155 result(s) for reactions
EC Prepared To Enforce EU Law In Hungary
- 14 Mar 2013 7:49 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission will resort to all means at its disposal to enforce EU regulations, spokeswoman Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen told reporters in Brussels on Monday regarding the fourth amendment of Hungary’s Basic Law.
Video: Deputy State Secretary Kumin On International Reactions Regarding Fourth Amendment
- 14 Mar 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin talked about measures the Government took to inform European leaders and the international press about the Fourth Amendment, prior to the vote in Parliament.
Xpat Opinion: Constitutional Amendments Criticised In Hungary
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a bitter comment just hours before the controversial constitutional amendments were to be passed by Parliament, a moderate right-wing commentator suggested that Hungary cannot afford to confront European institutions over such issues of secondary importance.
Xpat Opinion: Banner War, Round Two: Szekler Flag Aflutter On Hungarian Parliament
- 18 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government journalist calls the Romanian response to Hungary’s innocent symbolic gesture aggressive and unreasonable. A left-wing daily on the other hand accuses the government of insensitivity to the delicate problems of beyond-border Hungarian minorities in Romania.
Xpat Opinion: More Controversy Over The National Bank Chief In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist suggests that the National Bank will surrender its independence after the appointment of its new president next month. A conservative pundit doubts that the National Bank has much room to stimulate growth through monetary policy as hoped for by the government.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead As Campaign Starts One Year Early In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the next election is scheduled for the spring of 2014, most observers believe the campaign is already underway. PM Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP alliance leads the polls, but analysts do not rule out an opposition victory.Analysing the latest opinion poll statistics in his blog, political scientist Gábor Török argues that Fidesz has managed to halt the sliding trend of the past two years. By ...
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Journalist Bayer Rejects Racism Charge
- 10 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro-government columnist accuses left-liberal protestors of misrepresenting his position on the Roma, in the wake of the latest knife attack on two young sportsmen in a night club. His editor-in-chief and the owner of Magyar Hírlap promise to be more careful in the future.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
EC Prepared To Enforce EU Law In Hungary
- 14 Mar 2013 7:49 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission will resort to all means at its disposal to enforce EU regulations, spokeswoman Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen told reporters in Brussels on Monday regarding the fourth amendment of Hungary’s Basic Law.
Video: Deputy State Secretary Kumin On International Reactions Regarding Fourth Amendment
- 14 Mar 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin talked about measures the Government took to inform European leaders and the international press about the Fourth Amendment, prior to the vote in Parliament.
Xpat Opinion: Constitutional Amendments Criticised In Hungary
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a bitter comment just hours before the controversial constitutional amendments were to be passed by Parliament, a moderate right-wing commentator suggested that Hungary cannot afford to confront European institutions over such issues of secondary importance.
Xpat Opinion: Banner War, Round Two: Szekler Flag Aflutter On Hungarian Parliament
- 18 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government journalist calls the Romanian response to Hungary’s innocent symbolic gesture aggressive and unreasonable. A left-wing daily on the other hand accuses the government of insensitivity to the delicate problems of beyond-border Hungarian minorities in Romania.
Xpat Opinion: More Controversy Over The National Bank Chief In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist suggests that the National Bank will surrender its independence after the appointment of its new president next month. A conservative pundit doubts that the National Bank has much room to stimulate growth through monetary policy as hoped for by the government.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead As Campaign Starts One Year Early In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the next election is scheduled for the spring of 2014, most observers believe the campaign is already underway. PM Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP alliance leads the polls, but analysts do not rule out an opposition victory.Analysing the latest opinion poll statistics in his blog, political scientist Gábor Török argues that Fidesz has managed to halt the sliding trend of the past two years. By ...
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Journalist Bayer Rejects Racism Charge
- 10 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro-government columnist accuses left-liberal protestors of misrepresenting his position on the Roma, in the wake of the latest knife attack on two young sportsmen in a night club. His editor-in-chief and the owner of Magyar Hírlap promise to be more careful in the future.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...