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Hungary's Former PM Gyurcsány Silent In Parliament This Year
- 12 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 60 MPs, including Prime Minister’s Office leader János Lázár, former prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány and Szeged’s Socialist mayor László Botka, did not speak at all during the spring and summer sessions of Parliament, nearly twice as many as in recent years.
Tavares Denies Apologising To Hungary's Roma Authority President Farkas
- 12 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Portuguese Green Party MEP Rui Tavares yesterday denied that he had apologised to National Roma Authority president and Fidesz MP Flórián Farkas at their Wednesday meeting in Brussels.
Xpat Opinion: The ‘Magyar Gárda’ Remains Illegal In Hungary
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Earlier this week, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg upheld a ruling that outlaws a civic organization called the Magyar Gárda (Hungarian Guard), a paramilitary organization of the extreme right.
EP Acts As "Prosecutor & Judge", Says Hungary's Minister Győri In FT's "BeyondBrics"
- 10 Jul 2013 12:06 PM
- current affairs
The Financial Times' "BeyondBrics" blog published on Tuesday included an article by Minister of State for European Affairs Enikő Győri explaining why pointing the finger at Hungary in the European Parliament was unfounded and biased.
US Congressman Smith: New Hungarian Constitution & Laws Are ‘Amazing’
- 9 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Concluding a week where international news coverage of Hungary was dominated by a controversial debate in the European Parliament, a visitor to Budapest from another parliament, the U.S. Congress, had a different take on Hungary’s Fundamental Law and new legislation adopted by parliament since 2010.
Hungarian Parliament Adopts Resolution On EP Decision
- 8 Jul 2013 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Further to a proposal submitted by the ruling parties, the Hungarian Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution stipulating that the Tavares report severely violates Hungary's rights as an EU member state and disregards the European Parliament's powers.
Hungary's PM: European Left Is Behind Approval Of Tavares Report
- 8 Jul 2013 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regards the approval of the report about the state of fundamental rights in Hungary submitted by rapporteur Rui Tavares as an operation of the European left, based partly on the idea that the Hungarian Fundamental Law is not a liberal constitution. He also noted on public Kossuth radio’s 180 minutes that the wage increase for teachers is a certainty.
Xpat Opinion: What’s The Big Deal With This Tavares Report About Hungary Anyway?
- 8 Jul 2013 11:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The Hungarian Parliament accepted a declaration responding to the vote in the European Parliament. The declaration speaks of Hungary and Europe, particularly Hungary’s relationship with the European Union since joining in 2004, following a referendum that succeeded with a vast majority of popular support. It also speaks in detail about the legal foundation of the European Union ...
Tavares Report Harms Hungary’s Sovereignty
- 5 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister called the report on the situation of fundamental rights approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday unjust and said that business lobby interests lie behind the measures taken against Hungary.
Hungary's Former PM Gyurcsány Silent In Parliament This Year
- 12 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 60 MPs, including Prime Minister’s Office leader János Lázár, former prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány and Szeged’s Socialist mayor László Botka, did not speak at all during the spring and summer sessions of Parliament, nearly twice as many as in recent years.
Tavares Denies Apologising To Hungary's Roma Authority President Farkas
- 12 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Portuguese Green Party MEP Rui Tavares yesterday denied that he had apologised to National Roma Authority president and Fidesz MP Flórián Farkas at their Wednesday meeting in Brussels.
Xpat Opinion: The ‘Magyar Gárda’ Remains Illegal In Hungary
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Earlier this week, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg upheld a ruling that outlaws a civic organization called the Magyar Gárda (Hungarian Guard), a paramilitary organization of the extreme right.
EP Acts As "Prosecutor & Judge", Says Hungary's Minister Győri In FT's "BeyondBrics"
- 10 Jul 2013 12:06 PM
- current affairs
The Financial Times' "BeyondBrics" blog published on Tuesday included an article by Minister of State for European Affairs Enikő Győri explaining why pointing the finger at Hungary in the European Parliament was unfounded and biased.
US Congressman Smith: New Hungarian Constitution & Laws Are ‘Amazing’
- 9 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Concluding a week where international news coverage of Hungary was dominated by a controversial debate in the European Parliament, a visitor to Budapest from another parliament, the U.S. Congress, had a different take on Hungary’s Fundamental Law and new legislation adopted by parliament since 2010.
Hungarian Parliament Adopts Resolution On EP Decision
- 8 Jul 2013 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Further to a proposal submitted by the ruling parties, the Hungarian Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution stipulating that the Tavares report severely violates Hungary's rights as an EU member state and disregards the European Parliament's powers.
Hungary's PM: European Left Is Behind Approval Of Tavares Report
- 8 Jul 2013 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regards the approval of the report about the state of fundamental rights in Hungary submitted by rapporteur Rui Tavares as an operation of the European left, based partly on the idea that the Hungarian Fundamental Law is not a liberal constitution. He also noted on public Kossuth radio’s 180 minutes that the wage increase for teachers is a certainty.
Xpat Opinion: What’s The Big Deal With This Tavares Report About Hungary Anyway?
- 8 Jul 2013 11:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The Hungarian Parliament accepted a declaration responding to the vote in the European Parliament. The declaration speaks of Hungary and Europe, particularly Hungary’s relationship with the European Union since joining in 2004, following a referendum that succeeded with a vast majority of popular support. It also speaks in detail about the legal foundation of the European Union ...
Tavares Report Harms Hungary’s Sovereignty
- 5 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister called the report on the situation of fundamental rights approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday unjust and said that business lobby interests lie behind the measures taken against Hungary.