365 result(s) for leftist opposition in Articles
Local Opinion: Weeklies On The Opposition’s Meagre Chances
- 24 Jul 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Analysts on both Right and Left believe that the fragmented left-wing opposition stands no chance whatsoever of winning next year’s elections, at least not in their present shape. Right-wing commentators suspect however that the Socialist Party is doomed even in the longer run.
Opposition Parties Comment Orbán - Netanyahu Talks
- 19 Jul 2017 9:20 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s leftist opposition parties criticised Israel’s prime minister for failing to condemn the Hungarian government’s campaign “inciting anti-Semitic sentiment” after his talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, while Jobbik party demanded to know what the two leaders had agreed on “behind the scenes”.
DK Slams PM For ‘Petty Revenge’ On Adversaries
- 4 Jul 2017 9:38 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has called on the prime minister not to use public funds to finance his “petty revenge campaign” against his “former allies” US billionaire George Soros and businessman Lajos Simicska.
Kúria Turns Down DK Appeal Concerning Higher Education Law
- 28 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Kúria turned down an appeal by the leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) against the National Election Committee’s (NVB) decision to reject the party’s referendum initiative in connection with the higher education law affecting the Central European University (CEU).
Forty-Three Percent Of Hungarians Would Re-Elect Orbán
- 12 Jun 2017 8:33 AM
- current affairs
Forty three percent of Hungarian voters would re-elect the incumbent prime minister if elections were held now, according to a survey by the Nézőpont Institute. Support for Viktor Orbán in June was higher than for the other six opposition contenders combined.
Socialist PM Candidate Botka: Gyurcsány ‘Obstacle’ To Ousting Govt
- 31 May 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
According to László Botka, PM candidate of the Socialist Party, Democratic Coalition leader Ferenc Gyurcsány is an “obstacle” in the leftist opposition’s efforts to replace the government. Following talks with Gyurcsány on Tuesday, Botka urged cooperation with “democrats aiming to unseat the government”.
Socialists Nominate Botka As PM Candidate
- 30 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists officially elected László Botka, the current Mayor of Szeged, as their prime ministerial candidate at their party congress, the party’s chairman announced on Saturday. Botka, who ran for the nomination unopposed, received 280 delegate votes from a total possible 292, Gyula Molnár said. In his address to the party congress, Molnár said next year’s general election was ...
Nézőpont: Record 44% Would Re-Elect Hungar's PM Orbán
- 16 May 2017 9:50 AM
- current affairs
A record 44% of Hungarian voters would re-elect the incumbent prime minister if elections were held now, according to a survey by the Nézőpont Institute. Support for Viktor Orbán in May was higher than for the other five opposition contenders combined, Nézőpont said.
Party Preferences Same As In 2014 Elections
- 5 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
If the next election were held next Sunday its outcome would be almost the same as in the 2014 general elections, according to a poll by the Nézőpont Institute. The ruling alliance of Fidesz and the Christian Democrats was backed by 31% of the entire electorate, one percentage point down from the March figure.
Local Opinion: Weeklies On The Opposition’s Meagre Chances
- 24 Jul 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Analysts on both Right and Left believe that the fragmented left-wing opposition stands no chance whatsoever of winning next year’s elections, at least not in their present shape. Right-wing commentators suspect however that the Socialist Party is doomed even in the longer run.
Opposition Parties Comment Orbán - Netanyahu Talks
- 19 Jul 2017 9:20 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s leftist opposition parties criticised Israel’s prime minister for failing to condemn the Hungarian government’s campaign “inciting anti-Semitic sentiment” after his talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, while Jobbik party demanded to know what the two leaders had agreed on “behind the scenes”.
DK Slams PM For ‘Petty Revenge’ On Adversaries
- 4 Jul 2017 9:38 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has called on the prime minister not to use public funds to finance his “petty revenge campaign” against his “former allies” US billionaire George Soros and businessman Lajos Simicska.
Kúria Turns Down DK Appeal Concerning Higher Education Law
- 28 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Kúria turned down an appeal by the leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) against the National Election Committee’s (NVB) decision to reject the party’s referendum initiative in connection with the higher education law affecting the Central European University (CEU).
Forty-Three Percent Of Hungarians Would Re-Elect Orbán
- 12 Jun 2017 8:33 AM
- current affairs
Forty three percent of Hungarian voters would re-elect the incumbent prime minister if elections were held now, according to a survey by the Nézőpont Institute. Support for Viktor Orbán in June was higher than for the other six opposition contenders combined.
Socialist PM Candidate Botka: Gyurcsány ‘Obstacle’ To Ousting Govt
- 31 May 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
According to László Botka, PM candidate of the Socialist Party, Democratic Coalition leader Ferenc Gyurcsány is an “obstacle” in the leftist opposition’s efforts to replace the government. Following talks with Gyurcsány on Tuesday, Botka urged cooperation with “democrats aiming to unseat the government”.
Socialists Nominate Botka As PM Candidate
- 30 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists officially elected László Botka, the current Mayor of Szeged, as their prime ministerial candidate at their party congress, the party’s chairman announced on Saturday. Botka, who ran for the nomination unopposed, received 280 delegate votes from a total possible 292, Gyula Molnár said. In his address to the party congress, Molnár said next year’s general election was ...
Nézőpont: Record 44% Would Re-Elect Hungar's PM Orbán
- 16 May 2017 9:50 AM
- current affairs
A record 44% of Hungarian voters would re-elect the incumbent prime minister if elections were held now, according to a survey by the Nézőpont Institute. Support for Viktor Orbán in May was higher than for the other five opposition contenders combined, Nézőpont said.
Party Preferences Same As In 2014 Elections
- 5 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
If the next election were held next Sunday its outcome would be almost the same as in the 2014 general elections, according to a poll by the Nézőpont Institute. The ruling alliance of Fidesz and the Christian Democrats was backed by 31% of the entire electorate, one percentage point down from the March figure.