801 result(s) for new govt
NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
Hungarian Govt Sends Response To EC Over Infringement Procedure
- 7 Dec 2017 7:59 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government considers the European Commission’s infringement procedure launched against Hungary’s law on the transparency of civil organisations as unfounded, in a formal response sent to the Commission, the justice ministry’s state secretary said.
Opposition Parties Question Number Of Responses To Govt Public Survey
- 27 Nov 2017 7:56 AM
- current affairs
Several opposition parties have questioned the official number the government has given regarding the responses it has received to its “National Consultation” survey. Ruling Fidesz says the opposition had launched a “coordinated attack” to prevent Hungarians from having their voices heard.
Govt Sees Necessity For ‘Significant’ Pay Rise In Education, Health
- 24 Nov 2017 9:06 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s education and health care would need a “significant” pay hike in the 2018-2022 period, government office chief János Lázár told an event organised by national employer federation MGYOSZ. Lázár said that unless salaries are raised, Hungary will be unable to close the gap with western Europe.
Family Affairs Cabinet Formed By Hungarian Govt
- 22 Nov 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
A Family Affairs Cabinet has been formed. The agenda of its first meeting featured the establishment of a demography policy institute under the name of sociologist Mária Kopp and a variety of family support measures, the Minister of Human Capacities and the Minister of State for Family, Youth and International Affairs said at a press conference held after the meeting.
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”
Govt Office Chief: Efforts To Undermine Hungary Again Under Way In Brussels
- 10 Nov 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
Attempts by factions in the European Parliament to shame and undermine Hungary are once again intensifying, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly news briefing. A liberal EP group recently initiated a new hearing concerning Hungary, he noted, calling on all MEPs to show Hungarians respect and refrain from insulting them.
Official: Govt Has No Plans To Squeeze Out Foreign Retail Chains
- 9 Oct 2017 8:58 AM
- business
Commissioner for trade policy Kristóf Szatmáry dismissed the suggestion that the government plans to squeeze out foreign food retailers from the market. In an interview to daily Magyar Idők, he responded to a report suggesting that after the 2018 elections, the government wants to shrink the ownership slice of food retailers held by foreign multinationals, just as they have done in the media as ...
Govt To Cut Payroll Tax 2.5 Pps Next Year
- 22 Sep 2017 8:48 AM
- business
Hungary’s government plans to cut the payroll tax by 2.5 percentage points next year rather than by 2pps in reaction to fast wage growth, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said. Varga noted that the government had agreed with employers and unions late last year to reduce the payroll tax by a further 2 percentage points in 2018 but would widen the cut to 2.5 percentage points if gross wage growth ...
NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
Hungarian Govt Sends Response To EC Over Infringement Procedure
- 7 Dec 2017 7:59 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government considers the European Commission’s infringement procedure launched against Hungary’s law on the transparency of civil organisations as unfounded, in a formal response sent to the Commission, the justice ministry’s state secretary said.
Opposition Parties Question Number Of Responses To Govt Public Survey
- 27 Nov 2017 7:56 AM
- current affairs
Several opposition parties have questioned the official number the government has given regarding the responses it has received to its “National Consultation” survey. Ruling Fidesz says the opposition had launched a “coordinated attack” to prevent Hungarians from having their voices heard.
Govt Sees Necessity For ‘Significant’ Pay Rise In Education, Health
- 24 Nov 2017 9:06 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s education and health care would need a “significant” pay hike in the 2018-2022 period, government office chief János Lázár told an event organised by national employer federation MGYOSZ. Lázár said that unless salaries are raised, Hungary will be unable to close the gap with western Europe.
Family Affairs Cabinet Formed By Hungarian Govt
- 22 Nov 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
A Family Affairs Cabinet has been formed. The agenda of its first meeting featured the establishment of a demography policy institute under the name of sociologist Mária Kopp and a variety of family support measures, the Minister of Human Capacities and the Minister of State for Family, Youth and International Affairs said at a press conference held after the meeting.
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”
Govt Office Chief: Efforts To Undermine Hungary Again Under Way In Brussels
- 10 Nov 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
Attempts by factions in the European Parliament to shame and undermine Hungary are once again intensifying, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly news briefing. A liberal EP group recently initiated a new hearing concerning Hungary, he noted, calling on all MEPs to show Hungarians respect and refrain from insulting them.
Official: Govt Has No Plans To Squeeze Out Foreign Retail Chains
- 9 Oct 2017 8:58 AM
- business
Commissioner for trade policy Kristóf Szatmáry dismissed the suggestion that the government plans to squeeze out foreign food retailers from the market. In an interview to daily Magyar Idők, he responded to a report suggesting that after the 2018 elections, the government wants to shrink the ownership slice of food retailers held by foreign multinationals, just as they have done in the media as ...
Govt To Cut Payroll Tax 2.5 Pps Next Year
- 22 Sep 2017 8:48 AM
- business
Hungary’s government plans to cut the payroll tax by 2.5 percentage points next year rather than by 2pps in reaction to fast wage growth, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said. Varga noted that the government had agreed with employers and unions late last year to reduce the payroll tax by a further 2 percentage points in 2018 but would widen the cut to 2.5 percentage points if gross wage growth ...