677 result(s) for ruling parties
Hungary Debated In Strasbourg
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ahead of a European parliamentary debate on the situation in Hungary concerning democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, held at the initiative of the EP’s liberal group, Hungarian left-wing opposition MEPs briefed Hungarian journalists on Tuesday evening.
Hungary’s Socialists Signal End To Left -Wing Cooperation
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party has said the period of cooperation with other left-wing parties has drawn to a close. The Socialist leadership also warned party members not to fall into the trap set for the left by Democratic Coalition leader Ferenc Gyurcsány. Gyurcsány, a former prime minister who left the Socialists to form his own leftist party, has repeatedly argued that the “democratic” opposition (ie, ...
Hungarian Opposition Parties Criticise Orbán
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Hungary where the political majority is not related to the larger part of society cannot be strong or successful, the group leader of the opposition Socialists said in response to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s parliamentary address on Monday. József Tóbiás said that in the past four years the government had deprived municipalities of most of their powers. He demanded that the central government ...
Fidesz Wins Third Election In Hungary This Year
- 13 Oct 2014 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz was again the big winner in Sunday’s local elections, with Jobbik claiming second place, as the ruling party retained control of all 19 county councils as well as Budapest and most of its districts. The left-wing parties were able to mayoralties in only a few places while Jobbik was second in almost every county. LMP candidates won a few seats on local councils.
Poll: Major Victory Of Ruling Parties Expected On Sunday In Hungary
- 8 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Incumbent Budapest mayor István Tarlós is well ahead in the polls and the governing Fidesz-Christian Democrats will retain a majority in the Budapest municipal assembly after Sunday’s local elections, according to an analysis by the Nézőpont Institute. The governing parties are also expected to keep their hold on the majority of town councils, the analysis published on Tuesday said.
Parties In Final Furlong To Local Election In Hungary
- 8 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political parties are touring the country and Budapest districts intensively to win support for their candidates at the local elections set for Sunday, October 12. Incumbent Budapest mayor István Tarlós, backed by the ruling Fidesz party, on Tuesday inaugurated a 700 million forint (EUR 2.7m) heating system at the Military Hospital. Tarlós said that since 2010, Budapest’s governance had become ...
OSCE Hungary Report Inaccurate Fundamental Rights Center Finds
- 30 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A July report by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe on Hungary’s latest general election contains several inaccurate observations, the Center for Fundamental Rights, a think-tank of young lawyers and law students, said.
Falus Quits Race For Budapest Mayor
- 30 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Falus announced he has quit as the leftist candidate for Budapest mayor. Conservative Lajos Bokros is now wooing his voters. Originally put forward by the opposition E-PM party alliance, Falus was backed by the Democratic Coalition (DK) and had the grudging support of the Socialists.
Comments On Hungary’s Foreign Minister’s Selection As EU Commissioner
- 11 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tibor Navracsics, Hungary’s foreign minister, has been selected to serve as EU commissioner for education, culture, youth and citizenship, the commission announced on its website on Wednesday. Hungary nominated him to the new European Commission headed by Jean-Claude Juncker in July.
Hungary Debated In Strasbourg
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ahead of a European parliamentary debate on the situation in Hungary concerning democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, held at the initiative of the EP’s liberal group, Hungarian left-wing opposition MEPs briefed Hungarian journalists on Tuesday evening.
Hungary’s Socialists Signal End To Left -Wing Cooperation
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party has said the period of cooperation with other left-wing parties has drawn to a close. The Socialist leadership also warned party members not to fall into the trap set for the left by Democratic Coalition leader Ferenc Gyurcsány. Gyurcsány, a former prime minister who left the Socialists to form his own leftist party, has repeatedly argued that the “democratic” opposition (ie, ...
Hungarian Opposition Parties Criticise Orbán
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Hungary where the political majority is not related to the larger part of society cannot be strong or successful, the group leader of the opposition Socialists said in response to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s parliamentary address on Monday. József Tóbiás said that in the past four years the government had deprived municipalities of most of their powers. He demanded that the central government ...
Fidesz Wins Third Election In Hungary This Year
- 13 Oct 2014 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz was again the big winner in Sunday’s local elections, with Jobbik claiming second place, as the ruling party retained control of all 19 county councils as well as Budapest and most of its districts. The left-wing parties were able to mayoralties in only a few places while Jobbik was second in almost every county. LMP candidates won a few seats on local councils.
Poll: Major Victory Of Ruling Parties Expected On Sunday In Hungary
- 8 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Incumbent Budapest mayor István Tarlós is well ahead in the polls and the governing Fidesz-Christian Democrats will retain a majority in the Budapest municipal assembly after Sunday’s local elections, according to an analysis by the Nézőpont Institute. The governing parties are also expected to keep their hold on the majority of town councils, the analysis published on Tuesday said.
Parties In Final Furlong To Local Election In Hungary
- 8 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political parties are touring the country and Budapest districts intensively to win support for their candidates at the local elections set for Sunday, October 12. Incumbent Budapest mayor István Tarlós, backed by the ruling Fidesz party, on Tuesday inaugurated a 700 million forint (EUR 2.7m) heating system at the Military Hospital. Tarlós said that since 2010, Budapest’s governance had become ...
OSCE Hungary Report Inaccurate Fundamental Rights Center Finds
- 30 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A July report by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe on Hungary’s latest general election contains several inaccurate observations, the Center for Fundamental Rights, a think-tank of young lawyers and law students, said.
Falus Quits Race For Budapest Mayor
- 30 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Falus announced he has quit as the leftist candidate for Budapest mayor. Conservative Lajos Bokros is now wooing his voters. Originally put forward by the opposition E-PM party alliance, Falus was backed by the Democratic Coalition (DK) and had the grudging support of the Socialists.
Comments On Hungary’s Foreign Minister’s Selection As EU Commissioner
- 11 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tibor Navracsics, Hungary’s foreign minister, has been selected to serve as EU commissioner for education, culture, youth and citizenship, the commission announced on its website on Wednesday. Hungary nominated him to the new European Commission headed by Jean-Claude Juncker in July.