888 result(s) for socialists
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.
Low Turnout In Hungary Lifts Smaller Parties
- 29 May 2014 11:40 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz will designate 12 of Hungary’s 21 MEPs, having obtained slightly more than half of all votes cast in Sunday’s European Parliament elections. Turnout sank to a record low of 29%, down from 36% in 2009.
Hungary’s Socialists To Have New Leaders By Mid-Summer, Says Mesterházy
- 28 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party can elect a new presidium by mid-July if the board approves the resignation of its current leaders, Attila Mesterházy, the party’s leader, told commercial broadcaster ATV on Monday. The presidium offered its resignation after the Socialists’ poor showing in the European elections on Sunday.
Govt Spokes Criticises SPD Leader’s Comment On Fidesz
- 27 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Government Spokesman András Giró-Szász criticised Sigmar Gabriel, leader of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), for calling Fidesz an anti- European and populist party. Gabriel called on the conservative forces to make it clear that anti-EU and populist right-wing parties, such as Fidesz and Forza Italia, have no place in the European People’s Party.
Hungary’s Socialist Lick Wounds, Rivals Satisfied
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party leader Attila Mesterházy said that the party’s presidium would offer its resignation to the board after the party’s poor EP election showing. The radical nationalist Jobbik party has managed to meet its goal in the European election, becoming Hungary’s second power, party leader Gábor Vona declared.
Analyst: Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz Still Unchallenged
- 26 May 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The winning Fidesz party still has no challenger while opposition parties face internal fighting for the upper hand, a political analyst said today, commenting on the European election results. Winning with over 50% of the vote, Fidesz can claim the backing of the majority of voters, although this can be challenged with view to the low turnout, analyst Róbert László said.
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 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 ...
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%.
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.
Low Turnout In Hungary Lifts Smaller Parties
- 29 May 2014 11:40 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz will designate 12 of Hungary’s 21 MEPs, having obtained slightly more than half of all votes cast in Sunday’s European Parliament elections. Turnout sank to a record low of 29%, down from 36% in 2009.
Hungary’s Socialists To Have New Leaders By Mid-Summer, Says Mesterházy
- 28 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party can elect a new presidium by mid-July if the board approves the resignation of its current leaders, Attila Mesterházy, the party’s leader, told commercial broadcaster ATV on Monday. The presidium offered its resignation after the Socialists’ poor showing in the European elections on Sunday.
Govt Spokes Criticises SPD Leader’s Comment On Fidesz
- 27 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Government Spokesman András Giró-Szász criticised Sigmar Gabriel, leader of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), for calling Fidesz an anti- European and populist party. Gabriel called on the conservative forces to make it clear that anti-EU and populist right-wing parties, such as Fidesz and Forza Italia, have no place in the European People’s Party.
Hungary’s Socialist Lick Wounds, Rivals Satisfied
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party leader Attila Mesterházy said that the party’s presidium would offer its resignation to the board after the party’s poor EP election showing. The radical nationalist Jobbik party has managed to meet its goal in the European election, becoming Hungary’s second power, party leader Gábor Vona declared.
Analyst: Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz Still Unchallenged
- 26 May 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The winning Fidesz party still has no challenger while opposition parties face internal fighting for the upper hand, a political analyst said today, commenting on the European election results. Winning with over 50% of the vote, Fidesz can claim the backing of the majority of voters, although this can be challenged with view to the low turnout, analyst Róbert László said.
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 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 ...
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%.