3,447 result(s) for opposition
President Requests Central Bank, Postal Law Constitutional Review
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder has sent the recently-passed law amendments to the National Bank act and the postal services act for a constitutional review, the president’s office said. Some provisions of the central bank amendment are unconstitutional as regards the handling of public funds and ensuring access to information of public interest.
EU 'Finally Comes Round To Hungarian Point Of View’
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leaders of the European Union have “finally come round” to the point of view that the Hungarian government has always maintained, namely that the bloc’s external borders must be sealed and the Schengen agreement upheld, Gergely Gulyás, deputy group leader of the ruling Fidesz party, told a news conference.
Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Former Socialist Official
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Investigating Chief Prosecutor’s Office said it pressed charges of excessive fraud and document abuse against Gábor Simon, a former deputy leader of the opposition Socialist Party. Simon’s case goes back to February 2014 when it came to light during the run-up to the general election that Simon had undeclared assets worth about 240 million forints (EUR 780,000) held on an Austrian ...
Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of The Salgótarján Mayoral By-Election
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the victory of the MSZP candidate in the mayoral elections in the municipality of Salgótarján, analysts across the political board point out that if left-wing and radical right voters back the same candidate, they can defeat the governing party.
Hungarian Cabinet Chief Slams Greece Over “Forcing Migration Onto Hungary”
- 5 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Greece is trying to force migration onto Hungary by interfering in the lawsuit Hungary has filed with the EU over its mandatory migrant quota scheme, government office chief János Lázár said. Greece’s interference in the case is “anti-Hungarian”, Lázár told a regular government news conference held on Thursday afternoon.
Xpat Opinion: Referendum On Sunday Shop Closures Gets Green Light, After All
- 5 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
Commenting on the decision by the National Election Commission, analysts at Index believe the opposition could still profit from a potential referendum on the Sunday shop ban – even if the question submitted by a Socialist MP was botched with 7 votes against 5.
Együtt Calls Police To State -Owned Company Office Over Audit
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party called the police to the premises of state-owned Centre for New Generations Non-Profit LLC, saying that it failed to allow the State Audit Office (ÁSZ) access to documents for an audit required by law. ÁSZ said in a statement on Wednesday that it sought to conduct an audit of asset management and finances for the period of 2011-2014 as required by law to assess their ...
Együtt Starts Signature Drive Against EU Quota Referendum
- 3 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party has started a signature drive in protest of the government taking the EU’s migrant quota plans to a public vote in Hungary.
Parties React To Central Bank Law
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa, asked at the press conference why the assets of the central bank’s foundations would no longer be considered as public funds, the funds donated by the founder would “lose their earlier character” and become “foundation money”.
President Requests Central Bank, Postal Law Constitutional Review
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder has sent the recently-passed law amendments to the National Bank act and the postal services act for a constitutional review, the president’s office said. Some provisions of the central bank amendment are unconstitutional as regards the handling of public funds and ensuring access to information of public interest.
EU 'Finally Comes Round To Hungarian Point Of View’
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leaders of the European Union have “finally come round” to the point of view that the Hungarian government has always maintained, namely that the bloc’s external borders must be sealed and the Schengen agreement upheld, Gergely Gulyás, deputy group leader of the ruling Fidesz party, told a news conference.
Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Former Socialist Official
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Investigating Chief Prosecutor’s Office said it pressed charges of excessive fraud and document abuse against Gábor Simon, a former deputy leader of the opposition Socialist Party. Simon’s case goes back to February 2014 when it came to light during the run-up to the general election that Simon had undeclared assets worth about 240 million forints (EUR 780,000) held on an Austrian ...
Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of The Salgótarján Mayoral By-Election
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the victory of the MSZP candidate in the mayoral elections in the municipality of Salgótarján, analysts across the political board point out that if left-wing and radical right voters back the same candidate, they can defeat the governing party.
Hungarian Cabinet Chief Slams Greece Over “Forcing Migration Onto Hungary”
- 5 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Greece is trying to force migration onto Hungary by interfering in the lawsuit Hungary has filed with the EU over its mandatory migrant quota scheme, government office chief János Lázár said. Greece’s interference in the case is “anti-Hungarian”, Lázár told a regular government news conference held on Thursday afternoon.
Xpat Opinion: Referendum On Sunday Shop Closures Gets Green Light, After All
- 5 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
Commenting on the decision by the National Election Commission, analysts at Index believe the opposition could still profit from a potential referendum on the Sunday shop ban – even if the question submitted by a Socialist MP was botched with 7 votes against 5.
Együtt Calls Police To State -Owned Company Office Over Audit
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party called the police to the premises of state-owned Centre for New Generations Non-Profit LLC, saying that it failed to allow the State Audit Office (ÁSZ) access to documents for an audit required by law. ÁSZ said in a statement on Wednesday that it sought to conduct an audit of asset management and finances for the period of 2011-2014 as required by law to assess their ...
Együtt Starts Signature Drive Against EU Quota Referendum
- 3 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party has started a signature drive in protest of the government taking the EU’s migrant quota plans to a public vote in Hungary.
Parties React To Central Bank Law
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa, asked at the press conference why the assets of the central bank’s foundations would no longer be considered as public funds, the funds donated by the founder would “lose their earlier character” and become “foundation money”.