826 result(s) for vote against hungary
Hungary Welcomes EU Law On GM Crops
- 14 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s interests were fulfilled when a vote passed in the European Parliament allowed individual member states to ban the cultivation of GM crops, the farm ministry said. “It is an especially important strategic interest for Hungary laid down in its constitution also to ensure that its agriculture is GMO-free,” it said.
Hungary’s Extraordinary Parlt Session Lacks Quorum
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The extraordinary session of parliament convened for Tuesday morning lacked a quorum as most lawmakers of the governing parties stayed away from the event. The session was initiated by the opposition Socialists to discuss proposed changes to the road toll system.
Hungary’s LMP Party Leader Slams Govt For Having “No Strategy”
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government “does not seem to have a plan to utilise its two-thirds majority”, while the ruling parties’ loss in voter support may benefit green LMP, the latter party’s co-leader said. Concerning a by-election in western Hungary’s Veszprém set for February, András Schiffer reaffirmed that his party would field a candidate of its own, rather than support an independent candidate backed by the ...
Hungarian Prosecutors Ask Ministry To Lift Goodfriend’s Immunity
- 23 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Like a bad episode from the Twilight Zone, Hungarian prosecutors today asked the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade to lift US Embassy Chargé d’affaires André Goodfriend’s immunity from prosecution so that he can be tried in Hungary for defamation. Thanks to changes made to the criminal code under the current Fidesz-KDNP government, defamation is now a felony punishable with up to three years ...
Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz MPs Fined Over Voting Choices
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz MPs János Bencsik and Béla Dankó have been fined Ft 100,000 for voting against the party caucus on Monday. Bencsik abstained from voting on an amendment to the law on social care and voted against the bill on creating a state monopoly on the distribution of tobacco products between wholesalers and retailers.
Xpat Opinion: Trade Union Road Blocks In Budapest
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator argues that the nationwide demonstration proved the presence of vibrant democracy in Hungary. Meanwhile she criticises the government for imposing toll on the Budapest highway belt as well as MPs for wanting to exempt themselves of highway tolls.
Demo In Budapest Against 2015 Budget
- 15 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Members of civil organisations and unions participated in a demonstration in Budapest’s Kossuth Square in front of Parliament on Sunday afternoon to protest against next year’s budget, which is scheduled to be voted on this week.
Medián Poll: Fidesz Support Down 12 Points In November
- 11 Dec 2014 1:40 AM
- current affairs
Support for ruling Fidesz dropped by 12 points among all voters in November, a poll by Medián showed. At the end of October, before the US introduced an entry ban on six Hungarian officials and a proposal for an internet tax was announced, Fidesz had 38% support.
Hungarian Lawmakers Pass Law On Banning Unprofitable Supermarkets
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Lawmakers approved a government law on banning from 2018 supermarkets and hypermarkets that fail to make a profit for two consecutive years. The law which bans the outlets from selling daily consumer goods passed with 116 in favour, 34 against and 25 abstentions.
Hungary Welcomes EU Law On GM Crops
- 14 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s interests were fulfilled when a vote passed in the European Parliament allowed individual member states to ban the cultivation of GM crops, the farm ministry said. “It is an especially important strategic interest for Hungary laid down in its constitution also to ensure that its agriculture is GMO-free,” it said.
Hungary’s Extraordinary Parlt Session Lacks Quorum
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The extraordinary session of parliament convened for Tuesday morning lacked a quorum as most lawmakers of the governing parties stayed away from the event. The session was initiated by the opposition Socialists to discuss proposed changes to the road toll system.
Hungary’s LMP Party Leader Slams Govt For Having “No Strategy”
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government “does not seem to have a plan to utilise its two-thirds majority”, while the ruling parties’ loss in voter support may benefit green LMP, the latter party’s co-leader said. Concerning a by-election in western Hungary’s Veszprém set for February, András Schiffer reaffirmed that his party would field a candidate of its own, rather than support an independent candidate backed by the ...
Hungarian Prosecutors Ask Ministry To Lift Goodfriend’s Immunity
- 23 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Like a bad episode from the Twilight Zone, Hungarian prosecutors today asked the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade to lift US Embassy Chargé d’affaires André Goodfriend’s immunity from prosecution so that he can be tried in Hungary for defamation. Thanks to changes made to the criminal code under the current Fidesz-KDNP government, defamation is now a felony punishable with up to three years ...
Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz MPs Fined Over Voting Choices
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz MPs János Bencsik and Béla Dankó have been fined Ft 100,000 for voting against the party caucus on Monday. Bencsik abstained from voting on an amendment to the law on social care and voted against the bill on creating a state monopoly on the distribution of tobacco products between wholesalers and retailers.
Xpat Opinion: Trade Union Road Blocks In Budapest
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator argues that the nationwide demonstration proved the presence of vibrant democracy in Hungary. Meanwhile she criticises the government for imposing toll on the Budapest highway belt as well as MPs for wanting to exempt themselves of highway tolls.
Demo In Budapest Against 2015 Budget
- 15 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Members of civil organisations and unions participated in a demonstration in Budapest’s Kossuth Square in front of Parliament on Sunday afternoon to protest against next year’s budget, which is scheduled to be voted on this week.
Medián Poll: Fidesz Support Down 12 Points In November
- 11 Dec 2014 1:40 AM
- current affairs
Support for ruling Fidesz dropped by 12 points among all voters in November, a poll by Medián showed. At the end of October, before the US introduced an entry ban on six Hungarian officials and a proposal for an internet tax was announced, Fidesz had 38% support.
Hungarian Lawmakers Pass Law On Banning Unprofitable Supermarkets
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Lawmakers approved a government law on banning from 2018 supermarkets and hypermarkets that fail to make a profit for two consecutive years. The law which bans the outlets from selling daily consumer goods passed with 116 in favour, 34 against and 25 abstentions.