4,471 result(s) for new parliament
Xpat Opinion: Statue Strife Nr 2: György Donáth
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Commenting on a foiled initiative to unveil the bust of a pre-war right-wing politician, left-wing commentators accuse the government of indulging in a cult of racist personalities. Their pro-government counterpart denies the allegation that György Donáth was an anti-Semite, while an independent conservative author calls on the opposing sides to show more tolerance towards each other.
Opposition Parties Address Public Education Problems
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist opposition called for a new child-centred public education law and for the elimination of the state school manager (Klik). The Socialist Party supports the initiative of parents to show solidarity with protesting teachers, István Hiller, the party’s education spokesman, said, just a day before parliament is scheduled to hold a debate on public education.
Ministry To Consult Animal Welfare Groups
- 1 Mar 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The justice ministry will initiate talks with animal welfare groups to review penalties the penal code applies for animal abuse and to discuss any amendments that may be needed in the matter, a ministry official said. Justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said that the ministry is in the process of reviewing past rulings in animal cruelty cases, as well as animal welfare laws in Europe, ...
EC Launches Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over Unprofitable Supermarkets Law
- 26 Feb 2016 11:00 AM
- shopping
The European Commission (EC) has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary over a law on unprofitable supermarkets as it believes the legislation could restrict the freedom of establishment.
Parl CTTEE Head Reports ‘National Risk’ Over Election Office Incident
- 26 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The head of parliament’s national security committee reported “a national security risk” to the interior minister over events that took place during the submission of a referendum question at the National Election Office (NVI) earlier this week.
Németh: High Time For Europe To Reconsider Its Security
- 26 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
Zsolt Németh, the head of Hungarian parliament’s foreign affairs committee, said it is high time for Europe to reconsider its security. Németh, of the ruling Fidesz, added that he trusted the deal with Ankara would be respected but it cannot be excluded that Turkey will not protect Europe.
Parlt CTTEE Head: Syria Tops Intl Community Agenda
- 24 Feb 2016 7:59 AM
- current affairs
The Syrian conflict, which features high on the international community’s agenda, and the possibilities of its settlement were in focus at a joint meeting of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and the heads of parliamentary foreign affairs committees of EU member states in Brussels, the Hungarian committee head said.
Opposition Criticises Orbán’s EU Summit Briefing
- 23 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition parties criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s parliamentary briefing about last week’s European Union summit. Radical nationalist Jobbik leader Gábor Vona told parliament that it is not enough that Orbán says he refuses the EU migrant quota system but a constitutional amendment is needed to give way to a referendum about the scheme.
Kövér: Migrant Quota No Solution But Precedent
- 23 Feb 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The migrant quotas would not offer a solution but a precedent for taking a further step towards the United States of Europe without having to change the basic treaty, parliamentary speaker László Kövér said.
Xpat Opinion: Statue Strife Nr 2: György Donáth
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Commenting on a foiled initiative to unveil the bust of a pre-war right-wing politician, left-wing commentators accuse the government of indulging in a cult of racist personalities. Their pro-government counterpart denies the allegation that György Donáth was an anti-Semite, while an independent conservative author calls on the opposing sides to show more tolerance towards each other.
Opposition Parties Address Public Education Problems
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist opposition called for a new child-centred public education law and for the elimination of the state school manager (Klik). The Socialist Party supports the initiative of parents to show solidarity with protesting teachers, István Hiller, the party’s education spokesman, said, just a day before parliament is scheduled to hold a debate on public education.
Ministry To Consult Animal Welfare Groups
- 1 Mar 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The justice ministry will initiate talks with animal welfare groups to review penalties the penal code applies for animal abuse and to discuss any amendments that may be needed in the matter, a ministry official said. Justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said that the ministry is in the process of reviewing past rulings in animal cruelty cases, as well as animal welfare laws in Europe, ...
EC Launches Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over Unprofitable Supermarkets Law
- 26 Feb 2016 11:00 AM
- shopping
The European Commission (EC) has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary over a law on unprofitable supermarkets as it believes the legislation could restrict the freedom of establishment.
Parl CTTEE Head Reports ‘National Risk’ Over Election Office Incident
- 26 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The head of parliament’s national security committee reported “a national security risk” to the interior minister over events that took place during the submission of a referendum question at the National Election Office (NVI) earlier this week.
Németh: High Time For Europe To Reconsider Its Security
- 26 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
Zsolt Németh, the head of Hungarian parliament’s foreign affairs committee, said it is high time for Europe to reconsider its security. Németh, of the ruling Fidesz, added that he trusted the deal with Ankara would be respected but it cannot be excluded that Turkey will not protect Europe.
Parlt CTTEE Head: Syria Tops Intl Community Agenda
- 24 Feb 2016 7:59 AM
- current affairs
The Syrian conflict, which features high on the international community’s agenda, and the possibilities of its settlement were in focus at a joint meeting of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and the heads of parliamentary foreign affairs committees of EU member states in Brussels, the Hungarian committee head said.
Opposition Criticises Orbán’s EU Summit Briefing
- 23 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition parties criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s parliamentary briefing about last week’s European Union summit. Radical nationalist Jobbik leader Gábor Vona told parliament that it is not enough that Orbán says he refuses the EU migrant quota system but a constitutional amendment is needed to give way to a referendum about the scheme.
Kövér: Migrant Quota No Solution But Precedent
- 23 Feb 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The migrant quotas would not offer a solution but a precedent for taking a further step towards the United States of Europe without having to change the basic treaty, parliamentary speaker László Kövér said.