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Internet Tax Is Just One Of The Political Scandals Hitting Hungary
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
By putting his Internet tax plans on the back burner, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also hushed his own internal opposition. Not that he can sit back: he has been making enemies ever since he launched his “freedom fights” in 2010.
How Did Hungary Manage To Get Caught In This International Vice?
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Internet tax dispute temporarily covered it up, but once the idea of introducing the tax was dropped, Hungary's other “list of sins” came back onto the front burner. “Heti Válasz” is now taking a look at the list to see which of the American and European Union criticisms have become irrelevant, which are the ones where Hungary has won a skirmish and which are those we're about to lose.
Szijjártó: Hungarian Govt Feels Unfairly Treated
- 18 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government sometimes feels that it is treated unfairly by the international press, foreign minister Péter Szijjártó told German conservative daily Die Welt in an interview. It is possible to objectively discuss every concrete case but very difficult to fight against diffuse prejudices, he told the paper.
Xpat Opinion: US Pressure On Hungary Is Here To Stay
- 13 Nov 2014 11:35 AM
- current affairs
Analysts agree that the American pressure on Hungary is largely motivated by geopolitical considerations and is bound to increase unless the government makes resolute concessions. They admit however that it is difficult for Hungary’s leaders to retreat from positions they have vehemently defended so far.
Klaus’s Ex-Advisor Warns Hungary Against Defiant Posture
- 13 Nov 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary should be cautious when dealing with Washington or Brussels, a consultant of former Czech president Václav Klaus told Hungarian public television. Petr Hájek said Hungary must exercise caution or if it continues to be “defiant” with Washington and Brussels, it should be “prepared for anything”.
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Europe In Spiritual Crisis
- 10 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe is in a serious spiritual crisis because the community spends too much on welfare while its share in the global economy is shrinking, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview published online by Germany’s Die Welt.
Hungary’s PM Orbán On South Stream, US Ban, Sunday Work
- 5 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Discussing the South Stream gas network, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary’s energy security required that “what the Germans can do Hungarians should be able to do as well”. Germans had built the Nord Stream and they turned Ukraine as a potential source of danger “off”, as no gas for Germany can get stuck there. Hungarians, too, want the same thing, Orbán said.
Hungary's PM Orbán On US Entry Ban, Gas Supply
- 31 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the US entry ban reportedly in force against six Hungarian individuals, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said there was no defence against generalised accusations, but it must be made clear that “we are expecting information on concrete cases."
Internet Tax Is Just One Of The Political Scandals Hitting Hungary
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
By putting his Internet tax plans on the back burner, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also hushed his own internal opposition. Not that he can sit back: he has been making enemies ever since he launched his “freedom fights” in 2010.
How Did Hungary Manage To Get Caught In This International Vice?
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Internet tax dispute temporarily covered it up, but once the idea of introducing the tax was dropped, Hungary's other “list of sins” came back onto the front burner. “Heti Válasz” is now taking a look at the list to see which of the American and European Union criticisms have become irrelevant, which are the ones where Hungary has won a skirmish and which are those we're about to lose.
Szijjártó: Hungarian Govt Feels Unfairly Treated
- 18 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government sometimes feels that it is treated unfairly by the international press, foreign minister Péter Szijjártó told German conservative daily Die Welt in an interview. It is possible to objectively discuss every concrete case but very difficult to fight against diffuse prejudices, he told the paper.
Xpat Opinion: US Pressure On Hungary Is Here To Stay
- 13 Nov 2014 11:35 AM
- current affairs
Analysts agree that the American pressure on Hungary is largely motivated by geopolitical considerations and is bound to increase unless the government makes resolute concessions. They admit however that it is difficult for Hungary’s leaders to retreat from positions they have vehemently defended so far.
Klaus’s Ex-Advisor Warns Hungary Against Defiant Posture
- 13 Nov 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary should be cautious when dealing with Washington or Brussels, a consultant of former Czech president Václav Klaus told Hungarian public television. Petr Hájek said Hungary must exercise caution or if it continues to be “defiant” with Washington and Brussels, it should be “prepared for anything”.
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Europe In Spiritual Crisis
- 10 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe is in a serious spiritual crisis because the community spends too much on welfare while its share in the global economy is shrinking, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview published online by Germany’s Die Welt.
Hungary’s PM Orbán On South Stream, US Ban, Sunday Work
- 5 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Discussing the South Stream gas network, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary’s energy security required that “what the Germans can do Hungarians should be able to do as well”. Germans had built the Nord Stream and they turned Ukraine as a potential source of danger “off”, as no gas for Germany can get stuck there. Hungarians, too, want the same thing, Orbán said.
Hungary's PM Orbán On US Entry Ban, Gas Supply
- 31 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the US entry ban reportedly in force against six Hungarian individuals, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said there was no defence against generalised accusations, but it must be made clear that “we are expecting information on concrete cases."















