168 result(s) for opposition pm candidate
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Xpat Opinion: Baja By-Election: Fidesz Wins, Amidst Mutual Recriminations In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing daily says the close call can be interpreted as a success for, as well as a threat to Fidesz in 2014, while a liberal commentator thinks the difference in votes is less important than the unprecedented “show of force” on the ground by Fidesz activists. A pro-government daily, on the other hand, accuses the united opposition of threats and unlawful behaviour in the campaign.
Xpat Opinion: How Solid Is The Bajnai-Mesterházy Pact In Hungary?
- 10 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to return to the state of the Hungarian opposition which, given its daunting electoral challenge, should be united and pursuing a politically savvy course. Instead, it remains fragmented and for the most part bumbling.
Xpat Opinion: The Factious Hungarian Opposition
- 11 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday by 11 a.m. it became clear that there was no chance of an electoral alliance between the socialists and the representatives of the Demokratikus Koalíció. Perhaps there never was because, although Attila Mesterházy only a few hours before this final meeting gave a 50-50 chance of reaching an understanding, I suspect that the decision had already been reached to reject the DK proposals.
Xpat Opinion: Mounting Tensions On The Left After Local By-Election Victory In Hungary
- 4 Sep 2013 8:59 AM
- current affairs
A pro-Gyurcsány commentator accuses opposition forces of excluding his party from the alliance, while a pro-government daily claims Gordon Bajnai’s plan is to embrace Gyurcsány once he becomes prime minister.
Xpat Opinion: Deception On The Left Over Failed Talks On PM Candidacy In Hungary
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After Saturday’s twin commentary on the subject, Népszabadság devotes an editorial, four opinion pieces and two online commentaries to the failure of the two main left-wing leaders to agree on how to choose a joint candidate for Prime Minister for next year’s elections.
Talks Break Down Over PM Candidacy Question In Hungary
- 26 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former prime minister Gordon Bajnai and Socialist Party president Attila Mesterházy went public on Friday with their different ideas on how to choose an opposition candidate for prime minister after failing to reach an agreement in talks earlier in the day.
Xpat Opinion: Political Landscape Ten Months Before Elections In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2013 9:30 AM
- current affairs
A centrist political scientist believes that whoever wins next year’s elections, the outcome will be catastrophic, and a catastrophe is perhaps what Hungary needs to find the right path. A moderate conservative columnist suggests it will be extremely difficult to forge a united left-wing opposition before the elections.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Tug-Of-War With Brussels
- 21 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators unanimously find the protracted tug-of-war between the government and the European Union on constitutional and financial issues harmful, but opinions diverge widely on the causes and the possible solutions.
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Xpat Opinion: Baja By-Election: Fidesz Wins, Amidst Mutual Recriminations In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing daily says the close call can be interpreted as a success for, as well as a threat to Fidesz in 2014, while a liberal commentator thinks the difference in votes is less important than the unprecedented “show of force” on the ground by Fidesz activists. A pro-government daily, on the other hand, accuses the united opposition of threats and unlawful behaviour in the campaign.
Xpat Opinion: How Solid Is The Bajnai-Mesterházy Pact In Hungary?
- 10 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to return to the state of the Hungarian opposition which, given its daunting electoral challenge, should be united and pursuing a politically savvy course. Instead, it remains fragmented and for the most part bumbling.
Xpat Opinion: The Factious Hungarian Opposition
- 11 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday by 11 a.m. it became clear that there was no chance of an electoral alliance between the socialists and the representatives of the Demokratikus Koalíció. Perhaps there never was because, although Attila Mesterházy only a few hours before this final meeting gave a 50-50 chance of reaching an understanding, I suspect that the decision had already been reached to reject the DK proposals.
Xpat Opinion: Mounting Tensions On The Left After Local By-Election Victory In Hungary
- 4 Sep 2013 8:59 AM
- current affairs
A pro-Gyurcsány commentator accuses opposition forces of excluding his party from the alliance, while a pro-government daily claims Gordon Bajnai’s plan is to embrace Gyurcsány once he becomes prime minister.
Xpat Opinion: Deception On The Left Over Failed Talks On PM Candidacy In Hungary
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After Saturday’s twin commentary on the subject, Népszabadság devotes an editorial, four opinion pieces and two online commentaries to the failure of the two main left-wing leaders to agree on how to choose a joint candidate for Prime Minister for next year’s elections.
Talks Break Down Over PM Candidacy Question In Hungary
- 26 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former prime minister Gordon Bajnai and Socialist Party president Attila Mesterházy went public on Friday with their different ideas on how to choose an opposition candidate for prime minister after failing to reach an agreement in talks earlier in the day.
Xpat Opinion: Political Landscape Ten Months Before Elections In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2013 9:30 AM
- current affairs
A centrist political scientist believes that whoever wins next year’s elections, the outcome will be catastrophic, and a catastrophe is perhaps what Hungary needs to find the right path. A moderate conservative columnist suggests it will be extremely difficult to forge a united left-wing opposition before the elections.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Tug-Of-War With Brussels
- 21 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators unanimously find the protracted tug-of-war between the government and the European Union on constitutional and financial issues harmful, but opinions diverge widely on the causes and the possible solutions.