84 result(s) for sovereignty issues
Erection Of Statues For Politicians Cooperated With Oppressors Of Hungary Cannot Be Supported
- 18 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the question-and-answer round of Parliament’s plenary session on Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that the Constitution does not support the erection of statues in honour of political leaders in government during the time when Hungary had lost its sovereignty.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán Has International Friends On His Side
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left- and right-wing analysts equally recognise that the Hungarian Prime Minister is not isolated any more with his views on immigration in Europe. They differ however on whether he’s right or wrong and whether his position will ultimately prevail.
Xpat Opinion: US Ambassador Criticizes Hungary
- 6 Nov 2015 12:45 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s concerns about the state of affairs in Hungary, pro-government columnists are in no doubt that the US wants to pressurize Hungary into submission. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, criticize the Hungarian government’s response and expect further US-Hungarian diplomatic skirmishes.
Hungary "Open To Talks" Promoting Social Inclusion
- 3 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is open to further consultations that promote social inclusion, ministry of human resources official Gergely Prőhle said after meeting US state department official Thomas Melia.
US Ambassador To Hungary: Issues Should Be Resolved Together
- 2 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Cooperation between the Hungarian and the US governments is excellent in many areas, while there are challenges that they need to resolve together, the new US Ambassador to Hungary indicated in an interview with MTI, emphasizing that she personally would like to contribute to deepening USHungarian relations in every area.
Hungary Welcomes Ukraine Cease Fire
- 12 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has welcomed the recent Ukraine ceasefire agreement. Speaking at a press conference held jointly with his Polish counterpart Grzegorz Schetyna in Budapest, Szijjártó said implementation of the agreement should be closely monitored and its achievements evaluated.
Hungary’s Fidesz Leader Discusses Immigration, Ukraine With German CU/CSU MP
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, the group leader of ruling Fidesz met Arnold Vaatz, deputy group leader of CDU/CSU in the German parliament, for talks in Budapest. The two politicians discussed the issue of immigration and the situation in Ukraine, among other topics. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Vaatz said the immigration issue required a humanitarian solution in line with European values.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell To Arrive To Hungary Next Week
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The new United States ambassador to Hungary, Colleen Bradley Bell, will arrive in Budapest next Monday, the state secretary for economic diplomacy said. Levente Magyar told public television M1 that Bell would be welcome with “a great deal of openness” and added that “Hungarian-US political discourse could get new impetus and a new, positive direction” thanks to her presence.
Xpat Opinion: President Putin To Visit Hungary
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily fears that Vladimir Putin’s March visit, announced this week, is another indication of the Hungarian government’s Eastern orientation. A conservative analyst points out that Hungary needs to maintain good relations with both Germany and Russia. Another left-wing commentator suspects that PM Orbán may want to revise the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Ukraine.
Erection Of Statues For Politicians Cooperated With Oppressors Of Hungary Cannot Be Supported
- 18 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the question-and-answer round of Parliament’s plenary session on Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that the Constitution does not support the erection of statues in honour of political leaders in government during the time when Hungary had lost its sovereignty.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán Has International Friends On His Side
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left- and right-wing analysts equally recognise that the Hungarian Prime Minister is not isolated any more with his views on immigration in Europe. They differ however on whether he’s right or wrong and whether his position will ultimately prevail.
Xpat Opinion: US Ambassador Criticizes Hungary
- 6 Nov 2015 12:45 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s concerns about the state of affairs in Hungary, pro-government columnists are in no doubt that the US wants to pressurize Hungary into submission. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, criticize the Hungarian government’s response and expect further US-Hungarian diplomatic skirmishes.
Hungary "Open To Talks" Promoting Social Inclusion
- 3 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is open to further consultations that promote social inclusion, ministry of human resources official Gergely Prőhle said after meeting US state department official Thomas Melia.
US Ambassador To Hungary: Issues Should Be Resolved Together
- 2 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Cooperation between the Hungarian and the US governments is excellent in many areas, while there are challenges that they need to resolve together, the new US Ambassador to Hungary indicated in an interview with MTI, emphasizing that she personally would like to contribute to deepening USHungarian relations in every area.
Hungary Welcomes Ukraine Cease Fire
- 12 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has welcomed the recent Ukraine ceasefire agreement. Speaking at a press conference held jointly with his Polish counterpart Grzegorz Schetyna in Budapest, Szijjártó said implementation of the agreement should be closely monitored and its achievements evaluated.
Hungary’s Fidesz Leader Discusses Immigration, Ukraine With German CU/CSU MP
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, the group leader of ruling Fidesz met Arnold Vaatz, deputy group leader of CDU/CSU in the German parliament, for talks in Budapest. The two politicians discussed the issue of immigration and the situation in Ukraine, among other topics. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Vaatz said the immigration issue required a humanitarian solution in line with European values.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell To Arrive To Hungary Next Week
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The new United States ambassador to Hungary, Colleen Bradley Bell, will arrive in Budapest next Monday, the state secretary for economic diplomacy said. Levente Magyar told public television M1 that Bell would be welcome with “a great deal of openness” and added that “Hungarian-US political discourse could get new impetus and a new, positive direction” thanks to her presence.
Xpat Opinion: President Putin To Visit Hungary
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily fears that Vladimir Putin’s March visit, announced this week, is another indication of the Hungarian government’s Eastern orientation. A conservative analyst points out that Hungary needs to maintain good relations with both Germany and Russia. Another left-wing commentator suspects that PM Orbán may want to revise the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Ukraine.