1,010 result(s) for social democrat
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.
Ivana Müller: In Common, Trafó House Budapest, 10 – 11 October
- 8 Oct 2014 9:02 AM
- entertainment
In Common is an ensemble piece in which 10 performers ”dance” political systems like social choreographies. Sharing the same stage, same language and the same set of ”rules” performers find themselves in positions and problems comparable to those we are familiar with in contemporary democracies.The performers present countless variations on what a ‘common body’ can mean.
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.
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Obama’s Hungary Remarks
- 30 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist sees the critical remarks made by President Obama accusing the Hungarian government of intimidating NGOs as evidence that the US is deeply concerned about the state of Hungarian democracy. A pro-government commentator accuses President Obama of applying double standards against Hungary.
Is There A Passport Mafia In Hungary? A 'Citizenship Dealer' Speaks Out
- 26 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén defended the Hungarian citizenship process yesterday after Index published a two-part exposé of Hungary’s “passport mafia” that appeared in the wake of Fidesz’s fast-tracked dual-citizenship law of 2010.
Prize Proposal For Ökotárs Supported By Hungarian Socialists
- 18 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian MEPs in the European Parliament’s Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats gave supporting signatures on Wednesday to a proposal by green group MEP Benedek Jávor, of the opposition E-PM, to nominate the Ökotárs Foundation for a Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Semjén: Hungarian Citizenship Procedure Under Strictest Authority Control
- 17 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The procedure of granting Hungarian citizenship is strictly controlled by the Hungarian state administration, and, if need be, police and the secret services are also involved in the process, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén said, in response to a press report on massive abuse of the system.
Statue Of Marx Removed From Budapest University Hall
- 16 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The statue of Karl Marx has been removed from the entrance hall of the university that once carried his name.
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.
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.
Ivana Müller: In Common, Trafó House Budapest, 10 – 11 October
- 8 Oct 2014 9:02 AM
- entertainment
In Common is an ensemble piece in which 10 performers ”dance” political systems like social choreographies. Sharing the same stage, same language and the same set of ”rules” performers find themselves in positions and problems comparable to those we are familiar with in contemporary democracies.The performers present countless variations on what a ‘common body’ can mean.
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.
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Obama’s Hungary Remarks
- 30 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist sees the critical remarks made by President Obama accusing the Hungarian government of intimidating NGOs as evidence that the US is deeply concerned about the state of Hungarian democracy. A pro-government commentator accuses President Obama of applying double standards against Hungary.
Is There A Passport Mafia In Hungary? A 'Citizenship Dealer' Speaks Out
- 26 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén defended the Hungarian citizenship process yesterday after Index published a two-part exposé of Hungary’s “passport mafia” that appeared in the wake of Fidesz’s fast-tracked dual-citizenship law of 2010.
Prize Proposal For Ökotárs Supported By Hungarian Socialists
- 18 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian MEPs in the European Parliament’s Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats gave supporting signatures on Wednesday to a proposal by green group MEP Benedek Jávor, of the opposition E-PM, to nominate the Ökotárs Foundation for a Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Semjén: Hungarian Citizenship Procedure Under Strictest Authority Control
- 17 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The procedure of granting Hungarian citizenship is strictly controlled by the Hungarian state administration, and, if need be, police and the secret services are also involved in the process, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén said, in response to a press report on massive abuse of the system.
Statue Of Marx Removed From Budapest University Hall
- 16 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The statue of Karl Marx has been removed from the entrance hall of the university that once carried his name.
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.