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Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán’s Gamble Failed: The Referendum Is Invalid
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The insidious hate campaign leading up to today’s referendum on compulsory refugee quotas has failed, badly. First of all, only 43.8% of the electorate went to the polls, far below the necessary 50% plus 1. Even more telling is that only 39.93% of the electorate cast a valid vote; 60.07% either spoiled their ballots or didn’t bother to vote. The Two-Tail Dog Party’s campaign to invalidate ballots ...
Xpat Opinion: Last Arguments Before The Referendum
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On the eve of the referendum on compulsory European migrant quotas, columnists made a last effort to convince the public about the best course to follow.
Hungary’s Political Opposition Is In Ruins, Says Political Capital Election Expert Róbert László
- 2 Oct 2016 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Political Capital election expert Róbert László expects over 95 percent of voters participating in Sunday’s referendum will say “No” to the question of whether the EU should mandate the settlement of migrants in Hungary without the consent of parliament. He says the big question is whether enough valid votes will be cast for the referendum to be valid, but thinks that so long as 3 million “No” ...
“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 ...
Referendum Is Based On Lie – Pittella
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian referendum will have no legal consequences if it is valid under European and Hungarian laws, Gianni Pittella, head of the Socialist caucus in the European Parliament, told Népszabadság on Thursday.
Referendum Seen Having ‘Little Impact’ On Markets
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In terms of economic implications, pundits see little impact from the outcome of Hungary’s referendum on the EU’s refugee quota plan, set for Sunday. However, while the government expects the referendum to send a “clear message to Brussels,” analysts see it as a very strong majority rejection of EU refugee settlement policy.
President Sends Condolences Over Peres Death
- 29 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder sent condolences to the president and people of Israel over the death of former prime minister and president, Nobel peace prize laureate Shimon Peres. Áder wrote to Reuven Rivlin that he was deeply saddened by learning about the Israeli politician’s death and conveyed his condolences to the family of Peres.
PM Orbán: ‘European Line Of Defence’ Needed If Greece Can’t Protect Borders
- 28 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If Greece is unable or unwilling to protect its own borders to stem the flow of illegal migrants into Europe, then the EU should build “a European line of defence” along Greece’s border with Macedonia and Bulgaria, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said.
Invitation: BBC Debate In Budapest On Referendum & Migration, 5 October
- 28 Sep 2016 8:55 AM
- current affairs
The BBC World Service is holding a series of debates across Europe as the continent grapples with the big issues of migration, the economy and security. On 2 October Hungary will vote on whether to accept mandatory EU quotas for relocating migrants. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opposes the European Union’s plans. In this edition of BBC World Questions recorded at Corvinus University in Budapest, ...
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán’s Gamble Failed: The Referendum Is Invalid
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The insidious hate campaign leading up to today’s referendum on compulsory refugee quotas has failed, badly. First of all, only 43.8% of the electorate went to the polls, far below the necessary 50% plus 1. Even more telling is that only 39.93% of the electorate cast a valid vote; 60.07% either spoiled their ballots or didn’t bother to vote. The Two-Tail Dog Party’s campaign to invalidate ballots ...
Xpat Opinion: Last Arguments Before The Referendum
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On the eve of the referendum on compulsory European migrant quotas, columnists made a last effort to convince the public about the best course to follow.
Hungary’s Political Opposition Is In Ruins, Says Political Capital Election Expert Róbert László
- 2 Oct 2016 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Political Capital election expert Róbert László expects over 95 percent of voters participating in Sunday’s referendum will say “No” to the question of whether the EU should mandate the settlement of migrants in Hungary without the consent of parliament. He says the big question is whether enough valid votes will be cast for the referendum to be valid, but thinks that so long as 3 million “No” ...
“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 ...
Referendum Is Based On Lie – Pittella
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian referendum will have no legal consequences if it is valid under European and Hungarian laws, Gianni Pittella, head of the Socialist caucus in the European Parliament, told Népszabadság on Thursday.
Referendum Seen Having ‘Little Impact’ On Markets
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In terms of economic implications, pundits see little impact from the outcome of Hungary’s referendum on the EU’s refugee quota plan, set for Sunday. However, while the government expects the referendum to send a “clear message to Brussels,” analysts see it as a very strong majority rejection of EU refugee settlement policy.
President Sends Condolences Over Peres Death
- 29 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder sent condolences to the president and people of Israel over the death of former prime minister and president, Nobel peace prize laureate Shimon Peres. Áder wrote to Reuven Rivlin that he was deeply saddened by learning about the Israeli politician’s death and conveyed his condolences to the family of Peres.
PM Orbán: ‘European Line Of Defence’ Needed If Greece Can’t Protect Borders
- 28 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If Greece is unable or unwilling to protect its own borders to stem the flow of illegal migrants into Europe, then the EU should build “a European line of defence” along Greece’s border with Macedonia and Bulgaria, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said.
Invitation: BBC Debate In Budapest On Referendum & Migration, 5 October
- 28 Sep 2016 8:55 AM
- current affairs
The BBC World Service is holding a series of debates across Europe as the continent grapples with the big issues of migration, the economy and security. On 2 October Hungary will vote on whether to accept mandatory EU quotas for relocating migrants. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opposes the European Union’s plans. In this edition of BBC World Questions recorded at Corvinus University in Budapest, ...