527 result(s) for membership
LMP Co-Leader, EU Commissioner Debate Future Of Hungary, EU At Ecopolis Summer Academy
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
LMP co-leader Bernadett Szél and European Commissioner Tibor Navracsics discussed the future of Hungary and the EU at a panel discussion at the fourth Ecopolis Summer Academy in Felsőtárkány, in northern Hungary. In their debate held at the event on Saturday evening, the topic of Hungary’s exit from the European Union was also addressed.
Xpat Opinion: A Lesson In The Risks Of Referendums
- 29 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal:
As Hungary prepares its own referendum designed to show displeasure with Brussels, the government might do well to learn from what just happened in the U.K.
As Hungary prepares its own referendum designed to show displeasure with Brussels, the government might do well to learn from what just happened in the U.K.
Official: Hungary Has No Alternative To European Integration
- 27 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s regional and economic interests are just some of the many reasons why Hungary has no alternative to European integration, Zsolt Németh, the head of the Hungarian parliament’s foreign affairs committee, said.
Varga: No Hurry To Adopt Euro In Hungary
- 25 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economy minister has said that there is no need to hurry to adopt the euro. Unless the level of development of the country’s economy reaches the European average, the move could be detrimental, he said. Mihály Varga said in an interview: “We can have the euro, but we won’t for the time being.”
Hungarian PM Orbán: Migration Must Be Halted Completely
- 25 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Migration is not something that should be slowed down, “as Brussels would like to do,” but halted completely, the prime minister said in his Tusnád speech. “We must stop with a fence those who enter illegally and lock them up in prison; no friendlier form of protection exists,” Viktor Orbán said.
Hungarian Socialists Dismiss Varga’s Comments As ‘Farcical’
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists dismissed Economy Minister Mihály Varga’s remarks on joining the euro as “farcical”, insisting that ruling Fidesz “aims to quit the European Union rather than adopt its currency”. The Socialists referred to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as saying years ago that “there is life outside Europe”, and said that his ministers recently “made it clear that they want to drive ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarians Torn Apart By Anti-Refugee Propaganda
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Publicus Institute has released the results of its poll, taken between July 1 and 6, on Hungarians’ attitude toward and assessment of the European Union. To put the results in perspective, the survey was taken a little over a week after the Brits voted to leave the European Union, the consequences of which seemed and still seem dramatic.
Opposition Accuse Fidesz Of Lying About EP Vote On ‘Migrant Fine’
- 12 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties accused the ruling Fidesz party of deliberately misrepresenting decisions by the European Parliament in an effort to whip up sentiment against refugees and the Hungarian left wing. Dialogue for Hungary (PM) spokesman Bence Tordai, asked by MTI to comment on recent remarks by state secretary Csaba Dömötör, who accused the Hungarian left wing of voting for the fine, ...
Szijjártó Meets UK Counter Part To Review Brexit Consequences
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó met British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Warsaw to review the situation resulting from the British referendum on EU membership. In a statement sent to MTI, Szijjártó said the Hungarian government respects the decision of British citizens and fully opposes the pressure exercised by EU institutions on the United ...
LMP Co-Leader, EU Commissioner Debate Future Of Hungary, EU At Ecopolis Summer Academy
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
LMP co-leader Bernadett Szél and European Commissioner Tibor Navracsics discussed the future of Hungary and the EU at a panel discussion at the fourth Ecopolis Summer Academy in Felsőtárkány, in northern Hungary. In their debate held at the event on Saturday evening, the topic of Hungary’s exit from the European Union was also addressed.
Xpat Opinion: A Lesson In The Risks Of Referendums
- 29 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal:
As Hungary prepares its own referendum designed to show displeasure with Brussels, the government might do well to learn from what just happened in the U.K.
As Hungary prepares its own referendum designed to show displeasure with Brussels, the government might do well to learn from what just happened in the U.K.
Official: Hungary Has No Alternative To European Integration
- 27 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s regional and economic interests are just some of the many reasons why Hungary has no alternative to European integration, Zsolt Németh, the head of the Hungarian parliament’s foreign affairs committee, said.
Varga: No Hurry To Adopt Euro In Hungary
- 25 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economy minister has said that there is no need to hurry to adopt the euro. Unless the level of development of the country’s economy reaches the European average, the move could be detrimental, he said. Mihály Varga said in an interview: “We can have the euro, but we won’t for the time being.”
Hungarian PM Orbán: Migration Must Be Halted Completely
- 25 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Migration is not something that should be slowed down, “as Brussels would like to do,” but halted completely, the prime minister said in his Tusnád speech. “We must stop with a fence those who enter illegally and lock them up in prison; no friendlier form of protection exists,” Viktor Orbán said.
Hungarian Socialists Dismiss Varga’s Comments As ‘Farcical’
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists dismissed Economy Minister Mihály Varga’s remarks on joining the euro as “farcical”, insisting that ruling Fidesz “aims to quit the European Union rather than adopt its currency”. The Socialists referred to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as saying years ago that “there is life outside Europe”, and said that his ministers recently “made it clear that they want to drive ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarians Torn Apart By Anti-Refugee Propaganda
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Publicus Institute has released the results of its poll, taken between July 1 and 6, on Hungarians’ attitude toward and assessment of the European Union. To put the results in perspective, the survey was taken a little over a week after the Brits voted to leave the European Union, the consequences of which seemed and still seem dramatic.
Opposition Accuse Fidesz Of Lying About EP Vote On ‘Migrant Fine’
- 12 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties accused the ruling Fidesz party of deliberately misrepresenting decisions by the European Parliament in an effort to whip up sentiment against refugees and the Hungarian left wing. Dialogue for Hungary (PM) spokesman Bence Tordai, asked by MTI to comment on recent remarks by state secretary Csaba Dömötör, who accused the Hungarian left wing of voting for the fine, ...
Szijjártó Meets UK Counter Part To Review Brexit Consequences
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó met British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Warsaw to review the situation resulting from the British referendum on EU membership. In a statement sent to MTI, Szijjártó said the Hungarian government respects the decision of British citizens and fully opposes the pressure exercised by EU institutions on the United ...