665 result(s) for opposition rule
Next Govt To Stand For ‘The 99%’, Say Budapest Mayor
- 17 May 2021 12:13 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s next government must “make amends” for current social injustices, Gergely Karácsony, who is campaigning to become the opposition’s nominee for prime minister, has said, vowing to serve the country’s “99%” rather than just its “privileged few”.
Opposition Parties In Hungary Agree On Primaries Selection Method
- 13 May 2021 7:58 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties have agreed on ground rules for selecting candidates in their primary elections, and have decided that online registration and voting will be possible, with the candidate for prime minister elected in two rounds. Jobbik, the Democratic Coalition, the Socialists, LMP, Párbeszéd and Momentum leaders agreed the terms at a meeting on Tuesday.
Opposition Boycotts Security Bill Meeting Called By Defence Minister
- 10 May 2021 10:39 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Opposition parliamentary group leaders failed to turn up to a meeting convened by Tibor Benkő, the minister of defence, to discuss a bill on security tasks for protecting the country’s citizens as well as proposed measures during the special legal order connected with the coronavirus epidemic, according to the ministry’s website honvedelem.hu.
Opposition Accuses Gov’t Of 'Turning State Assets Into Private Fortunes'
- 24 Apr 2021 8:18 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties have signed a statement protesting against what they called the government’s “steps to preserve the regime and channel public funds and taxpayer money into [ruling party] Fidesz cadres’ pockets”.
Hungarian Opinion: Concerns About Potential EU Sanctions Before Elections In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2021 8:32 AM
- current affairs
With almost one third of the population vaccinated against Covid-19, a pro-government commentator believes the government could feel optimistic about next year’s elections, were it not for a threat from within the European Commission to cut back funds earmarked for Hungary.
Opinion: Diplomatic Row Between Hungary & Germany Over Sacking Of Football Coach
- 12 Apr 2021 7:47 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
The German Foreign Ministry has rejected Hungarian protests against the sacking of a Hungarian football coach in Berlin. Commentators’ opinions diverge on the rights and wrongs, but even opposition leaning columnists tend to believe that firing the coach was a disproportionate punishment.
How Many Fans Will Be Allowed To See Euro 2020 Matches In Budapest?
- 9 Apr 2021 9:54 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- sport
The opposition Democratic Coalition has asked in a letter to the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) how many fans will be allowed to see the four Euro 2020 soccer matches to be played in Budapest’s Puskás Stadium in June.
Teachers Urged To Get Jab By Government
- 9 Apr 2021 7:50 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
“Good progress” is being made in the inoculation of teachers, Gergely Gulyás, the prime minister’s chief of staff, said, adding that 85%, or 66,000 staff, had received at least a first shot.
Justice Minister Attacks European Parliament About Funds, Meanwhile Her State Secretary Resigns
- 26 Mar 2021 11:26 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Amid a raging pandemic in Europe the European Parliament is “once again trying to put its hands on the resources entitled to the Hungarian people”, Justice Minister Judit Varga said.
Next Govt To Stand For ‘The 99%’, Say Budapest Mayor
- 17 May 2021 12:13 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s next government must “make amends” for current social injustices, Gergely Karácsony, who is campaigning to become the opposition’s nominee for prime minister, has said, vowing to serve the country’s “99%” rather than just its “privileged few”.
Opposition Parties In Hungary Agree On Primaries Selection Method
- 13 May 2021 7:58 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties have agreed on ground rules for selecting candidates in their primary elections, and have decided that online registration and voting will be possible, with the candidate for prime minister elected in two rounds. Jobbik, the Democratic Coalition, the Socialists, LMP, Párbeszéd and Momentum leaders agreed the terms at a meeting on Tuesday.
Opposition Boycotts Security Bill Meeting Called By Defence Minister
- 10 May 2021 10:39 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Opposition parliamentary group leaders failed to turn up to a meeting convened by Tibor Benkő, the minister of defence, to discuss a bill on security tasks for protecting the country’s citizens as well as proposed measures during the special legal order connected with the coronavirus epidemic, according to the ministry’s website honvedelem.hu.
Opposition Accuses Gov’t Of 'Turning State Assets Into Private Fortunes'
- 24 Apr 2021 8:18 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties have signed a statement protesting against what they called the government’s “steps to preserve the regime and channel public funds and taxpayer money into [ruling party] Fidesz cadres’ pockets”.
Hungarian Opinion: Concerns About Potential EU Sanctions Before Elections In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2021 8:32 AM
- current affairs
With almost one third of the population vaccinated against Covid-19, a pro-government commentator believes the government could feel optimistic about next year’s elections, were it not for a threat from within the European Commission to cut back funds earmarked for Hungary.
Opinion: Diplomatic Row Between Hungary & Germany Over Sacking Of Football Coach
- 12 Apr 2021 7:47 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
The German Foreign Ministry has rejected Hungarian protests against the sacking of a Hungarian football coach in Berlin. Commentators’ opinions diverge on the rights and wrongs, but even opposition leaning columnists tend to believe that firing the coach was a disproportionate punishment.
How Many Fans Will Be Allowed To See Euro 2020 Matches In Budapest?
- 9 Apr 2021 9:54 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- sport
The opposition Democratic Coalition has asked in a letter to the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) how many fans will be allowed to see the four Euro 2020 soccer matches to be played in Budapest’s Puskás Stadium in June.
Teachers Urged To Get Jab By Government
- 9 Apr 2021 7:50 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
“Good progress” is being made in the inoculation of teachers, Gergely Gulyás, the prime minister’s chief of staff, said, adding that 85%, or 66,000 staff, had received at least a first shot.
Justice Minister Attacks European Parliament About Funds, Meanwhile Her State Secretary Resigns
- 26 Mar 2021 11:26 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Amid a raging pandemic in Europe the European Parliament is “once again trying to put its hands on the resources entitled to the Hungarian people”, Justice Minister Judit Varga said.