876 result(s) for socialists
Xpat Opinion: The Factious Hungarian Opposition
- 11 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday by 11 a.m. it became clear that there was no chance of an electoral alliance between the socialists and the representatives of the Demokratikus Koalíció. Perhaps there never was because, although Attila Mesterházy only a few hours before this final meeting gave a 50-50 chance of reaching an understanding, I suspect that the decision had already been reached to reject the DK proposals.
Hungary's PM Orbán Warns Against Complacency
- 5 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned Fidesz MPS that they cannot relax ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections, as he addressed a caucus meeting which got under way in Visegrád Wednesday evening. Orbán removed five constituency leaders, saying he was dissatisfied with their work.
Xpat Opinion: Mounting Tensions On The Left After Local By-Election Victory In Hungary
- 4 Sep 2013 8:59 AM
- current affairs
A pro-Gyurcsány commentator accuses opposition forces of excluding his party from the alliance, while a pro-government daily claims Gordon Bajnai’s plan is to embrace Gyurcsány once he becomes prime minister.
Xpat Opinion: Left-Wing Electoral Pact In Hungary
- 2 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In their first reactions to the agreement suddenly clinched by opposition leaders after a painful clash last week, left-wing commentators are cautiously optimistic about the chances of the new alliance.
Xpat Opinion: Deception On The Left Over Failed Talks On PM Candidacy In Hungary
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After Saturday’s twin commentary on the subject, Népszabadság devotes an editorial, four opinion pieces and two online commentaries to the failure of the two main left-wing leaders to agree on how to choose a joint candidate for Prime Minister for next year’s elections.
Xpat Opinion: Saint Stephen’s Day Musings In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2013 11:30 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum use St Stephen’s Day to put current political developments and debates into an historical perspective. Right-wing pundits praise the government for reinstating St. Stephen’s heritage, while a left-wing columnist accuses it of completely ignoring its critics.
Xpat Opinion: EU Fund For Hungary Suspension Call Condemned
- 23 Jul 2013 9:01 AM
- business
In response to a liberal editorial calling on the EU to withhold funds from Hungary in order to promote a regime change, a pro-government daily warns that the EU has contractual obligations and its attempts to meddle in Hungarian democratic politics have already backfired.
Pollster Gives Opposition A Chance In Hungary
- 19 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A change of government is possible next year if the opposition can mobilise undecided voters, a leading pollster said yesterday. Tibor Závecz, research director at Ipsos, told ATV that Fidesz has two million supporters, while the Socialists and the Together-Dialogue alliance have 1.5 million.
Xpat Opinion: What’s The Big Deal With This Tavares Report About Hungary Anyway?
- 8 Jul 2013 11:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The Hungarian Parliament accepted a declaration responding to the vote in the European Parliament. The declaration speaks of Hungary and Europe, particularly Hungary’s relationship with the European Union since joining in 2004, following a referendum that succeeded with a vast majority of popular support. It also speaks in detail about the legal foundation of the European Union ...
Xpat Opinion: The Factious Hungarian Opposition
- 11 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday by 11 a.m. it became clear that there was no chance of an electoral alliance between the socialists and the representatives of the Demokratikus Koalíció. Perhaps there never was because, although Attila Mesterházy only a few hours before this final meeting gave a 50-50 chance of reaching an understanding, I suspect that the decision had already been reached to reject the DK proposals.
Hungary's PM Orbán Warns Against Complacency
- 5 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned Fidesz MPS that they cannot relax ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections, as he addressed a caucus meeting which got under way in Visegrád Wednesday evening. Orbán removed five constituency leaders, saying he was dissatisfied with their work.
Xpat Opinion: Mounting Tensions On The Left After Local By-Election Victory In Hungary
- 4 Sep 2013 8:59 AM
- current affairs
A pro-Gyurcsány commentator accuses opposition forces of excluding his party from the alliance, while a pro-government daily claims Gordon Bajnai’s plan is to embrace Gyurcsány once he becomes prime minister.
Xpat Opinion: Left-Wing Electoral Pact In Hungary
- 2 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In their first reactions to the agreement suddenly clinched by opposition leaders after a painful clash last week, left-wing commentators are cautiously optimistic about the chances of the new alliance.
Xpat Opinion: Deception On The Left Over Failed Talks On PM Candidacy In Hungary
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After Saturday’s twin commentary on the subject, Népszabadság devotes an editorial, four opinion pieces and two online commentaries to the failure of the two main left-wing leaders to agree on how to choose a joint candidate for Prime Minister for next year’s elections.
Xpat Opinion: Saint Stephen’s Day Musings In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2013 11:30 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum use St Stephen’s Day to put current political developments and debates into an historical perspective. Right-wing pundits praise the government for reinstating St. Stephen’s heritage, while a left-wing columnist accuses it of completely ignoring its critics.
Xpat Opinion: EU Fund For Hungary Suspension Call Condemned
- 23 Jul 2013 9:01 AM
- business
In response to a liberal editorial calling on the EU to withhold funds from Hungary in order to promote a regime change, a pro-government daily warns that the EU has contractual obligations and its attempts to meddle in Hungarian democratic politics have already backfired.
Pollster Gives Opposition A Chance In Hungary
- 19 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A change of government is possible next year if the opposition can mobilise undecided voters, a leading pollster said yesterday. Tibor Závecz, research director at Ipsos, told ATV that Fidesz has two million supporters, while the Socialists and the Together-Dialogue alliance have 1.5 million.
Xpat Opinion: What’s The Big Deal With This Tavares Report About Hungary Anyway?
- 8 Jul 2013 11:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The Hungarian Parliament accepted a declaration responding to the vote in the European Parliament. The declaration speaks of Hungary and Europe, particularly Hungary’s relationship with the European Union since joining in 2004, following a referendum that succeeded with a vast majority of popular support. It also speaks in detail about the legal foundation of the European Union ...