary Due to EC Rule-of-Law Pressure
- 9 Nov 2022 8:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- business
Lawmakers voted on Tuesday to establish a Central Information Public Data Registry of key budget data of central and local government institutions accessible to the general public.
Watch: HUF 650 Billion Spent to Protect Southern Border in Hungary
- 3 Nov 2022 6:02 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary has spent almost 650 billion forints (EUR 1.6bn) on protecting its southern border since 2015, and the European Union has covered just 2% of the costs, an interior ministry official told lawmakers.
'Emergency Powers' Extended to 180 from 30 Days for Gov't in Hungary
- 25 Oct 2022 5:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Monday voted to allow the government to request emergency powers in relation to defence and security to be extended from the current 30 days to a maximum of 180 days from Nov. 1.
Should Hungarian MP's Dual Citizenship be Revealed?
- 21 Oct 2022 11:25 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Opposition Mi Hazánk has called for parliament’s approval of a proposal to make the dual citizenship status of lawmakers and their family members public.
LGBTQ Interest Group Formed by Opposition in Hungary
- 12 Oct 2022 10:37 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Opposition lawmakers have formed an informal parliamentary group with the aim of representing the interests of the LGBTQ community, the deputy group leader of the liberal Momentum Movement said.
EU Conditionality Mechanism Could Be Ended Before Year-End, Claims Hungarian Justice Minister
- 28 Sep 2022 8:41 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
In the event that the government fulfils the commitments it made to Brussels regarding the conditionality mechanism linking EU funding to the rule of law, the procedure may be ended before the end of this year, allowing Hungary “to step into year 2023” without losing any funding, the justice minister told lawmakers.
'National Consultation' Will Survey Opinion in Hungary about Sanctions on Russia
- 27 Sep 2022 6:02 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s government will be the first to ask the people about sanctions imposed on Russia in response to the war in Ukraine, Viktor Orbán said at the opening of parliament’s autumn session.
Close to Crisis: 'Hungary Is Fourth-Fifth Most Vulnerable Country In The World', Says National Bank Governor
- 6 Dec 2022 7:10 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
The governor of Hungary’s central bank is correct in identifying a problem with the economy, Mihály Varga, the finance minister, said on Monday, reacting to a briefing that György Matolcsy gave to a parliamentary committee.
MPs Approve Tax Changes on Home Construction, Advertising in Hungary
- 24 Nov 2022 6:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Lawmakers voted on Tuesday to extend the preferential VAT rate on home construction and exempt advertising companies from a sectoral tax.
Central Public Registry of Budget Data Coming in Hungary Due to EC Rule-of-Law Pressure
- 9 Nov 2022 8:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- business
Lawmakers voted on Tuesday to establish a Central Information Public Data Registry of key budget data of central and local government institutions accessible to the general public.
Watch: HUF 650 Billion Spent to Protect Southern Border in Hungary
- 3 Nov 2022 6:02 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary has spent almost 650 billion forints (EUR 1.6bn) on protecting its southern border since 2015, and the European Union has covered just 2% of the costs, an interior ministry official told lawmakers.
'Emergency Powers' Extended to 180 from 30 Days for Gov't in Hungary
- 25 Oct 2022 5:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Monday voted to allow the government to request emergency powers in relation to defence and security to be extended from the current 30 days to a maximum of 180 days from Nov. 1.
Should Hungarian MP's Dual Citizenship be Revealed?
- 21 Oct 2022 11:25 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Opposition Mi Hazánk has called for parliament’s approval of a proposal to make the dual citizenship status of lawmakers and their family members public.
LGBTQ Interest Group Formed by Opposition in Hungary
- 12 Oct 2022 10:37 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Opposition lawmakers have formed an informal parliamentary group with the aim of representing the interests of the LGBTQ community, the deputy group leader of the liberal Momentum Movement said.
EU Conditionality Mechanism Could Be Ended Before Year-End, Claims Hungarian Justice Minister
- 28 Sep 2022 8:41 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
In the event that the government fulfils the commitments it made to Brussels regarding the conditionality mechanism linking EU funding to the rule of law, the procedure may be ended before the end of this year, allowing Hungary “to step into year 2023” without losing any funding, the justice minister told lawmakers.
'National Consultation' Will Survey Opinion in Hungary about Sanctions on Russia
- 27 Sep 2022 6:02 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s government will be the first to ask the people about sanctions imposed on Russia in response to the war in Ukraine, Viktor Orbán said at the opening of parliament’s autumn session.