399 result(s) for socialist politician
Socialists Slam Fidesz Policies In Budapest
- 12 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party has changed the local electoral system in a bid to gain a majority in Budapest, the opposition Socialists’ group leader in the Budapest assembly said.
Hungary’s Socialist Party’s Outgoing Leader Mesterházy Wins Case Against Civil Org
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The pro-government CÖF civil organisation has not yet decided whether to appeal against a court ruling on Wednesday which found in favour of Attila Mesterházy, the Socialist Party’s outgoing leader, who had sued over adverts during the election campaign depicting him and other leftist politicians in the company of a clown.
Half Of Families With Children Report Problems Affording Food In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Almost half of Hungary’s families with children struggle to afford food, a Socialist politician said on Monday, citing a study of OECD member countries. Ildikó Borbély Bangó told a press conference that 47% of the families in the Gallup survey had found it difficult to buy food at some point.
Hungarian Parties React To Mesterházy Resignation
- 30 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Attila Mesterházy on Thursday resigned as Socialist Party leader and parliamentary group leader. The 40-year-old politician said he would not compete for the post of party leader in the upcoming re-election of officials.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - United States Of Europe?
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 25 Hungary will hold its election for the European Parliament. The government party opted to hold the national election on April 6 and a separate EP election seven weeks later. There was nothing that would have prevented the authorities from holding both elections on May 25, but such an arrangement wasn’t deemed advantageous to the governing party.
Hungary’s Socialist Chairman Mesterházy: Left Has Every Chance To Have Majority In EP
- 22 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a real chance for the leftist parties to win the majority of the seats at the European Parliament, Socialist chairman Attila Mesterházy said on Wednesday. He said at a press conference in Ajka, western Hungary, that the European left had supported job creation while parties on the right had been interested in introducing further austerity measures.
Hungary’s Socialists Avow Fidesz Botched Pálinka, Tokaj Brand Cases
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz is unfit to represent Hungarian interests effectively in the European Union, as it has been unable to protect such issues as pálinka distillation or the Tokaj wine brand, an MEP candidate of the opposition Socialists said. György Mudri said that Fidesz has botched the issue of allowing taxfree pálinka (brandy) distillation in Hungary at the start and that they were unable to help keep ...
Xpat Opinion: Is The “Orbán Régime” Here To Stay In Hungary Until 2022?
- 22 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In their analyses on the causes of the defeat of the Left at the elections on 6th April, commentators across the political spectrum believe that there will be no left-wing alternative to the incumbent government until the far reaching lessons of two consecutive electoral catastrophes are learned. Opinions differ, however about what those lessons are.
Xpat Opinion: Hungay's Post-Election Analyses From Two Different Worlds
- 17 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sometimes, it’s like two different worlds. Hungarian voters re-elected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on April 6th, and over the last several days we’ve been treated to many vivid, post-game analyses.
Socialists Slam Fidesz Policies In Budapest
- 12 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party has changed the local electoral system in a bid to gain a majority in Budapest, the opposition Socialists’ group leader in the Budapest assembly said.
Hungary’s Socialist Party’s Outgoing Leader Mesterházy Wins Case Against Civil Org
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The pro-government CÖF civil organisation has not yet decided whether to appeal against a court ruling on Wednesday which found in favour of Attila Mesterházy, the Socialist Party’s outgoing leader, who had sued over adverts during the election campaign depicting him and other leftist politicians in the company of a clown.
Half Of Families With Children Report Problems Affording Food In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Almost half of Hungary’s families with children struggle to afford food, a Socialist politician said on Monday, citing a study of OECD member countries. Ildikó Borbély Bangó told a press conference that 47% of the families in the Gallup survey had found it difficult to buy food at some point.
Hungarian Parties React To Mesterházy Resignation
- 30 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Attila Mesterházy on Thursday resigned as Socialist Party leader and parliamentary group leader. The 40-year-old politician said he would not compete for the post of party leader in the upcoming re-election of officials.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - United States Of Europe?
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 25 Hungary will hold its election for the European Parliament. The government party opted to hold the national election on April 6 and a separate EP election seven weeks later. There was nothing that would have prevented the authorities from holding both elections on May 25, but such an arrangement wasn’t deemed advantageous to the governing party.
Hungary’s Socialist Chairman Mesterházy: Left Has Every Chance To Have Majority In EP
- 22 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a real chance for the leftist parties to win the majority of the seats at the European Parliament, Socialist chairman Attila Mesterházy said on Wednesday. He said at a press conference in Ajka, western Hungary, that the European left had supported job creation while parties on the right had been interested in introducing further austerity measures.
Hungary’s Socialists Avow Fidesz Botched Pálinka, Tokaj Brand Cases
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz is unfit to represent Hungarian interests effectively in the European Union, as it has been unable to protect such issues as pálinka distillation or the Tokaj wine brand, an MEP candidate of the opposition Socialists said. György Mudri said that Fidesz has botched the issue of allowing taxfree pálinka (brandy) distillation in Hungary at the start and that they were unable to help keep ...
Xpat Opinion: Is The “Orbán Régime” Here To Stay In Hungary Until 2022?
- 22 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In their analyses on the causes of the defeat of the Left at the elections on 6th April, commentators across the political spectrum believe that there will be no left-wing alternative to the incumbent government until the far reaching lessons of two consecutive electoral catastrophes are learned. Opinions differ, however about what those lessons are.
Xpat Opinion: Hungay's Post-Election Analyses From Two Different Worlds
- 17 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sometimes, it’s like two different worlds. Hungarian voters re-elected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on April 6th, and over the last several days we’ve been treated to many vivid, post-game analyses.

















