529 result(s) for opposition party dk
Leftist MEPs To Ask EC’S Support For Review Of Hungary’s Election Laws
- 15 Jul 2014 5:00 AM
- current affairs
MEPs of the leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) are asking the European Commission to examine Hungary’s election law and turn to international courts in wake of a recent critical report by the OSCE, the party’s spokesman told MTI.
Leftist Opposition Parties Clash Over “Provocation” At Budapest Demo
- 14 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition E-PM party alliance said it had not been involved in an incident that took place at an event organised by leftist opposition Democratic Coalition at the weekend (DK). DK said it awaited a reply from E-PM about whether it had deliberately mounted a “provocation” at the event, at which the head of the Krétakör foundation, Márton Gulyás, held up a banner with the slogan: “Instead of ...
Fidesz Maintains Strong Lead Against Fragmented Opposition In Hungary
- 3 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz has maintained its strong lead over opposition parties, notching up 37% of support among all voters in Nézőpont’s June poll. The radical nationalist Jobbik party had 11% support, the Socialists 8%, the Democratic Coalition (DK) 4% and the E-PM party alliance 3%, the poll said. Green party LMP was backed by 4 %.
E-PM Attacks Hungary’s New Development Minister Over Alleged “Shady” Company Registrations
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition E-PM party has filed a complaint against Development Minister Miklós Seszták on suspicion of causing damage to the state budget. E-PM said, citing press reports, that Seszták as an attorney in 2000 had collaborated in the setup and later termination of hundreds of “phantom companies”, causing damage to the central budget.
Roma Council In NE Hungary Hold Demo Against Decree On Slums
- 26 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Around 300-350 Roma and non- Roma people participated at a demonstration organised by the local Roma self-government in Miskolc, northeast Hungary, in protest against a local council decree on the elimination of slums on the city’s outskirts.
Hungary’s Fidesz Cabinet Chief Lázár Renounces Eligibility For Travel Expenses
- 29 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Janos Lázár, the cabinet chief, said on Wednesday that he would renounce his “eligibility for travel expenses guaranteed by law” and pay back 2 million forints (EUR 6,500) in response to an article on news website origo.hu. The website on Tuesday reported that it had been revealed during a lawsuit it launched that János Lázár and a colleague had spent “nearly two million forints for seven days’ ...
Analyst: Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz Still Unchallenged
- 26 May 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The winning Fidesz party still has no challenger while opposition parties face internal fighting for the upper hand, a political analyst said today, commenting on the European election results. Winning with over 50% of the vote, Fidesz can claim the backing of the majority of voters, although this can be challenged with view to the low turnout, analyst Róbert László said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - United States Of Europe?
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 25 Hungary will hold its election for the European Parliament. The government party opted to hold the national election on April 6 and a separate EP election seven weeks later. There was nothing that would have prevented the authorities from holding both elections on May 25, but such an arrangement wasn’t deemed advantageous to the governing party.
Áder, Orbán To Address Hungary’s Founding Parlt Session
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder will open the founding session of the new 199-member parliament today at 10am. He will propose that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán should retain his post. Orbán will also address the session. The parliamentary speaker will be elected in a secret vote and he will then take his oath. This will be followed by the election of five deputy speakers and ten notaries.
Leftist MEPs To Ask EC’S Support For Review Of Hungary’s Election Laws
- 15 Jul 2014 5:00 AM
- current affairs
MEPs of the leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) are asking the European Commission to examine Hungary’s election law and turn to international courts in wake of a recent critical report by the OSCE, the party’s spokesman told MTI.
Leftist Opposition Parties Clash Over “Provocation” At Budapest Demo
- 14 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition E-PM party alliance said it had not been involved in an incident that took place at an event organised by leftist opposition Democratic Coalition at the weekend (DK). DK said it awaited a reply from E-PM about whether it had deliberately mounted a “provocation” at the event, at which the head of the Krétakör foundation, Márton Gulyás, held up a banner with the slogan: “Instead of ...
Fidesz Maintains Strong Lead Against Fragmented Opposition In Hungary
- 3 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz has maintained its strong lead over opposition parties, notching up 37% of support among all voters in Nézőpont’s June poll. The radical nationalist Jobbik party had 11% support, the Socialists 8%, the Democratic Coalition (DK) 4% and the E-PM party alliance 3%, the poll said. Green party LMP was backed by 4 %.
E-PM Attacks Hungary’s New Development Minister Over Alleged “Shady” Company Registrations
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition E-PM party has filed a complaint against Development Minister Miklós Seszták on suspicion of causing damage to the state budget. E-PM said, citing press reports, that Seszták as an attorney in 2000 had collaborated in the setup and later termination of hundreds of “phantom companies”, causing damage to the central budget.
Roma Council In NE Hungary Hold Demo Against Decree On Slums
- 26 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Around 300-350 Roma and non- Roma people participated at a demonstration organised by the local Roma self-government in Miskolc, northeast Hungary, in protest against a local council decree on the elimination of slums on the city’s outskirts.
Hungary’s Fidesz Cabinet Chief Lázár Renounces Eligibility For Travel Expenses
- 29 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Janos Lázár, the cabinet chief, said on Wednesday that he would renounce his “eligibility for travel expenses guaranteed by law” and pay back 2 million forints (EUR 6,500) in response to an article on news website origo.hu. The website on Tuesday reported that it had been revealed during a lawsuit it launched that János Lázár and a colleague had spent “nearly two million forints for seven days’ ...
Analyst: Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz Still Unchallenged
- 26 May 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The winning Fidesz party still has no challenger while opposition parties face internal fighting for the upper hand, a political analyst said today, commenting on the European election results. Winning with over 50% of the vote, Fidesz can claim the backing of the majority of voters, although this can be challenged with view to the low turnout, analyst Róbert László said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - United States Of Europe?
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 25 Hungary will hold its election for the European Parliament. The government party opted to hold the national election on April 6 and a separate EP election seven weeks later. There was nothing that would have prevented the authorities from holding both elections on May 25, but such an arrangement wasn’t deemed advantageous to the governing party.
Áder, Orbán To Address Hungary’s Founding Parlt Session
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder will open the founding session of the new 199-member parliament today at 10am. He will propose that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán should retain his post. Orbán will also address the session. The parliamentary speaker will be elected in a secret vote and he will then take his oath. This will be followed by the election of five deputy speakers and ten notaries.