3,247 result(s) for opinion
Xpat Opinion: Slovakia v. Hungary At The European Court Of Justice: The Sólyom Case
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Here is an old/new story that will provide us some relief from pondering the chances of the Hungarian opposition in 2014. It was more than three years ago, on August 21, 2009, that President László Sólyom tried to cross the Slovak-Hungarian border at Komárom-Komárno in order to attend the unveiling of a statue of St. Stephen. The Slovak government warned him while he was en route to stay away. ...
Xpat Opinion: The Cooperation Of The Hungarian Opposition In Action
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Last night’s scandalous interview with three opposition personalities on ATV’s “Szabad szemmel” deserves a post even if it was only three days ago that I wrote an article entitled “Hungarian disunity a barrier to a political solution.”
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Transport Company Trial: Miklós Hagyó Claims His Indictment Is Rubbish
- 18 Oct 2012 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The trial of the Budapest Public Transport Company (BKV) continued on Tuesday, October 16th which included statements from Miklós Hagyó, the former socialist MP and deputy mayor of Budapest who was responsible for the oversight of BKV from 2006 until 2010.
Xpat Opinion: More Doubtful Reactions To Former Hungarian PM’s Comeback
- 17 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A libertarian columnist thinks the opposition is not ready to introduce measures that would save the country. Therefore Bajnai will be their hostage. A centrist analyst says Bajnai has no other choice than to take the opportunity of an opposition rally to present himself. A former Free Democrat party chairman thinks the opposition has little time left to agree on a joint strategy and leading ...
Minister Of State Cséfalvay On The Hungarian Economy And Talks With The IMF
- 17 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Europe was slumbering in the past decade and so was Hungary”, as no real reforms had been implemented either domestically or abroad – Minister of State for Economic Strategy pointed out in his speech held at the Budapest Economic Forum. The Minister of State at the Ministry for National Economy has described those key reasons which had caused a dual, political-economic crisis in the euro-zone ...
Xpat Opinion: Will October 23rd Demonstrations Be A Showdown Between Pro- And Anti-Government Forces In Hungary?
- 16 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist argues that with former Prime Minister Bajnai on the stage, anti-government demonstrators may draw the crowds, but pure hatred does not equal a political alternative. A left-of-centre journalist celebrates an occasion on which anti-Fidesz forces start to coalesce around a single candidate.
EuCham.eu Contributes To Bled Strategic Forum 2012
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The Bled Strategic Forum 2012 gathered economic, political and social leaders from all CEE and Balkans, joined by top officials of other institutions. Prime ministers, presidents and leaders from dozens of countries were invited to discuss on the reshaped global order. EuCham, the OECD Secretary General, the EBRD President, the EU Environment Commissioner and the Slovakian Deputy prime minister ...
Xpat Opinion: Mixed Reactions In Hungary To The European Union’s Nobel Peace Prize
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The most important left and right wing dailies identify the message of the Norwegian decision as a clear warning that the values of a United Europe should be preserved.
Xpat Opinion: Disappointment Following A Postponed Teachers’ Pay Raise In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-of-centre, centrist and pro-government commentators are all appalled by the sudden move announced as part of a 400 billion HUF fiscal package. Early last week, Minister of the Economy György Matolcsy announced as part of his adjustment package that the planned introduction of a “career path” for teachers, comprising an immediate 30 per cent pay raise, will be postponed by four months, from ...
Xpat Opinion: Slovakia v. Hungary At The European Court Of Justice: The Sólyom Case
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Here is an old/new story that will provide us some relief from pondering the chances of the Hungarian opposition in 2014. It was more than three years ago, on August 21, 2009, that President László Sólyom tried to cross the Slovak-Hungarian border at Komárom-Komárno in order to attend the unveiling of a statue of St. Stephen. The Slovak government warned him while he was en route to stay away. ...
Xpat Opinion: The Cooperation Of The Hungarian Opposition In Action
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Last night’s scandalous interview with three opposition personalities on ATV’s “Szabad szemmel” deserves a post even if it was only three days ago that I wrote an article entitled “Hungarian disunity a barrier to a political solution.”
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Transport Company Trial: Miklós Hagyó Claims His Indictment Is Rubbish
- 18 Oct 2012 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The trial of the Budapest Public Transport Company (BKV) continued on Tuesday, October 16th which included statements from Miklós Hagyó, the former socialist MP and deputy mayor of Budapest who was responsible for the oversight of BKV from 2006 until 2010.
Xpat Opinion: More Doubtful Reactions To Former Hungarian PM’s Comeback
- 17 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A libertarian columnist thinks the opposition is not ready to introduce measures that would save the country. Therefore Bajnai will be their hostage. A centrist analyst says Bajnai has no other choice than to take the opportunity of an opposition rally to present himself. A former Free Democrat party chairman thinks the opposition has little time left to agree on a joint strategy and leading ...
Minister Of State Cséfalvay On The Hungarian Economy And Talks With The IMF
- 17 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Europe was slumbering in the past decade and so was Hungary”, as no real reforms had been implemented either domestically or abroad – Minister of State for Economic Strategy pointed out in his speech held at the Budapest Economic Forum. The Minister of State at the Ministry for National Economy has described those key reasons which had caused a dual, political-economic crisis in the euro-zone ...
Xpat Opinion: Will October 23rd Demonstrations Be A Showdown Between Pro- And Anti-Government Forces In Hungary?
- 16 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist argues that with former Prime Minister Bajnai on the stage, anti-government demonstrators may draw the crowds, but pure hatred does not equal a political alternative. A left-of-centre journalist celebrates an occasion on which anti-Fidesz forces start to coalesce around a single candidate.
EuCham.eu Contributes To Bled Strategic Forum 2012
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The Bled Strategic Forum 2012 gathered economic, political and social leaders from all CEE and Balkans, joined by top officials of other institutions. Prime ministers, presidents and leaders from dozens of countries were invited to discuss on the reshaped global order. EuCham, the OECD Secretary General, the EBRD President, the EU Environment Commissioner and the Slovakian Deputy prime minister ...
Xpat Opinion: Mixed Reactions In Hungary To The European Union’s Nobel Peace Prize
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The most important left and right wing dailies identify the message of the Norwegian decision as a clear warning that the values of a United Europe should be preserved.
Xpat Opinion: Disappointment Following A Postponed Teachers’ Pay Raise In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-of-centre, centrist and pro-government commentators are all appalled by the sudden move announced as part of a 400 billion HUF fiscal package. Early last week, Minister of the Economy György Matolcsy announced as part of his adjustment package that the planned introduction of a “career path” for teachers, comprising an immediate 30 per cent pay raise, will be postponed by four months, from ...