745 result(s) for rule of law
Ministry: Political Parties May Delay Penalty Payments
- 11 Jan 2018 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Political parties told by the authorities to pay penalties for breaking party financing rules can apply for a 6-month moratorium and then pay the fines in instalments, the economy ministry said in a statement. The Hungarian opposition parties levied with the fines have all said they will refuse to pay up.
Govt Officials Hold Talks With Author Of Libe Report On Hungary Rule Of Law
- 10 Jan 2018 7:57 AM
- current affairs
Government officials on Tuesday held talks with Green MEP Judith Sargentini, the author of the report being prepared by the European Parliament’s civil liberties committee on the state of the rule of law in Hungary, a foreign ministry official said.
Orbán: Multiculturalism ‘An Illusion’
- 9 Jan 2018 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Multiculturalism is an illusion, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told the German Bild Zeitung in an interview. A large number of Muslim immigrants in Europe will lead to parallel societies, Orbán said. Muslim and Christian societies will never connect, he said. “We [Hungary] do not want this. And we do not want anyone to force it upon us.”
Local Opinion: Poland’s New PM In Budapest
- 5 Jan 2018 7:56 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator sees Mr Morawiecki’s choice of Budapest for his first bilateral visit abroad as a sign of the strong alliance between the two governments in facing infringement procedures launched by Brussels.
Legal Changes Taking Effect In Hungary On Jan. 1
- 2 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces several legal changes as of Jan. 1, 2018, including an increase in general child-care benefits as well as child-care benefits for university students and graduates, added support for mortgage holders and the option of relief on student loan repayments.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán: Hungary Will Face Further Attacks
- 30 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Kossuth Radio on Friday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that Hungary will face further attacks because – following the failure by leaders to agree on this issue at the EU summit in December – those who want mandatory resettlement quotas in Europe will continue their efforts next year.
State Audit Office Scheduled To Audit Parties, Tax Office, Treasury In First Half Of 2018
- 30 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- finance
The State Audit Office (ÁSZ) has submitted to parliament its schedule of audits of Hungary’s political parties, party and other foundations, the tax office and the state treasury to be performed in the first half of 2018, ÁSZ said.
Constitutional Court: Parlt Procedure On Church Status Unconstitutional
- 21 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The parliamentary procedure on granting a religious community “registered church” status is unconstitutional as it fails to determine legal consequences if the decision is not made within the 60-day deadline, the Constitutional Court ruled.
Hungary Not Ready For Euro, Lázár Says
- 15 Dec 2017 8:52 AM
- business
Hungary is not ready to adopt the euro, Prime Minister’s Office head János Lázár told reporters on Thursday.
Ministry: Political Parties May Delay Penalty Payments
- 11 Jan 2018 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Political parties told by the authorities to pay penalties for breaking party financing rules can apply for a 6-month moratorium and then pay the fines in instalments, the economy ministry said in a statement. The Hungarian opposition parties levied with the fines have all said they will refuse to pay up.
Govt Officials Hold Talks With Author Of Libe Report On Hungary Rule Of Law
- 10 Jan 2018 7:57 AM
- current affairs
Government officials on Tuesday held talks with Green MEP Judith Sargentini, the author of the report being prepared by the European Parliament’s civil liberties committee on the state of the rule of law in Hungary, a foreign ministry official said.
Orbán: Multiculturalism ‘An Illusion’
- 9 Jan 2018 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Multiculturalism is an illusion, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told the German Bild Zeitung in an interview. A large number of Muslim immigrants in Europe will lead to parallel societies, Orbán said. Muslim and Christian societies will never connect, he said. “We [Hungary] do not want this. And we do not want anyone to force it upon us.”
Local Opinion: Poland’s New PM In Budapest
- 5 Jan 2018 7:56 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator sees Mr Morawiecki’s choice of Budapest for his first bilateral visit abroad as a sign of the strong alliance between the two governments in facing infringement procedures launched by Brussels.
Legal Changes Taking Effect In Hungary On Jan. 1
- 2 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces several legal changes as of Jan. 1, 2018, including an increase in general child-care benefits as well as child-care benefits for university students and graduates, added support for mortgage holders and the option of relief on student loan repayments.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán: Hungary Will Face Further Attacks
- 30 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Kossuth Radio on Friday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that Hungary will face further attacks because – following the failure by leaders to agree on this issue at the EU summit in December – those who want mandatory resettlement quotas in Europe will continue their efforts next year.
State Audit Office Scheduled To Audit Parties, Tax Office, Treasury In First Half Of 2018
- 30 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- finance
The State Audit Office (ÁSZ) has submitted to parliament its schedule of audits of Hungary’s political parties, party and other foundations, the tax office and the state treasury to be performed in the first half of 2018, ÁSZ said.
Constitutional Court: Parlt Procedure On Church Status Unconstitutional
- 21 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The parliamentary procedure on granting a religious community “registered church” status is unconstitutional as it fails to determine legal consequences if the decision is not made within the 60-day deadline, the Constitutional Court ruled.
Hungary Not Ready For Euro, Lázár Says
- 15 Dec 2017 8:52 AM
- business
Hungary is not ready to adopt the euro, Prime Minister’s Office head János Lázár told reporters on Thursday.