1,622 result(s) for opposition leader
Intl Adalbert Prize Presented To Former Hungarian Interior Minister
- 11 Dec 2017 7:59 AM
- community & culture
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented the 2017 International Adalbert Prize to Imre Kónya, a former interior minister of Hungary, for the promotion of peace, freedom and cooperation in Europe.
DK Rules Out Cooperation With Jobbik
- 8 Dec 2017 7:56 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) will reject any form of cooperation with the radical nationalist Jobbik party, DK’s spokesman told public radio on Thursday. Despite “putting on a different mask” over the recent period, Jobbik has remained an exclusionist, far-right party, unacceptable to DK, Zsolt Greczy said.
Gyurcsány: No Plans To Become PM If Left Wing Wins In 2018
- 30 Nov 2017 7:56 AM
- current affairs
Democratic Coalition (DK) leader Ferenc Gyurcsány plans to be an ordinary member of his parliamentary group if his party enters government after next year’s elections, or a group leader if they remain in opposition, Gyurcsány said in an interview to the daily Népszava.
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.
DK Party Assumes Government Plans To ‘Finance Cronies’ From EIB Loan
- 24 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
There is good reason to assume that the government will use a new loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance its “cronies” instead of helping finance the local part to EU-funded investments, the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) said on Wednesday.
Local Opinion: Gyurcsány Seen As The Likely Winner On The Left
- 23 Nov 2017 7:48 AM
- current affairs
The two leading left-wing parties have already named their joint candidates in all the 106 constituencies. Although more than 60 are MSZP nominees, a left-wing and a pro-government pundit both agree that former PM Gyurcsány’s Democratic Coalition is about to become the number one force within the left-wing opposition.
National Security CTTEE Says Extremist Organisations ‘Suppressed’
- 22 Nov 2017 7:50 AM
- current affairs
Extremist paramilitary organisations in Hungary have been “suppressed” and pose no national security risks, the members of parliament’s national security committee said at a meeting behind closed doors on Tuesday. Interior Minister Sándor Pintér was among those that briefed the meeting on the subject.
Sovereignty, 2018 Elections In Focus Of Fidesz Congress
- 18 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party held its 27th congress in Budapest on Sunday to elect its senior officials and set priorities for the future, including defending Hungary’s sovereignty and preparing for next year’s elections. Addressing the congress, László Kövér, a founder of the party and head of its national board, said the general election scheduled for next spring would be crucial.
Parlt CTTEE Rejects Opposition Proposal To Change Election Law
- 14 Nov 2017 7:57 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s judicial committee has refused to put on the National Assembly’s agenda a proposal which the proponent opposition parties said would make Hungary’s electoral system “fair, transparent and proportionate”.
Intl Adalbert Prize Presented To Former Hungarian Interior Minister
- 11 Dec 2017 7:59 AM
- community & culture
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented the 2017 International Adalbert Prize to Imre Kónya, a former interior minister of Hungary, for the promotion of peace, freedom and cooperation in Europe.
DK Rules Out Cooperation With Jobbik
- 8 Dec 2017 7:56 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) will reject any form of cooperation with the radical nationalist Jobbik party, DK’s spokesman told public radio on Thursday. Despite “putting on a different mask” over the recent period, Jobbik has remained an exclusionist, far-right party, unacceptable to DK, Zsolt Greczy said.
Gyurcsány: No Plans To Become PM If Left Wing Wins In 2018
- 30 Nov 2017 7:56 AM
- current affairs
Democratic Coalition (DK) leader Ferenc Gyurcsány plans to be an ordinary member of his parliamentary group if his party enters government after next year’s elections, or a group leader if they remain in opposition, Gyurcsány said in an interview to the daily Népszava.
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.
DK Party Assumes Government Plans To ‘Finance Cronies’ From EIB Loan
- 24 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
There is good reason to assume that the government will use a new loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance its “cronies” instead of helping finance the local part to EU-funded investments, the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) said on Wednesday.
Local Opinion: Gyurcsány Seen As The Likely Winner On The Left
- 23 Nov 2017 7:48 AM
- current affairs
The two leading left-wing parties have already named their joint candidates in all the 106 constituencies. Although more than 60 are MSZP nominees, a left-wing and a pro-government pundit both agree that former PM Gyurcsány’s Democratic Coalition is about to become the number one force within the left-wing opposition.
National Security CTTEE Says Extremist Organisations ‘Suppressed’
- 22 Nov 2017 7:50 AM
- current affairs
Extremist paramilitary organisations in Hungary have been “suppressed” and pose no national security risks, the members of parliament’s national security committee said at a meeting behind closed doors on Tuesday. Interior Minister Sándor Pintér was among those that briefed the meeting on the subject.
Sovereignty, 2018 Elections In Focus Of Fidesz Congress
- 18 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party held its 27th congress in Budapest on Sunday to elect its senior officials and set priorities for the future, including defending Hungary’s sovereignty and preparing for next year’s elections. Addressing the congress, László Kövér, a founder of the party and head of its national board, said the general election scheduled for next spring would be crucial.
Parlt CTTEE Rejects Opposition Proposal To Change Election Law
- 14 Nov 2017 7:57 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s judicial committee has refused to put on the National Assembly’s agenda a proposal which the proponent opposition parties said would make Hungary’s electoral system “fair, transparent and proportionate”.















