72 result(s) for young voters
Analyst: Opposition Facing Uphill Battle On Hungary Political Scene
- 28 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is hard to find any issue in Hungarian political discourse which opposition parties could latch onto and use to their advantage, a political scientist said. The ruling Fidesz party is still the force dictating the political agenda, and has even managed to “steal” the issue of national identity in relation to the migrant crisis from radical nationalist Jobbik, Béla Galló told public news ...
Study Shows Record Numbers Of Hungarians Going Abroad In Search Of Work
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
University graduates are leaving Hungary in droves, reports daily online mno.hu citing a detailed study published by the Population Studies Institute of the Central Statistical Authority (KSH). The majority of those exiting are young, single men with above average education.
Xpat Opinion: A Woman Prime Minister For Hungary?
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A surprising number of listeners, mostly men, to György Bolgár’s call-in program on Klubrádió keep suggesting that what Hungary needs today is a woman as prime minister. My first thought was that the reason for this unexpected enthusiasm for a woman to lead the country is the undeniable failure of the Hungarian political elite in the last 25 years.
Xpat Opinion: Fear Of Refugees Is Something To Fear
- 29 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal:
In the face of a labor shortage, Hungary should consider bringing in qualified workers from countries outside of the European Union, according to a sensible proposal offered by the Confederation of Hungarian Employers (MGYOSZ) and endorsed by National Economy Minister Mihály Varga on July 6. But it seems this plan faces a lot of ...
In the face of a labor shortage, Hungary should consider bringing in qualified workers from countries outside of the European Union, according to a sensible proposal offered by the Confederation of Hungarian Employers (MGYOSZ) and endorsed by National Economy Minister Mihály Varga on July 6. But it seems this plan faces a lot of ...
Xpat Opinion: Brexit In Hungarian Media: What Comes Next?
- 28 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum assess the implications of Brexit for the EU, and try to guess what it all means for Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Ferenc Gyurcsány: “Disintegration Or Something Else?”
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As always, Hungarian Spectrum welcomes democratic voices from and about Hungary. Today Ferenc Gyurcsány, prime minister of Hungary between 2004 and 2009, offers his solutions to the ills of western democracies. Mr. Gyurcsány is currently the chairman of Demokratikus Koalíció, which he established in 2011.
Interview: Szigetvári Says Együtt Is Focused On Bringing In New Voters
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Beacon sat down recently with Viktor Szigetvári, president of the opposition party Together (Együtt). A great many things were discussed, but the most important takeaways are the following:
Xpat Opinion: Gábor Vona Of Jobbik Cleans House
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Something momentous happened today in Hungarian party politics. Gábor Vona, chairman of Jobbik, got rid of three of his most radical deputies: Előd Novák, István Szávay, and István Apáti. In addition, he made it clear to Mrs. Lóránd Hegedűs, wife of the anti-Semitic, extremist Reformed minister, that she shouldn’t even try to put her name forward as a member of the executive board because he has ...
New Hungarian Fidesz Deputy Chairman Aims To Mobilise Youth
- 15 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Newly-elected Fidesz deputy chairman Gábor Kubatov said one of his main goals in his new post would be to politically mobilise young people. Kubatov told MTI after Sunday’s Fidesz congress that it is important to develop a new strategy to invigorate the next generation’s engagement in politics and to strengthen young people’s sense of community and national belonging.
Analyst: Opposition Facing Uphill Battle On Hungary Political Scene
- 28 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is hard to find any issue in Hungarian political discourse which opposition parties could latch onto and use to their advantage, a political scientist said. The ruling Fidesz party is still the force dictating the political agenda, and has even managed to “steal” the issue of national identity in relation to the migrant crisis from radical nationalist Jobbik, Béla Galló told public news ...
Study Shows Record Numbers Of Hungarians Going Abroad In Search Of Work
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
University graduates are leaving Hungary in droves, reports daily online mno.hu citing a detailed study published by the Population Studies Institute of the Central Statistical Authority (KSH). The majority of those exiting are young, single men with above average education.
Xpat Opinion: A Woman Prime Minister For Hungary?
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A surprising number of listeners, mostly men, to György Bolgár’s call-in program on Klubrádió keep suggesting that what Hungary needs today is a woman as prime minister. My first thought was that the reason for this unexpected enthusiasm for a woman to lead the country is the undeniable failure of the Hungarian political elite in the last 25 years.
Xpat Opinion: Fear Of Refugees Is Something To Fear
- 29 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal:
In the face of a labor shortage, Hungary should consider bringing in qualified workers from countries outside of the European Union, according to a sensible proposal offered by the Confederation of Hungarian Employers (MGYOSZ) and endorsed by National Economy Minister Mihály Varga on July 6. But it seems this plan faces a lot of ...
In the face of a labor shortage, Hungary should consider bringing in qualified workers from countries outside of the European Union, according to a sensible proposal offered by the Confederation of Hungarian Employers (MGYOSZ) and endorsed by National Economy Minister Mihály Varga on July 6. But it seems this plan faces a lot of ...
Xpat Opinion: Brexit In Hungarian Media: What Comes Next?
- 28 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum assess the implications of Brexit for the EU, and try to guess what it all means for Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Ferenc Gyurcsány: “Disintegration Or Something Else?”
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As always, Hungarian Spectrum welcomes democratic voices from and about Hungary. Today Ferenc Gyurcsány, prime minister of Hungary between 2004 and 2009, offers his solutions to the ills of western democracies. Mr. Gyurcsány is currently the chairman of Demokratikus Koalíció, which he established in 2011.
Interview: Szigetvári Says Együtt Is Focused On Bringing In New Voters
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Beacon sat down recently with Viktor Szigetvári, president of the opposition party Together (Együtt). A great many things were discussed, but the most important takeaways are the following:
Xpat Opinion: Gábor Vona Of Jobbik Cleans House
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Something momentous happened today in Hungarian party politics. Gábor Vona, chairman of Jobbik, got rid of three of his most radical deputies: Előd Novák, István Szávay, and István Apáti. In addition, he made it clear to Mrs. Lóránd Hegedűs, wife of the anti-Semitic, extremist Reformed minister, that she shouldn’t even try to put her name forward as a member of the executive board because he has ...
New Hungarian Fidesz Deputy Chairman Aims To Mobilise Youth
- 15 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Newly-elected Fidesz deputy chairman Gábor Kubatov said one of his main goals in his new post would be to politically mobilise young people. Kubatov told MTI after Sunday’s Fidesz congress that it is important to develop a new strategy to invigorate the next generation’s engagement in politics and to strengthen young people’s sense of community and national belonging.