813 result(s) for opposition lmp
Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Áder Officially Nominated For President Of Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
All Fidesz and Christian Democrat MPs signed the form to nominate Fidesz MEP János Áder to the post of head of state, which was officially submitted yesterday. The lone exception was Regional Development Minister Sándor Fazekas, who is abroad. Other nominations are possible by 8 a.m. Friday, but none are expected. Parliament will elect the new president at 10 a.m. on May 2.
Hungarian Opposition Wants A Say In Election Of President
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Representatives of the Socialist, Politics Can Be Different (LMP) and Democratic Coalition parties met yesterday to consider how they might influence the election of Hungary’s next president. The meeting, initiated by the Socialists, was held after cross-party talks on campaign funding. Jobbik refused to take part.
84% See Worsening Situation In Hungary
- 19 Jan 2012 11:30 AM
- current affairs
"A whopping 84% of Hungarians believe the country is going in the wrong direction, according to a new poll by Ipsos. A smaller majority, 57%, did not express a preference for any political party, outnumbering the 43% who did. The poll showed that only 16% of the population supports Fidesz, down from 18% in December. The Socialists had 11% overall support, Jobbik 8% and LMP 4%.
Support For Fidesz In Hungary Rises In October
- 2 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Fidesz’s support grew 1%, to 66%, after the October 3 local elections, a Tarki poll found. Backing for the Socialists dropped 1%, to 16%. Jobbik has 10% support and Politics Can Be Different (LMP) 6%. The Democratic Forum, no longer a parliamentary party, still has 1% support.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
Is Hungarian Parliament Being Biased With New Media Tribunal?
- 14 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Hungarian Parliamentary committee responsible for nominating delegates for a new Media Tribunal (to oversee Hungary’s media business) has allegedly become biased and is only filling suggestions to appoint members of the Ruling Hungarian centre-right party, FIDESZ (i.e: its own party soldiers).
Majority Satisfied With Hungarian Cabinet So Far
- 27 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Support for Fidesz has dropped slightly but continues to be considerable, according to the latest Median poll. The Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance has 63% support among decided voters, the Socialists 17%, Jobbik 14% and LMP 5%.
Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Áder Officially Nominated For President Of Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
All Fidesz and Christian Democrat MPs signed the form to nominate Fidesz MEP János Áder to the post of head of state, which was officially submitted yesterday. The lone exception was Regional Development Minister Sándor Fazekas, who is abroad. Other nominations are possible by 8 a.m. Friday, but none are expected. Parliament will elect the new president at 10 a.m. on May 2.
Hungarian Opposition Wants A Say In Election Of President
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Representatives of the Socialist, Politics Can Be Different (LMP) and Democratic Coalition parties met yesterday to consider how they might influence the election of Hungary’s next president. The meeting, initiated by the Socialists, was held after cross-party talks on campaign funding. Jobbik refused to take part.
84% See Worsening Situation In Hungary
- 19 Jan 2012 11:30 AM
- current affairs
"A whopping 84% of Hungarians believe the country is going in the wrong direction, according to a new poll by Ipsos. A smaller majority, 57%, did not express a preference for any political party, outnumbering the 43% who did. The poll showed that only 16% of the population supports Fidesz, down from 18% in December. The Socialists had 11% overall support, Jobbik 8% and LMP 4%.
Support For Fidesz In Hungary Rises In October
- 2 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Fidesz’s support grew 1%, to 66%, after the October 3 local elections, a Tarki poll found. Backing for the Socialists dropped 1%, to 16%. Jobbik has 10% support and Politics Can Be Different (LMP) 6%. The Democratic Forum, no longer a parliamentary party, still has 1% support.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
Is Hungarian Parliament Being Biased With New Media Tribunal?
- 14 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Hungarian Parliamentary committee responsible for nominating delegates for a new Media Tribunal (to oversee Hungary’s media business) has allegedly become biased and is only filling suggestions to appoint members of the Ruling Hungarian centre-right party, FIDESZ (i.e: its own party soldiers).
Majority Satisfied With Hungarian Cabinet So Far
- 27 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Support for Fidesz has dropped slightly but continues to be considerable, according to the latest Median poll. The Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance has 63% support among decided voters, the Socialists 17%, Jobbik 14% and LMP 5%.