888 result(s) for socialists
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Socialists At A Crossroads
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
While Fidesz and the Orbán government are busy hatching their latest plans to further restructure the Hungarian state and Hungarian society we cannot do more than wait for the day, which should come soon, when we find out what kind of austerity program will be introduced. There is no use talking about, for instance, all the leaked information from Fidesz politicians concerning the huge reforms of ...
Hungarian Socialist Szanyi Sorry For Far - Right Biker Invite
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tibor Szanyi, an MEP of the oppositions Socialists, apologised on Wednesday for his “careless” approach that hurt some people’s sensitivity when he invited farright bikers to Brussels. Szanyi will be heard by his party’s disciplinary committee for hosting members of an organisation called the Goy Motorists.
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 MEP Szanyi Gets Warning From Socialists
- 16 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tibor Szanyi, an MEP of the oppositions Socialists, apologised on Wednesday for his “careless” approach that “hurt some people’s sensitivity” when he invited far-right bikers to Brussels. Szanyi was slapped on the wrist by his party’s disciplinary committee for hosting members of an organisation called the Goy Motorists.
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 Also Wins Big In Budapest
- 13 Oct 2014 9:06 AM
- current affairs
István Tarlós, the Fidesz-backed mayor of Budapest, who was voted back into power with just over 49%, told supporters he would focus on resolving the city’s problems. “It won’t be an easy job, but we will be there, and you can rely on us.” In the capital, Fidesz won 17 out of 23 districts.
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.
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 ...
Hungary’s Designate To EU Faces Further Questions In Brussels
- 3 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Further questions will be put to Commissioner-designate Tibor Navracsics in Brussels before MEPs decide whether or not to endorse his candidacy, a source close to the cultural committee said on condition of anonymity. Each group of representatives can submit two questions by Thursday 3pm to be put to Navracsics, the Hungarian Commissioner-designate for Education, Culture, Youth and Citizenship.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Socialists At A Crossroads
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
While Fidesz and the Orbán government are busy hatching their latest plans to further restructure the Hungarian state and Hungarian society we cannot do more than wait for the day, which should come soon, when we find out what kind of austerity program will be introduced. There is no use talking about, for instance, all the leaked information from Fidesz politicians concerning the huge reforms of ...
Hungarian Socialist Szanyi Sorry For Far - Right Biker Invite
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tibor Szanyi, an MEP of the oppositions Socialists, apologised on Wednesday for his “careless” approach that hurt some people’s sensitivity when he invited farright bikers to Brussels. Szanyi will be heard by his party’s disciplinary committee for hosting members of an organisation called the Goy Motorists.
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 MEP Szanyi Gets Warning From Socialists
- 16 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tibor Szanyi, an MEP of the oppositions Socialists, apologised on Wednesday for his “careless” approach that “hurt some people’s sensitivity” when he invited far-right bikers to Brussels. Szanyi was slapped on the wrist by his party’s disciplinary committee for hosting members of an organisation called the Goy Motorists.
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 Also Wins Big In Budapest
- 13 Oct 2014 9:06 AM
- current affairs
István Tarlós, the Fidesz-backed mayor of Budapest, who was voted back into power with just over 49%, told supporters he would focus on resolving the city’s problems. “It won’t be an easy job, but we will be there, and you can rely on us.” In the capital, Fidesz won 17 out of 23 districts.
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.
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 ...
Hungary’s Designate To EU Faces Further Questions In Brussels
- 3 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Further questions will be put to Commissioner-designate Tibor Navracsics in Brussels before MEPs decide whether or not to endorse his candidacy, a source close to the cultural committee said on condition of anonymity. Each group of representatives can submit two questions by Thursday 3pm to be put to Navracsics, the Hungarian Commissioner-designate for Education, Culture, Youth and Citizenship.