290 result(s) for response measures
European Commission Goes Forward With Infringement Proceeding On NGO Law
- 5 Oct 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has decided to continue with an infringement proceeding it initiated against Hungary in response to its “NGO law”, reports the Communication department of the European Commission.
Tight Security Measures For Putin’s Visit
- 28 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Preparations are under way to tighten up security in connection with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Budapest, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Friday. Hungary’s counter-terrorism force TEK will provide the level of security deemed necessary by Putin’s security service during the visit, Péter Szijjártó told a press conference in response to a question.
Official: Brussels Wants To Ratchet Up Tensions
- 14 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It appears that Brussels is intent on ratcheting up tensions with Hungary and is uninterested in finding a solution to differences between the European Commission and the country, a justice ministry official said in an interview published by news site Origo on Saturday.
EC Steps Up Infringement Procedure Over Hungary Higher-Ed Law
- 14 Jul 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has said it is stepping up an infringement procedure against Hungary over amendments to its higher education law tightening rules governing the operations of foreign universities in the country. The EC formally requested that Hungary take measures to remedy the situation in a “reasoned opinion”, the second step in an infringement procedure. Hungary now has one month to ...
LMP Warns Of Gov’t Plan To Weaken Secondary Grammar Schools
- 10 Jul 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
The green LMP party said that after drastically weakening vocational schools in its previous term, the Fidesz-KDNP government had set its sights on measures that would reduce the quality of grammar school education.
Russian Actions In Ukraine Unacceptable, Diplomats Tell Panel Discussion In Budapest
- 16 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
As Russia’s actions and methods employed against Ukraine are unacceptable, members of the international community should stay united in their response to the conflict, diplomats said at a panel discussion hosted by the National Public Service University in Budapest on Thursday.
Security CTTEE Head Calls For Heightened Security At Major Summer Events
- 9 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian authorities should tighten security measures at major events this summer in response to growing challenges to Europe, the head of parliament’s security committee, of the opposition Socialists, said. Noting the recent terrorist attacks and the current military decline of the Islamic State terrorist organisation, Zsolt Molnár told MTI that the security situation could worsen in Europe ...
Government Office Chief: Hungary Won’t Leave EU
- 21 Apr 2017 7:09 AM
- current affairs
Hungary does not intend to leave the EU but wants structural changes so all members can thrive, government office chief János Lázár told a conference. Speaking at the Hungarian Business Leaders Forum (HBLF), Lázár called Brexit a “historic mistake” that might nevertheless open new avenues to structural changes in EU integration. Hungary and the other members of the Visegrad Four group agree that ...
Szijjártó Responds To Swedish Remarks Over New Asylum Rules
- 10 Mar 2017 6:05 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government gives priority to the security of the Hungarian people over allowing illegal migrants coming from a safe third country to enter Hungary and move around freely in the country, the foreign minister said in response to the Swedish foreign minister’s remarks in a local daily.
European Commission Goes Forward With Infringement Proceeding On NGO Law
- 5 Oct 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has decided to continue with an infringement proceeding it initiated against Hungary in response to its “NGO law”, reports the Communication department of the European Commission.
Tight Security Measures For Putin’s Visit
- 28 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Preparations are under way to tighten up security in connection with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Budapest, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Friday. Hungary’s counter-terrorism force TEK will provide the level of security deemed necessary by Putin’s security service during the visit, Péter Szijjártó told a press conference in response to a question.
Official: Brussels Wants To Ratchet Up Tensions
- 14 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It appears that Brussels is intent on ratcheting up tensions with Hungary and is uninterested in finding a solution to differences between the European Commission and the country, a justice ministry official said in an interview published by news site Origo on Saturday.
EC Steps Up Infringement Procedure Over Hungary Higher-Ed Law
- 14 Jul 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has said it is stepping up an infringement procedure against Hungary over amendments to its higher education law tightening rules governing the operations of foreign universities in the country. The EC formally requested that Hungary take measures to remedy the situation in a “reasoned opinion”, the second step in an infringement procedure. Hungary now has one month to ...
LMP Warns Of Gov’t Plan To Weaken Secondary Grammar Schools
- 10 Jul 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
The green LMP party said that after drastically weakening vocational schools in its previous term, the Fidesz-KDNP government had set its sights on measures that would reduce the quality of grammar school education.
Russian Actions In Ukraine Unacceptable, Diplomats Tell Panel Discussion In Budapest
- 16 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
As Russia’s actions and methods employed against Ukraine are unacceptable, members of the international community should stay united in their response to the conflict, diplomats said at a panel discussion hosted by the National Public Service University in Budapest on Thursday.
Security CTTEE Head Calls For Heightened Security At Major Summer Events
- 9 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian authorities should tighten security measures at major events this summer in response to growing challenges to Europe, the head of parliament’s security committee, of the opposition Socialists, said. Noting the recent terrorist attacks and the current military decline of the Islamic State terrorist organisation, Zsolt Molnár told MTI that the security situation could worsen in Europe ...
Government Office Chief: Hungary Won’t Leave EU
- 21 Apr 2017 7:09 AM
- current affairs
Hungary does not intend to leave the EU but wants structural changes so all members can thrive, government office chief János Lázár told a conference. Speaking at the Hungarian Business Leaders Forum (HBLF), Lázár called Brexit a “historic mistake” that might nevertheless open new avenues to structural changes in EU integration. Hungary and the other members of the Visegrad Four group agree that ...
Szijjártó Responds To Swedish Remarks Over New Asylum Rules
- 10 Mar 2017 6:05 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government gives priority to the security of the Hungarian people over allowing illegal migrants coming from a safe third country to enter Hungary and move around freely in the country, the foreign minister said in response to the Swedish foreign minister’s remarks in a local daily.