638 result(s) for referendum
Xpat Opinion: Left ‘United But Divided’ In Boycotting The Quota Referendum
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A centrist pundit ridicules the left-wing parties who, after agreeing to boycott the referendum on compulsory migrant quotas, now say they will boycott the vote independently from each other.
Semjén Calls For Reintroducing Sunday Shopping Ban
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Zsolt Semjén, deputy prime minister and head of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, has called for reintroducing and extending Hungary’s shopping ban on Sunday, in an interview published by national daily Magyar Idők on Friday. In the interview, Semjén insisted that economic arguments against the restrictions had “proven unfounded” and that employees had benefited from the ban before it was lifted ...
Police Staff In Hungary To Be Increased By Three Thousand
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government will increase the personnel of the police by three thousand in the interest of reinforcing the policing of the borders, Bence Tuzson, State Secretary for Government Communication announced at his press conference held during the break of the cabinet meeting.
Quota Referendum Campaign Starts In Hungary
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The campaign preceding the government’s referendum on the European Union’s migrant quota system, set for October 2, officially started on Saturday. Under Hungary’s election law, the campaign starts 50 days before the actual vote and closes with the polls on the day of the referendum.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Opposition To Boycott The Quota Referendum
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative and a left-wing analyst equally lambast the main left-wing opposition parties for calling on their followers to boycott the referendum on migrant quotas.
Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
DK: Migrant Quota Referendum Irrelevant To EC
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The outcome of the Oct 2 referendum in Hungary about the European Union’s migrant quotas is irrelevant to the European Commission and will not overwrite the government’s obligations to the EU, MEP Péter Niedermüller, of the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), said on Thursday.
Ruling Fidesz Denies Plans To Reintroduce Sunday Shopping Restriction
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Ruling Fidesz will submit a proposal on Sunday shopping regulations in the autumn but contrary to opposition Socialist claims it will not involve the reintroduction of Sunday shopping restrictions, the party’s group leader said on Wednesday.
LMP: Socialists Wrong To Sit Out Election Law Amendment Talks
- 11 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party was wrong to stay away from a meeting parliamentary parties held earlier this week to discuss a possible amendment to Hungary’s election law, green opposition LMP said. Representatives of ruling Fidesz, radical nationalist Jobbik and LMP met on Monday for talks on the possibility of changing the election law with a view to making it easier for Hungarians working or studying ...
Xpat Opinion: Left ‘United But Divided’ In Boycotting The Quota Referendum
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A centrist pundit ridicules the left-wing parties who, after agreeing to boycott the referendum on compulsory migrant quotas, now say they will boycott the vote independently from each other.
Semjén Calls For Reintroducing Sunday Shopping Ban
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Zsolt Semjén, deputy prime minister and head of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, has called for reintroducing and extending Hungary’s shopping ban on Sunday, in an interview published by national daily Magyar Idők on Friday. In the interview, Semjén insisted that economic arguments against the restrictions had “proven unfounded” and that employees had benefited from the ban before it was lifted ...
Police Staff In Hungary To Be Increased By Three Thousand
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government will increase the personnel of the police by three thousand in the interest of reinforcing the policing of the borders, Bence Tuzson, State Secretary for Government Communication announced at his press conference held during the break of the cabinet meeting.
Quota Referendum Campaign Starts In Hungary
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The campaign preceding the government’s referendum on the European Union’s migrant quota system, set for October 2, officially started on Saturday. Under Hungary’s election law, the campaign starts 50 days before the actual vote and closes with the polls on the day of the referendum.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Opposition To Boycott The Quota Referendum
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative and a left-wing analyst equally lambast the main left-wing opposition parties for calling on their followers to boycott the referendum on migrant quotas.
Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
DK: Migrant Quota Referendum Irrelevant To EC
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The outcome of the Oct 2 referendum in Hungary about the European Union’s migrant quotas is irrelevant to the European Commission and will not overwrite the government’s obligations to the EU, MEP Péter Niedermüller, of the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), said on Thursday.
Ruling Fidesz Denies Plans To Reintroduce Sunday Shopping Restriction
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Ruling Fidesz will submit a proposal on Sunday shopping regulations in the autumn but contrary to opposition Socialist claims it will not involve the reintroduction of Sunday shopping restrictions, the party’s group leader said on Wednesday.
LMP: Socialists Wrong To Sit Out Election Law Amendment Talks
- 11 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party was wrong to stay away from a meeting parliamentary parties held earlier this week to discuss a possible amendment to Hungary’s election law, green opposition LMP said. Representatives of ruling Fidesz, radical nationalist Jobbik and LMP met on Monday for talks on the possibility of changing the election law with a view to making it easier for Hungarians working or studying ...