181 result(s) for socialist mep in Current Affairs
Socialists: April’s Election Defeat Tragic But Not ‘Fatal Blow’
- 28 May 2018 9:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The defeat suffered by leftist parties at April’s general election was a tragic development but not a fatal blow to the opposition Socialists, the head of the party board said after a meeting of the body.
Plan To Tie EU Funds To Rule Of Law Divides MEPs
- 4 May 2018 9:44 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungarian MEPs on Wednesday were divided on a new mechanism included in the European Commission’s budget proposal for 2021-27 through which the bloc could penalise member states that undermine the rule of law.
Euro Parliament Concern About Rights Of Hungarians
- 27 Apr 2018 8:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Judith Sargentini (pictured top), the Green Party’s rapporteur, said the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) had examined not only how EU legislation is implemented in Hungary but also how the fundamental rights of Hungarians are enforced and how the state treats its citizens.
EP Draft Report Criticises Rule Of Law In Hungary
- 13 Apr 2018 9:43 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Presenting the draft report in a session of the European Parliament committee in Brussels, Green MEP Judith Sargentini said there was a “clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values of the European Union”, which she said warranted launching the Article 7 procedure.
Opposition Parties In Debate About Cooperation With Jobbik
- 23 Mar 2018 9:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Representatives of five opposition parties agreed on the need for a regime change, but had a sharp debate whether or not they should cooperate with radical nationalist Jobbik ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election, at a conference.
Local Opinion: New OLAF Complaint Against Hungary
- 18 Jan 2018 7:46 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist accuses the opposition of using corruption allegations to veil their own misdeeds, after they urged the publication of a report by the anti-fraud office of the European Union which found irregularities in a project worth 40 million Euros.
Hungary To Open Consulates In UK
- 11 Dec 2017 8:24 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian state will open consulates in Manchester and Edinburgh early next year, Socialist MEP István Ujhelyi announced on Sunday, citing information he had received from the Foreign Ministry.
NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
Hungary ‘Threatened’ With EUR 190-225m Fine For Metro 4 Project
- 1 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces a fine of 60-70 billion forints (EUR 190-225m) due to financial abuses linked to the Socialist-liberal administration during the metro 4 construction project, the government office chief said on Thursday. The government has established that the abuses did indeed take place but is endeavouring to get the fine reduced through negotiations, János Lázár told a regular press briefing.
Socialists: April’s Election Defeat Tragic But Not ‘Fatal Blow’
- 28 May 2018 9:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The defeat suffered by leftist parties at April’s general election was a tragic development but not a fatal blow to the opposition Socialists, the head of the party board said after a meeting of the body.
Plan To Tie EU Funds To Rule Of Law Divides MEPs
- 4 May 2018 9:44 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungarian MEPs on Wednesday were divided on a new mechanism included in the European Commission’s budget proposal for 2021-27 through which the bloc could penalise member states that undermine the rule of law.
Euro Parliament Concern About Rights Of Hungarians
- 27 Apr 2018 8:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Judith Sargentini (pictured top), the Green Party’s rapporteur, said the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) had examined not only how EU legislation is implemented in Hungary but also how the fundamental rights of Hungarians are enforced and how the state treats its citizens.
EP Draft Report Criticises Rule Of Law In Hungary
- 13 Apr 2018 9:43 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Presenting the draft report in a session of the European Parliament committee in Brussels, Green MEP Judith Sargentini said there was a “clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values of the European Union”, which she said warranted launching the Article 7 procedure.
Opposition Parties In Debate About Cooperation With Jobbik
- 23 Mar 2018 9:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Representatives of five opposition parties agreed on the need for a regime change, but had a sharp debate whether or not they should cooperate with radical nationalist Jobbik ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election, at a conference.
Local Opinion: New OLAF Complaint Against Hungary
- 18 Jan 2018 7:46 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist accuses the opposition of using corruption allegations to veil their own misdeeds, after they urged the publication of a report by the anti-fraud office of the European Union which found irregularities in a project worth 40 million Euros.
Hungary To Open Consulates In UK
- 11 Dec 2017 8:24 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian state will open consulates in Manchester and Edinburgh early next year, Socialist MEP István Ujhelyi announced on Sunday, citing information he had received from the Foreign Ministry.
NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
Hungary ‘Threatened’ With EUR 190-225m Fine For Metro 4 Project
- 1 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces a fine of 60-70 billion forints (EUR 190-225m) due to financial abuses linked to the Socialist-liberal administration during the metro 4 construction project, the government office chief said on Thursday. The government has established that the abuses did indeed take place but is endeavouring to get the fine reduced through negotiations, János Lázár told a regular press briefing.