1,677 result(s) for majority
Princeton Prof Knocks Hungary’s Fidesz 2/3 Vote
- 15 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian election process raises serious doubts regarding the validity of the election result, Princeton University professor Kim Lane Scheppele, one of the best known authorities on constitutional developments in Hungary, said Monday.
Fidesz’s 2/3 Majority Officially Affirmed In Hungary
- 14 Apr 2014 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The National Election Office announced early Sunday morning that with 99.99% of the April 6th parliamentary election vote counted, Fi-desz has indeed retained its two-thirds major-ity. This official preliminary result was arrived at after votes were processed on Saturday.
Merkel Congratulates Hungary’s PM Orbán On Election Victory
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated Hungarian premier Viktor Orbán on his win in Sunday’s election, the head of Orbán’s press office said. The repeat of Fidesz’s large majority carries a special responsibility to use it soberly and sensitively, Merkel said in a letter.
Analysts See Possible Annihilation Of Hungary’s Left
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s left could suffer the “Polish example” of annihilation, opening the way to two right-wing parties, political analysts said at a conference organised by the Republikon Institute on Thursday.
A Turn To The Right In Hungary - An Analysis Of The 2010-2014 Period
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conflicts with Brussels, utility cost cuts, symbolic debates. Just about every conflict of the past four years Viktor Orbán's administration went into was because of sovereignty and the shaping of a new framework for its interpretation. When did the cabinet have to retreat and when did the EU acknowledge that the rebellious Hungarian government was right?
Xpat Opinion: The One Thing That All Electoral Systems Have In Common
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
ven before preliminary election results came out, critics were casting doubt: Is this significant majority a genuine reflection of voter will? How can the governing parties be able to seat a two-thirds majority after winning less than 50 percent of the vote? Readers of my blog know that it’s not rocket science. That happens in a number of other democratic systems. But don’t take my word for it. ...
Hungarian Government Green-Lights Contraversial Memorial To “Victims Of German Invasion”
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Protesters in Budapest demolish scaffolds in protest of prime minister Viktor Orban’s decision to proceed with construction of controversial memorial to victims of 1994 German invasion of Hungary.
Will e-Books Save Reading In Hungary?
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
Adult Hungarian Internet users now claim to read fewer books than five years ago. E-books may undoubtedly help stop the decrease in the time spent reading; in fact, they could cause a rebound, states the latest research document in eNET-Telekom’s series titled “Report on the Internet Economy”. This time, the subject is reading and people’s approach to e-books.
Xpat Opinion: The Political Bickering Has Begun In Hungary
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The disappointment among sympathizers of the democratic opposition forces is indescribable. But reasonable barometers of the mood in this circle are the call-in shows on Klubrádió and ATV, which by now are the only opposition electronic media in Hungary.
Princeton Prof Knocks Hungary’s Fidesz 2/3 Vote
- 15 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian election process raises serious doubts regarding the validity of the election result, Princeton University professor Kim Lane Scheppele, one of the best known authorities on constitutional developments in Hungary, said Monday.
Fidesz’s 2/3 Majority Officially Affirmed In Hungary
- 14 Apr 2014 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The National Election Office announced early Sunday morning that with 99.99% of the April 6th parliamentary election vote counted, Fi-desz has indeed retained its two-thirds major-ity. This official preliminary result was arrived at after votes were processed on Saturday.
Merkel Congratulates Hungary’s PM Orbán On Election Victory
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated Hungarian premier Viktor Orbán on his win in Sunday’s election, the head of Orbán’s press office said. The repeat of Fidesz’s large majority carries a special responsibility to use it soberly and sensitively, Merkel said in a letter.
Analysts See Possible Annihilation Of Hungary’s Left
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s left could suffer the “Polish example” of annihilation, opening the way to two right-wing parties, political analysts said at a conference organised by the Republikon Institute on Thursday.
A Turn To The Right In Hungary - An Analysis Of The 2010-2014 Period
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conflicts with Brussels, utility cost cuts, symbolic debates. Just about every conflict of the past four years Viktor Orbán's administration went into was because of sovereignty and the shaping of a new framework for its interpretation. When did the cabinet have to retreat and when did the EU acknowledge that the rebellious Hungarian government was right?
Xpat Opinion: The One Thing That All Electoral Systems Have In Common
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
ven before preliminary election results came out, critics were casting doubt: Is this significant majority a genuine reflection of voter will? How can the governing parties be able to seat a two-thirds majority after winning less than 50 percent of the vote? Readers of my blog know that it’s not rocket science. That happens in a number of other democratic systems. But don’t take my word for it. ...
Hungarian Government Green-Lights Contraversial Memorial To “Victims Of German Invasion”
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Protesters in Budapest demolish scaffolds in protest of prime minister Viktor Orban’s decision to proceed with construction of controversial memorial to victims of 1994 German invasion of Hungary.
Will e-Books Save Reading In Hungary?
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
Adult Hungarian Internet users now claim to read fewer books than five years ago. E-books may undoubtedly help stop the decrease in the time spent reading; in fact, they could cause a rebound, states the latest research document in eNET-Telekom’s series titled “Report on the Internet Economy”. This time, the subject is reading and people’s approach to e-books.
Xpat Opinion: The Political Bickering Has Begun In Hungary
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The disappointment among sympathizers of the democratic opposition forces is indescribable. But reasonable barometers of the mood in this circle are the call-in shows on Klubrádió and ATV, which by now are the only opposition electronic media in Hungary.