425 result(s) for political debate
International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, Now On Until 13 November
- 10 Nov 2016 11:55 AM
- entertainment
This is the only human rights documentary film festival in Hungary, organized yearly since 2004. Verzio aims to promote open society, democratic values, rule-of-law, freedom of expression, political and cultural pluralism as well as to expose abuse and human rights violations throughout the world by presenting quality, creative documentaries.
Lázár On Wind Power, Rail Network Investments, Armed Forces
- 28 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government does not agree with the stance of President János Áder on the issue of wind power generation, and this is why it will resubmit the law that Áder sent back with minor modifications to parliament, government office chief János Lazar told a weekly government briefing.
Vona Seeks Meeting With Orbán To Discuss Constitutional Amendment
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Gábor Vona, the head of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, on Wednesday said he had asked for a private meeting with the prime minister to discuss a potential collaboration between their parliamentary groups in passing a constitutional amendment to reflect the outcome of Hungary’s migrant quota referendum.
Szijjártó: Hungary-Netherlands Ties ‘Friendly’
- 5 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ties between Hungary and the Netherlands are “friendly”, and on such foundations it will be possible to build the European Union’s future in related debates, Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s foreign minister, said on Tuesday after meeting Dutch counterpart Bert Koenders.
Martin Schulz: Hungary Needs To Start Cooperating Constructively With The EU
- 5 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On Monday the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, openly criticized the Hungarian government for trying to portray Sunday’s invalid referendum results as an endorsement of its refusal to participate in a burden-sharing scheme approved by the European Council involving the resettlement of asylum seekers.
“Sunday’s Referendum Is Disingenuous & Makes A Mockery Of Democracy”
- 2 Oct 2016 11:00 AM
- current affairs
“People who are on their way to Europe are mainly fleeing from wars and dictatorships; they are fleeing from absolute defenselessness. What is more, the majority of these people are children! Europe, including Hungary, means the only chance and hope for them. If we refuse to help them, we will also be responsible in prolonging their suffering. We should not turn our faces away at a time when we ...
HVG Interview: Former PM Says Hungary Now Full Of Russian Spies
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Interview with Ferenc Gyurcsány appearing in the September 15th edition of hvg: “This is a country in a very dark place, without big common positive experiences and successes.” – Ferenc Gyurcsány
Flash Mobs In Budapest One Year After Migrant Fence Went Up
- 21 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- video
One year after a fence went up on the Hungarian-Serbian border to stop the flow of migrants, flash mobs have turned out in Budapest.
They have been raising awareness of the plight of those who fled their homes, outside the Keleti railway station, where scores of migrants were stranded last year.
Hungary's handling of the crisis has stirred huge political debate.
Opposition Parties Slam Orbán On Migration
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party said at a debate in Parliament it was plainly misleading to blame the European Commission for the migration crisis. Responding to the prime minister’s remarks, Socialist group leader Bertalan Tóth said rather than hindering a solution to the crisis the European community is the “sole potential solution”.
International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, Now On Until 13 November
- 10 Nov 2016 11:55 AM
- entertainment
This is the only human rights documentary film festival in Hungary, organized yearly since 2004. Verzio aims to promote open society, democratic values, rule-of-law, freedom of expression, political and cultural pluralism as well as to expose abuse and human rights violations throughout the world by presenting quality, creative documentaries.
Lázár On Wind Power, Rail Network Investments, Armed Forces
- 28 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government does not agree with the stance of President János Áder on the issue of wind power generation, and this is why it will resubmit the law that Áder sent back with minor modifications to parliament, government office chief János Lazar told a weekly government briefing.
Vona Seeks Meeting With Orbán To Discuss Constitutional Amendment
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Gábor Vona, the head of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, on Wednesday said he had asked for a private meeting with the prime minister to discuss a potential collaboration between their parliamentary groups in passing a constitutional amendment to reflect the outcome of Hungary’s migrant quota referendum.
Szijjártó: Hungary-Netherlands Ties ‘Friendly’
- 5 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ties between Hungary and the Netherlands are “friendly”, and on such foundations it will be possible to build the European Union’s future in related debates, Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s foreign minister, said on Tuesday after meeting Dutch counterpart Bert Koenders.
Martin Schulz: Hungary Needs To Start Cooperating Constructively With The EU
- 5 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On Monday the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, openly criticized the Hungarian government for trying to portray Sunday’s invalid referendum results as an endorsement of its refusal to participate in a burden-sharing scheme approved by the European Council involving the resettlement of asylum seekers.
“Sunday’s Referendum Is Disingenuous & Makes A Mockery Of Democracy”
- 2 Oct 2016 11:00 AM
- current affairs
“People who are on their way to Europe are mainly fleeing from wars and dictatorships; they are fleeing from absolute defenselessness. What is more, the majority of these people are children! Europe, including Hungary, means the only chance and hope for them. If we refuse to help them, we will also be responsible in prolonging their suffering. We should not turn our faces away at a time when we ...
HVG Interview: Former PM Says Hungary Now Full Of Russian Spies
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Interview with Ferenc Gyurcsány appearing in the September 15th edition of hvg: “This is a country in a very dark place, without big common positive experiences and successes.” – Ferenc Gyurcsány
Flash Mobs In Budapest One Year After Migrant Fence Went Up
- 21 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- video
One year after a fence went up on the Hungarian-Serbian border to stop the flow of migrants, flash mobs have turned out in Budapest.
They have been raising awareness of the plight of those who fled their homes, outside the Keleti railway station, where scores of migrants were stranded last year.
Hungary's handling of the crisis has stirred huge political debate.
Opposition Parties Slam Orbán On Migration
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party said at a debate in Parliament it was plainly misleading to blame the European Commission for the migration crisis. Responding to the prime minister’s remarks, Socialist group leader Bertalan Tóth said rather than hindering a solution to the crisis the European community is the “sole potential solution”.