2,166 result(s) for opposition party
DK Asks Supporters To Stay Low-Key At Friday’s Demo In Budapest
- 31 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Activists of the leftist opposition Democratic Forum (DK) have been told they are not welcome at Friday’s anti-government demonstration in Budapest, and in light of threats of reprisals should they attend, the party has asked its sympathisers not to display any party symbols or banners.
Xpat Opinion: US Chargé D’Affaires Accused Of Interference
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist accuses Andre Goodfriend of openly siding with the anti-Fidesz opposition and interfering in Hungarian internal affairs by attending a foreign policy conference organized by the Democratic Coalition.
Kövér: US Could Be Mulling New Liberal Party In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States could aim for the establishment of a political party in Hungary to take the place of the defunct liberal Free Democrats (SZDSZ), House Speaker László Kövér said. It would be logical to establish a successor to SZDSZ by 2018 to ensure inclusion in a government against radical nationalist Jobbik, he told Saturday’s Magyar Hírlap.
Hungary’s Extraordinary Parlt Session Lacks Quorum
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The extraordinary session of parliament convened for Tuesday morning lacked a quorum as most lawmakers of the governing parties stayed away from the event. The session was initiated by the opposition Socialists to discuss proposed changes to the road toll system.
Hungary’s LMP Party Leader Slams Govt For Having “No Strategy”
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government “does not seem to have a plan to utilise its two-thirds majority”, while the ruling parties’ loss in voter support may benefit green LMP, the latter party’s co-leader said. Concerning a by-election in western Hungary’s Veszprém set for February, András Schiffer reaffirmed that his party would field a candidate of its own, rather than support an independent candidate backed by the ...
Hungary Seeks To Restore Domestic Ownership Of Major Enterprises
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is attempting to restore large enterprises to Hungarian state ownership. It is working hard to convince foreign owners to sell their assets to Hungarian investors. Heti Válasz offers a wrap-up of the four-year process, which includes, among other sectors, electricity generation and the media.
Mayor Tarlós Proposes Trial Run For Controversial Road Toll
- 19 Dec 2014 9:35 AM
- current affairs
Budapest mayor István Tarlós and the Fidesz mayors of most districts proposed a one-year trial period for tolls on the M0 ring road at a meeting on Monday. During that period traffic should be measured on roads, and the impact of the toll should be examined, Tarlós told reporters.
Hungary’s Opposition Parties Slam Govt Plans
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition politicians savaged the government’s economic policies ahead of the budget vote. Socialist lawmaker Sándor Burány said that the budget was based on tax rises which had a common theme: the government was taxing everything it possibly could. The Socialist head of parliament’s budget committee said the government’s goal was to safeguard the deficit target while paying for “prestige ...
Dialogue For Hungary Starts Soup Kitchen
- 11 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) is launching a hot meal food kitchen programme for the poor at the weekends in the winter, the party’s co-leader said. Tímea Szabó said that big families, children, and the homeless had become poorer during the Fidesz government.
DK Asks Supporters To Stay Low-Key At Friday’s Demo In Budapest
- 31 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Activists of the leftist opposition Democratic Forum (DK) have been told they are not welcome at Friday’s anti-government demonstration in Budapest, and in light of threats of reprisals should they attend, the party has asked its sympathisers not to display any party symbols or banners.
Xpat Opinion: US Chargé D’Affaires Accused Of Interference
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist accuses Andre Goodfriend of openly siding with the anti-Fidesz opposition and interfering in Hungarian internal affairs by attending a foreign policy conference organized by the Democratic Coalition.
Kövér: US Could Be Mulling New Liberal Party In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States could aim for the establishment of a political party in Hungary to take the place of the defunct liberal Free Democrats (SZDSZ), House Speaker László Kövér said. It would be logical to establish a successor to SZDSZ by 2018 to ensure inclusion in a government against radical nationalist Jobbik, he told Saturday’s Magyar Hírlap.
Hungary’s Extraordinary Parlt Session Lacks Quorum
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The extraordinary session of parliament convened for Tuesday morning lacked a quorum as most lawmakers of the governing parties stayed away from the event. The session was initiated by the opposition Socialists to discuss proposed changes to the road toll system.
Hungary’s LMP Party Leader Slams Govt For Having “No Strategy”
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government “does not seem to have a plan to utilise its two-thirds majority”, while the ruling parties’ loss in voter support may benefit green LMP, the latter party’s co-leader said. Concerning a by-election in western Hungary’s Veszprém set for February, András Schiffer reaffirmed that his party would field a candidate of its own, rather than support an independent candidate backed by the ...
Hungary Seeks To Restore Domestic Ownership Of Major Enterprises
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is attempting to restore large enterprises to Hungarian state ownership. It is working hard to convince foreign owners to sell their assets to Hungarian investors. Heti Válasz offers a wrap-up of the four-year process, which includes, among other sectors, electricity generation and the media.
Mayor Tarlós Proposes Trial Run For Controversial Road Toll
- 19 Dec 2014 9:35 AM
- current affairs
Budapest mayor István Tarlós and the Fidesz mayors of most districts proposed a one-year trial period for tolls on the M0 ring road at a meeting on Monday. During that period traffic should be measured on roads, and the impact of the toll should be examined, Tarlós told reporters.
Hungary’s Opposition Parties Slam Govt Plans
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition politicians savaged the government’s economic policies ahead of the budget vote. Socialist lawmaker Sándor Burány said that the budget was based on tax rises which had a common theme: the government was taxing everything it possibly could. The Socialist head of parliament’s budget committee said the government’s goal was to safeguard the deficit target while paying for “prestige ...
Dialogue For Hungary Starts Soup Kitchen
- 11 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) is launching a hot meal food kitchen programme for the poor at the weekends in the winter, the party’s co-leader said. Tímea Szabó said that big families, children, and the homeless had become poorer during the Fidesz government.