1,005 result(s) for social democrat
Fidesz-Christdems Maintain Strong Lead Ahead Socialists In Hungary
- 22 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 57% of decided voters support the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats, followed by 17% supporting the Socialists and 14% the radical nationalist Jobbik, according to a poll Tárki published on Wednesday.
Hungary’s Supreme Court Kúria Acquits Former Budapest District Leaders
- 21 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, acquitted on Tuesday the former mayor and his deputy of abusing their office. The two former officials, Socialist Mayor Gyula Molnár of the 11th district and Imre Lakos, his Free Democrat deputy, were accused of attempting to sell a valuable property owned by the local council to a private company without a public tender in 2006.
Hungary's Jobbik Overtakes Socialists In Poll
- 16 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Jobbik has overtaken the Socialist Party in popularity among potential voters, according to the latest Medián poll. If elections were held this coming Sunday, 17% of decided party voters would opt for Jobbik, as against 14% for the Socialists. Fidesz would have 56% support, LMP and Together 4% each, and the Democratic Coalition 2%.
Hungary's E-PM Supports Debate Involving Jobbik
- 16 May 2014 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Participation in a public debate including Jobbik would not mean cooperation with radical nationalists but rather serve to “reveal an unacceptably extremist” power, E-PM leader Gordon Bajnai said in a letter on Friday. Bajnai responded to a call by Ferenc Gyurcsány, leader of the Democratic Coalition (DK), who appealed to leaders of E-PM and the Socialists to call off an EP election debate ...
Hungary’s Ruling Party Fideszs Leads EP Poll
- 14 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ruling party Fidesz is set to receive more than half of the seats in the European Parliament assigned to Hungary, according to a survey by the Nézőpont Institute. Among people declaring themselves certain to vote, 46% backed Fidesz MEP candidates, translating into 11 seats.
Hungary’s Opposition Vote “No” To Orbán
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition lawmakers voted “no” to the re-election of the prime minister and all except lawmakers of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, left the chamber after the vote on Saturday. The Socialists do not wish to be party to Hungarian parliament acting as a smoke screen for party politics, Attila Mesterházy said.
Hungary’s Lawmakers Take Oaths In New Parliament
- 7 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s 199 lawmakers took their oaths on Tuesday at the start of the new parliamentary cycle. Ruling party Fidesz has 117 deputies, its Christian Democrat ally 16 lawmakers, the opposition Socialists 29, radical nationalist Jobbik 23 and green LMP 5 deputies.
Áder, Orbán To Address Hungary’s Founding Parlt Session
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder will open the founding session of the new 199-member parliament today at 10am. He will propose that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán should retain his post. Orbán will also address the session. The parliamentary speaker will be elected in a secret vote and he will then take his oath. This will be followed by the election of five deputy speakers and ten notaries.
Leftist Parties, Unions In Hungary Celebrate Intl Workers’ Day
- 5 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Leftist parties and trade unions celebrated May 1 International Workers’ Day in central Budapest and in the City Park. May 1 is traditionally a celebration of work, “but in Hungary these days having any work is in itself a reason to celebrate,” Gordon Bajnai, the leader of the E-PM party alliance, said at an event at Szabadság Square.
Fidesz-Christdems Maintain Strong Lead Ahead Socialists In Hungary
- 22 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 57% of decided voters support the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats, followed by 17% supporting the Socialists and 14% the radical nationalist Jobbik, according to a poll Tárki published on Wednesday.
Hungary’s Supreme Court Kúria Acquits Former Budapest District Leaders
- 21 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, acquitted on Tuesday the former mayor and his deputy of abusing their office. The two former officials, Socialist Mayor Gyula Molnár of the 11th district and Imre Lakos, his Free Democrat deputy, were accused of attempting to sell a valuable property owned by the local council to a private company without a public tender in 2006.
Hungary's Jobbik Overtakes Socialists In Poll
- 16 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Jobbik has overtaken the Socialist Party in popularity among potential voters, according to the latest Medián poll. If elections were held this coming Sunday, 17% of decided party voters would opt for Jobbik, as against 14% for the Socialists. Fidesz would have 56% support, LMP and Together 4% each, and the Democratic Coalition 2%.
Hungary's E-PM Supports Debate Involving Jobbik
- 16 May 2014 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Participation in a public debate including Jobbik would not mean cooperation with radical nationalists but rather serve to “reveal an unacceptably extremist” power, E-PM leader Gordon Bajnai said in a letter on Friday. Bajnai responded to a call by Ferenc Gyurcsány, leader of the Democratic Coalition (DK), who appealed to leaders of E-PM and the Socialists to call off an EP election debate ...
Hungary’s Ruling Party Fideszs Leads EP Poll
- 14 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ruling party Fidesz is set to receive more than half of the seats in the European Parliament assigned to Hungary, according to a survey by the Nézőpont Institute. Among people declaring themselves certain to vote, 46% backed Fidesz MEP candidates, translating into 11 seats.
Hungary’s Opposition Vote “No” To Orbán
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition lawmakers voted “no” to the re-election of the prime minister and all except lawmakers of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, left the chamber after the vote on Saturday. The Socialists do not wish to be party to Hungarian parliament acting as a smoke screen for party politics, Attila Mesterházy said.
Hungary’s Lawmakers Take Oaths In New Parliament
- 7 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s 199 lawmakers took their oaths on Tuesday at the start of the new parliamentary cycle. Ruling party Fidesz has 117 deputies, its Christian Democrat ally 16 lawmakers, the opposition Socialists 29, radical nationalist Jobbik 23 and green LMP 5 deputies.
Áder, Orbán To Address Hungary’s Founding Parlt Session
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder will open the founding session of the new 199-member parliament today at 10am. He will propose that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán should retain his post. Orbán will also address the session. The parliamentary speaker will be elected in a secret vote and he will then take his oath. This will be followed by the election of five deputy speakers and ten notaries.
Leftist Parties, Unions In Hungary Celebrate Intl Workers’ Day
- 5 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Leftist parties and trade unions celebrated May 1 International Workers’ Day in central Budapest and in the City Park. May 1 is traditionally a celebration of work, “but in Hungary these days having any work is in itself a reason to celebrate,” Gordon Bajnai, the leader of the E-PM party alliance, said at an event at Szabadság Square.